Out now

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition

Developed by Stardock Entertainment · Published by Stardock Entertainment

IndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 14, 2012 Price$2.49 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews139

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews139
Languages1

Overview

An indie, strategy game by Stardock Entertainment, published by Stardock Entertainment — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 48% positive of 287
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players4
Player-voted tags:4XGrand StrategyTurn-BasedStrategyPvEDifficultTurn-Based Strategy2DSandboxTop-DownSpaceSci-fi

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *:Windows 10 / 8 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3
  • Processor:600 MHz Processor
  • Memory:128 MB RAM
  • Graphics:8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card
  • DirectX®:8.1
  • Hard Drive:700 MB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX 8.1 Compatible Sound Card

Recommended

  • Processor:1 GHz Processor
  • Memory:256 MB RAM
  • Graphics:16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card

Supported languages (1)

English

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

Steam classifies Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Stardock Entertainment. Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.

How much does Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 14, 2012.

What platforms is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition on?

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition cost?

Steam lists it at $2.49.

What is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition's Metacritic score?

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition is developed by Stardock Entertainment and published by Stardock Entertainment.

Where to get Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

View on Steam →

Listing details from Valve's public Steam store data · official site. Not affiliated with Valve/Steam, Stardock Entertainment.