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Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Firaxis GamesReleased July 24, 2007
StrategySingleplayerMultiplayerGreat SoundtrackSimulationManagement
GameValio recommendation70Worth It

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

  • Losing players
  • Fan favorite (3,906 reviews)
  • 81 % off
Why “Worth It”
70out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 70 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$1.88$9.99−81%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 14 days ago$9.99+$8.11Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value77/100
  • $1.88: very accessible price
  • 81% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $1.31: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $1.88Lowest recorded $1.31Full price $9.99
Quality93/100
  • 97% positive (3,906 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • Metacritic 86/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 3,906 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 97% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 4kNegative 134
Popularity30/100
  • Players up 15% in recent days
  • 1,651 concurrent players: solid base

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 1kPeak in period 2k

Game details

Developers
Firaxis Games
Publishers
2K
Release date
July 24, 2007
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
3,899
Supported languages
5 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Italian · Spanish - Spain

Categories
Single-player, Family Sharing

Single-player · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword worth buying?

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Where can I buy Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword cheapest?

The best current deal for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is on Gamivo for $1.88.

That's a 81% discount.

What type of game is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is categorized as: Strategy.

What platforms is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword available on?

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword released?

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword was released on July 24, 2007.

How many people are playing Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?

According to recent data, Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword has approximately 1,348 concurrent players 3 hours ago.

Is Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword on sale right now?

Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is currently 81% off on Gamivo for $1.88.

Who made Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?

Developed by: Firaxis Games

Published by: 2K

What are the best deals for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $1.88 (-81%)
  • Steam: $9.99
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