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Victoria 3 Steam page analysis

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Paradox Development StudioParadox InteractiveOct 25, 2022$49.99StrategySimulationGrand StrategyEconomy

Capsule 79Page copy 75Screenshots 94Setup 64checked 2026-11-05

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Victoria 3 at a glance

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Price
$49.99
Release
Oct 25, 2022
Steam reviews
45,889 reviews, 61% positive recently
Demo
No
Developer
Paradox Development Studio
Languages
11 (English, French, German, Spanish - Spain…)
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Similar games: screenshots 80/255 · 2 trailers · 11 languages

Victoria 3 Steam header capsuleVictoria 3Paradox Development Studio · 20 tags · 17 screenshots

Section scores weights from methodology v1

Capsule visibilitybrightness 134/255 · saturation 15% at 231 × 8779
Screenshots17 shots · first five average 94/25594
Short description279 / 300 characters60
Tags20 / 20 tags78
Trailers1 trailer60
Demo & social proof61% positive recent reviews55
Long description1,581 chars · 12 clips · 1 headers98
Localization11 languages85
Links & communityDiscord35

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lowFewer trailers than similar games+3 pts

1 trailer; similar games have 2.

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highFirst sentence never names the genre+2 pts

It opens: "Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the ex…"

Name the genre in the first sentence, the part shoppers read on hover.

mediumMuted palette+1 pts

Colorfulness 30.

Add one stronger accent color.

mediumSequel is never mentioned+1 pts

The game name signals a sequel but the short description doesn't say so.

Say it in the first line. Fans of the first game are your first buyers.

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

Victoria 3 at 460 × 215
Store header · 460 × 215
Victoria 3 at 231 × 87
Wishlist & lists · 231 × 87
Victoria 3 at 120 × 45
Search results · 120 × 45

Measured at 231 × 87: brightness 134/255, contrast 60, colorfulness 30, 6% near-black pixels.

Store copy short 60 · long 98

Short description · 279 / 300

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

First sentence never names the genre. It opens: "Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the ex…"

Sequel is never mentioned. The game name signals a sequel but the short description doesn't say so.

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Screenshot audit measured brightness, store order

Victoria 3 screenshot 1
#1117 · 8%
Victoria 3 screenshot 2
#271 · 7%
Victoria 3 screenshot 3
#3108 · 7%
Victoria 3 screenshot 4
#453 · 22%
Victoria 3 screenshot 5
#5119 · 10%
Victoria 3 screenshot 6
#647 · 32%
Victoria 3 screenshot 7
#783 · 7%
Victoria 3 screenshot 8
#881 · 6%
Victoria 3 screenshot 9
#968 · 18%
Victoria 3 screenshot 10
#1079 · 5%
Victoria 3 screenshot 11
#1172 · 10%
Victoria 3 screenshot 12
#1276 · 3%
Victoria 3 screenshot 13
#1350 · 15%
Victoria 3 screenshot 14
#14119 · 11%
Victoria 3 screenshot 15
#15105 · 4%
Victoria 3 screenshot 16
#16140 · 11%
Victoria 3 screenshot 17
#17119 · 15%

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

Hearts of Iron IV63
Sid Meier's Civilization VII70
Europa Universalis V80
ENDLESS Legend™ 286
Europa Universalis IV87
Victoria 3 (you)94

Trailer, tags and setup

  • warn1 trailer; the games Steam shows next to you have 2.
  • warn61% positive recent reviews.
  • warnTop five tags include Strategy, Simulation.
  • warnOnly Discord linked.
  • okAll 20 tag slots used.
  • ok11 languages.
  • ok12 GIFs or clips in the long description.

Games Steam shows next to you

Sid Meier's Civilization VIIshots 70 · 6 trailers · 12 langs
Europa Universalis IVshots 87 · 2 trailers · 4 langs
Europa Universalis Vshots 80 · 3 trailers · 11 langs
ENDLESS Legend™ 2shots 86 · 2 trailers · 16 langs
Hearts of Iron IVshots 63 · 1 trailers · 10 langs

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Capsule CTR1.3%
Visit → wishlist5.0%
Wishlists / week7
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Bronze0–40 / wk
Silver15–120 / wk
Gold100–700 / wk
Diamond300+ / wk

What's working

  • ✓ All 20 tag slots used
  • ✓ 12 GIFs or clips in the description
  • ✓ Short description uses 279 of 300 characters

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Victoria 3: common questions

Is Victoria 3 on Steam?

Yes. Victoria 3 is on Steam (app ID 529340) at store.steampowered.com/app/529340.

When did Victoria 3 come out?

Victoria 3 was released on Steam on Oct 25, 2022.

How much does Victoria 3 cost on Steam?

Victoria 3 costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Regional prices differ.

Are Victoria 3's Steam reviews good?

Victoria 3 has 45,889 Steam reviews and 61% of recent reviews are positive (Mixed).

Does Victoria 3 have a demo?

There was no demo on Victoria 3's Steam page when we last checked.

Who made Victoria 3?

Victoria 3 is made by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.

What kind of game is Victoria 3?

Steam players tag it Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy, Economy, Political Sim. Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

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