Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at WinGameStore
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.99 (March 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinGameStore | $1.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $5.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $16.79 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
Built on the Civilization IV engine, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization remakes the 1994 game Colonization as a standalone release. You lead one of the European powers settling the New World, founding colonies, trading with the homeland and with native peoples, and building up an economy. The long-term goal is to break away from the crown and win a war of independence.
It is turn-based and can be played solo against AI or in multiplayer. Games focus more on trade, production and colony management than on research, so it suits strategy players who want a more focused, economic spin on the Civilization formula.
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| Developer | Firaxis Games |
|---|---|
| Publisher | 2K |
| Released | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 |
| Languages | 5: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Italian |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Supported OS | Windows® 2000/XP/Vista | - |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent | 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Video | DirectX 9.0c-compatible 64 MB video card with Shader 1.1 Support or better | 128 MB Video Card w/ DirectX 9 support (pixel & vertex shaders) |
| DirectX® Version | Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization DirectX(r) version (included on install) | - |
| Sound | DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card | DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card |
| Hard Drive | 900 MB | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Headset for co-op voice chat
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is better with friends on voice. The Cloud III has a clear detachable mic; the G733 goes wireless for long co-op nights.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless HeadsetMonitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMicrophone
For crisp voice chat or streaming Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization, a desk mic beats any headset mic. The AM8 is a great USB starter; the QuadCast S is the creator favorite.
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Upgrade pickHyperX QuadCast SMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseController
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.99 in March 2025.
The best current price we found is $1.99 at WinGameStore, against a usual price of $19.99.
Buy now. Buy now. Matches the lowest price we have on record ($1.99). A sale is unlikely to beat this price by much.
