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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 31401748
Last Record Update 30 September 2025 – 17:53:12 UTC ()
Release Date 14 May 2015 – 17:05:00 UTC ()
😏 74.96%
10k reviews
186
In-Game
+3
👽 Aliens 🚀 Sci-fi 🗺️ 4X 🎲 Turn-Based Strategy 🧱 Sandbox

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
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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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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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    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

Single-player Online PvP Online Co-op Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Steam Workshop Stats Family Sharing Multi-player PvP Co-op Cloud Gaming Cloud Gaming (NVIDIA)

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timestamp15 May 2025 – 17:16:17 UTC

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Bundles

ID Name Set % Price Created
274 Galactic Civilizations III Gold (Discontinued) No -68% 23 November 2016 – 20:02:05 UTC
3292 Galactic Civilizations III + Crusade Bundle (Discontinued) Yes -20% 8 June 2022 – 13:09:02 UTC
6744 Galactic Civilizations III + Intrigue (Discontinued) Yes -38% 8 June 2022 – 13:09:40 UTC
10292 Galactic Civilizations III + Retribution Bundle (Discontinued) Yes -42% 21 February 2019 – 20:02:07 UTC
10363 Galactic Civilizations III Essentials Edition (Discontinued) Yes -37% 1 March 2019 – 20:02:06 UTC
11240 Galactic Civilizations III Ultimate Edition No -23% $41.06 at -52% 1 June 2020 – 20:02:19 UTC
45331 Galactic Civilizations Collector's Bundle No -20% 15 May 2025 – 17:19:42 UTC

Store Packages

SubID Name Price Last Update
68367 Galactic Civilizations III $1.97 at -67% 23 October 2025 – 17:00:12 UTC
371417 Galactic Civilizations III (Recurring Option) 29 May 2025 – 12:10:56 UTC
371418 Galactic Civilizations III - Commercial License (Commercial) $39.99 13 March 2024 – 11:22:21 UTC
406221 Galactic Civilizations III $9.89 at -67% 23 October 2025 – 17:00:12 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
12056 Stardock Comp CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:59:12 UTC
37746 Galactic Civilizations III Developer Comp CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:54:44 UTC
37747 Galactic Civilizations III for Beta Testing CD Key 25 August 2020 – 18:42:18 UTC
37748 Galactic Civilizations III - Founder's Elite Edition Store or CD Key 12 May 2020 – 17:02:30 UTC
39997 Galactic Civilizations Legacy Elite Pack Bonus Store or CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:54:33 UTC
39998 Galactic Civilizations III CD Key 22 November 2019 – 21:30:12 UTC
41685 Galactic Civilizations III Store or CD Key 22 November 2019 – 21:30:12 UTC
67805 Galactic Civilizations III Store or CD Key 22 November 2019 – 21:30:12 UTC
74603 Galactic Civilizations III Retail Store or CD Key 22 May 2025 – 19:04:36 UTC
79705 Stardock Bundle 2016 Store or CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:34:17 UTC
117584 Steam Sub 117584 CD Key 8 August 2025 – 18:19:12 UTC
123929 Stardock Pack 2017 Store or CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:33:09 UTC
134301 Galactic Civilizations III Gold CD Key 10 January 2020 – 19:15:35 UTC
182378 Galactic Civilizations III + Crusade Expansion Store or CD Key 22 February 2019 – 14:19:33 UTC
182482 Galactic Civilizations III Upgrade from Galactic Civilizations I Store or CD Key 8 May 2024 – 20:04:28 UTC
182485 Galactic Civilizations III Upgrade from Galactic Civilizations II Store or CD Key 8 May 2024 – 20:04:28 UTC
209463 Stardock Pack 2017 Store or CD Key 2 March 2020 – 19:44:50 UTC
220774 Stardock Pack 2018 Store or CD Key 8 May 2024 – 20:03:54 UTC
247738 Galactic Civilizations III CD Key 22 November 2019 – 21:30:12 UTC
248043 Galactic Civilizations III Store or CD Key 27 May 2025 – 23:15:15 UTC
264564 Galactic Civilizations III ( 226860 ) - complimentary reviewer package No Cost 10 January 2020 – 19:15:14 UTC
311461 Stardock Pack 2018 Store or CD Key 8 May 2024 – 20:02:26 UTC
387432 Galactic Civilizations III Free Weekend - Aug 2019 Free Weekend (Demand) 13 August 2019 – 17:06:42 UTC
398664 Stardock Pack 2019 Store or CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:39:16 UTC
406815 Stardock Pack 2019 Store or CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:38:46 UTC

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