Victoria II
Developed by Paradox Development Studio · Published by Paradox Interactive
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Paradox Development Studio, published by Paradox Interactive — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Victoria II.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| 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: XP/Vista/Windows7
- Processor: Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
- Memory: 2 Gb RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Available HDD Space
- Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900
- Sound Card: DirectX® compatible
- Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers
- Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection for multiplayer
Supported languages (3)
Victoria II 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 Victoria II?
Steam classifies Victoria II as a Strategy game, developed by Paradox Development Studio. Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
How much does Victoria II cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Victoria II at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Victoria II single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Victoria II: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Victoria II on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Victoria II for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Victoria II out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 30, 2010.
What platforms is Victoria II on?
Victoria II 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 Victoria II single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Victoria II cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
What is Victoria II's Metacritic score?
Victoria II has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Victoria II?
Victoria II is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.
Where to get Victoria II
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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