Paradox Interactive

1–50 of 80 games, sorted by most played now. Players at each game’s latest poll, as of 16:42 UTC; older readings show their time.

Games published by Paradox Interactive, sorted by Most played now

#	Game	Players now	24h peak	Released	Tags
1	Hearts of Iron IVParadox Development Studio	56,949	61,892	6 Jun 2016	Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy
2	Crusader Kings IIIParadox Development Studio	28,650	29,563	1 Sept 2020	Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy
3	Transport Fever 3Urban Games	20,609	21,657	29 Sept 2026	Simulation, Transportation, Management
4	StellarisParadox Development Studio	16,117	17,585	9 May 2016	Space, Strategy, Grand Strategy
5	Europa Universalis IVParadox Development Studio	13,660	14,575	13 Aug 2013	Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
6	Cities: Skylines IIIceflake Studios	13,296	14,946	24 Oct 2023	City Builder, Simulation, Building
7	Cities: SkylinesColossal Order	10,638	12,371	10 Mar 2015	City Builder, Simulation, Building
8	Victoria 3−70%Paradox Development Studio	9,282	9,947	25 Oct 2022	Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
9	Europa Universalis VParadox Tinto	9,171	9,518	4 Nov 2025	Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
10	Age of Wonders 4Triumph Studios	2,56914:34 UTC	2,569	2 May 2023	Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy
11	BATTLETECHHarebrained Schemes	1,40323 Oct, 21:08 UTC	1,403	24 Apr 2018	Mechs, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
12	Crusader Kings IIParadox Development Studio · Free	1,37523 Oct, 22:11 UTC	1,375	14 Feb 2012	Grand Strategy, Strategy, Medieval
13	Stranded: Alien DawnHaemimont Games	820	820	25 Apr 2023	Base Building, Survival, Simulation
14	Prison ArchitectIntroversion Software	80223 Oct, 22:11 UTC	802	6 Oct 2015	Simulation, Building, Sandbox
15	Surviving Mars: RelaunchedHaemimont Games	49523 Oct, 16:45 UTC	—	10 Nov 2025	Simulation, Strategy, Colony Sim
16	Across the Obelisk−50%Dreamsite Games	47914:12 UTC	502	16 Aug 2022	Casual, Adventure, Tactical
17	Imperator: RomeParadox Development Studio	45823 Oct, 19:51 UTC	458	25 Apr 2019	Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
18	Victoria IIParadox Development Studio	45623 Oct, 18:10 UTC	456	30 Aug 2010	Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
19	FOUNDRYChannel 3 Entertainment · Early Access	33114:32 UTC	331	2 May 2024	Base Building, Automation, Open World
20	Age of Wonders IIITriumph Studios	21112:52 UTC	211	31 Mar 2014	Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy
21	Age of Wonders: PlanetfallTriumph Studios	11412:55 UTC	114	6 Aug 2019	Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
22	Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2The Chinese Room	9813:02 UTC	98	21 Oct 2025	Action, Vampires, Gore
23	Surviving the AftermathIceflake Studios	9412:11 UTC	94	16 Nov 2021	Strategy, Simulation, Post-apocalyptic
24	Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron GameMartin Ivanov	9212:56 UTC	92	8 Apr 2011	Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War II
25	Hearts of Iron 2 CompleteParadox Development Studio	7312:57 UTC	73	23 Jan 2009	Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War II
26	Empire of SinRomero Games	6912:11 UTC	69	1 Dec 2020	Crime, Strategy, Management
27	Europa Universalis III CompleteParadox Development Studio	6112:43 UTC	61	4 Feb 2009	Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
28	Hearts of Iron IIIParadox Development Studio	5412:44 UTC	54	7 Aug 2009	Grand Strategy, Strategy, World War II
29	MillenniaC Prompt Games	51	51	26 Mar 2024	Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X
30	TyrannyObsidian Entertainment	5013:41 UTC	50	10 Nov 2016	RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich
31	Knights of HonorBlack Sea Studios Ltd	4412:44 UTC	44	4 Feb 2009	Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy
32	Star Trek: InfiniteNimble Giant Entertainment	43	43	12 Oct 2023	Grand Strategy, 4X, Space
33	Warlock - Master of the ArcaneIno-Co Plus	3612:11 UTC	36	8 May 2012	Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy
34	Shadowrun ReturnsHarebrained Schemes	3512:57 UTC	35	25 Jul 2013	RPG, Cyberpunk, Turn-Based
35	Majesty 21C:InoCo	3311:04 UTC	33	17 Sept 2009	Strategy, Simulation, Fantasy
36	Magicka 2Pieces Interactive	2810:33 UTC	28	26 May 2015	Magic, Co-op, Adventure
37	Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron GameBL-Logic	2711:28 UTC	27	24 Feb 2010	Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War II
38	Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's ThroneTriumph Studios	2411:28 UTC	24	12 Oct 2010	Strategy, RPG, Fantasy
39	Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's CutHarebrained Schemes	2410:37 UTC	24	18 Sept 2014	RPG, Cyberpunk, Turn-Based
40	The Lamplighters LeagueHarebrained Schemes	2212:36 UTC	22	3 Oct 2023	Story Rich, Adventure, Turn-Based Combat
41	Age of Wonders Shadow MagicTriumph Studios	1911:20 UTC	19	12 Oct 2010	Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Strategy
42	Cities in Motion 2Colossal Order	1911:04 UTC	19	2 Apr 2013	Simulation, Strategy, Transportation
43	MagickaArrowhead Game Studios	1810:30 UTC	18	25 Jan 2011	Comedy, Co-op, Action
44	Warlock 2: The ExiledIno-Co Plus	1711:07 UTC	17	10 Apr 2014	Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based
45	Sword of the Stars: Complete CollectionKerberos Productions Inc.	1611:18 UTC	16	4 Jun 2010	Strategy, 4X, Space
46	Age of WondersTriumph Studios	1511:08 UTC	15	12 Oct 2010	Strategy, RPG, Fantasy
47	Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended EditionHarebrained Schemes	1410:43 UTC	14	20 Aug 2015	RPG, Cyberpunk, Turn-Based
48	Academia : School SimulatorSqueaky Wheel Studio Inc	1410:47 UTC	14	28 Jan 2021	Management, City Builder, Colony Sim
49	Cities in MotionColossal Order	1311:15 UTC	13	22 Feb 2011	Simulation, Management, Strategy
50	Majesty 2 Collection1C:InoCo	1311:06 UTC	13	19 Apr 2011	Strategy, RTS, Fantasy

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