Underplayed Gems

Galactic Civilizations III (2015)

Galactic Civilizations III cover
Developer
Stardock Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 10,387 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 219 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate and methodical sandbox where you slowly expand your galactic empire through research, diplomacy, and war.

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What players say

Players praise the depth and variety of its alien races, though they note the game requires all major DLCs to feel complete. A few report frustration with DLC removals and lack of Spanish localization.

Screenshots

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