Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Released 2016 · Rating 86/100 · By Firaxis Games

Civilization VI is a 4X turn-based strategy game in which players guide a civilization from its founding as a small settlement through multiple eras of development. Players explore a procedurally generated map, found cities, research technologies, develop culture, engage in diplomacy, and compete against AI or human opponents to achieve victory through military dominance, scientific advancement, cultural influence, religious conversion, or diplomatic consensus. A key design change from its predecessor is the "unstacking" of cities, requiring players to place districts on surrounding tiles rather than stacking all improvements in the city center, making terrain and geography central to strategic planning. The game received two major expansions, Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm, which introduced mechanics like city loyalty, golden/dark ages, climate change, and natural disasters. It was succeeded by Civilization VII in 2025.

Steam Reviews: Very Positive — 86% (273798 reviews)

Current Players: 27589

Achievements: 320

Game Modes: Multiplayer, Single player

Themes: 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Fantasy, Historical

Platforms: Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS

Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

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