Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Turn-based historical strategy with expanding cities and five victory paths

Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) · Published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) · Released Oct 20, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 379K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 1,091 in 30 days
Playing now: 24K; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 4 months ago; May 6, 2026

What is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

A turn-based 4X strategy game played on a hex-based world map. You guide a civilization through history in solo or multiplayer matches, exploring, expanding cities, placing districts, researching technology and civics, managing diplomacy, and fighting wars while pursuing one of five victory conditions.

For you if...

+you enjoy long turn-based strategy matches and advance planning
+you like shaping cities through specialized district placement
+you want both solo and competitive multiplayer games

Not for you if...

−you dislike heavy micromanagement and planning far ahead
−you rely on strong AI opponents for strategic challenge

What players say

86% of 379,341 reviews are positive · 90% of 1,091 in the last 30 days

Players praise the planning behind district placement and the replay value of solo and multiplayer games. Common gameplay complaints target heavy micromanagement and weak AI. Recent negative reviews focus on revised 2K terms that players say require broad data collection and consent even for offline play.

Screenshots and trailer

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
Processor: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater
Graphics: 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 17 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 and 2015 Runtime Libraries, and Microsoft DirectX. Internet connection and acceptance of Steam™ Subscriber Agreement required for activation. See for details.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 320
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing, Trading cards, In-app purchases

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Text only: Portuguese - Brazil.