Victoria II (2010)
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 19,966 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 218 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A slow-burning, spreadsheet-driven historical simulator where every political and economic choice ripples across the globe over decades.
deliberatemethodicalcomplexabsorbinghistoricalstrategicpatientdeep
What players say
Players are split on Victoria II. Some call it a complex and rewarding strategy game with a steep learning curve, while others complain about heavy RNG and frustrating early battles. Many love the modding scene and say it still holds up better than Victoria 3, but it demands patience and a taste for staring at maps.
Screenshots
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