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Stellaris

Build a galactic empire, meet the neighbours, decide whether to befriend or assimilate them.

PEGI 7
Players
1–8 players
Session
~150 min
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox
Mood
competitive, chill
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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–8 players? Stellaris lands a competitive / chill mood and plays in roughly 150-minute sessions on PC · PS5 · Xbox. It's tagged Strategy, 4X, in the same lane as Sid Meier's Civilization VI, Total War: WARHAMMER III, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank Stellaris against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

Stellaris — game-night FAQ

How many players is Stellaris?

Stellaris supports 1 to 8 players, so it scales to a group game night.

What platforms can you play Stellaris on?

Stellaris is available on PC · PS5 · Xbox.

Is Stellaris free to play?

No — Stellaris is a paid game. Check the store link on this page for current pricing.

How long is a session of Stellaris?

A typical session of Stellaris runs about 150 minutes, though it varies with your group.

Is Stellaris good for game night?

Stellaris suits a competitive / chill mood for 1–8 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.

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