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In our 2026 comparison of Age of Empires IV and Civilization VI, Civilization VI comes out ahead overall (weighted score 95% vs 90% for Age of Empires IV). Age of Empires IV is rated 4.7/5 from 134 user reviews; Civilization VI is rated 4.8/5 from 137 user reviews. Age of Empires IV starts at $39.99/month; Civilization VI starts at $59.99/month.
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| At a glance | Age of Empires IV | Civilization VI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games Apps | Games Apps |
| User rating | 4.7/5 (134 reviews) | 4.8/5 (137 reviews) |
| Starting price | $39.99/mo | $59.99/mo |
| Listed features | 12 | 13 |
| Integrations | 3 | 3 |
| Platforms | Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Switch |
| Ease of use | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Customer support | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
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Age of Empires IV is a runner-up with a composite score of 90%.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($39.99/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 12 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.7/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.7/5 stars.
Available on 2 Platforms: Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S, fewer than the leader.
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Civilization VI wins overall with a weighted score of 95% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($59.99/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 13 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (7 Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS +3 more).

Civilization VI scores higher across 1 of 11 key dimensions with a 5-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Civilization VI scores higher across 1 of 11 key dimensions with a 5-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Age of Empires IV is rated 4.7/5 from 134 user reviews. Civilization VI is rated 4.8/5 from 137 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Age of Empires IV starts at $39.99/month. Civilization VI starts at $59.99/month. Age of Empires IV has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Age of Empires IV supports Windows PC and Xbox Series X/S; Civilization VI supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Switch and PS4.
Age of Empires IV has an ease-of-use rating of 4.7/5, Civilization VI has an ease-of-use rating of 4.8/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Super clean interface with responsive controls. Highly recommended for anyone looking for high-quality entertainment apps.
Age of Empires IV is my go-to application for daily entertainment. The app launches fast, streams cleanly without buffering, and offers a fantastic user experience.
Using Age of Empires IV has been great for listening and viewing on mobile. The offline download feature works reliably during commutes.
Age of Empires IV is my go-to application for daily entertainment. The app launches fast, streams cleanly without buffering, and offers a fantastic user experience.
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