Is Sid Meier's Civilization V cross-platform?
Sid Meier's Civilization V crossplay
Yes Sid Meier's Civilization V supports crossplay between PC and Linux.
On PC, the crossplay version is the Steam one.
Sid Meier's Civilization V has also been released on Mac, but our sources don't list crossplay for that version. Check before you buy for that platform.
Last checked October 10, 2026
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Quick answers
- Can PC and Linux players play Sid Meier's Civilization V together?
- Yes. PC and Linux are in the same crossplay group. On PC that covers Steam.
- Can PC and Mac players play Sid Meier's Civilization V together?
- No. PC and Mac players are matched separately.
- Can Mac and Linux players play Sid Meier's Civilization V together?
- No. Mac and Linux players are matched separately.
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- Wikipedia: List of video games that support cross-platform play (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- IGDB entry (release and multiplayer details)
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