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Pax Dei
Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make?
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
41 of the 105 reviews raise this.
“I was talked into this game after I saw a friend stream it on Discord. Graphics looked GREAT. Im not really into the medieval theme but I spent $3,000 on building a gaming PC so might as well push it to the limits and…”
“I have played for over 300 hours and subscribed for two plots. I have been playing MMOs for long time and have enjoyed many. Pax Dei is different when compared to what we have come to expect from an MMO so its appeal…”
“I’ve been waiting years for a game like this. I started my online MMO journey with Ultima Online and ran through WoW up to Wrath of the Lich King. Since then, I’ve played tons of games such as Valheim, New World,…”
29 of the 105 reviews raise this.
“Game was fully released due to financial pressure. The game should still be in early access, as it isn't even close to a finished game. Pax Dei itself is gorgeous. The landscape, character models, and rest of the…”
“I was talked into this game after I saw a friend stream it on Discord. Graphics looked GREAT. Im not really into the medieval theme but I spent $3,000 on building a gaming PC so might as well push it to the limits and…”
“Deutsch: Rezension – Eine wunderschöne Welt, die deine Zeit nicht respektiert Bewertung: Nicht empfohlen Pax Dei bietet eine beeindruckende Grafik, scheitert aber kläglich an seinem Fortschritts- und Wirtschaftssystem,…”
19 of the 105 reviews raise this.
“A Game That Became More Than Just a Game I’ve played Pax Dei for over 1,700 hours, and I can honestly say it has become one of the most meaningful gaming experiences I’ve ever had. What makes this game truly special…”
13 of the 105 reviews raise this.
“A Game That Became More Than Just a Game I’ve played Pax Dei for over 1,700 hours, and I can honestly say it has become one of the most meaningful gaming experiences I’ve ever had. What makes this game truly special…”
“It has been a process, but the game continues to improve. Visually stunning due to the ability of players to build their own bases. I have hopes for its' continued improvement.”
“I’ve been waiting years for a game like this. I started my online MMO journey with Ultima Online and ran through WoW up to Wrath of the Lich King. Since then, I’ve played tons of games such as Valheim, New World,…”
12 of the 105 reviews raise this.
“I have played for over 300 hours and subscribed for two plots. I have been playing MMOs for long time and have enjoyed many. Pax Dei is different when compared to what we have come to expect from an MMO so its appeal…”
31 of the 105 reviews raise this · 7 of them still recommend the game.
“love this game. pointers to devs though -make ONE plot free for as long as the person shows up (so people wo don't have the money can still store goods) -make bigger plots cost monthly money (so die hards can enjoy the…”
“I'm sorry, but I have to vent somewhere. I'm incredibly fed up and furious with this game. This game isn't relaxing; it drives you crazy. You've spent an hour filling your limited inventory with impure iron and then…”
“I was talked into this game after I saw a friend stream it on Discord. Graphics looked GREAT. Im not really into the medieval theme but I spent $3,000 on building a gaming PC so might as well push it to the limits and…”
23 of the 105 reviews raise this · 12 of them still recommend the game.
