What is the cheapest price for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $5.12 at Kinguin — 91% off the $59.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.

Where can I download Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI after the purchase?

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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® VI from a keyshop or an official store?

On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $54.87 cheaper: $5.12 at Kinguin against $59.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.

Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Steam Deck compatible?

Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI yet.

Can I play Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on Mac?

Yes, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI has a native macOS build.

Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Linux compatible?

Yes — Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.

PLATFORM: Steam
GENRE: Strategy
RELEASED: 2016
DRM: Steam
STUDIO: Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)

Buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Steam key

Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)October 19, 201686% positive · 378,026 reviews

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

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BEST PRICE TODAY

$4.69

at Kinguin · Steam key · 92% off RRP

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Official store prices for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, cheapest first
Store	Edition	Price	Go to store
Green Man GamingOFFICIAL MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID	Standard	CHEAPEST $39.99 USD CATALOGNATIVE CATALOG PRICE	Buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI at Green Man Gaming
SteamOFFICIAL DIRECT STEAM LISTING	Standard	$59.99 STEAM US STOREFRONTNATIVE CATALOG PRICE	Buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI at Steam

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Compare prices in keyshops

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 $54.87 against the best official price.

Keyshop listings for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, cheapest first
Store	Key type	Region	Price	Go to store
Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only	Steam key	EU only197 BLOCKS · VERIFY COUNTRY	CHEAPEST $4.69 DE / EUR CATALOGCONVERTED FROM EUR	Buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI at Kinguin
Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global	Steam key	GlobalNO LISTED COUNTRY BLOCKS	$5.12 DE / EUR CATALOGCONVERTED FROM EUR	Buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI at Kinguin
Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID NA only	Steam key	NA only229 BLOCKS · VERIFY COUNTRY	$5.35 DE / EUR CATALOGCONVERTED FROM EUR	Buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI at Kinguin
Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global	Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY	GlobalNO LISTED COUNTRY BLOCKS	$69.96 DE / EUR CATALOGCONVERTED FROM EUR	Buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI at Kinguin

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About Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI was developed by Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux). The release date was October 19, 2016. The genre is characterised as Strategy.

Civilization VI Launch Trailer - ESRB thumbnail

▶Watch trailer: Civilization VI Launch Trailer - ESRB

Civilization VI offers new ways to engage with your world: cities now physically expand across the map, active research in technology and culture unlocks new potential, and competing leaders will pursue their own agendas based on their historical traits as you race for one of five ways to achieve victory in the game. ‎‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ • See the marvels of your empire spread across the map like never before. Each district, wonder, and improvement is built on its own hex, allowing you to customize your city to your heart’s content. • From the Commercial Hub to the Spaceport, every district provides unique and powerful bonuses. Pick and choose which districts to build to fit your needs! • Build better than your opponents, place yourself strategically for your allies, and become the best civilization on Earth. • Boost your civilization’s progress through history to unlock powerful bonuses before anyone else! To advance more quickly, use your units to actively explore, develop your environment, and discover new cultures. • Research isn’t just limited to science. Explore the Civics tree to unlock powerful new governments and cultural policies • Cultivate the civilization that fits your playstyle, or switch it up every time you play! • As the game progresses, so do your diplomatic relationships. From primitive first interactions where conflict is a fact of life, to late game alliances and negotiations. • Carry influence with nearby city states to gain its diplomatic allegiance and earn game-changing city-state bonuses • Enlist spies to gather crucial intel on rival civilizations, steal precious resources, and even topple governments.

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI compatibility

Steam Deck: Unknown
Linux: Supported
macOS: Native build

PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.

MINIMUM

Minimum: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 • Processor: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater • Memory: 4 GB RAM • Graphics: 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 17 GB available space • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device • Additional 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: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • 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 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 23 GB available space • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device

Source: Steam store page

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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.

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Where to buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI cheap

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI launched at $59.99 in 2016. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $5.12 at Kinguin, which is 91% off the recommended price.

On that same baseline, official stores start at $59.99, so the keyshop route saves $54.87 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® VI — frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest price for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?: On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $5.12 at Kinguin — 91% off the $59.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
Where can I download Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI after the purchase?: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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® VI from a keyshop or an official store?: On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $54.87 cheaper: $5.12 at Kinguin against $59.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Steam Deck compatible?: Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI yet.
Can I play Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on Mac?: Yes, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI has a native macOS build.
Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Linux compatible?: Yes — Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.