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Crusader Kings III - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Crusader Kings III

Paradox Development StudioReleased September 1, 2020
StrategySimulationRPGRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer
GameValio recommendation77Worth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

  • Gaining popularity
  • Fan favorite (93,823 reviews)
  • 74 % off
Why “Worth It”
77out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 77 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

5 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 16 hours ago$13.24$49.99−74%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 15 hours ago$13.39+$0.15−73%Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 6 months ago$15.00+$1.76−70%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 20 days ago$49.99+$36.75Buy Steam Official store · Price set 8 days ago$49.99+$36.75Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value78/100
  • $13.24: reasonable price
  • 74% off: solid discount
  • Near historical low ($12.04)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $13.24Lowest recorded $12.04Full price $49.99
Quality92/100
  • 90% positive (93,823 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 91/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
  • 93,823 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 85kNegative 9k
Popularity46/100
  • Players down 14% in recent days
  • 14,587 concurrent players: very healthy
  • 163 new reviews: still being discovered
  • 93,823 total reviews: major title

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 16kPeak in period 31k

Game details

Developers
Paradox Development Studio
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Release date
September 1, 2020
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
198
Steam recs
103,810
Supported languages
9 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · German · Spanish - Spain · Russian · Simplified Chinese · Korean · Polish · Japanese

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +15See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Workshop · Adjustable Text Size · Camera Comfort · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Mouse Only Option · #category_playable_at_your_own_pace · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on Tablet · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11
Processor
Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580
Storage
20 GB available space

Downloadable content 24

Crusader Kings III: Fashion of the Abbasid Court DLC · Steam$64.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Northern Lords DLC · Loaded$5.79−55%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia DLC · Loaded$5.99−53%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Elegance of the Empire DLC · Steam$64.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Tours & Tournaments DLC · Loaded$16.09−46%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Wards & Wardens DLC · Steam$2.49−50%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia DLC · Loaded$5.79−55%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Garments of the Holy Roman Empire DLC · Steam$64.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III Creator Pack: West Slavic Attire DLC · Loaded$3.59−28%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III Creator Pack: Medieval Monuments DLC · Steam$3.74−25%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III Creator Pack: Arctic Attire DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe DLC · Loaded$12.09−39%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Coronations DLC · Loaded$3.99−20%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven DLC · Loaded$20.09−33%BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Subscription DLC · Steam$9.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III Creator Pack: High Medieval Warfare Attire DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III Creator Pack: Holy Buildings DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III Creator Pack: North Pacific Attire DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III Creator Pack: East Asian Wonders DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III Creator Pack: Celestial Court Attire DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Chapter V DLC · Green Man Gaming$43.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Songs of the Realm DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: Symbols of Authority DLC · Steam$43.99BuyDetails
Crusader Kings III: By God Alone DLC · Loaded$17.39−13%BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crusader Kings III worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Crusader Kings III cheapest?

The best current deal for Crusader Kings III is on Kinguin for $13.24.

That's a 74% discount.

What type of game is Crusader Kings III?

Crusader Kings III is categorized as: Strategy, Simulation, RPG.

What platforms is Crusader Kings III available on?

Crusader Kings III is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Crusader Kings III released?

Crusader Kings III was released on September 1, 2020.

How many people are playing Crusader Kings III?

According to recent data, Crusader Kings III has approximately 16,066 concurrent players 4 hours ago.

Is Crusader Kings III on sale right now?

Crusader Kings III is currently 74% off on Kinguin for $13.24.

Who made Crusader Kings III?

Developed by: Paradox Development Studio

Published by: Paradox Interactive

What are the best deals for Crusader Kings III?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for Crusader Kings III across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $13.24 (-74%)
  • Loaded: $13.39 (-73%)
  • GamersGate: $15.00 (-70%)
  • GreenManGaming: $49.99
  • Steam: $49.99
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