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Cities: Skylines vs Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Cities: SkylinesCities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Sid Meier's Civilization VIExpand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
| Cities: Skylines | Sid Meier's Civilization VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 85/100 | 88/100 |
| Steam reviews | 219,560 | 275,173 |
| Price now | $8.99 (−70%) | $59.99 |
| Historic low | $8.99 — that's now | $59.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 13,462 | 48,404 |
| Playing now | 10,734 | 36,262 |
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Series X|S, Switch, Xbox One | PC, Switch |
| Genres | Simulation, Strategy | Strategy |
| Developer | Colossal Order | Firaxis Games |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | 2K |
| Languages | 10 | 11 |
| DLC | 76 | 10 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
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