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Sid Meier's Civilization IV

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App ID 3900
App Type Game
Store Name Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
Developer
Publisher 2K
Franchise Sid Meier's Civilization
Supported Systems Windows macOS
Last Changenumber 28969298
Last Record Update 13 May 2025 – 22:23:39 UTC ()
Release Date 25 October 2006 – 07:00:00 UTC ()
😎 88.77%
3k reviews
459
In-Game

With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

Additional Information

Developer Firaxis Games
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gamedir Civilization IV
metacritic_name Sid Meier's Civilization IV
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metacritic_score 94
NoServers Yes
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GameManualURL http://storefront.steampowered.com/Manuals/3900/manual.pdf
VisibleOnlyWhenSubscribed Yes
developer_url http://www.firaxis.com/
InstallScript instscript.vdf
LaunchEULA http://store.steampowered.com/eula/eula_2KGeneral
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Publisher 2K
eulas
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nameSid Meier's Civilization IV EULA
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visibleonlyonavailableplatforms Yes
Store Release Date 25 October 2005 – 07:00:00 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Strategy (2)
Store Genres Strategy (2)
Steam Release Date 25 October 2006 – 07:00:00 UTC ()
Original Release Date 25 October 2005 – 07:00:00 UTC () (1130223600)
Store Asset Modification Time 20 September 2019 – 21:10:02 UTC () (1569013802)
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review_score 8
review_percentage 92
Detected Technologies (?) Bink_Video SDK, Miles_Sound_System SDK, Python SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • This game supports Steam Deck's native display resolution but does not set it by default and may require you to configure the display resolution manually
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 27 June 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 283155
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    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-8.0-3
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
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First seen on SteamDB 20 March 2013 – 07:42:07 UTC (), in changelist #196282

Supported Languages

5 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes
French Yes
German Yes
Italian Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes

Tags

💡 Strategy 🎲 Turn-Based Strategy 🎲 Turn-Based 🗺️ 4X 📜 Historical 🕹️ Multiplayer 👤 Singleplayer 🛠️ Moddable 🛡️ Grand Strategy 🕒 Classic 🫦 Addictive 🖥️ Simulation 🔄 Replay Value 📊 Resource Management ⚔️ War 🎶 Great Soundtrack 🏦 Economy 🤔 Tactical 💼 Management 📺 Local Multiplayer

Categories

Single-player Includes level editor Family Sharing Multi-player Cloud Gaming Cloud Gaming (NVIDIA)

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timestamp22 August 2024 – 15:41:27 UTC

Bundles

ID Name % Set Created
49598 20 for 20 Bundle Yes 8 February 2025 – 14:00:09 UTC
574 Sid Meier's Civilization Anthology Yes 19 June 2016 – 00:02:06 UTC

