How many people are playing Galactic Civilizations III right now?

105 people are playing Galactic Civilizations III on Steam right now, making it the 2292nd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 139 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Galactic Civilizations III's all-time peak player count?

Galactic Civilizations III's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 6,290, reached in May 2015.

Is Galactic Civilizations III good? What do Steam reviews say?

77% of 8,341 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does Galactic Civilizations III cost on Steam?

Galactic Civilizations III costs $29.99 on Steam (US).

Does Galactic Civilizations III work on Steam Deck?

Galactic Civilizations III is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Galactic Civilizations III

by Stardock Entertainment · Released May 14, 2015

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#2,292

105

▼ 1.9%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

77% positive

Mostly Positive8,341 reviews

Owners (est.)1M–2M

24h peak

139

Highest seen6,290

May 201511.5 years ago

Price on Steam

$29.99

Lowest ever $29.99 Nov 2026

RisingSteadyFalling

Players -1.9% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 14:16 UTC · tracking since 2014-03-01

Concurrent players

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Media & details

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Where to buy

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Steam Official

Prices update every 6 hours

$29.99

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Galactic Civilizations IIIEdition
$29.99
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Reviews

77% positive of 8,341 · Mostly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant
iExternal controllers not supported primary player

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Oct 7, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC
Build 25785517the current build when we started tracking11.8 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (3)

Oct 7, 2026, 6:44 PM UTC
opt_in_update · build 25785491
v4.53 Release
Oct 7, 2026, 6:44 PM UTC
v2.80 · build 25785478
v2.80 (Do not use with Intrigue/Retribution DLC)
Oct 7, 2026, 6:44 PM UTC
galciv3classic · build 25785475
v2.33 Release

Patch notes

Feb 27, 2025
PatchGalCiv IV Releases New DLC and Free Update
Tales of the Arnor DLC Play as a new machine race civilization, discover the history of the Yor and Iconians in a new campaign, and experience new in-game event content Prepare to delve into the Galaxy’s greatest mysteries and the rise of a new machine civiliz…
Feb 20, 2024
PatchUpdate Notes for February 20, 2024
Launcher update: Added support for The Political Machine 2024.
Oct 9, 2023
PatchUpdate Note for October 9, 2023
Launcher update for Galactic Civilizations IV.
Jul 27, 2023
PatchUpdate Notes for 7/27/23
Just a launcher update to replace some graphics files.
Mar 8, 2023
PatchVersion 4.52 Change Log
Version 4.52 Change Log Fixes Typo fixes Fixed a hang going into the diplomacy screen Crusade: Fixed the Promethion cost on the Industrial Replicator improvement Crusade: Fixed the Spice cost on the Dream Conclave improvement Balance Retribution: Add a +1% per…
Mar 7, 2023
PatchGalactic Civilizations III v4.52 Fixes Issues and Updates Balance
Greetings, Galactic Civilizations III fans! Our latest update is out of opt-in and is now available for you. See Lord Kona smiling up there? Yeah, he's excited, too. In v4.52 we focused on fixing a few issues that our users have reported. It was brought to our…

Other news (10)

Sep 7, 2026
Publisher Sale: Up to 75% off Galactic Civilizations titles
Up to 75% off Galactic Civilizations titles during the 2026 Publisher SaleView Entire SaleNewly Released:Galactic Civilizations IV deals:Galactic Civilizations III deals:Other Galactic Civilizations deals:View Entire Sale
Nov 13, 2025
Announcing Expansion Pass 2 for Galactic Civilizations IV
Stardock Entertainment announced today Expansion Pass 2 for the acclaimed space 4X strategy game Galactic Civilizations IV. The first content drop, "Tales of the Terran Alliance," will launch December 4, 2025. This new expansion focuses on humanity's tumultuou…
Dec 10, 2024
Galactic Civilizations IV: Megastructures Expansion Now Out
Acclaimed 4X strategy title adds colossal structures that create new conflict and diplomatic opportunities for late-game empires https://store.steampowered.com/app/1357210/Galactic_Civilizations_IV/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671160/Galactic_Civilizat…
Aug 15, 2024
NOW OUT: Sins of a Solar Empire II
Empires will rise and fall as Sins of a Solar Empire II is now available to purchase on Steam. A new era begins as the sequel to one of the most beloved strategy titles of all time releases today on Steam with new dynamic maps, deeper combat, and more. https:/…
Dec 20, 2023
Game Guides for Galactic Civilizations III
Chart your course to stellar dominance in Galactic Civilizations III with our comprehensive game guides. Whether you're a seasoned space commander or a rookie explorer, our expert strategies will navigate you through the cosmos. Unveil the secrets of interstel…
Oct 19, 2023
Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition Released!

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 77% on 2026-11-01 → 77% today (8,341 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$29.99

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DLC

17 items on Steam, newest first.

Galactic Civilizations III - Worlds in Crisis DLC
$4.9981% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Villains of Star Control: Origins DLC
$6.9953% positive
Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution Expansion
$14.9967% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Heroes of Star Control: Origins DLC
$6.9952% positive
Galactic Civilizations III: Intrigue Expansion
$14.9964% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Mech Parts Kit DLC
$2.9961% positive
Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade Expansion Pack
$4.9986% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Altarian Prophecy DLC
$4.9946% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Lost Treasures DLC
$4.9971% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Rise of the Terrans DLC
$4.9955% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Builders Kit DLC
Free72% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Mercenaries Expansion Pack
$9.9960% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Precursor Worlds DLC
$4.9984% positive
Galactic Civilizations III Soundtrack
$9.9955% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Revenge of the Snathi DLC
$4.9980% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Mega Events DLC
$3.9950% positive
Galactic Civilizations III - Map Pack DLC
Free57% positive

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Trading cards

8 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.50, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $6.70.

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Thalan Contingency$0.05

Altarian Resistance$0.06

Iridium Corporation$0.06

Foil cards (8)

Altarian Resistance$0.76

Prices checked 2026-11-02, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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