How long is Sid Meier's Civilization IV?

Sid Meier's Civilization IV takes about 13h 19m to beat the main story, or around 43h 17m with extras.

How long does it take to 100% Sid Meier's Civilization IV?

A completionist run of Sid Meier's Civilization IV takes about 114h 49m.

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Turn-based strategy (TBS)Simulator Strategy

Developer: Firaxis Games|
Publisher: 2K Games, Aspyr Media, Take-Two Interactive

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Steam Reviews

Very Positive92% of 2,686 reviews are positive

Playtime

Updated community averages based on player submissions.

Main Story

13h 19m

Main + Extra

43h 17m

Completionist

114h 49m

Links

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About This Game

Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new tools to manage and expand your civilization, all-new easy to use mod capabilities and intense multiplayer modes and options

Media

1 video + 5 screenshots

Last updated Mar 7, 2026