Store Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
4319 Sid Meier's Civilization IV Store 20 February 2025 – 18:00:04 UTC
4323 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: The Complete Edition Store 10 July 2025 – 17:15:48 UTC
55485 Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth Classics Bundle Store 10 July 2025 – 17:15:35 UTC
80268 Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth Classics Bundle Store
(Only CN)		 10 July 2025 – 17:15:26 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
158 2K Games Old Complimentary CD Key
(Not in 9 countries)		 4 March 2025 – 20:56:03 UTC
192 Sid Meier's Civilization IV Store
(Only 34 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
206 Sid Meiers Civilization IV Complimentary CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
243 Sid Meier's Civilization IV Store
(Only US CA)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
303 Civilization IV UIL Complimentary CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
308 Sid Meier's Civilization IV + Warlords Pack Store
(Only 33 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
309 Sid Meier's Civilization IV + Warlords Pack (ROW) Store
(Not in 23 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
327 Build And Destroy Pack Store 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
329 ValveTestSub 329 CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
392 Sid Meier's Civilization IV + Beyond the Sword Store
(Only 18 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
393 Civilization IV Complete Pack Store
(Only 18 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
395 Sid Meier's Civilization IV + Beyond the Sword (EU) Store
(Only 18 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
396 Civilization IV Complete Pack (EU) Store
(Only 18 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
1618 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: The Complete Edition Store 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
1764 2K HUGE GAMES PACK Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:21 UTC
1765 2K HUGE GAMES PACK (DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:21 UTC
1946 Firaxis Public Comp CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:58 UTC
4589 2K Complete Pack Summer 2010 Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:21 UTC
4590 2K Complete Pack Summer 2010 (DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:21 UTC
4629 Civilization IV Complete Comp CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:52 UTC
4810 2K Public Released Comp CD Key 23 June 2025 – 14:05:00 UTC
6937 2K Complete Pack Holiday Sale 2010 Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
6938 2K Complete Pack Holiday Sale 2010 (DE) Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
6939 2K Complete Pack Holiday Sale 2010 (JP) Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
6978 2K Mega Comp CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
7404 Civ IV Complete and Civ V Sale Combo Store 27 November 2024 – 00:35:52 UTC
7828 2K Complete Prize CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
7857 2K Complete Prize EU CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
7858 2K Complete Prize JP CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
8657 2K Complete (NA) - June 2011 Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
8658 2K Complete (ROW) - June 2011 Store
(Not in 54 countries)		 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
8659 2K Complete (AU) - June 2011 Store
(Only AU NZ)		 22 May 2025 – 19:04:48 UTC
8660 2K Complete (JP) - June 2011 Store
(Only JP)		 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
8661 2K Complete (DE) - June 2011 Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
8662 2K Complete (RU) - June 2011 Store
(Only 13 countries)		 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
8663 2K Complete (Baltic) - June 2011 Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
8664 2K Complete (Other) - June 2011 Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
12624 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Sid Meier's Civilization IV No Cost 27 November 2024 – 00:35:47 UTC
13060 Winter Sale 2011: 2K Games Pack Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
13061 Winter Sale 2011: 2K Games Pack Store
(Only AU NZ)		 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
13062 Winter Sale 2011: 2K Games Pack Store
(Not in 63 countries)		 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
13063 Winter Sale 2011: 2K Games Pack Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
13064 Winter Sale 2011: 2K Games Pack Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
13065 Winter Sale 2011: 2K Games Pack Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
13066 Winter Sale 2011: 2K Games Pack Store
(Only RU)		 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
13067 Winter Sale 2011: 2K Games Pack Store 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
14601 Civilization IV Complete Edition CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:44 UTC
15366 Civilization Collection (Summer 2012) Store
(Not in 8 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:35:44 UTC
26709 Sid Meier's Civilization IV Retail CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:39 UTC
29195 Sid Meier's Civilization IV Gift 27 November 2024 – 00:35:39 UTC
49567 Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth Classics Bundle Store 27 November 2024 – 00:35:03 UTC
49570 Sid Meier's Civilization IV Gift 27 November 2024 – 00:35:03 UTC
52875 Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth Classics Bundle CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:03 UTC
57765 Civilization V (with Civilization IV Complete Edition) CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:34:56 UTC
63475 2K 10th Anniversary Store
(Not in 13 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:34:49 UTC
63476 2K 10th Anniversary (RU/CIS) Store
(Only 12 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:34:49 UTC
63477 2K 10th Anniversary (DE) Store
(Only DE)		 27 November 2024 – 00:34:49 UTC
80267 Sid Meier's Civilization IV Gift
(Only CN)		 27 November 2024 – 00:34:17 UTC
90303 2K Humble Bundle 2016 BTA Tier CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:34:00 UTC
95210 Civilization IV Complete Edition (RU/CIS) CD Key
(Only 12 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:33:52 UTC
134629 Bundle Stars 2016 Firaxis Tier 2 CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:32:42 UTC
134630 Bundle Stars 2016 Firaxis Tier 3 CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:32:42 UTC
138765 Civilization IV Complete Edition (BR) CD Key
(Only BR)		 27 November 2024 – 00:32:42 UTC
154536 Civilization IV Complete Edition (Asia) CD Key
(Only 14 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:32:13 UTC
154537 Civilization IV Complete Edition (IN) CD Key
(Only IN)		 27 November 2024 – 00:32:01 UTC
154538 Civilization IV Complete Edition (Europe) CD Key
(Not in 48 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:32:01 UTC
1242978 20 for 20 Bundle Store or CD Key
(Not in 11 countries)		 27 May 2025 – 22:30:27 UTC

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