Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ (2014)

Developer

Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)

Publisher

2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Strategy

Rating

3.0 of 5, 23,090 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 20 hours

Where to get it

Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, thoughtful strategy experience of settling a new planet and guiding a civilization's technological and societal development.

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What players say

Players are split on this futuristic spin on Civilization. Some call it an underrated gem with a rich setting and deep lore, while others find it grindy, boring, and a weak entry in the series.

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