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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 Processeur : Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 17 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Device Notes supplémentaires : Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 Processeur : Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 23 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Device

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

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Released October 20, 2016
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (120 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 86 % · 376,966 reviews (« Very Positive »)
59,99€ 5,99€ -90%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are clocking massive sessions—over 382 reviewers logged more than 25 hours each—showing how addictive the empire‑building loop is. Post‑launch sentiment remains very positive, with 91 % of the recent 493 sampled reviews rating it favorably and an overall Steam score of 86 % positive.

What it's about: Repoussez les frontières de votre empire, développez votre patrimoine culturel et affrontez les plus grands seigneurs de l'histoire. Votre civilisation tiendra-t-elle face aux ravages du temps ?

In-game

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« Prob the last decent Civ game ever. Civ7 has 30 DLC in 1 year, this beloved game had 10 DLC in 10 years. So sad to see a beloved franchise die like this »
👍 anonymous review · 105 h played5111
« This game consumes all your free time, and the only thing it asks in return is to fry your CPU, because the AI needs to calculate all the thousands of possible moves it can make, so that it can choose the dumbest one. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 1836 h played4111
« Still a great game I am clearly addicted to. And still better than Civ VII :-) »
👍 anonymous review · 20682 h played61
« A game I despised at first coming from Civ 5, but have learned to appreciate after multiple years of now playing. A game I will continue to play for years as the thought of playing through Civ 7's god awful ERA system gives me nightmares. »
👍 anonymous review · 357 h played11
« 100/10 Please Firaxis fix your game! Every war I am delclaring is happening in real life too, otherwise best game ever!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 253 h played31
« I like and dislike this game at the same time... It's a super great game... But when you start playing at 8AM in the morning, then awhile later it's 8AM again... AND your still playing??? What the hell is going on.. »
👍 anonymous review · 59 h played32
« Cannot play in any capacity without consenting to 2K online EULA and sharing data with any country of their choice, even for an offline game. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played1111
« Take-Two and 2K games have updated all their games Terms of Service, turning this game as well as all of their other games into literal spyware. »
👎 anonymous review · 368 h played4211
« this game bugs all the time and i lost all my progresse on many matches »
👎 anonymous review · 120 h played
« Le jeu est trop lent. Les parties sont interminables, facile 3h de jeu si on veut jouer autre chose que du 1v1. J'imagine pas les modes de jeu avec + de civilisations ! »
👎 anonymous review · 50 h played
« Bugs réguliers d'interface ou elle n'apparait pas, empêchant de jouer si on ne connait pas par coeur les différentes caractéristiques des différents batiments. »
👎 anonymous review · 120 h played
« Played so much, I see district adjacencies in real life. Cheers! »
👍 anonymous review · 585 h played1

In players' words

« Prob the last decent Civ game ever. Civ7 has 30 DLC in 1 year, this beloved game had 10 DLC in 10 years. So sad to see a beloved franchise die like this »
👍 anonymous review · 105 h played5111
« Cannot play in any capacity without consenting to 2K online EULA and sharing data with any country of their choice, even for an offline game. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played1111
« This game consumes all your free time, and the only thing it asks in return is to fry your CPU, because the AI needs to calculate all the thousands of possible moves it can make, so that it can choose the dumbest one. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 1836 h played4111
« Take-Two and 2K games have updated all their games Terms of Service, turning this game as well as all of their other games into literal spyware. »
👎 anonymous review · 368 h played4211
« Still a great game I am clearly addicted to. And still better than Civ VII :-) »
👍 anonymous review · 20682 h played61
« this game bugs all the time and i lost all my progresse on many matches »
👎 anonymous review · 120 h played
« A game I despised at first coming from Civ 5, but have learned to appreciate after multiple years of now playing. A game I will continue to play for years as the thought of playing through Civ 7's god awful ERA system gives me nightmares. »
👍 anonymous review · 357 h played11
« Le jeu est trop lent. Les parties sont interminables, facile 3h de jeu si on veut jouer autre chose que du 1v1. J'imagine pas les modes de jeu avec + de civilisations ! »
👎 anonymous review · 50 h played
« 100/10 Please Firaxis fix your game! Every war I am delclaring is happening in real life too, otherwise best game ever!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 253 h played31
« Bugs réguliers d'interface ou elle n'apparait pas, empêchant de jouer si on ne connait pas par coeur les différentes caractéristiques des différents batiments. »
👎 anonymous review · 120 h played
« I like and dislike this game at the same time... It's a super great game... But when you start playing at 8AM in the morning, then awhile later it's 8AM again... AND your still playing??? What the hell is going on.. »
👍 anonymous review · 59 h played32
« Played so much, I see district adjacencies in real life. Cheers! »
👍 anonymous review · 585 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
75 % pos · n=84
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=17
Multiplayer
93 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
60 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
50 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay8463912
Content / longevity171421
Multiplayer141301
Stability / bugs6006
Story / writing5302
Graphics / art4211
Interface / UX4004
Performance3201
Value for money2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 108 h on median; those who dislike it: 56 h.

<2h
33 % (n=9)
2-10h
81 % (n=32)
10-25h
89 % (n=70)
>25h
94 % (n=382)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+25 pts) — updates have won players over
Aug 2025 : 65% positive65AugMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 320 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay depth: 63 positive mentions out of 84 total mentions highlight the strategic richness.
  • Content variety: 14 positive mentions out of 17 total illustrate the abundance of civilizations, leaders, and scenarios.
  • Multiplayer experience: 13 positive mentions out of 14 total show strong approval of competitive and cooperative play.
  • Longevity: 382 reviewers in the >25 h bucket, with 94 % positive, underscore the game's lasting appeal.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs: 6 negative mentions out of 6 total indicate persistent technical issues.
  • User interface: 4 negative mentions out of 4 total point to usability frustrations.
  • Performance hiccups: 1 negative mention out of 3 total suggests occasional slowdowns.
  • Story elements: 2 negative mentions out of 5 total reveal a split opinion on narrative depth.

Who is it for?

Ideal for players who relish intricate turn‑based strategy, enjoy long campaigns, and appreciate deep multiplayer skirmishes. Those seeking a flawless UI or bug‑free experience may need to temper expectations.

Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 86% of 376,966 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay depth. Current price: 5,99€ (90% off).

Verdict

Civilization VI continues to captivate strategy enthusiasts with its expansive gameplay and replay value, reflected in its strong post‑release approval. While technical and UI flaws linger, the core experience remains compelling enough to merit a very positive overall rating.

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