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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

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
85% of 290K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
88% of 928 in 30 days
Players
27K
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 day ago
Nov 5, 2026
Minimum PC
1 GB & 5570
4 GB RAM · 17 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 88/100 (critic reviews)

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

85% of 289,714 reviews are positive · 88% of 928 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.

Players over time

▲ +4% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 35,282 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 202626,619
Nov 6, 202619,831
Nov 5, 202619,298
Nov 4, 202620,605
Nov 3, 202621,588
Nov 2, 202622,018
Nov 1, 202627,717
Oct 31, 202626,916
Oct 30, 202620,163
Oct 29, 202619,351
Oct 28, 202619,814
Oct 27, 202620,423
Oct 26, 202621,761
Oct 25, 202627,870
Oct 24, 202623,647
Oct 23, 202619,106
Oct 22, 202618,728
Oct 21, 202618,842
Oct 20, 202619,326
Oct 19, 202620,712
Oct 18, 202625,212
Oct 17, 202623,111
Oct 16, 202618,790
Oct 15, 202618,937
Oct 14, 202619,284
Oct 13, 202620,100
Oct 12, 202622,210
Oct 11, 202625,196
Oct 10, 202622,489
Oct 9, 202619,813
Oct 8, 202618,840
Oct 7, 202620,898
Oct 6, 202621,369
Oct 5, 202623,522
Oct 4, 202625,366
Oct 3, 202623,888
Oct 2, 202620,894
Oct 1, 202621,126
Sep 30, 202620,182
Sep 29, 202620,315
Sep 28, 202621,524
Sep 27, 202625,519
Sep 26, 202624,062
Sep 25, 202622,792
Sep 24, 202620,250
Sep 23, 202624,142
Sep 23, 202618,964
Sep 22, 202619,063
Sep 21, 202635,282

Screenshots and trailer

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI screenshot 1

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB & 5570, 4 GB RAM, 17 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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.

Recommended

OS
Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
Processor
Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
Graphics
2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
23 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen and LAN. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

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

Does Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

10 DLC available.

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