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grand strategy wargame
Victoria 3
By Development Studio, released 1 Jan 2022
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Victoria 3 is a grand strategy wargame from Development Studio, set across the years 1836 to 1936. You lead one of dozens of nations and shape its direction, weighing the interests and needs of population groups against political pressures. Choose whether to preserve tradition or reform government and its constitution, and research new technologies or ideas. Economic choices include growing industry, taxing profits, importing raw materials, finding markets for finished goods and balancing available labor with demand for different workers. Diplomacy lets you build pacts, relations and alliances, manage rivalries, and use threats or military strength to influence conflicts. The game supports single-player and multiplayer, including online PvP, and lists cross-platform multiplayer. Steam features include achievements, Workshop support, adjustable difficulty, color alternatives and custom volume controls. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. The listed release date is Oct 25, 2022.
What players like, and what they don't
- Lead dozens of nations across 1836–1936.
- Population groups have distinct economic and political needs.
- Includes single-player, multiplayer and online PvP.
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- The listed genre is grand strategy wargame.
- The listed release date is Oct 25, 2022.
Who it suits
It suits players who want to steer a nation through political, economic and diplomatic decisions over a long historical span. Multiplayer and online PvP are listed for players who want competition beyond single-player.
Victoria 3 centers on balancing domestic interests, economic development and international relations. Its listed features cover solo play and several multiplayer modes across three desktop platforms.
