Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Sid Meier's Civilization® V has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 90 / 100 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Last verified | Oct 11, 2026 |
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What does this mean?
Rosetta 2 means the Mac version is an Intel build that Apple Silicon Macs run automatically through Rosetta 2 translation. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Sid Meier's Civilization® V run on your Mac?
Yes, via Rosetta 2
Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.
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How to play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Mac
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
- Get the game. Buy and download Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Steam.
- Install Rosetta 2 (one time). The first time you open an Intel app, macOS offers to install Rosetta 2. Click Install. You can also run "softwareupdate --install-rosetta" in Terminal beforehand.
- Launch and play. Rosetta translates the game invisibly in the background. For a game like this, performance is typically excellent, and you won't notice it's happening.
Common questions about Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Mac
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® V available on Mac?
Yes. Sid Meier's Civilization® V has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Sid Meier's Civilization® V on Mac?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
What is Sid Meier's Civilization® V's Metacritic score?
Sid Meier's Civilization® V has a Metacritic score of 90.
