How many people are playing Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition right now?

3 people are playing Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition on Steam right now, making it the 7594th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition's all-time peak player count?

Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 1,379, reached in October 2011.

Is Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition good? What do Steam reviews say?

44% of 682 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).

How much does Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition cost on Steam?

Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition costs $19.99 on Steam (US).

Does Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition work on Steam Deck?

Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition

by Kerberos Productions · published by Paradox Interactive · Released Nov 30, 2012

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Bronze

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Players now

#7,594

▲ 50.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

44% positive

Mixed682 reviews

Owners (est.)200K–500K

24h peak

Highest seen1,379

Oct 201115.1 years ago

Price on Steam

$19.99

Lowest ever $19.99 Nov 2026

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Players +50.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 21:26 UTC · tracking since 2012-07-01

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Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced EditionEdition
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Reviews

44% positive of 682 · Mixed · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

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

Steam Deck Playable

!Launcher interaction issues
!Default controller config not fully functional
!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
!Native resolution not default
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Default configuration is performant

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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.

Nov 1, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC
Build 363334the current build when we started tracking8.3 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Nov 28, 2013
PatchChangelog v2.0.25092.4
Just in time for the Thanksgiving long weekend (for some of you), the latest update to the game. Have a good weekend, everyone! Critical Fixes Fixed fleet transfer CTD while in the mission select mode. Fixed end combat CTD due to Suul'ka leaving player control…
Nov 28, 2013
PatchChangelog v2.0.25092.4
Just in time for the Thanksgiving long weekend (for some of you), the latest update to the game. Have a good weekend, everyone! Critical Fixes Fixed fleet transfer CTD while in the mission select mode. Fixed end combat CTD due to Suul'ka leaving player control…
Jun 26, 2013
PatchSword of the Stars 2 Update Released
SotS2 - 2.0.25003.3 Critical Fixes - Fixed AI economic destruction Other Fixes - Fixed Loa gate spawning in center of sun - Fixed missing Tarka images - Fixed duplicate colony morale items in the tool tip list - Fixed not able to start diplomacy once you encou…
May 30, 2013
PatchSword of the Stars 2 Update Released
SotS2 2.0.25003.2 Critical Fixes - Fixed post combat CTD - Fixed end turn CTD - Fixed Zuul trying to be peaceful too early on in the game - Fixed not able to accelerate time when there are only planets - Fixed not able to intercept Loa gates - Optimizations fo…
Nov 19, 2012
PatchSword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter Update Released
1.1.23976.4 Critcal fixes: - Fixed multiplayer CTD's related to very large turn update messages - Fixed a CTD related to station modules - Fixed late game ctd caused by defeated player still running a debt - Fixed CTD in empire manager Other fixes: - Fixed hum…
Oct 19, 2012
PatchSword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter Update Released
1.0.23741.2 Critical fixes: - Fixed crash when entering a multiplayer game with a dead player. - Fixed CTD caused by Nodecannon. - Fixed MP post combat CTD. Other fixes: - Fixed beams not rendering when origin is not on the screen. - Fixed news events for mete…

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Aug 27, 2013
SotS2 changelog 2.0.25003.9‏
Critical Fixes: - FIxed end turn CTD from Suulka getting destroyed by encounter - Fixed node line end turn CTD - Fixed destroyed node line end turn CTD - Fixed CTD when trying to build a bore ship for a fleet already on a mission - Optimized LOA pathing to red…
Aug 27, 2013
SotS2 changelog 2.0.25003.9‏
Critical Fixes: - FIxed end turn CTD from Suulka getting destroyed by encounter - Fixed node line end turn CTD - Fixed destroyed node line end turn CTD - Fixed CTD when trying to build a bore ship for a fleet already on a mission - Optimized LOA pathing to red…
Mar 25, 2013
Sword of the Stars 2 Updated
2.0.24917.6 Critical Fixes - Fixed end of turn game freeze Other Fixes - Fixed case where "Random System" used as system name - Fixed case where AI would prefer initial ship designs - Fixed protectorate treaties adding to player support costs - Fixed economy v…
Mar 8, 2013
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Sword of the Stars: The Pit is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off! Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a fun, fast, light-hearted turn-based RPG, where the tradition of Rogue and other old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe,…
Jan 21, 2013
Sword of the Stars 2 Updated
2.0.24759.1 Critical fixes: - AI decision-making tuned. - Fixed an end turn CTD - UI now handles its memory much better - Fixed CTD caused by crit hits list - Fixed CTD on completion of reserves transfer - Fixed a combat CTD Other fixes: - Fixed Liir_Zuul batt…
Dec 20, 2012
Sword of the Stars 2 Updated
2.0.24645.1 Critical fixes: - Fixed combat CTD. - Fixed destroyed system CTD. - Fixed CTD in build screen. - Fixed Loa CTD when doing NPG gate mission from destroyed planet. Other fixes: - Fixed able to set missile to PD. - Fixed selected groups ignoring comba…

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History

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Review score: 44% on 2026-11-01 → 44% today (682 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$19.99

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