GAME VS GAME
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is more popular right now with 1,754 players on Steam, 5.0 times as many players as Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (354). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 1,439 players on average against 279 for Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization. The highest all-time peak belongs to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (2,744 players).
Concurrent players on Steam. Drag or pinch to zoom; the table below has every number.
| Stat |  Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword |  Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,754 | 354 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,754 | 364 |
| All-time peak | 2,744Feb 1, 2025 | 522Feb 1, 2025 |
| 30-day average players | 1,439 | 279 |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive5,117 reviews | 86.8% positive1,592 reviews |
| Price now (US) | -80% $5.99 | -80% $5.99 |
| Lowest price we have seen | $2.49 Feb 8, 2026 | $5.99 Nov 6, 2026 |
| Twitch viewers now | n/a | 00 on average, 7 days |
| Release date | Jul 24, 2007 | Sep 23, 2008 |
Green marks the leader in each row (for prices, the cheaper game). Prices are US Steam prices.
Civilization IV: Beyond the SwordSid Meier's Civilization IV: ColonizationPick 2 to 4 games. Only games with a player count page can be compared.
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is more popular right now with 1,754 players on Steam, 5.0 times as many players as Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (354). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 1,439 players on average against 279 for Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization. The highest all-time peak belongs to Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword (2,744 players).
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword peaked at 2,744 concurrent players on February 1, 2025. Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization peaked at 522 concurrent players on February 1, 2025.
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword costs $5.99 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $2.49. Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization costs $5.99 on the US Steam store.
Player counts updated 6 minutes ago.
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