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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
92
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Legendary designer Sid Meier presents the next evolution in strategy games, with the most addictive, compelling gameplay yet. Explore the alien planet that is your new home and uncover its myriad mysteries. Discover over 75 extraordinary technologies. Build over 60 base upgrades and large scales secret projects for your empire. Conquer your enemies with a war machine that you design from over 32,000 possible unit types.
Playtime Estimates
Main Story25.7h
Main + Extra40.2h
Completionist84.1h
All Styles38.3h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 11/8/2026
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Multiplayer
Online Max7 players
Local Max7 players
Languages
| Language | Support |
|---|---|
| English | Audio |
| English | Interface |
| French | Audio |
| German | Audio |
| French | Interface |
| German | Interface |
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Game Info
Release Date2/9/1999
DeveloperFiraxis Games
PublisherElectronic Arts
PlatformsLinux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
GenresSimulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
IGDB Rating92/100 (63)
Game Modes
Single player
Multiplayer
Themes
Science fiction
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Perspectives
First person
Bird view / Isometric
Release Dates
LinuxAug 1, 2000
MacFeb 3, 2000
PC (Microsoft Windows)Feb 9, 1999
MacMar 10, 2000
MacJan 24, 2013
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