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Sid Meier's Civilization II
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Civilization II is a turn-based strategy game released in 1996 by MicroProse. Players guide a civilization from ancient times through the modern era, managing city development, research, diplomacy, and military forces. The game features a grid-based map where players construct buildings, improve terrain, and expand territory. Key mechanics include technology research that unlocks new units and buildings, diplomacy with AI-controlled civilizations, and cultural or military victory conditions. Players control military units directly, negotiate treaties, and trade resources. The game includes preset scenarios and random map generation for varied gameplay sessions. Victory can be achieved through technological advancement, cultural dominance, or military conquest. The interface uses a top-down perspective with detailed graphics showing terrain and structures.
- Developer
- MicroProse
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Strategy
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.8K)
- Last updated
Sid Meier's Civilization II Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sid Meier's Civilization II on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
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Sid Meier's Civilization II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sid Meier's Civilization II on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Sid Meier's Civilization II" DOS longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sid Meier's Civilization II released?
Sid Meier's Civilization II was released in 1996 for the DOS.
Who developed Sid Meier's Civilization II?
Sid Meier's Civilization II was developed by MicroProse, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sid Meier's Civilization II support?
Sid Meier's Civilization II is a single-player Strategy game for the DOS.
What type of game is Sid Meier's Civilization II?
Sid Meier's Civilization II is a Strategy game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sid Meier's Civilization II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sid Meier's Civilization II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sid Meier's Civilization II in the browser?
No. Sid Meier's Civilization II streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sid Meier's Civilization II?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Sid Meier's Civilization II work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Sid Meier's Civilization II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sid Meier's Civilization II. 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.
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