Space Empires III
Developed by Malfador Machinations · Published by Strategy First
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Malfador Machinations, published by Strategy First — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.” — 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 Space Empires III.
| 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 7 / 8.1 / 10
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Storage: 50 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Space Empires III 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 Space Empires III?
Steam classifies Space Empires III as a Strategy game, developed by Malfador Machinations. The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.
How much does Space Empires III cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Space Empires III at $1.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Space Empires III single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Space Empires III: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Space Empires III on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Space Empires III for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Space Empires III out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 8, 2020.
What platforms is Space Empires III on?
Space Empires III 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 Space Empires III single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Space Empires III cost?
Steam lists it at $1.59.
Who made Space Empires III?
Space Empires III is developed by Malfador Machinations and published by Strategy First.
Where to get Space Empires III
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