Sid Meier's Civilization V [Mac] is the award-winning turn-based strategy game that lets you build an empire from the first settlement to a global superpower. Lead a legendary civilization, explore a living world map, expand your borders, master diplomacy, and command armies across the ages—every decision shapes history.

With its streamlined interface and iconic hex-based map, Civilization V makes strategy clearer and more tactical: position units for advantage, control key terrain, and plan city growth with meaningful trade-offs. Choose how you’ll win—through military conquest, scientific progress, cultural influence, or world diplomacy—and adapt as rivals react to your moves.

From forging alliances and negotiating trade to managing resources and happiness, the game balances grand-scale empire management with tense, turn-by-turn choices. Whether you prefer careful planning or bold expansion, Civilization V offers deep replayability thanks to diverse leaders, unique abilities, unpredictable maps, and countless strategic paths.

• Hex-based tactical combat and clearer unit positioning
• Multiple victory conditions for different playstyles
• Deep diplomacy, trade, and alliances with rival leaders
• Endless replayability with varied civilizations and randomized worlds