Sid Meier's Civilization® V
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: “Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!” — 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® V.
| 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: 2GB RAM
- Graphics:256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics
- DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 8 GB Free
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
- Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device
Recommended
- OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
- Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
- DirectX®: DirectX® version 11
- Hard Drive: 8 GB Free
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
- Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device
Supported languages (10)
Sid Meier's Civilization® V 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® V?
Steam classifies Sid Meier's Civilization® V as a Strategy game, developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac). Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization® V cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Sid Meier's Civilization® V at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Sid Meier's Civilization® V: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sid Meier's Civilization® V 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® V out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 21, 2010.
What platforms is Sid Meier's Civilization® V on?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V 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® V single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization® V cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does Sid Meier's Civilization® V have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 286 achievements for Sid Meier's Civilization® V.
What is Sid Meier's Civilization® V's Metacritic score?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has a Metacritic score of 90/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V is developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).
Where to get Sid Meier's Civilization® V
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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