Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit. The expansion focuses on the time periods after the invention of gunpowder and delivers 11 unique and challenging scenarios created by the… Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
Fair to the playerAge · PEGI 12
Respect
85
Nourish
56
Stimulation
gentle
Open-ended sandboxStop anytimePlay together
Watch out for
In-game purchases
- PEGI: In-Game Purchases
Open-ended, can get repetitive
- Steam tag “4X” (101 votes)
- No known playtime to finish
What it exercises
Planning and strategy
- Steam tag “Grand Strategy” (25 votes)
- IGDB keyword “macromanagement”
Learning
- Steam tag “Education” (8 votes)
Problem solving
- Steam tag “Strategy” (182 votes)
Medium confidence · 28 Sept 2026 · Rules-based estimate from the Steam store, player reviews and PEGI/ESRB descriptors. Not a substitute for the official rating or your own judgement. Tap a label to see the evidence.