Victoria 3
2022 · Paradox Development Studio
Has it aged?Why ↓
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
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 reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4 / 5
Recent reviews
67%positive (68% all-time)
2,187reviews in the last 6 months
Review bomb, Sept 2026: 3,298 reviews, 8% positive. Set aside, so it doesn't count.
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
6.0kplaying at once, on average
−15%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 47k in Oct 2022.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
66%positive in its first year
67%positive in the last 6 months
As well liked as at launch.
Last updated
Sept 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.