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Crusader Kings III

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App ID 1158310
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Franchise Crusader Kings
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Clausewitz Engine, Paradox_Launcher Launcher
Last Changenumber 39392457
Last Record Update 1 October 2026 – 16:59:17 UTC ()
Release Date 1 September 2020 – 16:00:00 UTC ()
😎 84.31%
154k reviews
17,141
In-Game
+10
💡 Strategy 🏰 Medieval 🛡️ Grand Strategy 🖥️ Simulation 🎲 RPG

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Additional Information

Developer Paradox Development Studio
metacritic_name Crusader Kings III
metacritic_score 91
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crusader-kings-iii?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
community_visible_stats Yes
workshop_visible Yes
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Paradox Interactive
eulas
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nameCrusader Kings III EULA
urlhttps://store.steampowered.com//eula/1158310_eula_0
version1
Store Release Date 1 September 2020 – 16:00:00 UTC ()
osarch 64
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://discord.com/invite/ck3
https://www.facebook.com/Crusaderkings
https://pd.qq.com/s/38qgap83q
https://space.bilibili.com/3546865450617572
https://x.com/CrusaderKings
https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/6825acd7000000000a03ec46?xsec_token=ABEnKvH1JojhSkY4xb9RbFHuviggAney75h8JJkZVmlXk=&xsec_source=pc_note
https://www.youtube.com/@CrusaderKings
Primary Genre Strategy (2)
Store Genres RPG (3), Simulation (28), Strategy (2)
Steam Release Date 1 September 2020 – 16:00:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 1 October 2026 – 13:51:48 UTC () (1790862708)
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review_score 8
review_percentage 84
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review_percentage_bombs 90
Detected Technologies Clausewitz Engine, Paradox_Launcher Launcher, Bink_Video SDK, FMOD SDK, Intel_oneTBB SDK, NVIDIA_CUDA SDK, NVIDIA_Texture_Tools SDK, SDL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • steam_machine_compatibility: 2
  • test_timestamp: 21 August 2025 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 18702717
  • steam_machine_tests:
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  • configuration:
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    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
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    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
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Content Descriptors Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), General Mature Content (5)
controllertagwizard Yes
First seen on SteamDB 10 September 2019 – 12:38:55 UTC (), in changelist #6849629
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

9 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Korean Yes Yes
Polish Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes

Tags

💡 Strategy 🏰 Medieval 🛡️ Grand Strategy 🖥️ Simulation 🎲 RPG 📜 Historical 💼 Management 🦹 Character Customization 🧫 Life Sim 🧱 Sandbox 🧞 Choices Matter 🌐 RTS ⚔️ War 👤 Singleplayer 🏦 Economy 🕹️ Multiplayer 🛠️ Moddable 🗺️ 4X ⏯ Real-Time with Pause 🔞 Sexual Content

Categories

Single-player Online PvP Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Steam Workshop Steam Cloud Remote Play on Tablet Family Sharing Multi-player PvP Cloud Gaming Cloud Gaming (NVIDIA)

Accessibility Categories

Adjustable Text Size Camera Comfort Custom Volume Controls Playable without Timed Input Mouse Only Option Adjustable Difficulty Save Anytime Playable At Your Own Pace

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last_modified1 October 2026 – 16:59:13 UTC
timestamp1 October 2026 – 16:59:13 UTC

Trailer 759975 ↴

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Trailer 759963 ↴

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Trailer 684841 ↴

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Launch Options

0. Unnamed launch option
Executable launcher/dowser.exe
Arguments -nakama
Launch Type Unspecified
Operating System windows
1. Unnamed launch option
Executable launcher/dowser
Arguments -nakama
Launch Type Unspecified
Operating System macos
2. Unnamed launch option
Executable launcher/dowser
Arguments --pdxlDisableHardwareSettings -nakama
Launch Type Unspecified
Operating System linux
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