Strategy · September 21, 2010
Sid Meier’s Civilization® V (2010)
Sid Meier's Civilization® V (2010) scores 96% positive on Steam from 204.3k reviews, 90 Metacritic, developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).
Sid Meier's Civilization® V (2010) is a Strategy title from Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) available on Windows, macOS, Linux. The title carries a 96% Steam positive rating across 204.3k reviews, a 90/100 Metacritic score, and 12.2k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Strategy category.
The Flagship Turn-Based Strategy Game Returns Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age: Wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, go head-to-head with some of history’s greatest leaders and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known. INVITING PRESENTATION: Jump right in and play at your own pace with an intuitive interface that eases new players into the game. Veterans will appreciate the depth, detail and control that are highlights of the series. BELIEVABLE WORLD: Ultra realistic graphics showcase lush landscapes for you to explore, battle over and claim as your own. COMMUNITY & MULTIPLAYER: Compete with players all over the world or locally in LAN matches, mod* the game in unprecedented ways, and install mods directly from an in-game community hub without ever leaving the game. WIDE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Civilization V operates on many different systems, from high end desktops to many laptops. ALL NEW FEATURES: A new hex-based gameplay grid opens up exciting new combat and build strategies. City States become a new resource in your diplomatic battleground. An improved diplomacy system allows you to negotiate with fully interactive leaders. *Modding SDK available as a free download. Note: The Mac and Linux + SteamOS versions of Sid Meier’s Civilization V are available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish only.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 21, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) |
| Publisher | 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) |
| Base price | $9.89 -67% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 15 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Release timeline
Sid Meier's Civilization® V launched on Sep 21, 2010.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Sid Meier's Civilization® V 96% positive across 204.3k reviews — categorised as Overwhelmingly Positive.
196.1k positive · 8.2k negative
Critic consensus (Metacritic)
Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 90/100 score.
User score
Metacritic user score stands at 8.0/10.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 125.9k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 12.2k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Strategy
Community tag consensus
- Turn-Based Strategy · 5.0k
- Strategy · 4.4k
- Turn-Based · 2.6k
- Multiplayer · 2.4k
- Historical · 2.2k
- 4X · 1.7k
- Addictive · 1.7k
- Singleplayer · 1.6k
- Hex Grid · 1.3k
- Grand Strategy · 1.1k
- Replay Value · 846
- Co-op · 782
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 149 hours, with a median of 41 hours — a extensive (100+ hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 34 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 286 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Traditional Chinese.
Full audio: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish – Spain, Traditional Chinese.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sid Meier's Civilization® V released?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V was released on Sep 21, 2010 by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V worth playing?
Based on 204.3k Steam reviews, Sid Meier's Civilization® V holds a 96% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Sid Meier's Civilization® V support?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
How much does Sid Meier's Civilization® V cost?
Base price on Steam is $9.89 (before seasonal discounts).
What Metacritic score did Sid Meier's Civilization® V receive?
Critics rated Sid Meier's Civilization® V 90/100 on Metacritic.