Victoria 3 — Is It Worth Playing?

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century.

Oct 25, 2022Strategyby Paradox Development Studio$14.99
Quick verdict Victoria 3 holds 72% positive across 40,358 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, it's an easy one to check out.

About Victoria 3

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. Lead dozens of world nations from 1836-1936. Agrarian or Industrial, Traditional or Radical, Peaceful or Expansionist... the choice is yours. Detailed population groups with their own economic needs and political desires. Reform your government and constitution to take advantage of new social innovations, or preserve the stability of your nation by holding fast to tradition in the face of revolutionaries. Research transformative new technology or ideas to improve your national situation. Expand your industry to take advantage of lucrative goods, taxing the profits to improve national prosperity. Import cheap raw materials to cover your basic needs while finding new markets for your finished goods. Secure vital goods to fuel your advanced economy and control the fate of empires. Balance employing available labor force with the needs for new types of workers. Use your diplomatic wiles to weave a tangled global web of pacts, relations, alliances, and rivalries to secure your diplomatic position on the world stage. Employ threats, military prowess and bluffs to persuade enemies to back down in conflicts. Increase your economic and military strength at the expense of rivals. Accumulate prestige and the respect of your rivals as you build an industrial giant at home or an empire abroad.

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Key Stats

24h peak players
7,595
Steam reviews
72% · 40,358
Genre
Strategy
Developer
Paradox Development Studio
Release
Oct 25, 2022
Price
$14.99

Should You Play Victoria 3?

Who it's for: fans of Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.

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. Lead dozens of world nations from 1836-1936. Agrarian or Industrial, Traditional or Radical, Peaceful or Expansionist... the choice is yours. Detailed population groups with their own economic needs and political desires. Reform your government and constitution to take advantage …

Victoria 3 is multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Minimum

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

Recommended

OS: Windows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11 · Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X (AVX support required) · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel® Arc™ A580 (8GB) · Storage: 10 GB available space

Victoria 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Victoria 3 release?
Victoria 3 released on Oct 25, 2022 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Victoria 3?
Victoria 3 is a Strategy game. Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century.
Is Victoria 3 multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Victoria 3 supports multiplayer on Steam.
Is Victoria 3 on Steam Deck or consoles?
Victoria 3 runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Victoria 3 cost?
Victoria 3 is priced at $14.99 on Steam.
What are Victoria 3's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Victoria 3 worth playing in 2026?
Mostly yes — 72% of Victoria 3's 40,358 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
Who made Victoria 3?
Victoria 3 is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
What games is Victoria 3 similar to?
Victoria 3 sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
What platforms is Victoria 3 on?
Victoria 3 is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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