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With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

2006Strategy3.99 USDMetacritic 94Windows · macOSby Firaxis Games
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Frequently asked about Sid Meier's Civilization® IV

How much does Sid Meier's Civilization® IV cost?
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Sid Meier's Civilization® IV have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Sid Meier's Civilization® IV supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Sid Meier's Civilization® IV?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sid Meier's Civilization® IV are Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, Sid Meier's Civilization® IV, Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms.
Who developed Sid Meier's Civilization® IV?
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.

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