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Galactic Civilizations III

Peak #730
Current #14871
Top 1K 4%
Gem Peak #349

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Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

$39.99
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Dates

Released
2015-05-14 (7 years ago)
First review
2014-03-27 (8 years ago)
Age on Steam
2,976 days (8.1 years)

Reviews

Total reviews verified
9,867 7,910 (80%)
Review breakdown
7,565 (76.7%) 2,302 (23.3%)
Review velocity
3 reviews per day
Days in top 1000
142 (4%)
Estimated owners Based on research by GameDiscoverCo median
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Pricing

Release price
$49.99 (2015-05-14)
Lowest price (earliest)
$0.00 at 2014-08-12
Average price
$38.99
Average discount
$28.08
Number of discounts
36
Days discounted
387 (13%)
Estimated gross sales Based on research by GameDiscoverCo median
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Estimated net sales Based on research by GameDiscoverCo median
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Tags

Tags in descending order of votes. Votes are the number of times a tag has been applied to this game by a Steam user, shown next to each tag name.

  1. Aliens 563
  2. Sci-fi 508
  3. 4X 505
  4. Turn-Based Strategy 498
  5. Sandbox 490
  6. 3D 486
  7. Moddable 483
  8. Grand Strategy 481
  9. Hex Grid 480
  10. PvE 474
  11. Strategy 470
  12. PvP 464
  13. Procedural Generation 427
  14. Third Person 425
  15. Turn-Based 424
  16. Space 422
  17. Lore-Rich 421
  18. War 335
  19. Futuristic 261
  20. Multiplayer 248

Details last updated: May 19, 2022 05:09

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