Sid Meier's Civilization® IV

Sid Meier's Civilization® IV

AppID: 3900
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K
Oct 25, 2006

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

120.2K

Total Reviews

3.4K

Net Revenue

$865,517

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$2,401,898
Regional Pricing (15%)-$360,285
Discounts (25%)-$510,403
Est. Refunds (5%)-$76,561
Steam Fee (30%)-$436,395
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$152,738
Net Revenue (Est.)$865,517

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 75/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Sid Meier's Civilization® IV generated?

Since its release, Sid Meier's Civilization® IV is estimated to have generated approximately $2,401,898 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $865,517.

How many copies has Sid Meier's Civilization® IV sold?

We estimate Sid Meier's Civilization® IV has sold approximately 120.2K copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $2,401,898 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Sid Meier's Civilization® IV use?

Sid Meier's Civilization® IV was developed using the Gamebryo game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Sid Meier's Civilization® IV?

The estimated development cost for Sid Meier's Civilization® IV was around $5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Sid Meier's Civilization® IV?

Sid Meier's Civilization® IV was developed by a team of Approximately 30-40 developers 2004-2005.

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
92% Positive 8% Negative

Positive

3.2K

Negative

261

Game Information

Game Engine

Gamebryo

Genres

Production Cost

Civilization IV (2005)

$5 million

Team Size

2004-2005

Approximately 30-40 developers

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 3.4K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 120.2K
Average Price $19.99
Gross Revenue $2,401,898

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$360,285
Discounts (25%) -$510,403
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$76,561
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$436,395
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$152,738
Net Revenue $865,517

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 3.2K (92%)
Negative Reviews 261 (8%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 3.4K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 92%

Game Details

Full Name

Sid Meier's Civilization® IV

Steam App ID

3900

Type

Game

Developers

Firaxis Games

Publishers

2K

Release Date

Oct 25, 2006

Additional Details

Game Engine

Gamebryo

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB e10
PEGI 12

Production Cost

Civilization IV (2005)

$5 million

Team Size

2004-2005

Approximately 30-40 developers