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Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™

Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.

61%
Mixed
DevelopersAspyr (Linux), Aspyr (Mac), Firaxis Games
Publishers2K, Aspyr (Linux), Aspyr (Mac)
Release DateOct 23, 2014
$39.99
Peak Players86.7K
Metacritic81
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Civilization: Beyond Earth is a sci-fi 4X strategy game that many players feel is too derivative of Civilization V, often being described as a 'mod' rather than a full sequel. While the Rising Tide expansion is considered essential for a complete experience, the base game is frequently criticized for its bland AI and lack of innovation compared to its historical predecessors.

Pros

  • The Rising Tide expansion significantly improves the depth and enjoyment of the game.90%
  • Familiar mechanics make it easy for Civilization V veterans to pick up and play.85%
  • Offers a unique sci-fi setting that differentiates it from the main historical series.70%
  • High replay value for dedicated strategy fans, with many players logging over 50-100 hours.75%

Cons

  • Feels like an unpolished or 'soulless' reskin of Civilization V rather than a standalone innovation.95%
  • The AI is perceived as bland and unchallenging, relying on production cheats rather than strategy.90%
  • Base game feels unfinished and lacks the content depth found in previous entries with their DLCs.85%
  • Poor value proposition at full price, leading to frequent recommendations to only buy on sale.80%
  • Multiplayer experience is often described as frustrating or a waste of time due to technical or balance issues.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers overwhelmingly recommend purchasing the game only as part of a complete DLC bundle.
  • Despite the high negative rating, the average playtime exceeds 100 hours among reviewers.
  • Many long-time fans of the franchise express disappointment compared to their experiences with Civilization V.
Confidence: 80%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 7, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
273
Peak · last 90 days
567
All-time peak
86.7K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Sep 4, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
32%
Last 30 days
73%
All-time positive
61%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews23.2K
Positive: 14.1K (61%)Negative: 9.1K (39%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

106h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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