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Sid Meier's Civilization VI - GameCompass Health Rating: 67/100 | GameCompass

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

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Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Firaxis Games

Windows, macOS, Linux; PlayStation; Xbox; Nintendo Switch; iOSpremium (one-time purchase) + expansions and DLC

Health Score

67

GOOD

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About This Game

Turn-based 4X strategy where you guide a civilization from ancient times to the space age. Players balance science, culture, diplomacy, religion and military while negotiating with AI or human leaders. Rich historical flavor and many win conditions encourage planning, experimentation and big-picture thinking.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

5/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

1/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Matches can last many hours
•competitive play and the classic one more turn feeling can push play late into the night.

Positives

•Excellent educational value in history and systems thinking
•many routes to victory encourage experimentation and planning.

Gameplay Videos

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Gameplay (PC HD) [1080p60FPS]

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Official Ratings

E10+ (Everyone 10+)

ESRB

Drug ReferenceLanguageMild ViolenceSuggestive Themes

Users Interact; In-Game Purchases (DLC)

PEGI 12

PEGI

ViolenceIn-Game Purchases

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Generally not recommended; complexity and reading demands are high.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Can work as a co-play experience with an adult explaining systems.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Great for strategy-minded middle-graders, especially with guidance and time limits.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Highly recommended for teens interested in history and deep planning.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Great long-form strategy game for older teens and adults.