Age of Empires IV vs Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Age of Empires IV is the cheaper of the two right now at ~US$44.70, US$14.14 less than Sid Meier's Civilization VI. Per hour played the cheaper one loses: Sid Meier's Civilization VI costs US$1.96/h against US$2.24/h for Age of Empires IV — 30h to beat versus 20h. Steam players rate Sid Meier's Civilization VI higher: 86% positive against 85%.
Age of Empires IV vs Sid Meier's Civilization VI, side by side
| Metric | Age of Empires IV | Sid Meier's Civilization VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | ~US$44.70 | ~US$58.84 |
| All-time low | not recorded | not recorded |
| Steam rating | 85% positive | 86% positive |
| Hours to beat | 20h | 30h |
| Cost per hour | US$2.24/h | US$1.96/h |
| Players | Up to 8 online, co-op vs AI | Up to 12 online |
| Available on | Steam | Steam, Epic |
| Released | 2021, World's Edge | 2016, Firaxis Games |
Pick Age of Empires IV if
Asymmetric civilisations keep matchups fresh. It is a RTS by World's Edge, 2021, and takes about 20 hours. The catch: art style divides long-time Age fans. Full Age of Empires IV price breakdown.
Pick Sid Meier's Civilization VI if
The definitive "one more turn" game. It is a 4X Strategy by Firaxis Games, 2016, and takes about 30 hours. The catch: base game is thin — the expansions are close to mandatory. Full Sid Meier's Civilization VI price breakdown.
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