Stellaris
2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Has it aged?Why ↓
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.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprint- Rock Paper Shotgun
Stellaris PC review
Adam Smith
Has it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
3 / 5
Recent reviews
45%positive (83% all-time)
7,541reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
13kplaying at once, on average
−10%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 25k in May 2022.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
88%positive in its first year
45%positive in the last 6 months
Less liked than at launch.
Last updated
Jun 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.