PLANET ALPHA vs Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
A full spec-by-spec comparison of PLANET ALPHA vs Sid Meier’s Civilization VI — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | PLANET ALPHA Team17 Digital | Sid Meier’s Civilization VI 2K Games, Aspyr |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | September 3, 2018 | October 20, 2016 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone 10+ | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | Team17 Digital, Planet Alpha ApS | Aspyr Media, Firaxis |
| Publisher | Team17 Digital | 2K Games, Aspyr |
| Official Site | https://www.planetalpha-game.com/ | http://www.civilization.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer | Strategy, Simulation |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 15 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, GOG | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Epic Games Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop, App Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2550K (3.4 GHz) / AMD FX-4350 (4.2 GHz) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2 GB) Storage: 5000 MB available space | OS: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 Processor: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 12 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 and 2015 Runtime Libraries, and Microsoft DirectX. Internet connection and acceptance of Steam™ Subscriber Agreement required for activation. See www.steampowered.com/agreement for details. |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 (3.20 GHz) / AMD FX-9590 (4.70 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 (2GB) / Radeon R9 380X (4 GB) Storage: 5000 MB available space | OS: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 Processor: Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 12 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 71 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.4 / 5 (62 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (1,431 ratings) |