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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

Released: 10/24/2014

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award-winning Civilization series. Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award-winning Civilization series. Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award-winning Civilization series. Set in the future, global events have destabilized the world leading to a collapse of modern society, a new world order and an uncertain future for humanity. As the human race struggles to recover, the re-developed nations focus their resources on deep space travel to chart a new beginning for mankind. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, you will write the next chapter for humanity as you lead your people into a new frontier and create a new civilization in space. Explore and colonize an alien planet, research new technologies, amass mighty armies, build incredible Wonders and shape the face of your new world. As you embark on your journey you must make critical decisions. From your choice of sponsor and the make-up of your colony, to the ultimate path you choose for your civilization, every decision opens up new possibilities.

Critics
80
Steam
60
Metacritic
55

Score Breakdown

80.5

Critic Average

61 reviews

60

Steam User Score

23,026 reviews

55

Metacritic User Score

1,108 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+20.0
Metacritic Disparity
+25.5
Combined Disparity
+22.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

33 early (54%)27 launch window (44%)1 late (2%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 61 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.5/100. Critics score this game 20.0 points higher than Steam users and 25.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 61)+
  1. Zach LongviaGameSkinny
    Jan 25, 2015·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 60.5/100 · +29.6 ptsMetacritic 55/100 · +35.0 pts
  2. Dustin ChadwellviaWorth Playing
    Dec 22, 2014·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 60.5/100 · +24.6 ptsMetacritic 55/100 · +30.0 pts
  3. PramathviaGamingBolt
    Nov 13, 2014·Launch window
    95/100View review
    Steam 60.5/100 · +34.5 ptsMetacritic 55/100 · +40.0 pts
  4. Chaz NeelerviaWe Got This Covered
    Nov 11, 2014·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Steam 60.5/100 · +29.6 ptsMetacritic 55/100 · +35.0 pts
  5. Dakoda BarkerviaImpulsegamer
    Nov 9, 2014·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Steam 60.5/100 · +29.6 ptsMetacritic 55/100 · +35.0 pts