Power Grid

Economic strategy board game about competing to control energy markets

Brettspielwelt GmbH · Released Jul 8, 2024

Reviews: Mixed; 54% of 68
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Aug 31, 2026
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Power Grid?

You build and manage an energy business in a top-down digital board game played on country and regional maps. Matches use the Recharged rules, with computer opponents and real-time or turn-based play against other players online.

For you if...

+you enjoy careful planning and long-term economic decisions
+you know the tabletop rules and want more practice

Not for you if...

−you prefer cooperative play over competitive board games

What players say

54% of 68 reviews are positive

Players praise the range of maps and generally capable AI. Their main complaint is the clumsy interface, which many find confusing even with board-game experience; some also criticize the tutorial.

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Power Grid system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Power Grid?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: i3, AMD
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

Does Power Grid have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Power Grid run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English, German.

Does Power Grid use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam