Sid Meier's Civilization V
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Time to beat
- About 53 hours
- Languages
- 10 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3, AMD A10 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | 10.12 (Sierra) | – |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz | Intel Quad Core |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4GB |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics | 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
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A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $29.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Sid Meier's Civilization V alone?
Yes, Sid Meier's Civilization V has a single-player mode.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization V multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.
How long is Sid Meier's Civilization V?
Sid Meier's Civilization V takes about 53 hours at a normal pace, 12 hours if you rush, 511 hours to complete everything, based on 3 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Sid Meier's Civilization V support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Sid Meier's Civilization V?
The minimum is Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz, 2GB RAM and 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics.
What platforms is Sid Meier's Civilization V on?
Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows).
Where is Sid Meier's Civilization V cheapest?
In United States, at $29.99 on Steam, as last checked.