Sid Meier's Civilization VI vs Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Sid Meier's Civilization VI is the cheaper of the two right now at US$59.99 on Steam, US$10.00 less than Sid Meier's Civilization VII. On playtime it is also the better value: Sid Meier's Civilization VI costs US$2.00/h against US$2.80/h for Sid Meier's Civilization VII — 30h to beat versus 25h. Steam players rate Sid Meier's Civilization VI higher: 86% positive against 48%.
Sid Meier's Civilization VI vs Sid Meier's Civilization VII, side by side
| Metric | Sid Meier's Civilization VI | Sid Meier's Civilization VII |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$59.99 on Steam | US$69.99 on Steam |
| All-time low | US$2.36 on GameBillet | US$30.05 on GameBillet |
| Steam rating | 86% positive | 48% positive |
| Hours to beat | 30h | 25h |
| Cost per hour | US$2.00/h | US$2.80/h |
| Players | Up to 12 online | Up to 8 online, cross-platform |
| Available on | Steam, Epic | Steam, Epic |
| Released | 2016, Firaxis Games | 2025, Firaxis Games |
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.
Pick Sid Meier's Civilization VII if
Three-age structure stops runaway snowballing. It is a 4X Strategy by Firaxis Games, 2025, and takes about 25 hours. The catch: mixed reviews — long-time fans dislike the age resets. Full Sid Meier's Civilization VII price breakdown.
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