Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) · Published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), published by 2K — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB ATI HD3650 or better, 256 MB nVidia 8800 GT or better, or Intel HD 3000 or better integrated graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c‐compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Other Requirements: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
Recommended
- OS *: Windows® Vista SP2 / Windows® 7
- Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD HD5000 series or better (or ATI R9 series for Mantle support), nVidia GT400 series or better, or Intel IvyBridge or better integrated graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c‐compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: DirectX: DirectX version 11, or Mantle (with supported video card)
Supported languages (10)
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™?
Steam classifies Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ as a Strategy game, developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac). Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 23, 2014.
What platforms is Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ on?
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Does Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 90 achievements for Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™.
What is Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™'s Metacritic score?
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™?
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ is developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).
Where to get Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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