Victoria 3 is a grand strategy and historical simulation from Paradox Development Studio that invites you to lead a nation through the dramatic transformations of the 19th and early 20th centuries — steering economics, politics, diplomacy, industry, and military might from 1836 to 1936. Players manage detailed populations (“Pops”) with distinct needs and desires, balance social reforms, industrialization, and global influence, and navigate a complex world of trade, migration, revolutions, and great power rivalries.
The game offers deep economic systems, where building industries and managing supply chains directly affects quality of life and international standing. Diplomacy lets you forge alliances, manoeuvre through crises, or wage war for expansion. Victoria 3 emphasizes internal society management far more than territorial conquest; every decision resonates through your nation’s populace, influencing stability, politics, and prosperity.
Victoria 3 is officially compatible with macOS — supporting Intel and Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2 on macOS 12+ and newer, with recommended specs including macOS Sonoma/Sequoia, 16 GB RAM, and modern GPUs for best performance. However, some players still encounter stability or performance issues depending on hardware and game version.
Key Features:
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Grand historical strategy spanning 1836–1936 with deep societal simulation.
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Dynamic “Pops” system modeling culture, economics, demands, and politics.
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Complex economic engine with industry, trade, and resource management.
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Diplomacy and alliances shape international influence and stability.
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Reforms, revolts, and social evolution driven by internal population needs.
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Military and strategic warfare from limited conflicts to world wars.
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Steam/online multiplayer for cross-platform grand strategy.
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Native macOS support via Rosetta 2 (Intel & Apple Silicon).
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Expansions and content packs add depth to diplomacy and history.
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High replayability with dozens of playable nations and paths.
Requirements:
OS: Catalina (Mac OS 10.15)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6500
RAM: 8 GB
Video Card: AMD® Radeon™ R9 M380 (2GB)
Disk space: 10 GB
