Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
Developed by Firaxis Games · Published by 2K
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Firaxis Games, published by 2K — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...” — 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® IV.
| 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 | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Windows 2000/XP, 1.2GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent, 256MB RAM, 64 MB Video Card w/ Hardware T&L (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better) DirectX7 compatible sound card, 1.7GB of free hard drive space, DirectX9.0c (included)
- Windows 2000/XP, 1.8GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent/better, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB Video Card w/ DirectX 8 support (pixel and vertex shaders), DirectX7 compatible sound card, 1.7GB of free hard drive space, DirectX9.0c (included)
Supported languages (5)
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV 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® IV?
Steam classifies Sid Meier's Civilization® IV as a Strategy game, developed by Firaxis Games. With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization® IV cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Sid Meier's Civilization® IV at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® IV single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Sid Meier's Civilization® IV: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® IV on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sid Meier's Civilization® IV for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® IV out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 25, 2006.
What platforms is Sid Meier's Civilization® IV on?
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV is listed for Windows, macOS 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® IV single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization® IV cost?
Steam lists it at $3.99.
What is Sid Meier's Civilization® IV's Metacritic score?
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV has a Metacritic score of 94/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Sid Meier's Civilization® IV?
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV is developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
Where to get Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
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