What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~27.6k
(P10–P90: 11k – 60.8k)
Gross revenue: ~$113k
(P10–P90: $45.2k – $249k)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 2, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Story & writing94% positive · 48 mentions
“I’ve been playing this game on and off since 1999, and honestly, nothing else comes close. I still remember the first time I heard Chairman Yang’s voice talking about "Recycling Tanks" as a kid and thinking it was just a cool building…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics94% positive · 47 mentions
“I’ve been playing 4X games since first or second grade, when a friend introduced me to the original Civilization. Between Civilization and Civilization II, I must have sunk hundreds of hours into conquering, optimizing, and reshaping the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability45% positive · 44 mentions
“I’ve been playing 4X games since first or second grade, when a friend introduced me to the original Civilization. Between Civilization and Civilization II, I must have sunk hundreds of hours into conquering, optimizing, and reshaping the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio84% positive · 38 mentions
“"I sit in my cubicle, here on the mother world. When I die, they will put my body in a box and dispose of it in the cold ground. And in the million ages to come, I will never breathe, or laugh, or twitch again. So won't you run and play…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 12 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI83% positive · 29 mentions
“I’ve been playing this game on and off since 1999, and honestly, nothing else comes close. I still remember the first time I heard Chairman Yang’s voice talking about "Recycling Tanks" as a kid and thinking it was just a cool building…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value70% positive · 20 mentions
“This is the premier Civ in space, the game is as good as it ever was! (not as hot on the expansion) This game deserves a modern sequal or refresh. 25 years ago I got the demo and played the first 100 rounds. I started at 6 pm, then next…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 6 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity82% positive · 17 mentions
“This game is the best of the Civilization series. I bought it when first released in 1999. I've played some of the later Civ games, but they just didn't compare. SMAC is the most brilliant 4x game ever made. Back in 1999, players…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 117 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance83% positive · 12 mentions
“Best of the Civ-likes by a league. Factions with distinct personalities, art, and voice acting, secret project (wonder) videos, many from Baraka, infinitely customizable units, and more aggressive AI on harder difficulty levels rather than…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 19 h played · Report / request removal309 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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