Metacritic
Steam · Region Free
Galactic Civilizations® III Steam Gift
2014
GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS
Galactic Civilizations III is the premier space strategy game. The latest installment of one of the highest-rated strategy series of all time, created by the original developers at Stardock, Galactic…
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About this game
Galactic Civilizations III is the premier space strategy game. The latest installment of one of the highest-rated strategy series of all time, created by the original developers at Stardock, Galactic Civilizations III challenges players to build an empire that dominates the galaxy through conquest, diplomacy, cultural hegemony, or scientific research. The stars are yours, if you can balance the demands of expansion, exploration, diplomacy, and all-but-inevitable galactic warfare. Careful strategy, not twitch reflexes, lead to victory in this turn-based strategy epic. Online multi-player comes to Galactic Civilizations for the first time in Galactic Civilizations III. Conquer the galaxy alongside your friends or battle for supremacy in titanic clashes. Features for Alpha Version (v0.0.1.0) Play as the Terran Alliance, Drengin Empire, Altarian Resistance, or Iridium Corporation Single-player sandbox or 2-4 player Internet multiplayer Play on Tiny / Small randomly generated maps (Conquest Victory only) Colonize and improve habitable planets, research new technologies, and build fleets of ships Focus your priorities with the new production wheel system New ideology system – Gain unique bonuses by following pragmatic, benevolent, or merciless paths Explore the galaxy to uncover hidden riches in space anomalies Construct Starbases to expand your influence Defeat your enemies by invading their planets
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Galactic Civilizations III is the premier space strategy game. The latest installment of one of the highest-rated strategy series of all time, created by the original developers at Stardock, Galactic Civilizations III challenges players to build an empire that dominates the galaxy through conquest, diplomacy, cultural hegemony, or scientific research. The stars are yours, if you can balance the demands of expansion, exploration, diplomacy, and all-but-inevitable galactic warfare. Careful strategy, not twitch reflexes, lead to victory in this turn-based strategy epic. Online multi-player comes to Galactic Civilizations for the first time in Galactic Civilizations III. Conquer the galaxy alongside your friends or battle for supremacy in titanic clashes. Features for Alpha Version (v0.0.1.0) Play as the Terran Alliance, Drengin Empire, Altarian Resistance, or Iridium Corporation Single-player sandbox or 2-4 player Internet multiplayer Play on Tiny / Small randomly generated maps (Conquest Victory only) Colonize and improve habitable planets, research new technologies, and build fleets of ships Focus your priorities with the new production wheel system New ideology system – Gain unique bonuses by following pragmatic, benevolent, or merciless paths Explore the galaxy to uncover hidden riches in space anomalies Construct Starbases to expand your influence Defeat your enemies by invading their planets
Achievements
102 totalNew Recruit
Space Emperor
Honorary Stardockian
For Arcea
There is a crusade coming
Enlightenment Attained
Market Leader
Drengin Supremacy
From the Shadows
There Is Only The Way
Languages
1System requirements
Minimum
- OS 64-bit Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7
- Processor Dual-Core Processor
- Memory 4 GB RAM
- Graphics 512 MB DirectX 10.1 Video Card (AMD Radeon HD5x00 Series / Nvidia GeForce 500 Series / Intel HD 4000 or later)
- DirectX Version 10
- Network Broadband Internet connection Hard Drive: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card DirectX Compatible Sound Card
- Additional Notes A Stardock account is required to register and play this game. Minimum supported resolution is 1280×800.
How to activate
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