Galactic Civilizations IV
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
72.8Rating
0Content
78Achievements
About This Game
Galactic Civilizations IV is a simulation/strategy game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Stardock Entertainment and released in 2023. With an estimated 106,000 copies sold, it is considered a mid-tier seller on Steam. With 2.4k reviews on Steam, it stands as a game with a solid review base on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 72.8/100 — a generally positive reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 21.58 hours, with side content bringing that to 33.86 hours, and a completionist run can reach 77.13 hours. The game has 13 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Space, Grand Strategy, Simulation, 4X and Strategy.
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User Reviews
72.8
Overall Score / 100
7.3/10
Steam (2356 rev)
Playtime Estimates
21.58h
🎯 Main Story
33.86h
⭐ Main + Sides
77.13h
💯 Completionist
Based on 16 player submissions
DLCs (13)
Galactic Civilizations IV - Tales of the Terran Alliance
$14.99
Galactic Civilizations IV - Expansion Pass 2
$74.99
Galactic Civilizations IV - Tales of the Snathi
Free
Galactic Civilizations IV: Federations & Empires
$74.99
Galactic Civilizations IV: Ascension
$74.99
Galactic Civilizations IV: Hegemon
$74.99
Galactic Civilizations IV: Underworld
$74.99
Galactic Civilizations IV - Tales of the Arnor
$12.99
1-8 / 13
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Game Information
Release Date
October 19, 2023
Developer
Stardock Entertainment
Publisher
Stardock Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Price
$39.99
Analytics & Metrics
Copies Sold (VISE)
106K
(84.8K - 127.2K) VRI ScoreLearning
59.6
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Genres & Categories
Genres
Simulation
Strategy
Categories
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Steam Workshop
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Tags
Space
Grand Strategy
Simulation
4X
Strategy
Sci-fi
Exploration
Sandbox
Multiplayer
Turn-Based Strategy
Singleplayer
Moddable
Diplomacy
Management
Replay Value
Isometric
Online Co-Op
Futuristic
Hex Grid
Atmospheric
Supported Languages
With Full Audio
English
Text Only
German
French
Russian
Spanish - Spain
Polish
Spanish - Latin America
Portuguese - Brazil
Portuguese - Portugal
Italian
Simplified Chinese
Korean
System Requirements
🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
🐧 Linux
Minimum
Recommended
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-Core Processor (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 2x00)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB VRAM Video Card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 22 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: 720p Minimum Screen Resolution Required
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Quad-Core Processor (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 2x00)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB VRAM Video Card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 22 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: 720p Minimum Screen Resolution Required
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Legal Notice
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