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Galactic Civilizations III - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Galactic Civilizations III

Stardock EntertainmentReleased May 14, 2015
GameValio recommendation63Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Well received (8,337 reviews)
  • Fair price
  • Few players
Why “Maybe”
63out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 63 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

6 stores · lowest price first

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.

Value64/100
  • $2.55: very accessible price
  • 91% off: deep discount

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

Price history
Now $2.55Lowest recorded $1.18Full price $29.99
Quality78/100
  • 77% positive (8,337 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 8,337 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 77% · Mostly PositivePositive 6kNegative 2k
Popularity32/100
  • Players up 26% in recent days
  • 134 concurrent players: smaller but active

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 124Peak in period 176

Game details

Developers
Stardock Entertainment
Publishers
Stardock Entertainment
Release date
May 14, 2015
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
102
Steam recs
8,332
Official website
www.galciv3.com
Supported languages
4 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · German · Russian

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +8See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Workshop · Stats · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7
Processor
2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor or Equivalent
Memory
6 GB RAM
Graphics
1 GB DirectX 10.1 Video Card
DirectX
Version 10
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
15 GB available space
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Downloadable content 1

Frequently asked questions

Is Galactic Civilizations III worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Galactic Civilizations III cheapest?

The best current deal for Galactic Civilizations III is on Kinguin for $2.55.

That's a 91% discount.

What type of game is Galactic Civilizations III?

Galactic Civilizations III is categorized as: Strategy.

What platforms is Galactic Civilizations III available on?

Galactic Civilizations III is available on: Windows.

When was Galactic Civilizations III released?

Galactic Civilizations III was released on May 14, 2015.

How many people are playing Galactic Civilizations III?

According to recent data, Galactic Civilizations III has approximately 124 concurrent players now.

Is Galactic Civilizations III on sale right now?

Galactic Civilizations III is currently 91% off on Kinguin for $2.55.

Who made Galactic Civilizations III?

Developed by: Stardock Entertainment

Published by: Stardock Entertainment

What are the best deals for Galactic Civilizations III?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for Galactic Civilizations III across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $2.55 (-91%)
  • Gamivo: $2.71 (-91%)
  • Loaded: $7.89 (-74%)
  • GreenManGaming: $7.92 (-74%)
  • GamersGate: $29.99
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