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Galactic Civilizations III

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App ID 226860
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Stardock Entertainment
Franchise Galactic Civilizations, Stardock
Supported Systems Windows
Technologies EpicOnlineServices SDK
Last Changenumber 29007908
Last Record Update 15 May 2025 – 17:16:22 UTC ()
Release Date 14 May 2015 – 17:05:00 UTC ()
😏 74.92%
10k reviews
144
In-Game

Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

Additional Information

Developer Stardock Entertainment
gamedir ValveTestApp226860
metacritic_name Galactic Civilizations III
icon empty string
metacritic_score 81
NoServers No
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/galactic-civilizations-iii?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
state eStateComingSoonNoPreload
GameManualURL https://store.steampowered.com/manual/226860/
VisibleOnlyWhenSubscribed Yes
community_visible_stats Yes
sourcegame Yes
workshop_visible Yes
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
checkpkgstate Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Stardock Entertainment
Store Release Date 14 May 2015 – 17:00:00 UTC ()
osarch 64
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/GalCivIII/
https://www.twitch.tv/stardock
https://x.com/GalCiv
https://www.youtube.com/stardockgames/
Primary Genre Strategy (2)
Store Genres Strategy (2)
Steam Release Date 14 May 2015 – 17:05:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 15 May 2025 – 17:16:04 UTC () (1747329364)
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width_pct52
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review_score 6
review_percentage 76
Detected Technologies (?) Autodesk_FBX SDK, Bink_Video SDK, CEF SDK, EpicOnlineServices SDK, Miles_Sound_System SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 22 February 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 7216443
  • configuration:
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    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs1
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
controllertagwizard Yes
First seen on SteamDB 4 May 2013 – 21:12:45 UTC (), in changelist #170968

Supported Languages

4 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes
French Yes Yes Yes
German Yes Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes Yes

Tags

👽 Aliens 🚀 Sci-fi 🗺️ 4X 🎲 Turn-Based Strategy 🧱 Sandbox 🧊 3D 🛡️ Grand Strategy 🛠️ Moddable 🛑 Hex Grid 🌲 PvE 💡 Strategy 🥊 PvP 🔀 Procedural Generation 🎲 Turn-Based 🌠 Space 👤 Third Person 📖 Lore-Rich ⚔️ War 🌆 Futuristic 🕹️ Multiplayer

Categories

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Assets

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timestamp15 May 2025 – 17:16:17 UTC
Trailers
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Steam charts

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  • 144 players right now
  • 144 24-hour peak
  • 6,297 all-time peak 17 May 2015
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Store data

  • 84,432 followers
  • #5944 in top sellers
  • 7,877 positive reviews
  • 2,411 negative reviews
  • 76.56% positive reviews

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  • 0 viewers right now
  • 0 24-hour peak
  • 2,739 all-time peak
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  • 😏 Mostly Positive
  • 74.92% SteamDB Rating
  • 7,877 76.6% positive reviews
  • 2,411 23.4% negative reviews

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Markers

Date Label 30-day Peak
14 May 2015 – 17:05 Steam Release -
11 April 2017 – 18:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble Intergalactic Bundle -
7 July 2017 – 17:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: July 2017 Humble Monthly #21 -
3 October 2017 – 18:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble Stardock Bundle -
1 January 2019 – 19:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble Stardock Bundle 2019 -
15 August 2019 – 17:00 Free Weekend -
7 April 2020 – 18:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble Stardock Strategy Bundle -
1 December 2020 – 19:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble Explore & Expand Bundle -

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How many players are playing Galactic Civilizations III right now on Steam?

Steam player counter indicates there are currently 144 players live playing Galactic Civilizations III on Steam.

Galactic Civilizations III had an all-time peak of 6297 concurrent players on 17 May 2015.

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