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Civilization
文明
Civilization is a turn-based strategy game developed by MicroProse and released in 1995 for the SNES. Players guide a civilization from ancient times to the modern era, managing cities, researching technologies, diplomacy, and warfare. The game features multiple victory conditions including military conquest, scientific advancement, and cultural dominance. Players expand their empire across a procedurally-generated map, establishing cities and managing resources like food, production, and gold. The SNES adaptation uses a cursor-based control system optimized for the controller. Players make decisions each turn regarding city development, unit production, technology research, and diplomatic relations. The campaign progresses through distinct eras as civilizations advance technologically, with the scope expanding as players gain more cities and resources.
- Developer
- MicroProse
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Strategy
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Civilization Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Civilization on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Civilization Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Civilization on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Civilization" SNES longplay 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Civilization released?
Civilization was released in 1995 for the SNES.
Who developed Civilization?
Civilization was developed by MicroProse, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Civilization support?
Civilization is a single-player Strategy game for the SNES.
What type of game is Civilization?
Civilization is a Strategy game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Civilization for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Civilization runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Civilization in the browser?
No. Civilization streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Civilization?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Civilization work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Civilization this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Civilization. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
