Age of New Worlds vs Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Age of New Worlds is $24.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Age of New Worlds | Sid Meier's Civilization VII |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Maybe | 32 | 60 |
| Quality | 34 | 59 |
| Value | 40 | 73 |
| Popularity | 14 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.99 | $31.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 66.7% positive | 48.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 8.9K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of New Worlds | Sid Meier's Civilization VII |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 2, 2026 | February 10, 2025 |
| Developers | ernest.dev | Firaxis Games |
| Publishers | ernest.dev | 2K |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | Win 10 64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8192 MB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Dedicated or integrated DirectX 11 compatible GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1000 MB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of New Worlds or Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII won the comparison against Age of New Worlds based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Age of New Worlds worth buying over Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
Based on the metrics, Sid Meier's Civilization VII won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Sid Meier's Civilization VII currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC