# Stellaris

> 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.

## Game facts

- Developer: Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher: Paradox Interactive
- Release status: Released
- Release date: May 10, 2016
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation, GrandStrategy
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
- Playtime: Main story 32 hr, Main + some extras 78.5 hr, 100% completion 412 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/stellaris)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, Korean (South Korea), Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/stellaris)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- High strategic depth and diverse paths for empire management, research, diplomacy, and warfare
- Space narratives and high replayability created by new events and choices in every playthrough
- Long-term campaign structure that supports hundreds of hours of play

### Weaknesses

- DLC is very expensive, and players complain that content which should be included in the base game is sold separately
- Game speed slows down in the mid-to-late game, with performance and optimization problems in large galaxies
- The AI is criticized as unintelligent, while difficulty relies on resource bonuses instead of meaningful AI improvements

## Links

- [Stellaris on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5057)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5057/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T02:26:49.831Z