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Game entry

Sid Meier's Civilization

1991 · Strategy · PC, Mac, DOS, Atari ST, Amiga, PC-98 · MicroProse Software, Inc.

After 172 duels settled by the community, Sid Meier's Civilization stands no. 713 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,630 ELO points and 50% of wins. Of the 3 duels that pitted it against Overwatch, it has won 1 and lost 2. In its strongest family it holds position no. 7 out of 45 (1991).

World rank

no. 713

ELO score

1,630

Wins

50%

Duels played

172

About Sid Meier's Civilization

Sid Meier's Civilization is a turn-based strategy computer game created by Sid Meier for MicroProse in 1991.The game's objective is "...to build an empire that would stand the test of time". The game begins in 4000 BC, and the players attempt to expand and develop their empires through the ages until modern and near-future times. It is also known simply as Civilization.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,630 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The standing

Where Sid Meier's Civilization ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Sid Meier's Civilization stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 7 out of 45 (1991).

Where Sid Meier's Civilization ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 713 5,110
Strategy 50 342
1990s 122 655
1991 7 45

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