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Stellaris

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

$49.99May 9, 20168,887 playing now
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QUICK ANSWERS

Stellaris: price, PC requirements and status

Store data comes from Steam's US listing and can change by region. Use these checks to decide whether the game fits before opening the store.

US Steam price$49.99Confirm the final regional price
PC requirementsOfficial specs listedJump to minimum and recommended specs
Steam players8,887 playing nowReleased May 9, 2016

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

DealCheckpoint take

  • Single-player and Multi-player
  • Listed at $49.99

What stands out

  • Steam Workshop support is listed
  • Exploration is part of the stated feature set

Potential concerns

Check the requirements, current user feedback and final regional price before committing.

Solo or co-op?

Steam lists these play modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. Confirm any player-count or online requirements on the official page.

Wishlist if

  • Steam Workshop mod support matters to you

Wait if

  • your PC does not comfortably meet the official requirements
Official description

Get ready to explore, discover and interact with a multitude of species as you journey among the stars. Forge a galactic empire by sending out science ships to survey and explore, while construction ships build stations around newly discovered planets. Discover buried treasures and galactic wonders as you spin a direction for your society, creating limitations and evolutions for your explorers. Alliances will form and wars will be declared. Like all our Grand Strategy games, the adventure evolves with time. Because free updates are a part of any active Paradox game, you can continue to grow and expand your empire with new technologies and capabilities. What will you find beyond the stars? Only you can answer that. Stellaris now includes the base game, three expansion packs, and a collection of digital goods. Stellaris: Chart a vast, procedurally generated galaxy where every star system holds a new mystery to uncover or an alien civilization to encounter. Forge a unique empire: from your first warp jump to galactic domination, you decide whether the universe remembers you as a benevolent pioneer or a relentless conqueror. Utopia: Unlock the full potential of your empire with this expansion focused on the evolution of society. Whether you're building mega-structures or ascending to a higher plane of existence, Utopia helps you create a future that’s as bright as the stars themselves. Synthetic Dawn Story Pack: Take command of a Machine Empire and reshape the galaxy in your own image. Will you lead your mechanical creations to peaceful coexistence, or will the rise of synthetic life spell the end for organics? Humanoids Species Pack: the most-played phenotype now gains more variety with unique civics and a new origin. Along with their own unique ship class, new portraits, and more, there’s never been a better time to explore the future of humanity. And on top of this, the Digital Collector’s Book , a Signed Wallpaper , a Unique Forum Avatar and Icon ! DEEP AND VARIED EXPLORATION Every game begins with a civilization that has just discovered the means to travel between stars and is ready to explore the galaxy. Have your science ships survey and explore anomalies, leading you into a myriad of quests, introducing strange worlds with even stranger stories and discoveries that may completely change your outcome. STUNNING SPACE VISUALS With characteristically complex unique planets and celestial bodies, you will enter a whirlwind of spectacles in a highly detailed universe. INFINITE VARIATION OF SPECIES AND ADVANCED DIPLOMACY Through customization and procedural generation, you will encounter infinitely varied races. Choose positive or negative traits, specific ideologies, limitations, evolutions or anything you can imagine. Interact with others through the advanced diplomacy system. Diplomacy is key in a proper grand strategy adventure. Adjust your strategy to your situation through negotiation and skill. INTERSTELLAR WARFARE An eternal cycle of war, diplomacy, suspicions and alliances await you. Defend or attack with fully customizable war fleets, where adaptation is the key to victory. Choose from an array of complex technologies when designing and...

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See the game before you leave

Trailer and screenshots are delivered from the same official Steam store record used for the game details.

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CAN YOUR PC RUN IT?

Stellaris system requirements

Official Windows requirements from the Steam store record. Compare them with your PC before you buy or install.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Recommended

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainPolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseJapaneseKorean

GAME FAQ

Common questions about Stellaris

Is Stellaris free to play?

No, Stellaris is a paid PC game on Steam. It is currently listed at $49.99 for the selected region.

How much does Stellaris cost on PC?

Stellaris is listed at $49.99 on Steam for the selected store region. Prices change with sales, so always confirm the final price on the official store before buying.

What platforms does Stellaris run on?

Stellaris runs on Windows / macOS / Linux. Check the system requirements below to confirm your PC can run it.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Stellaris?

Minimum requirements listed on Steam: OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit; Processor: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350; Memory: 4 GB RAM; Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600; DirectX: Version 9.0c; Network: Broadband Internet connection; Storage: 10 GB available space; Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card; Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection.

How many people play Stellaris right now?

About 8,887 players are in Stellaris right now, according to Steam's live concurrent player count.

When did Stellaris release?

Stellaris released on May 9, 2016 according to its official Steam store listing.

PLAY STYLE

SimulationStrategy

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