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Can I Run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

Indie, Strategy Aug 14, 2012 3 playing now

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Detecting... min 128 MB · rec 256 MB

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Steam players who can run it · September 2026

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of players have a GPU that runs Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition at minimum and 99% at recommended.

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Based on the GPUs we identified, which add up to 82.6% of the survey. Only the graphics card counts: not the CPU or RAM.Source: Steam Hardware SurveyHow we calculate it

System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card 16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card Detecting...
CPU 600 MHz Processor 1 GHz Processor Detecting...
RAM 128 MB 256 MB Detecting...
Storage 700 MB — —
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Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition on my PC?

To run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition you need at least a DirectX 8 GPU, plus 128 MB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a DirectX 8 GPU, plus 256 MB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition minimum requirements: GPU: 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card, CPU: 600 MHz Processor, RAM: 128 MB, Storage: 700 MB.

What are the recommended specs for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition recommended specs: GPU: 16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card, CPU: 1 GHz Processor, RAM: 256 MB, Storage: —.

How many GB is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition requires at least 700 MB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.

Is Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition CPU or GPU intensive?

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.

Can Steam Deck run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve yet. Its compatibility status is Unknown. You may still try it, but results can vary.

How many players can run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition and 99% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.