- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Simulation · Strategy
- RELEASED
- 2016
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Paradox Development Studio
Buy Stellaris Steam key
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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BEST PRICE TODAY
$11.62
at Kinguin · Steam key · 77% off RRP
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 Green Man GamingOFFICIALMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID | Standard | CHEAPEST $49.99 | Buy Stellaris at Green Man Gaming |
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | $49.99 | Buy Stellaris at Steam |
Compare prices in keyshops
Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $38.37 against the best official price.
| Store | Key type | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam key | CHEAPEST $11.62 | Buy Stellaris at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only | Steam key | $13.28 | Buy Stellaris at Kinguin |
 GAMIVOMATCHED BY TITLE EU only | Steam key | $13.32 | Buy Stellaris at GAMIVO |
 LoadedMATCHED BY TITLE Global | Steam key | $13.81 | Buy Stellaris at Loaded |
| GAMIVO MATCHED BY TITLE EU only | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | $58.02 | Buy Stellaris at GAMIVO |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | $58.98 | Buy Stellaris at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | $58.98 | Buy Stellaris at Kinguin |
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About Stellaris
Stellaris was developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. The release date was May 8, 2016. The genre is characterised as Simulation and Strategy.
Get ready to explore, discover and interact with a multitude of species as you journey among the stars. Forge a galactic empire by sending out science ships to survey and explore, while construction ships build stations around newly discovered planets. Discover buried treasures and galactic wonders as you spin a direction for your society, creating limitations and evolutions for your explorers. Alliances will form and wars will be declared. Like all our Grand Strategy games, the adventure evolves with time. Because free updates are a part of any active Paradox game, you can continue to grow and expand your empire with new technologies and capabilities. What will you find beyond the stars? Only you can answer that. Stellaris now includes the base game, three expansion packs, and a collection of digital goods. Stellaris: Chart a vast, procedurally generated galaxy where every star system holds a new mystery to uncover or an alien civilization to encounter. Forge a unique empire: from your first warp jump to galactic domination, you decide whether the universe remembers you as a benevolent pioneer or a relentless conqueror. Utopia: Unlock the full potential of your empire with this expansion focused on the evolution of society. Whether you're building mega-structures or ascending to a higher plane of existence, Utopia helps you create a future that’s as bright as the stars themselves. Synthetic Dawn Story Pack: Take command of a Machine Empire and reshape the galaxy in your own image. Will you lead your mechanical creations to peaceful coexistence, or will the rise of synthetic life spell the end for organics? Humanoids Species Pack: the most-played phenotype now gains more variety with unique civics and a new origin. Along with their own unique ship class, new portraits, and more, there’s never been a better time to explore the future of humanity. And on top of this, the Digital Collector’s Book , a Signed Wallpaper , a Unique Forum Avatar and Icon ! DEEP AND VARIED EXPLORATION Every game begins with a civilization that has just discovered the means to travel between stars and is ready to explore the galaxy. Have your science ships survey and explore anomalies, leading you into a myriad of quests, introducing strange worlds with even stranger stories and discoveries that may completely change your outcome. STUNNING SPACE VISUALS With characteristically complex unique planets and celestial bodies, you will enter a whirlwind of spectacles in a highly detailed universe. INFINITE VARIATION OF SPECIES AND ADVANCED DIPLOMACY Through customization and procedural generation, you will encounter infinitely varied races. Choose positive or negative traits, specific ideologies, limitations, evolutions or anything you can imagine. Interact with others through the advanced diplomacy system. Diplomacy is key in a proper grand strategy adventure. Adjust your strategy to your situation through negotiation and skill. INTERSTELLAR WARFARE An eternal cycle of war, diplomacy, suspicions and alliances await you. Defend or attack with fully customizable war fleets, where adaptation is the key to victory. Choose from an array of complex technologies when designing and customizing your ships with the complex ship designer. You have a multitude of capabilities to choose from to meet the unknown quests that await. ENORMOUS PROCEDURAL GALAXIES Grow and expand your empire with thousands of randomly generated planet types, galaxies, quests and monsters lurking in space. PLAY THE WAY YOU WANT Customize your Empire! The characters you choose, be it a murderous mushroom society or an engineering reptile race, can be customized with traits like ethics, type of technology, form of preferred space travel, type of habitat, philosophies and more. The direction of the game is based on your choices. FREE UPDATE HISTORY
Stellaris compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Supported
- macOS
- Native build
PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.
MINIMUM
Minimum: • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350 • Memory: 4 GB RAM • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600 • DirectX: Version 9.0c • Network: Broadband Internet connection • Storage: 10 GB available space • Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection
RECOMMENDED
Recommended: • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit • Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G • Memory: 4 GB RAM • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) • DirectX: Version 12 • Network: Broadband Internet connection • Storage: 10 GB available space • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card • Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection
Source: Steam store page
Compare Stellaris editions
Real Steam prices for every edition — not a markup guess. Where Steam reports an active discount, the RRP is shown struck through.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $49.99 |
| : Anniversary Edition | $59.99 |
Stellaris DLC and expansions
Add-ons sold separately from the base game, straight from Steam. This is not a comparison table — these are Steam listings, not keyshop offers.
Where to buy Stellaris cheap
Stellaris launched at $49.99 in 2016. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $11.62 at Kinguin, which is 77% off the recommended price.
On that same baseline, official stores start at $49.99, so the keyshop route saves $38.37 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
Feed update times differ by store. Confirm the current price, product type and activation region on the store page before completing the purchase. Our comparison methodology explains matching, ranking and checkout-fee limitations.
Stellaris — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Stellaris?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $11.62 at Kinguin — 77% off the $49.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
- Where can I download Stellaris after the purchase?
- Stellaris activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Stellaris from a keyshop or an official store?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $38.37 cheaper: $11.62 at Kinguin against $49.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is Stellaris Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Stellaris yet.
- Can I play Stellaris on Mac?
- Yes, Stellaris has a native macOS build.
- Is Stellaris Linux compatible?
- Yes — Stellaris runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
