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Stellaris Steam page analysis

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Paradox Development StudioParadox InteractiveMay 9, 2016$49.99SpaceStrategyGrand StrategySci-fi

Capsule 73Page copy 85Screenshots 60Setup 80checked 2026-10-31

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Similar games: screenshots 81/255 · 2 trailers · 12 languages

Stellaris Steam header capsuleStellarisParadox Development Studio · 20 tags · 6 screenshots

Section scores weights from methodology v1

Capsule visibilitybrightness 91/255 · saturation 35% at 231 × 8773
Screenshots6 shots · first five average 48/25560
Short description281 / 300 characters85
Tags20 / 20 tags84
Trailers3 trailers93
Demo & social proof65% positive recent reviews55
Long description3,848 chars · 13 clips · 7 headers85
Localization10 languages85
Links & communitywebsite · Discord · X85
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Fixes, ranked by estimated impact 5 ISSUES

high2 of your first 5 screenshots are near-black+3 pts

Screenshots #2 (29), #5 (24) of 255 at thumbnail size. Steam shows the first 4 to 5 before the arrow.

Move your brightest shots forward: #4 (92) and #3 (57).

highLow contrast: shapes merge when small+2 pts

Brightness spread 39 (good capsules sit above 55).

Push value contrast: dark background, bright subject, outlined logo. Check it in grayscale.

mediumDarker than the games Steam shows next to you+1 pts

First five average 48; similar games average 81.

Rebalance the first five toward readable, well-lit scenes.

lowCould use more screenshots+1 pts

6 screenshots.

Aim for 8 to 12.

lowlocked · full report+1 pts
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How you look on Steam

Stellaris at 460 × 215
Store header · 460 × 215
Stellaris at 231 × 87
Wishlist & lists · 231 × 87
Stellaris at 120 × 45
Search results · 120 × 45

Measured at 231 × 87: brightness 91/255, contrast 39, colorfulness 64, 3% near-black pixels.

Store copy short 85 · long 85

Short description · 281 / 300

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

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Screenshot audit measured brightness, store order

Stellaris screenshot 1
#137 · 65%
Stellaris screenshot 2
#229 · 78%
Stellaris screenshot 3
#357 · 27%
Stellaris screenshot 4
#492 · 25%
Stellaris screenshot 5
#524 · 82%
Stellaris screenshot 6
#625 · 76%

Steam shows 4 to 5 thumbnails before the arrow. Red = near-black (under 30/255), amber = dark (under 45).

First five screenshots vs the games Steam shows next to you average brightness, 0–255

Galactic Civilizations IV45
Stellaris (you)48
X4: Foundations59
Crusader Kings III81
ENDLESS Legend™ 286
Europa Universalis IV87

Trailer, tags and setup

  • warn65% positive recent reviews.
  • warnTop five tags include Strategy.
  • ok3 trailers.
  • okAll 20 tag slots used.
  • ok10 languages.
  • ok13 GIFs or clips in the long description.
  • okDiscord, X, website linked.

Games Steam shows next to you

Europa Universalis IVshots 87 · 2 trailers · 4 langs
Galactic Civilizations IVshots 45 · 1 trailers · 12 langs
ENDLESS Legend™ 2shots 86 · 2 trailers · 16 langs
Crusader Kings IIIshots 81 · 3 trailers · 9 langs
X4: Foundationsshots 59 · 9 trailers · 14 langs

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Capsule CTR1.3%
Visit → wishlist5.0%
Wishlists / week7
The capsule isn't earning clicks

1.3% of impressions become visits. Below 2% usually means the capsule doesn't read at small size.

Bronze0–40 / wk
Silver15–120 / wk
Gold100–700 / wk
Diamond300+ / wk

What's working

  • ✓ All 20 tag slots used
  • ✓ 13 GIFs or clips in the description
  • ✓ Short description uses 281 of 300 characters
  • ✓ 3 trailers

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Scored with methodology v1. A higher score means a clearer page, not guaranteed sales.