Homeworld 3

Real-time space strategy with persistent fleets and three-dimensional combat

Blackbird Interactive · Published by Gearbox Publishing, 2K · Released May 13, 2024

Reviews: Mixed; 41% of 8,754
Recent reviews: Mixed; 62% of 16 in 30 days
Playing now: 11; peak 24h 12
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 year ago; Dec 18, 2024

What is Homeworld 3?

Homeworld 3 is a real-time strategy game where you command a fleet in three-dimensional space, directing ships around derelicts to attack enemies or take cover. Your fleet persists between campaign missions as a network of hyperspace gates begins to fail. You can also play randomized co-op combat challenges or skirmishes against AI or other players.

For you if...

+you like positioning fleets around cover in space battles
+you want randomized co-op fleet combat with friends
+you enjoy campaigns where your fleet persists between missions

Not for you if...

−you prefer turn-based planning over real-time fleet combat
−you dislike managing ships across three-dimensional battlefields

What players say

41% of 8,754 reviews are positive · 62% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the ship designs, visuals, and fleet battles; some also enjoy the co-op mode. Many criticize the campaign's writing and limited mission variety, while others report frustrating ship pathing and a lack of ongoing support.

Screenshots and trailer

Homeworld 3 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-6600/AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060/AMD RX 480/Intel ARC A380
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 40 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 35
Steam features: Family Sharing
Age rating: 10+

Steam Deck: Playable

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.