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- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Strategy
- RELEASED
- 2010
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
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Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)96% positive · 210,537 reviews
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BEST PRICE TODAY
$1.86
at Kinguin · Steam key · -94% off RRP
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
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 Green Man GamingOFFICIALMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID | Standard | $29.99 | Buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V at Green Man Gaming |
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | CHEAPEST $29.99 | Buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V at Steam |
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Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $28.13 against the best official price.
| Shop / seller | Edition / key type | Price | Go to store |
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 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only | Steam key | $1.85 | Buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam key | CHEAPEST $1.86 | Buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID RU / CIS | Steam key | $2.52 | Buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID NA only | Steam key | $2.61 | Buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam gift | $5.37 | Buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V at Kinguin |
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About Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Sid Meier's Civilization® V was developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux). The release date was September 20, 2010. The genre is characterised as Strategy.
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.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Supported
- macOS
- Native build
MINIMUM
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
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
Compare Sid Meier's Civilization® V editions
Real Steam prices for every edition — not a markup guess. Where Steam reports an active discount, the RRP is shown struck through.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $29.99 |
| Civilization V: Cradle of Civilization - DLC Bundle | $9.99 |
Sid Meier's Civilization® V DLC and expansions
Add-ons sold separately from the base game, straight from Steam. This is not a comparison table — these are Steam listings, not keyshop offers.
Where to buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V cheap
Sid Meier's Civilization® V launched at $29.99 in 2010. The cheapest currently listed total is $1.86 at Kinguin, which is -94% off the recommended price.
Official stores start at $29.99, so the keyshop route saves $28.13 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
Feed update times differ by store. Confirm the current price, product type and activation region on the store page before completing the purchase. Our comparison methodology explains matching, ranking and checkout-fee limitations.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
- $1.86 at Kinguin — -94% off the $29.99 RRP.
- Where can I download Sid Meier's Civilization® V after the purchase?
- Sid Meier's Civilization® V activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Sid Meier's Civilization® V from a keyshop or an official store?
- A keyshop is currently $28.13 cheaper: $1.86 at Kinguin against $29.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Sid Meier's Civilization® V yet.
- Can I play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Mac?
- Yes, Sid Meier's Civilization® V has a native macOS build.
- Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V Linux compatible?
- Yes — Sid Meier's Civilization® V runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
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