How long is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 108 h; those who don't, 56 h.

How much does Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI cost?

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is currently 5,99€ (90% off) on Steam.

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

Community hit

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Released October 20, 2016

Strategy

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 »)

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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

« Un jeu sympa où on peut facilement s'occuper quelques heures. »

👍 anonymous review · 537 h played

« no stressfull game. many many ways to win or loose the game. even after many hours played this game, you will still have smthg to learn / discover ! »

👍 anonymous review · 1104 h played

« je comprends rien mais je joue avec un copain donc c'est cool 👍 »

👍 anonymous review · 54 h played

« Super jeu, on peut arrêter quand on veut et même reprendre après quelque temps. Avec les bons mod l'expérience est vraiment au top »

👍 anonymous review · 301 h played

« Good game. Kinda hard to master if you want to do all the difficulties. Some things are not explained and you have to search for yourself the solution to your problem, but despite that, it's a good game. A good follow up to Civ5. »

👍 anonymous review · 42 h played

« civ VI a été mon premier civilization. et vraiment, bcp de parties en local avec des potes, ça fait de très bonnes aprèms! »

👍 anonymous review · 164 h played

« 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

« 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 played

« 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 played

« Belle introduction dans le monde des jeux de stratégie au tour par tour »

👍 anonymous review · 146 h played

In players' words

« Un jeu sympa où on peut facilement s'occuper quelques heures. »

👍 anonymous review · 537 h played

« this game bugs all the time and i lost all my progresse on many matches »

👎 anonymous review · 120 h played

« no stressfull game. many many ways to win or loose the game. even after many hours played this game, you will still have smthg to learn / discover ! »

👍 anonymous review · 1104 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

« je comprends rien mais je joue avec un copain donc c'est cool 👍 »

👍 anonymous review · 54 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

« Super jeu, on peut arrêter quand on veut et même reprendre après quelque temps. Avec les bons mod l'expérience est vraiment au top »

👍 anonymous review · 301 h played

« 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 played

👍 anonymous review · 42 h played

« 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 played

« civ VI a été mon premier civilization. et vraiment, bcp de parties en local avec des potes, ça fait de très bonnes aprèms! »

👍 anonymous review · 164 h played

« Belle introduction dans le monde des jeux de stratégie au tour par tour »

👍 anonymous review · 146 h played

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)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	84	63	9	12
Content / longevity	17	14	2	1
Multiplayer	14	13	0	1
Stability / bugs	6	0	0	6
Story / writing	5	3	0	2
Graphics / art	4	2	1	1
Interface / UX	4	0	0	4
Performance	3	2	0	1
Value for money	2	1	0	1

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

% 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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