Galactic Civilizations III vs Stellaris
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Stellaris wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Galactic Civilizations III is R$33.23 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Galactic Civilizations III | Stellaris |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 63 | 72 |
| Quality | 78 | 83 |
| Value | 65 | 69 |
| Popularity | 32 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 12.67 | R$ 45.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.1% positive | 85.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 116 | 11.4K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Galactic Civilizations III | Stellaris |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 14, 2015 | May 9, 2016 |
| Developers | Stardock Entertainment | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publishers | Stardock Entertainment | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7 | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor or Equivalent | Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1 GB DirectX 10.1 Video Card | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Galactic Civilizations III or Stellaris?
Stellaris won the comparison against Galactic Civilizations III 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 Stellaris?
Based on the metrics, Stellaris 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. Stellaris currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC