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Steam app 202200 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:51 UTC

Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition

Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!

Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition Steam header artwork
Stardock EntertainmentStardock Entertainment
28playing now
3124-hour peak
3,986all-time peak
18average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−0.2Gain−1.04%% gain37Peak

545 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

171 months, July 2012 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 306 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 239 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

0918273601 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202630 peakWednesday 02 September 202631 peakThursday 03 September 202630 peakFriday 04 September 202629 peakSaturday 05 September 202633 peakSunday 06 September 202625 peakMonday 07 September 202630 peakTuesday 08 September 202633 peakWednesday 09 September 202630 peakThursday 10 September 202630 peakFriday 11 September 202629 peakSaturday 12 September 202631 peak

October 2026

Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition was released on 2 Dec, 2011.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:51 UTC
App ID
202200
Last updated
07 May 2025 build 18298240
Developer
Stardock Entertainment
Publisher
Stardock Entertainment
Release date
2 Dec, 2011
Platforms
Windows
Download size
1.89 GB
Install size
2.09 GB
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Third-party account
Stardock Account
Achievements
0
Metacritic
92

Features & support

Steam features

Family Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Adjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo Sound

Popular tags

4XGrand StrategyTurn-BasedTurn-Based Strategy3DStrategyTop-DownBase BuildingSandboxSci-fiDiplomacyManagementBuildingModdableSpaceArtificial IntelligenceWarAliensFuturisticCombat
About this gameFull description from Steam
Get the complete Galactic Civilizations II saga including the acclaimed PC strategy game of the year Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the award winning expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor! Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords: Galactic Civilizations II is the sequel to 2003's hit turn-based strategy game of the same name. The player takes on the role of the leader of a space-faring civilization and must guide its expansion in a hostile galaxy. Gamers must balance their economic, technological, diplomatic, cultural, and military power to forge alliances, fight wars, and ultimately dominate the galaxy. The game is single-player and allows the player to play randomly generated galactic maps or play through a multi-mission campaign that tells the story of an ancient enemy called the Dread Lords. Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar: The expansion pack for Stardock's award-winning hit strategy game, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords. This expansion pack not only adds the usual content that expansion packs tend to do such as new opponents, new units and a new campaign. It also greatly expands the game play of Galactic Civilizations II. New features include asteroid belts on the map that can be mined for resources, unique planets that require special technologies to colonize, spies to conduct sabotage and destabilization (or used to protect your worlds from the same), new types of diplomatic treaties, an enhanced artificial intelligence engine, and much more! Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor: The year is 2227 and the fire of war is consuming the galaxy thanks to the manipulations of the evil Dread Lords. But the remaining factions, led by the humans, have a plan to rid the galaxy of the Dread Lords once and for all. Expand the Galactic Civilizations II universe with Terror Stars, unique technology trees per civilization, Map editors, Custom Scenario makers, campaign editors, new types of ships, new planetary improvements, and much more! Key features: Beautiful 3D engine brings planets, stars, asteroids and ship battles to life. Create custom 3D ships piece-by-piece with your Shipyard. Play as any of a dozen unique civilizations or create your own. Multiple paths to victory: Military conquest, cultural domination, political alliance, technological supremacy or ascension. Addictive gameplay: Dynamic galaxies ranging from tiny to gigantic. Superior multi-threaded artificial intelligence enables computer players to provide a challenge without having to cheat. Put your scores online via the Metaverse and compete with players from around the world. Fully moddable design enables players to create unique opponents, graphics and scenarios. Advanced diplomacy enables players to trade, make treaties, alliances and more.
Content & age ratings5 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUSlViolência fantasiosa
ESRBe10Language · Mild Fantasy Violence
IGRS13Kekerasan
OFLCg
PEGI3
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Operating system: Windows® XP SP3 / Vista™ SP2 / Windows® 7 / 8.1 / 10 Processor: Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz (or AMD equivalent) Memory: 512 MB (1 GB for Windows 7 / Vista) Hard disk space: 2 GB Video:64 MB DirectX 9.0c Compatible Video Card Sound: DirectX® 9.0c Compatible Sound Card DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection, also to activate this game you must create a Stardock account while launching the game on Steam.

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Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

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19 developer announcements, Dec 2015 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Publisher Sale: Up to 75% off Galactic Civilizations titles

    Up to 75% off Galactic Civilizations titles during the 2026 Publisher SaleView Entire SaleNewly Released:Galactic Civilizations IV deals:Galactic Civilizations III deals:Other Galactic Civilizations deals:View Entire Sale

    wasabi_md

May

  1. Enhanced 1080p Support Revitalizes Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate

    Enjoy the Timeless Space Strategy Game with Modern Display Support, Breathing New Life into a Classic Exciting news for fans of classic strategy games! A new update for Galactic Civilizations II has just dropped focused on bringing the game…

    wasabi_md

October

  1. Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition Released!

