Star Control III
Developed by Legend Entertainment · Published by Stardock Entertainment
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Legend Entertainment, published by Stardock Entertainment — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The universe is on the brink of destruction. It’s up to you to embark on an epic adventure of strategy and diplomacy to save thousands of worlds from total annihilation. But no pressure, right?” — 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 Star Control III.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP or higher
- Processor: Intel Pentium or equivalent
- Memory: 100 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel integrated or better
- Storage: 900 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Star Control 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 Star Control III?
Steam classifies Star Control III as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Legend Entertainment. The universe is on the brink of destruction. It’s up to you to embark on an epic adventure of strategy and diplomacy to save thousands of worlds from total annihilation. But no pressure, right?
How much does Star Control III cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Star Control III at $1.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Star Control III single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Star Control III: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Star Control III on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Star Control III for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Star Control III out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 19, 2017.
What platforms is Star Control III on?
Star Control 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 Star Control III single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Star Control III cost?
Steam lists it at $1.59.
What is Star Control III's Metacritic score?
Star Control III has a Metacritic score of 89/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Star Control III?
Star Control III is developed by Legend Entertainment and published by Stardock Entertainment.
Where to get Star Control III
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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