GAME VS GAME
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is more popular right now with 1,680 players on Steam, 2.5 times as many players as Sid Meier's Civilization® IV (678). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 1,443 players on average against 582 for Sid Meier's Civilization® IV. 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 |  Sid Meier's Civilization® IV |  Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 678 | 1,680 |
| 24-hour peak | 771 | 1,839 |
| All-time peak | 1,441May 12, 2010 | 2,744Feb 1, 2025 |
| 30-day average players | 582 | 1,443 |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive3,697 reviews | 96.2% positive5,117 reviews |
| Price now (US) | -80% $3.99 | -80% $5.99 |
| Lowest price we have seen | $3.99 Nov 6, 2026 | $2.49 Feb 8, 2026 |
| Twitch viewers now | 1165 on average, 7 days | n/a |
| Release date | Oct 25, 2006 | Jul 24, 2007 |
Green marks the leader in each row (for prices, the cheaper game). Prices are US Steam prices.
Sid Meier's Civilization® IVCivilization IV: Beyond the SwordPick 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 1,680 players on Steam, 2.5 times as many players as Sid Meier's Civilization® IV (678). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 1,443 players on average against 582 for Sid Meier's Civilization® IV. 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 peaked at 1,441 concurrent players on May 12, 2010.
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV costs $3.99 on the US Steam store. Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword costs $5.99 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $2.49.
Player counts updated 7 minutes ago.
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