Embark
Developed by Overly Complicated Games · Published by Overly Complicated Games
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by Overly Complicated Games, published by Overly Complicated Games — single-player. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Inspired by the deep simulation of Dwarf Fortress, the open world survival of Minecraft, and the social interactions of The Sims. Embark is a colony management game with a focus on complex simulation in a huge living 3D world.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Embark.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows® 7, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel CPU Core i3-530 2.93 GHz, AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB DirectX 11 GPU (Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660, AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: If you have issues with lower spec GPUs on world generation, change "World Generation Quality" in the options menu to Low.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows® 7, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3,4 GHz, AMD CPU AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 1060, AMD GPU Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Embark FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Embark?
Steam classifies Embark as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Overly Complicated Games. Inspired by the deep simulation of Dwarf Fortress, the open world survival of Minecraft, and the social interactions of The Sims. Embark is a colony management game with a focus on complex simulation in a huge living 3D world.
How much does Embark cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Embark at $24.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Embark single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Embark: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Embark on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Embark for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Embark out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 18, 2019.
What platforms is Embark on?
Embark is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Embark single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Embark cost?
Steam lists it at $24.99.
Does Embark have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 22 achievements for Embark.
Who made Embark?
Embark is developed by Overly Complicated Games and published by Overly Complicated Games.
Where to get Embark
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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