Age of Wonders: Planetfall vs Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Age of Wonders: Planetfall is $1.29 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 Wonders: Planetfall | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 66 | 80 |
| Quality | 80 | 88 |
| Value | 78 | 83 |
| Popularity | 30 | 53 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.11 | $5.40 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.9% positive | 86.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 84 | 23.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.11−86%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.14−83%Buy 
Steam Official store$7.49−75%Buy Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Side by side over time
Age of Wonders: PlanetfallSid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders: Planetfall | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 6, 2019 | October 20, 2016 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Linux) |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | 2K, Aspyr (Linux) |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 (7th or 8th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5 | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB (or equivalents) | 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders: Planetfall or Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI won the comparison against Age of Wonders: Planetfall 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 Wonders: Planetfall worth buying over Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Based on the metrics, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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® VI currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC