Sid Meier's Civilization® VVSSid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Better Deal· Steam
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeSid Meier's Civilization® V
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Recommended
- OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
- Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
- DirectX®: DirectX® version 11
- Hard Drive: 8 GB Free
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
- Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
- Processor: Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device
Which is better: Sid Meier's Civilization® V or Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI won the comparison against Sid Meier's Civilization® V 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 Sid Meier's Civilization® V 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: Sep 5, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC