How long is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri?

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri takes about 25h 5m to beat the main story, or around 38h 38m with extras.

How long does it take to 100% Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri?

A completionist run of Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri takes about 84h 18m.

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

Turn-based strategy (TBS)Simulator Strategy

Developer: Firaxis Games|Publisher: Aspyr Media, Loki Software, Electronic Arts

Playtime

Updated community averages based on player submissions.

Main Story

25h 5m

Main + Extra

38h 38m

Completionist

84h 18m

Media

2 videos + 8 screenshots

Links

Steam GOG Official Wikipedia Twitch

About This Game

Legendary designer Sid Meier presents the next evolution in strategy games, with the most addictive, compelling gameplay yet. Explore the alien planet that is your new home and uncover its myriad mysteries. Discover over 75 extraordinary technologies. Build over 60 base upgrades and large scales secret projects for your empire. Conquer your enemies with a war machine that you design from over 32,000 possible unit types.

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Last updated Mar 7, 2026