Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Interface : Windows® XP SP3/ Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz ou AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz Mémoire : 2Go RAM Graphismes : 256 Mo ATI HD2600 XT ou meilleure, 256 Mo nVidia 7900 GS ou meilleure, ou Core i3 ou meilleure DirectX® : DirectX® version 9.0c Disque dur : 8 Go Son : Carte son compatible DirectX 9.0c
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 Processeur : Processeur 1.8 GHz Quad Core Mémoire Vive : 4 Go de RAM Affichage : Carte graphique ATI 4800 series 512 Mo ou meilleure, nVidia 9800 series 512 Mo ou meilleure DirectX® : DirectX® version 11 Disque dur : 8 Go d'espace disque disponible Son : Carte son compatible DirectX 9.0c
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Overwhelmingly, players find themselves losing entire days to empire-building, with 416 positive mentions out of 416 reviews coming from veterans who have logged more than 25 hours. Backed by a stellar 96 percent positive rating across 210,122 reviews, this turn-based classic commands absolute loyalty from strategy enthusiasts.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 133 | 122 | 3 | 8 |
| Content / longevity | 25 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Value for money | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 209 h on median; those who dislike it: 86 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €2.99 (Mar 19, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 286 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,1 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core mechanics and mechanics depth drive the praise, with 122 positive mentions out of 133 total.
- Massive overall content keeps empires growing, securing 22 positive mentions out of 25.
- Visual presentation earns solid backing, cited in 11 positive mentions out of 13.
- Multiplayer sessions hold strong among friends, earning 4 positive mentions out of 5.
Weaknesses
- Technical stutter and performance hiccups frustrate some rulers, evenly split with 5 positive and 5 negative mentions out of 10.
- Occasional software anomalies and glitches disrupt campaigns, noted in 3 negative mentions out of 4.
- Interface navigation creates friction for a few users, drawing 2 negative mentions out of 6.
Who is it for?
Turn-based strategy aficionados and history buffs willing to sacrifice sleep to guide a civilization through the ages will find an endless time sink here.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 210,122 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics and mechanics depth drive the praise. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Sid Meier's Civilization V remains an undisputed titan of PC strategy, proving just as dangerously addictive today as it did at launch. With 95 percent positive sentiment in recent reviews, it stands as an essential masterpiece for anyone who loves grand scale conquest.
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