Victoria II
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
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Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Victoria 3 is a grand strategy, economy and historical game
developed by Paradox Development Studio
and published by Paradox Interactive.
Released on October 25th 2022 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 52,618 reviews of which 35,043 were positive and 17,575 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam with a 70% discount, but you can find it for 10.31€ on K4G.
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Windows
- OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 | AMD® FX™ 9370 (AVX support required)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics or AMD® Radeon™ Vega 8
- Storage: 10 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: macOS, 14.4.1 (Sonoma)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD® Radeon™ Pro 5300 (4GB)
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-3250 or AMD® FX 8370 (AVX support required)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) or AMD® R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® HD Graphics 630 or AMD Radeon™ Vega 8
- Storage: 10 GB available space
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Victoria 3 is one of the deepest, most rewarding simulations I've ever played — and one of the steepest learning curves too. This is a game where the systems are genuinely interconnected in ways that take a long time to fully grasp. I'm still discovering mechanics and finding new ways that different systems influence each other, even after a good number of runs. The economy, trade, industrialization, diplomacy, and military/naval systems all feed into each other in ways that reward patience and deep engagement — this isn't a game you casually dip into and understand in an afternoon. I came to Victoria 3 after Crusader Kings III, which I absolutely loved but also found overwhelming for a long time before the systems clicked. Victoria 3 was actually a great stepping stone from that — still deeply complex, but approached differently enough that it helped me build on what I'd learned. I'll be honest: I don't think I would have been able to learn the systems here without watching other people play online. The learning curve is real, but the payoff for pushing through it is enormous. What I find most unique is the structure itself — there are no rigid objectives, no rounds or turns forcing you down a set path. You're just building, developing, and reacting to the world as it evolves, and that openness is refreshing compared to more objective-driven strategy games. I've had my most fun runs playing smaller or unconventional nations. Switzerland was a fantastic playthrough, Chile and Hawaii both made for really distinctive runs, and Japan, Belgium, and the Netherlands each had their own compelling strategic identity. Forming Italy has been a personal highlight — I've done it both as Sardinia-Piedmont and as Two Sicilies, and the different paths to the same outcome say a lot about how much depth is packed into this game. I'd love to see playable focus expand even further — a dedicated California path, or an Iceland game, both feel like they'd make for really interesting, unconventional runs given how the game rewards small, unique nations. The polish here is excellent, and Paradox clearly put enormous care into making all these systems talk to each other. Both Victoria 3 and Crusader Kings III are fantastic — different flavors of complexity, but both incredible achievements in grand strategy. Highly recommended if you're willing to put in the time to really learn it — this is a game that rewards immersion and patience above almost anything else.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Victoria 3 is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Victoria 3 is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Victoria 3 received 35,043 positive votes out of a total of 52,618 achieving a rating of 6.60.
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Victoria 3 was developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
Yes, Victoria 3 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Victoria 3 is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Victoria 3 is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, Victoria 3 is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Victoria 3 is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Victoria 3 does not support VR.
Victoria 3 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Victoria 3 offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Yes, there are 17 DLCs available for Victoria 3. Explore additional content available for Victoria 3 on Steam.
Yes, Victoria 3 is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
No, Victoria 3 does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Victoria 3 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Victoria 3.
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4,609
Developer
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Release
25 Oct 2022
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