    Stardock’s award-winning turn-based strategy game series gets its biggest release ever Stardock announced the release of Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition (Supernova) today. Stardock is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this…

    [SD] redskittlesonly

April

  1. Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition now available in early access

    Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition now available in early access Early Access adds ChatGPT integration: AlienGPT https://youtu.be/rA_b-H7xuow Stardock has released the latest sequel of its award-winning space strategy game series…

    [SD] redskittlesonly

August

  1. AVAILABLE NOW: Villains of Star Control: Origins for Galactic Civilizations III!

    Star Control: Origins villains come to Galactic Civilizations III in exciting new DLC New Alien Civilizations bring their own ship styles, unique race traits, diplomatic quirks, AI personalities, and more! The Villains of Star Control…

    IslandDog
  2. Villains of Star Control: Origins is coming to Galactic Civilizations III

    Last year we released Heroes of Star Control: Origins, and it proved to be so successful that we're following it up with Villains of Star Control: Origins DLC. The DLC arrives on August 27th and comes with 4 new playable races, each with…

    IslandDog
  3. FREE WEEKEND: Try Galactic Civilizations III on Steam August 15th - 19th!

    PLAY FREE ON STEAM THIS WEEKEND ONLY Also save 84% for a limited time!* Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself…

    IslandDog
  4. Galactic Civilizations III Dev Journal: Ascension

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28974/2ddedf80b95f04f9bd9306686083bbb553ccf083.png Galactic Ascension Status is new in v3.8 for GalCiv III. Our VP of Entertainment, Derek Paxton, decided to sit down and…

    IslandDog
  5. Galactic Civilizations III v3.8 Ascension Update Available Today!

    Galactic Civilizations III v3.8 Update Brings Major UI Changes Set in the 23rd century, Galactic Civilizations III is a 4X space strategy game where humans and aliens compete against each other for domination of the galaxy. v3.8 brings a…

    IslandDog

May

  1. Galactic Civilizations III v3.7 Anniversary Update Available Today!

    Galactic Civilizations III v3.7 Anniversary Update Focuses Exclusively on Fan Requests For a limited time, save 85% on Galactic Civilizations III and 70% on the Gold Edition For the game's 4th anniversary, we've focused exclusively on a…

    IslandDog

March

  1. Massive v3.6 Community Update for Galactic Civilizations III is Here!

    Improved custom ship mod compatibility, commonwealth world adjustments, and more! Galactic Civilizations III v3.6 Community Update improves custom ship mod compatibility, adjusts commonwealth worlds, and more We're launching a version…

    [SD] redskittlesonly

February

  1. The Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution Expansion is Now Available!

    The expansion includes Hypergates, Precursor Artifacts, New Civilizations, and more. Check out the release trailer here: Save 10%* on Retribution and 70%** on the Base Game!…

    [SD] redskittlesonly
  2. Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution gets release date

    Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution arrives on February 21 Also check out the world premiere trailer for Galactic Civilizations III’s biggest expansion yet. The expansion to the massive space strategy game adds new civilizations…

    [SD] redskittlesonly

January

  1. NEW EXPANSION for Galactic Civilizations III ANNOUNCED: Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution

    Hypergates, Artifacts, new campaigns and new civilizations arrive this Winter. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28974/6c6ab882dcd86e5310ff2a82ba788ef36440176c.jpg What started as a crusade has become a war…

    [SD] redskittlesonly

December

  1. v3.2 for Galactic Civilizations III is now available!

    Adjustments to personality traits for factions and AI decisions are among improvements Galactic Civilizations III v3.2 takes faction personality traits into account, improves game AI, and more…

    [SD] redskittlesonly

November

  1. Galactic Civilizations III - Heroes of Star Control: Origins DLC is now available!

    Plays as some of your favorite Star Control: Origins races with new traits, leaders, music and more New Alien Civilizations bring their own ship styles, unique race traits, diplomatic quirks, AI personalities, and more! Check out the…

    [SD] redskittlesonly

October

  1. New racial trait and quality of life improvements arrive in Galactic Civilizations III v3.05

    https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28974/5eba8e36bf457620049b735858a9b0f7cfc309d4.png Happy Fall, everyone! The Galactic Civilizations III team has been working on some updates and adjustments to the core…

    IslandDog

December

  1. No Game Left Behind: Stardock Brings Update to GalCiv II!

    The crew here at Stardock cares a lot about our community and the games that we produce for you. That's why we're pleased to announce that version 2.20 for Galactic Civilizations II is available for you today! Even when a title is…

    IslandDog
  2. No Game Left Behind: Stardock Brings Update to GalCiv II!

    The crew here at Stardock cares a lot about our community and the games that we produce for you. That's why we're pleased to announce that version 2.20 for Galactic Civilizations II is available for you today! Even when a title is…

    IslandDog

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