Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Processeur Quad-Core (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 2x00) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Carte vidéo avec 1 Go de VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 22 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any Notes supplémentaires : Résolution d'écran minimale requise de 720p
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64 bits) Processeur : Processeur Quad-Core (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 2x00) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Carte vidéo avec 1 Go de VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 22 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any Notes supplémentaires : Résolution d'écran minimale requise de 720p
Galactic Civilizations IV's 4x strategy gameplay has players hooked, with over half of reviewers logging over 25 hours—a testament to its addictive nature. The overall reception is positive, with 73% of Steam reviews favoring the game.
What it's about: Commandez une civilisation récemment capable de voyages supraluminiques dans Galactic Civilizations IV, dernier volet de la série primée de stratégie spatiale 4X. Explorez la galaxie, colonisez des mondes, forgez des cultures, alliez-vous, menez des guerres et innovez technologiquement.
In-game
« I like this one better than Galactic Civilizations III. As others have mentioned, the options after finding artifacts gets old after a while. Very customizable. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 115 h played1« I love this game. It has a bit of a steep learning curve at first, but there's so much I still haven't mastered after 100 hours of play. It's challenging, but also very satisfying to play. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 230 h played1« 8/10 jeu déséquilibré mais super gameplay, a lot of fun »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 484 h played« Simulation intéressante bien équilibrée ou on peut construire ses propres vaisseaux, mais il manque une dimension commerciale avec plus de vaisseau différents de commerce. C'est un jeu ou on aime aller jusqu'au bout. J'aime beaucoup. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 179 h played« jeux très prenant, complexe, aux multiples possibilités et choix ayant des conséquences »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 139 h played« [h1] par rapport au autres GC [/h1] -graphique amélioré jeux/interface -gamplay légèrement retravaillé -plus intuitif et mieux adapter à un public non expert »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 86 h played
« good lord why does every game have to cost hundreds of actual dollars are devs really that greedy now a days lol the answer is yes and we pay it so they keep doing it »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played1111« The game is fine mechanically, but the amount of ugly LLM slop is unbearable. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 24 h played11« Clunky UI, barely anything new compared to previous games and the typical aggressive DLC policy that adds things that sholud've been standard in a game like this. And what is worse, the DLC pricing is simply greedy. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 36 h played1« très mal traduit, clone du III donc zéro développement, moche, gameplay mauvais »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 46 h played« Jeu très ennuyeux. Absence d'outils pour créer ses propres cartes. DLC trop chers. Je suis extrêmement déçu. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 25 h played« Ce Jeu est très immersif & très documenté, le voyage est vraiment agréable. Il manque peut-être de longueur mais à par cela il est vraiment génial. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 79 h played
In players' words
« I like this one better than Galactic Civilizations III. As others have mentioned, the options after finding artifacts gets old after a while. Very customizable. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 115 h played1« good lord why does every game have to cost hundreds of actual dollars are devs really that greedy now a days lol the answer is yes and we pay it so they keep doing it »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played1111« I love this game. It has a bit of a steep learning curve at first, but there's so much I still haven't mastered after 100 hours of play. It's challenging, but also very satisfying to play. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 230 h played1« The game is fine mechanically, but the amount of ugly LLM slop is unbearable. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 24 h played11« 8/10 jeu déséquilibré mais super gameplay, a lot of fun »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 484 h played« Clunky UI, barely anything new compared to previous games and the typical aggressive DLC policy that adds things that sholud've been standard in a game like this. And what is worse, the DLC pricing is simply greedy. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 36 h played1« Simulation intéressante bien équilibrée ou on peut construire ses propres vaisseaux, mais il manque une dimension commerciale avec plus de vaisseau différents de commerce. C'est un jeu ou on aime aller jusqu'au bout. J'aime beaucoup. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 179 h played« très mal traduit, clone du III donc zéro développement, moche, gameplay mauvais »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 46 h played« jeux très prenant, complexe, aux multiples possibilités et choix ayant des conséquences »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 139 h played« Jeu très ennuyeux. Absence d'outils pour créer ses propres cartes. DLC trop chers. Je suis extrêmement déçu. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 25 h played« [h1] par rapport au autres GC [/h1] -graphique amélioré jeux/interface -gamplay légèrement retravaillé -plus intuitif et mieux adapter à un public non expert »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 86 h played« Ce Jeu est très immersif & très documenté, le voyage est vraiment agréable. Il manque peut-être de longueur mais à par cela il est vraiment génial. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 79 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
64 % pos · n=150
Content / longevity
59 % pos · n=37
Graphics / art
57 % pos · n=21
Interface / UX
15 % pos · n=20
Value for money
12 % pos · n=16
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=14
Performance
10 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
57 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
14 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
25 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
150
96
8
46
Content / longevity
37
22
2
13
Graphics / art
21
12
1
8
Interface / UX
20
3
1
16
Value for money
16
2
1
13
Stability / bugs
14
0
1
13
Performance
10
1
1
8
Story / writing
7
4
1
2
Multiplayer
7
1
0
6
Audio / music
4
1
0
3
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 139 h on median; those who dislike it: 24 h.
<2h
38 % (n=21)
2-10h
37 % (n=51)
10-25h
51 % (n=49)
>25h
81 % (n=316)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-15 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 78 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,4 % of players.
Gameplay is the star, receiving 96 positive mentions out of 150, showcasing its addictive and intricate nature.
Content expansion is praised, with 22 positive mentions out of 37, highlighting the value of additional DLC and зүйл packs.
Graphics are well-received, scoring 12 positive mentions, offering a visually appealing simulation experience.
Weaknesses
Performance struggles, with only 1 positive mention out of 10, as players report frame rate issues and crashes.
Bugs are a concern, attracting 13 negative mentions, indicating a need for further polishing.
UI design receives criticism, with 16 negative mentions, describing a confusing and unintuitive layout.
Price is a sensitive topic, with 13 negative comments, suggesting a mismatch between cost and perceived value.
Who is it for?
This game will appeal to strategy enthusiasts seeking a deep 4x experience, despite some technical hurdles. Those who enjoy long play sessions and are willing to overlook occasional glitches will find it rewarding.
Is Galactic Civilizations IV worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 73% of 2,493 Steam reviews are positive (player score 69/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is the star. Current price: 40,99€.
Verdict
Galactic Civilizations IV offers a compelling 4x strategy journey, thanks to its engaging gameplay and content. However, performance issues, bugs, UI design, and pricing concerns cast a shadow over the experience. For dedicated strategy fans, it's a worthwhile adventure, but improvements are needed to reach its full potential.
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