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SeriesCrusader Kings

Crusader Kings III

Critic score3 critics
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First release
Sep 01, 2020
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy · Sandbox, Warfare, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.

Also known as Crusader Kings 3, CK3, launcher/dowser.exe, Crusader Kings III: Console Edition

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Storyline
But uneasy lies the head that wears a crown! Your cunning is your greatest weapon, and intelligence is the key to all successful strategy. Guard your life and the future of your dynasty, because enemies foreign and domestic envy your status. Engage in espionage, join political factions, punish heretics or use assassins to make sure your throne passes safely to the next generation.Read more

But uneasy lies the head that wears a crown! Your cunning is your greatest weapon, and intelligence is the key to all successful strategy. Guard your life and the future of your dynasty, because enemies foreign and domestic envy your status. Engage in espionage, join political factions, punish heretics or use assassins to make sure your throne passes safely to the next generation.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 01, 2020
Mac
Sep 01, 2020
Linux
Sep 01, 2020
All 5 release dates
PlayStation 5
Mar 29, 2022
Xbox Series X|S
Mar 29, 2022
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
43h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Text, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
grand strategy, medieval, steam trading cards, steam achievements, steam cloud
… All 9, steam workshop, save anytime, adjustable text size, custom volume controls

At a Glance

Critic Score
91
Main Story (IGDB)
43h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 93,345 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct

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