Crusader Kings III
2020 · Paradox Development Studio
Has it aged?Why ↓
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
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.
4½ / 5
Recent reviews
86%positive (89% all-time)
4,516reviews in the last 6 months
Review bomb, Sept 2026: 6,375 reviews, 10% positive. Set aside, so it doesn't count.
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
19kplaying at once, on average
+12%more than a year ago
Peak: 48k in Sept 2020.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
93%positive in its first year
86%positive in the last 6 months
A little less liked than at launch, but still well liked.
Last updated
Oct 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.