Sid Meier's Civilization VII vs Dark Times
Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Dark Times both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Both released in 2025. Dark Times scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Sid Meier's Civilization VII (50.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sid Meier's Civilization VII |  Dark Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 69.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.5% positive (27,101 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firaxis Games | Gromov Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Dark Times scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Sid Meier's Civilization VII (50.5% positive).
- Dark Times is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Sid Meier's Civilization VII (3.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dark Times has no Deck rating yet.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII vs Dark Times — FAQ
- Are Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Dark Times similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Dark Times have multiplayer like Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
- No. Sid Meier's Civilization VII supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Dark Times is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sid Meier's Civilization VII run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sid Meier's Civilization VII is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dark Times doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.