Download size

How many GB is Sid Meier's Civilization V?

8 GB

That makes it bigger than 74% of Simulator games we have measured.

The median Simulator game needs 2 GB; the largest tenth start at 20 GB.

Leave at least 15 GB free: games need headroom to unpack updates.

The figure is the storage Steam lists as required for this game, not a measured download.

Sid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game in which players lead a civilization from the ancient era through the future. Players found cities, research technologies, build improvements, train military units, and engage in diplomacy with AI or human opponents. Victory can be achieved through domination, science, culture, diplomacy, or by having the highest score when time runs out. The game features a hex-based tile system, city-states as minor factions, and ranged combat that prevents unit stacking on a single tile.