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Empires Apart

Developed by DESTINYbit · Published by Slitherine Ltd.

Free To PlayStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 29, 2018 PriceFree to play Metacritic68/100 Steam reviews326

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic68/100
Steam reviews326
Languages10
Achievements57
DLC7

Overview

A free to play, strategy game by DESTINYbit, published by Slitherine Ltd. — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 68% positive of 2,442
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players5
Player-voted tags:StrategyRTSFree to PlayMultiplayerReal Time TacticsTacticalWarHistoricalReal-TimeCo-opSingleplayerMedieval

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 Empires Apart.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2.7ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1896 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3.4ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1896 MB available space

Supported languages (10)

EnglishFrenchItalianSpanish - SpainKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseGermanJapanese

Empires Apart 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 Empires Apart?

Steam classifies Empires Apart as a Free To Play, Strategy game, developed by DESTINYbit. An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.

Is Empires Apart free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Empires Apart as Free to Play.

Is Empires Apart single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Empires Apart: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Empires Apart on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Empires Apart for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Empires Apart out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 29, 2018.

What platforms is Empires Apart on?

Empires Apart 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 Empires Apart single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.

How much does Empires Apart cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Empires Apart have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 57 achievements for Empires Apart.

What is Empires Apart's Metacritic score?

Empires Apart has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Empires Apart?

Empires Apart is developed by DESTINYbit and published by Slitherine Ltd..

Where to get Empires Apart

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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