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Empires in Ruins

Developed by Hammer & Ravens · Published by Hammer & Ravens, WhisperGames

IndieRPGSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 25, 2021 Price$3.59 Steam reviews105

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.59
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews105
Languages9
Achievements40
DLC1

Overview

An indie, rpg, simulation game by Hammer & Ravens, published by Hammer & Ravens — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The bastard child of Grand Strategy and Tower Defense, with a black humor infused plot, set in a grim, disillusioned world. Quell the rebellion, tame the Western Marches, disobey your orders and save your brandy. Not strictly in this order.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 78% positive of 143
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:WargameSandboxCity BuilderTower DefenseRTSTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyBase-BuildingRPG2.5DIsometricDark Humor

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 in Ruins.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 32bit
  • Processor: i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 2GB
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1050 4 GB
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (9)

EnglishSimplified ChineseItalianRussianSpanish - SpainPortuguese - BrazilGermanJapaneseKorean

Empires in Ruins 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 in Ruins?

Steam classifies Empires in Ruins as a Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Hammer & Ravens. The bastard child of Grand Strategy and Tower Defense, with a black humor infused plot, set in a grim, disillusioned world. Quell the rebellion, tame the Western Marches, disobey your orders and save your brandy. Not strictly in this order.

How much does Empires in Ruins cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Empires in Ruins at $3.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Empires in Ruins single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Empires in Ruins: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Empires in Ruins on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Empires in Ruins out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 25, 2021.

What platforms is Empires in Ruins on?

Empires in Ruins 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 in Ruins single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Empires in Ruins cost?

Steam lists it at $3.59.

Does Empires in Ruins have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 40 achievements for Empires in Ruins.

Who made Empires in Ruins?

Empires in Ruins is developed by Hammer & Ravens and published by Hammer & Ravens, WhisperGames.

Where to get Empires in Ruins

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

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