Sid Meier's Civilization V [Mac] is the definitive turn-based strategy experience where you guide a civilization from the dawn of history to the space age. Expand your borders, negotiate with rival leaders, command legendary armies, and shape the world through science, culture, religion, and diplomacy. With its iconic “one more turn” flow, Civilization V delivers deep, endlessly replayable 4X gameplay built for both newcomers and veteran strategists.

Choose your leader and build thriving cities, manage happiness and resources, and develop a tech tree that unlocks everything from ancient archers to modern armor. Wage war with the game-changing hex-based map and one-unit-per-tile tactical combat, where positioning, terrain, and combined arms matter as much as raw power. Prefer peace? Pursue a Culture, Science, Diplomatic, or Domination victory and adapt your strategy as the world evolves.

Every match tells a new story thanks to dynamic AI personalities, randomized maps, and meaningful choices in exploration, city placement, and empire specialization. Whether you aim to build wonders, control trade routes, or outmaneuver opponents in the World Congress, Civilization V rewards long-term planning and clever improvisation.

Key features

• Turn-based 4X strategy: explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate on a grand scale
• Hex-grid warfare with one-unit-per-tile tactical depth
• Multiple victory conditions for military, cultural, scientific, and diplomatic playstyles
• Legendary leaders and unique civilizations with distinct bonuses and units
• Endless replayability via varied maps, scenarios, and emergent storytelling

Build your empire, write your legacy, and prove your civilization can stand the test of time—on Mac.