The video game deal of the day over at Amazon today is 70% off on the PC Download versions of Sid Meier’s Civilization games.

– Sid Meier’s Civilization V – $8.99
– Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: The Complete Edition – $8.99
– Civilization IV & V – Pack – $17.98

Note – the deal on Dead Space and Dead Space 2 for $5 each is also listed under today’s video game deals.

The Sid Meier’s Civilization typically cost around $30 each, but here you’ll get both games for under 20 bucks; while the Dead Space games usually go for $20, so now you can get them for 75% off.

From the product page:

Sid Meier’s Civilization IV is the ultimate PC strategy game, offering players the chance to lead their chosen nation from the dawn of man through the space age and become the greatest ruler the world has ever known. Now the complete Civilization IV experience is available, DRM (Digital Rights Management) free in Civilization IV: The Complete Edition. Containing the original Civilization IV strategy classic, plus both the Warlords and Beyond the Sword expansion packs and the standalone Colonization game in one box, it’s an incredible value any gamer will cherish.

Sid Meier’s Civilization V is the fifth offering in the multi-award winning Civilization turn-based PC strategy game series. As with earlier installments in the series, Civilization V features the famous “just one more turn” addictive gameplay that has made it one of the greatest game series of all time. In addition to this it also features improved diplomacy, unprecedented modding tools and functionality, new ranged combat over a hex oriented board rather than squares, an in-game community hub facilitating improved online play and more.