How many people are playing Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete right now?

972 people are playing Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete on Steam right now, making it the 556th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,748 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete's all-time peak player count?

Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 4,595, reached in October 2017.

Is Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete good? What do Steam reviews say?

90% of 5,747 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete cost on Steam?

Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete costs $4.99 on Steam (US).

Does Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete work on Steam Deck?

Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete is Unsupported on Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

by Firaxis Games · published by 2K · Released Oct 25, 2006

Steam Deck UnsupportedLinux & Deck: Silver

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972

▼ 3.8%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

90% positive

Very Positive5,747 reviews

Owners (est.)1M–2M

24h peak

1,748

Highest seen4,595

Oct 20179.1 years ago

Price on Steam

$4.99

Lowest ever $4.99 Oct 2026

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Players -3.8% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 09:55 UTC · tracking since 2012-07-01

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Reviews

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Patches & builds

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Nov 1, 2026, 5:55 AM UTC
Build 559576the current build when we started tracking1.9 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Apr 23, 2015
PatchNew update available
We’ve released a new update for Civilization III today, addressing issues encountered by players after a previous update that removed GameSpy implementation in multiplayer matches. This update also removes the in-game Steam overlay; otherwise, the game functio…
Apr 23, 2015
PatchNew update available
We’ve released a new update for Civilization III today, addressing issues encountered by players after a previous update that removed GameSpy implementation in multiplayer matches. This update also removes the in-game Steam overlay; otherwise, the game functio…
Mar 16, 2015
PatchCivilization III Multiplayer Update Now Available
The update that replaces GameSpy with Steam for multiplayer functionality is now available via Steam. The game functions identically to the previous GameSpy version with the exception that the “Direct IP” option has been removed as it is no longer supported. S…
Mar 16, 2015
PatchCivilization III Multiplayer Update Now Available
The update that replaces GameSpy with Steam for multiplayer functionality is now available via Steam. The game functions identically to the previous GameSpy version with the exception that the “Direct IP” option has been removed as it is no longer supported. S…

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Oct 1, 2026
Cozy Up with 2K: The Autumn Sale is Live on Steam! Save Big Through Oct 8.*
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/4128336/66a2bcaddd03b0f7481eaf24a784f4e18d4652b7.jpgAs the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, that familiar feeling returns: the golden hour after school or work, rushing home to drop your bag, power up …
Sep 3, 2026
Civilization 35th Anniversary Franchise Sale
Celebrate 35 Years of "One More Turn"For over three decades, legendary designer Sid Meier and the team at Firaxis Games have invited players around the world to build empires that stand the test of time. This September, we are celebrating 35 years of rich hist…
Jun 25, 2026
Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam
The 2K Summer Sale is officially live on Steam, and it’s the perfect excuse to find your next great escape. Summer is about having the time to truly immerse yourself, dive deep into a world, and remember exactly why you fell in love with gaming in the first pl…
Apr 30, 2026
Firaxis Anniversary Sale - Join the 30th Anniversary Celebration
Firaxis Anniversary Sale May 1st represents a historic milestone for Firaxis Games: 30 years of crafting world-class strategy experiences. To mark three decades of excellence and the debut of a bold new studio identity, a special anniversary sale is now live o…
Dec 7, 2023
Mom plays Civilization 3 longer than it took developer to make it
Civilization 3 isn't the first strategy game from Sid Meier that comes to a lot of our minds as it first came out over a decade ago, but it's certainly one of the series' key entries. The classic turn-based sequel is still great fun to play regardless of its a…
Oct 13, 2023
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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: 90% on 2026-11-01 → 90% today (5,747 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$4.99

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