Galactic Civilizations IV 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 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is R$16.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Galactic Civilizations IV | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Great Deal | 59 | 86 |
| Quality | 61 | 88 |
| Value | 80 | 99 |
| Popularity | 27 | 53 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 27.73 | R$ 11.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.4% positive | 86.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 236 | 24.9K |
Where to buy
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Galactic Civilizations IV
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Galactic Civilizations IV | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 19, 2023 | October 20, 2016 |
| Developers | Stardock Entertainment | Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Linux) |
| Publishers | Stardock Entertainment | 2K, Aspyr (Linux) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-Core Processor (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 2x00) | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1GB VRAM Video Card | 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: Galactic Civilizations IV or Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI won the comparison against Galactic Civilizations IV 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 Galactic Civilizations IV 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, 05:52 PM UTC