Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition
Developed by Stardock Entertainment · Published by Stardock Entertainment
At a glance
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
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.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
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)
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.
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