Sid Meier's Civilization VII

About This Game

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is a simulation/strategy game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Firaxis Games and released in 2025. With an estimated 1.8 million copies sold, it is considered a major commercial success on Steam. With 62.8k reviews on Steam, it stands as one of the more actively reviewed titles on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 47.4/100 — a largely negative reception overall. That said, with an estimated 1.8M copies sold, it clearly found a substantial audience. According to player data, the main story takes around 17.63 hours, with side content bringing that to 25.05 hours, and a completionist run can reach 93.2 hours. The game has 11 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Grand Strategy, City Builder, Strategy, 4X and Historical.