Sid Meier's Civilization VII vs Solar Nations 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Solar Nations 2 is $16.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Sid Meier's Civilization VII | Solar Nations 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 60 | 49 |
| Quality | 59 | 68 |
| Value | 73 | 46 |
| Popularity | 41 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $31.50 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 48.8% positive | 85.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8.9K | 38 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Sid Meier's Civilization VII | Solar Nations 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 10, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| Developers | Firaxis Games | Flomgus Games |
| Publishers | 2K | Flomgus Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Win 10 64 Bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sid Meier's Civilization VII or Solar Nations 2?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII won the comparison against Solar Nations 2 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 VII worth buying over Solar Nations 2?
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, 05:36 PM UTC