“Log in chop trees, chop more trees. Then some more. Then hit a few rocks. Chop more trees. Build a house. Craft thousands of chests. Put in house. Log in. Chop trees, chop more trees. Admire pretty trees, chop them…”
“Log in chop trees, chop more trees. Then some more. Then hit a few rocks. Chop more trees. Build a house. Craft thousands of chests. Put in house. Log in. Chop trees, chop more trees. Admire pretty trees, chop them…”
“Game was fully released due to financial pressure. The game should still be in early access, as it isn't even close to a finished game. Pax Dei itself is gorgeous. The landscape, character models, and rest of the…”
16 of the 105 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“love this game. pointers to devs though -make ONE plot free for as long as the person shows up (so people wo don't have the money can still store goods) -make bigger plots cost monthly money (so die hards can enjoy the…”
“Game was fully released due to financial pressure. The game should still be in early access, as it isn't even close to a finished game. Pax Dei itself is gorgeous. The landscape, character models, and rest of the…”
“This is a nice technical demo... At least that's what it could feel like if the game weren't around for some time already. The devs had an idea, but unfortunately had no idea what to do with the game if people wouldn't…”
14 of the 105 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“Log in chop trees, chop more trees. Then some more. Then hit a few rocks. Chop more trees. Build a house. Craft thousands of chests. Put in house. Log in. Chop trees, chop more trees. Admire pretty trees, chop them…”
“love this game. pointers to devs though -make ONE plot free for as long as the person shows up (so people wo don't have the money can still store goods) -make bigger plots cost monthly money (so die hards can enjoy the…”
“This is a nice technical demo... At least that's what it could feel like if the game weren't around for some time already. The devs had an idea, but unfortunately had no idea what to do with the game if people wouldn't…”
11 of the 105 reviews raise this · 6 of them still recommend the game.
“another pvp update when your entire playerbase left due to the Dune Awakening syndrome of throwing the player into mandatory pvp after the game being a pve game for 1000 hours. combat isnt fun / stable enough to pvp to…”
“Another combat clunky game, I'm not sure why games choose combat to feel like this jank, but it needs to be reworked, so that it feels loose and more rewarding, otherwise no one will bother revisiting it.”
“This game is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ass Walking simulator and lumberjack simulator , no ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ horses , 1 day to get 1 level of skill this is insane thats why people dont play this game”
Counted across 105 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 56.6% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“321 hours played. Strengths first. The crafting dependency chains are deep, base layout planning actually matters, and long-term progression genuinely rewards the time you put in. There’s a strong sense of persistence in the world. When you build something, it feels like it…”
— a player, Steam review · 461 hrs played“I was very scared of buying this game based on the bad reweivs. Couple of days ago my fiend group decided to buy the game and I said lets do it. I see alot of people complaining about the grind. This makes me question if they ever played a mmo game. As a new player and someone…”
— a player, Steam review · 55 hrs played“Nearly 180hrs into the game and this has been the experience: *Grind for 3 hours to fill 4 chests with ore *Grind 2 hours to cut wood for charcoal *Wait 2 hours for charcoal *Wait 2 hours for the ore to smelt into 2 chests of ingots *Craft half a chest of bars, THEN *Farm…”
— a player, Steam review · 178 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-26.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-09-25). Relative comparison only.
Latest official news
Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.
R48 is live! - Release Notes
R48 brings new creatures, resources, equipment, decorations, and quality-of-life improvements, alongside a new way to clear grass from your plots and the next step in our ongoing UI revamp. Redeeming
R48 - Patch Notes
New Content Improved the Redeeming Queue so you can now reclaim items recovered from expired plots from any zone within the same world , with Lyonesse as the exception. Added the Radiant Hart , a new
R47 - Patch 1 - Version 47.17.2962
Bug Fixes Building Fixed an issue where players could not destroy or use most crafters placed very close to the plot border. Fixed issues where players could not destroy crafters, building pieces, or
Pax Dei 7-Day Trial Is Now Live on Steam
Hello everyone, We’re excited to announce that the Pax Dei 7-Day Trial is now available for free on Steam. This Trial is not a limited-time event like a Steam Free Weekend; it is intended to remain av
R47 is Live! - Release Notes
Hello Paxians! The R47 update is now live across all shards. This content patch introduces: birds to hunt, a revamped Fletching and Archery experience, New bows , archery targets, an Achievement syste
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Player tags | PvE · Sandbox · MMORPG · Medieval · Crafting · Open World · Base-Building · RPG · Exploration · PvP · Character Customization · Third Person (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Multi-player · MMO · PvP · Online PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · In-App Purchases · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * , French * , German * , Spanish - Spain * , Polish * * |
| Official site | https://playpaxdei.com |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5-7600K or AMD equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 (12 GB) / Radeon RX 5700 XT | VRAM: 8 GB mini DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 80 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD