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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Home 64 bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible

Crusader Kings III

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Released September 1, 2020
sample: 479 reviews posted after launch (159 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 141,578 reviews (« Very Positive »)
49,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over 80 percent of players cross the twenty-five-hour threshold entirely hooked on dynastic drama, securing an 88 percent positive rating across 479 sampled post-launch reviews out of 141,578 total submissions.

What it's about: Aimez, luttez, planifiez et atteignez la grandeur. Déterminez l'héritage de votre maison noble dans le jeu de grande stratégie tentaculaire de Crusader Kings III. La mort n'est qu'un début quand vous guidez votre dynastie dans cette riche simulation médiévale plus grande que nature.

In-game

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« I wrote a love letter to the pope. I murdered my own uncle for making fun of me at a feast. I slept with my sister. I then sat down to play some Crusader Kings 3, it's a pretty good game. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played75997
« Its a realy good game but they should lower their dlc price because its way too expensive for the content. »
👍 anonymous review · 312 h played11
« This is the best game for neurodivergent folks who love excel, no I will not elaborate »
👍 anonymous review · 1193 h played3221
« really good game for gooners that like people from a thousand years ago. i like imprisoning william the conqueror and torturing him because the french are demons »
👍 anonymous review · 321 h played5111
« Great game for committing incest and casually invading and killing half of France. Can recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 199 h played2111
« the base game itself is good; i think the DLC practices are a little predatory. where it really shines is with mods like CK3AGOT »
👍 anonymous review · 363 h played7321
« This is a good game, but why do I need to spend 170 dollars for the DLC's? Is paradox serious? Greed with no limits. I'm actually not buying any of the DLC's out of principle. Maybe sell me the completed game instead. »
👎 anonymous review · 92 h played38753
« J'ai pas aimé, alors aller vous faire enculer »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Bon jeu mais tout d'un coup, impossible de le lancer, merci au launcher (inutile) Paradox "l'initialisation du jeu a échoué". J'ai payé et je n'ai plus accès au jeu ... sympa. »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Ce jeu est ennuyeux à mourir , pas du tout immersif , très très lent au point de devenir insupportable ! »
👎 anonymous review · 240 h played
« NE PAS ACHETER CE JEU Le jeu est incroyable mais les sauvegardes sont h24 corrompues et perdues ce qui oblige a recommencer une partie et donc ne jamais voir la suite du jeu. Aucun intéret de jouer. »
👎 anonymous review · 303 h played
« You can sleep with the pope and then break his heart by invading him and putting him in your dungeon and torturing him until he dies. 10/10 if you don't value your sanity »
👍 anonymous review · 73 h played2111

In players' words

« I wrote a love letter to the pope. I murdered my own uncle for making fun of me at a feast. I slept with my sister. I then sat down to play some Crusader Kings 3, it's a pretty good game. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played75997
« This is a good game, but why do I need to spend 170 dollars for the DLC's? Is paradox serious? Greed with no limits. I'm actually not buying any of the DLC's out of principle. Maybe sell me the completed game instead. »
👎 anonymous review · 92 h played38753
« Its a realy good game but they should lower their dlc price because its way too expensive for the content. »
👍 anonymous review · 312 h played11
« J'ai pas aimé, alors aller vous faire enculer »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« This is the best game for neurodivergent folks who love excel, no I will not elaborate »
👍 anonymous review · 1193 h played3221
« Bon jeu mais tout d'un coup, impossible de le lancer, merci au launcher (inutile) Paradox "l'initialisation du jeu a échoué". J'ai payé et je n'ai plus accès au jeu ... sympa. »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« really good game for gooners that like people from a thousand years ago. i like imprisoning william the conqueror and torturing him because the french are demons »
👍 anonymous review · 321 h played5111
« Ce jeu est ennuyeux à mourir , pas du tout immersif , très très lent au point de devenir insupportable ! »
👎 anonymous review · 240 h played
« Great game for committing incest and casually invading and killing half of France. Can recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 199 h played2111
« NE PAS ACHETER CE JEU Le jeu est incroyable mais les sauvegardes sont h24 corrompues et perdues ce qui oblige a recommencer une partie et donc ne jamais voir la suite du jeu. Aucun intéret de jouer. »
👎 anonymous review · 303 h played
« the base game itself is good; i think the DLC practices are a little predatory. where it really shines is with mods like CK3AGOT »
👍 anonymous review · 363 h played7321
« You can sleep with the pope and then break his heart by invading him and putting him in your dungeon and torturing him until he dies. 10/10 if you don't value your sanity »
👍 anonymous review · 73 h played2111

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=120
Value for money
7 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
79 % pos · n=28
Story / writing
93 % pos · n=15
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=13
Performance
18 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
43 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
33 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay120104313
Value for money292324
Content / longevity282233
Story / writing151401
Stability / bugs130013
Performance11209
Interface / UX7313
Multiplayer6222
Graphics / art4400
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 132 h on median; those who dislike it: 98 h.

<2h
33 % (n=6)
2-10h
66 % (n=29)
10-25h
84 % (n=61)
>25h
91 % (n=383)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 83% positive83OctMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 87% positive87Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€9.74€21.11€32.49€43.86€55.24202120222023202420252026€14.99

Steam price tracked automatically since May 14, 2020 · All-time low: €14.99 (Sep 19, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 188 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Small streamers to support

LIVE StewDBD 25 viewers · EN — [Drops✅]🌟CK3 Dominance w/ the BoyzLIVE KingBaelon 9 viewers · EN — 👑 418 / ☠️👑 LETS CONQUER 👑 LIVE EVERYDAY UNTIL WE DIE 👑 !commands !discord !socials

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the experience, claiming 104 positive mentions out of 120 total gameplay remarks.
  • Historical narratives captivate rulers, earning 14 positive mentions out of 15 story-related notes.
  • Content depth satisfies strategists with 22 positive mentions out of 28 total comments on expansions and features.
  • Visual presentation delights the court, highlighted by 4 positive mentions out of 4 graphics remarks.

Weaknesses

  • Financial friction frustrates buyers, resulting in 24 negative mentions out of 29 price-related comments.
  • Technical instability plagues campaigns, shown by 13 negative mentions out of 13 bug remarks.
  • Engine performance struggles during large-scale wars, accumulating 9 negative mentions out of 11 performance notes.

Who is it for?

Grand strategy enthusiasts and tabletop RPG fans who relish intricate medieval politics, family feuds, and long-form empire building.

Is Crusader Kings III worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 90% of 141,578 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience, claiming. Current price: 49,99€.

Verdict

Despite steep expansion costs and technical hiccups, the crown jewel of historical simulation commands fierce loyalty and endless replayability. Backed by 90 percent overall positive sentiment on Steam, it remains an essential throne for aspiring monarchs.

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