Navigate the complexities of the 19th century's history

Victoria II is a strategy game. It’s a grand military game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, challenging players to steer a nation from the age of absolute monarchies in the early 1800s through periods of expansion, colonization, and industrialization to become a global power by the dawn of the 20th century.

Crafting history

Victoria II excels in its deep political simulation, where every decision impacts the world differently, influenced by the population's political awareness, social class, and their stance toward the government. Its rich tapestry includes managing a complex economy with a variety of goods and factories. you can choose from over 200 countries, navigating through historical periods up to the onset of World War II. 

Features such as automated trade and population promotion allow you to focus on broader strategic decisions. The game also features advanced spheres of influence, where great powers battle for global control and gunboat diplomacy, reflecting the era's diplomatic practices. However, new players can find the game overwhelming due to its complexity and the depth of its systems.

Strategic depth

The gameplay experience of Victoria II is a rich and immersive journey through the intricacies of 19th-century geopolitics and statecraft. As players take the helm of a nation, they are thrust into a world where every decision carries weight and consequences. The game intricately weaves together various aspects of running a state, from managing a complex economy with numerous goods and factories to navigating the nuanced political landscape.

  • Pros

    • Deep political and economic simulation
    • Historical accuracy
    • Wide range of playable nations
    • Complex diplomacy and warfare
  • Cons

    • Steep learning curve
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App specs

  • License

    Full

  • Version

    2016

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows XP

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • German
    • English
    • French
  • Downloads

    9.1K

    Last month's downloads

    • 73
  • Developer

Program available in other languages


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Victoria II for PC

  • Paid
  • In English
  • V2016
  • 4.2
  • (93)

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