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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...
Victoria II is a grand strategy, strategy and historical game
developed by Paradox Development Studio
and published by Paradox Interactive.
Released on August 30th 2010 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 3 languages: English, French and German.
It has received 16,545 reviews of which 15,221 were positive and 1,324 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 5.08€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified Victoria II into these genres:
Grand Strategy
Strategy
Historical
Political Sim
Economy
Simulation
Real-Time with Pause
Military
World War I
War
Sandbox
Singleplayer
RTS
Management
Alternate History
Multiplayer
Moddable
Diplomacy
Great Soundtrack
Education
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Windows
Recommended:
- OS: XP/Vista/Windows7
- Processor: Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
- Memory: 2 Gb RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Available HDD Space
- Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900
- Sound Card: DirectX® compatible
- Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers
- Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection for multiplayer
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Ignore the review bombing it has nothing to do with the game itself. I am putting a positive review to hopefully counteract this childishness. This is a great grand strategy game. Sure it has some flaws, but it is more than made up for with it's depth. For sure take a look at the mods that clean up some rough edges.
“I did not seek hegemony; it merely emerged as the most rational administrative outcome.” Victoria 2 is a masterclass in grand strategy. Its intricate simulation of 19th century politics, economics, and society creates a vast world where every decision feels meaningful and consequential. Whether it be navigating diplomacy to navigating a population with its fantastic population system: POPs. POPs... every individual belongs to a class, culture, religion, and profession and behaves dynamically based on economic conditions, political reforms, and access to goods. Slaves are definitely the worst pop type, they earn no income, don't pay taxes, and they can't promote to something more useful. Slavery is an abomination and must be destroyed. The economic system functions as a semi realistic simulation of 19th century global capitalism rather than a simple resource mechanic. You know what makes Victoria 2's economy so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ cool?... money itself isn't a resource, it's only a medium of exchange, meaning that you can have all the money in the world, but it won't even matter if there is nothing to buy with it. Victoria 2 models a living world market where goods are produced and distributed through specific POPs. Raw materials are gathered by POPs, such as farmers and labourers, which are then transformed into higher value goods by craftsmen working in factories, considering that with each step depends on the availability and price of inputs. What makes this system so compelling is how deeply the economy ties in the social and political systems. When it comes to POPs, different POP types buy different goods and use them for different purposes. If a POP can't get its everyday needs, it'll gain militancy and react politically. If it cannot get life needs, it'll gain even more militancy, meaning that economic mismanagement can directly trigger unrest and radicalisation. Essentially, industrialisation isn’t just about making profit it reshapes society, creating middle classes, fueling ideological movements, and shifting power away from agrarian elites. I love Victoria 2, it is a beautiful game. Few games capture the tension between industrial growth, political stability, and imperial ambition so effectively. Now, compared to the successor, Victoria 3, which streamlines many mechanics in the name of accessibility, Victoria 2 stands out as the more engaging and rewarding experience. It’s not for everyone, but for people willing to invest the time, it offers one of the richest and most intellectually engaging grand strategy experiences ever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Victoria II is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
No, Victoria II is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Victoria II received 15,221 positive votes out of a total of 16,545 achieving a rating of 8.97.
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Victoria II was developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
Yes, Victoria II is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Victoria II is not playable on MacOS.
No, Victoria II is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Victoria II 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 II 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 II does not support VR.
Victoria II offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Victoria II offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Yes, there are 10 DLCs available for Victoria II. Explore additional content available for Victoria II on Steam.
No, Victoria II does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Victoria II does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Victoria II 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 II.
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Developer
Paradox Development Studio
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30 Aug 2010
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