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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (1999): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (1999) is a simulator, strategy, turn-based strategy (tbs) video game developed by Firaxis Games, available on Linux, PC, Mac. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 92/100 on IGDB.

What is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri about?

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.

Key details

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri was released in 1999 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Linux, PC, Mac. Developer: Firaxis Games.

Should you play Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri?

With a 92/100 aggregate score, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri?

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is a simulator, strategy, turn-based strategy (tbs) game by Firaxis Games, released in 1999.

What platforms is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri on?

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is available on Linux, PC, Mac.

Is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri good?

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri has an aggregate score of 92/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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