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Victoria 3

📅 Oct 25, 2022
Paradox Development Studio
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
70.5Rating
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About This Game

Victoria 3 is a simulation/strategy game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Paradox Development Studio and released in 2022. With an estimated 1.8 million copies sold, it is considered a major commercial success on Steam. With 57.7k reviews on Steam, it stands as one of the more actively reviewed titles on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 70.5/100 — a generally positive reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 47.42 hours, with side content bringing that to 188.8 hours, and a completionist run can reach 790.63 hours. The game has 12 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical, Political Sim and Strategy.

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User Reviews

70.5
Overall Score / 100
7.0/10
Steam (57741 rev)

Playtime Estimates

47.42h
🎯 Main Story
188.8h
⭐ Main + Sides
790.63h
💯 Completionist
Based on 1 player submissions

DLCs (12)

Victoria 3: Iberian Twilight - Immersion Pack
Victoria 3: Iberian Twilight - Immersion Pack
$9.99
Victoria 3: National Awakening - Immersion Pack
Victoria 3: National Awakening - Immersion Pack
$9.99
Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce - Mechanics Pack
Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce - Mechanics Pack
$19.99
Victoria 3: Sphere of Influence - Expansion
Victoria 3: Sphere of Influence - Expansion
$29.99
Victoria 3: Pivot of Empire - Immersion Pack
Victoria 3: Pivot of Empire - Immersion Pack
$9.99
Victoria 3: Trains - Bonus Pack
Victoria 3: Trains - Bonus Pack
Free
Victoria 3: Colossus of the South - Region Pack
Victoria 3: Colossus of the South - Region Pack
$5.99
Victoria 3: Voice of the People - Immersion Pack
Victoria 3: Voice of the People - Immersion Pack
$14.99
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Game Information

Release Date
October 25, 2022
Developer
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Price
$49.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
1.8M
(1.5M - 2.2M)
VRI ScoreLearning
65.7
Indicators are uncertain and suggest proceeding with caution.
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

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Genres & Categories

Genres
Simulation
Strategy
Categories
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Steam Workshop
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Keyboard Only Option
Mouse Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Tags
Grand Strategy
Economy
Historical
Political Sim
Strategy
Capitalism
Politics
Diplomacy
Management
Simulation
Alternate History
Moddable
Political
Resource Management
Real-Time with Pause
Sandbox
Singleplayer
Replay Value
Multiplayer
Military

Supported Languages

Text Only
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Turkish

System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
🐧 Linux
Minimum
Recommended
Minimum:
  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 | AMD® FX™ 9370 (AVX support required)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics or AMD® Radeon™ Vega 8
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X (AVX support required)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel® Arc™ A580 (8GB)
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Minimum:
  • OS: macOS, 14.4.1 (Sonoma)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD® Radeon™ Pro 5300 (4GB)
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS: macOS, 15.4 (Sequoia)
  • Processor: Apple® M3
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Apple® M3 GPU (10-core GPU)
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-3250 or AMD® FX 8370 (AVX support required)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) or AMD® R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® HD Graphics 630 or AMD Radeon™ Vega 8
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600K or AMD® Ryzen 5 2600X (AVX support required)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) or AMD® RX 590 (8GB)
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Legal Notice

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