Galactic Civilizations III vs Galactic Civilizations IV
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Galactic Civilizations III wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Galactic Civilizations III is $2.98 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Galactic Civilizations III | Galactic Civilizations IV |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 59 |
| Quality | 78 | 61 |
| Value | 64 | 82 |
| Popularity | 32 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.55 | $5.53 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.1% positive | 72.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 114 | 236 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Galactic Civilizations III
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.55−91%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.71−91%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$7.89−74%Buy Galactic Civilizations IV
Side by side over time
Galactic Civilizations IIIGalactic Civilizations IV
Details and requirements
| Item | Galactic Civilizations III | Galactic Civilizations IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 14, 2015 | October 19, 2023 |
| Developers | Stardock Entertainment | Stardock Entertainment |
| Publishers | Stardock Entertainment | Stardock Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7 | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor or Equivalent | Quad-Core Processor (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 2x00) |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1 GB DirectX 10.1 Video Card | 1GB VRAM Video Card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Galactic Civilizations III or Galactic Civilizations IV?
Galactic Civilizations III won the comparison against Galactic Civilizations IV based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Galactic Civilizations III worth buying over Galactic Civilizations IV?
Based on the metrics, Galactic Civilizations III won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Galactic Civilizations IV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC