Hydraulic Empire
Developed by Batholith Entertainment · Published by Batholith Entertainment
At a glance
Overview
An action, casual, indie game by Batholith Entertainment, published by Batholith Entertainment — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Hydraulic Empire is a Tower Defense game with RPG elements focusing on strategy, interactions between mobs, and persistent upgrades. Hydraulic empire is a must have for any true Tower Defense fan, and for those that are not it is a gateway into the tower defense genre.” — 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 Hydraulic Empire.
| 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 | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: Atom Z3740D
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Integrated HD4000
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 450 MB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated Card
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 8.1 or above
- Processor: Intel i5 2600k
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD 6850 or above
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 450 MB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated Card
Supported languages (1)
Hydraulic Empire 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 Hydraulic Empire?
Steam classifies Hydraulic Empire as a Action, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Batholith Entertainment. Hydraulic Empire is a Tower Defense game with RPG elements focusing on strategy, interactions between mobs, and persistent upgrades. Hydraulic empire is a must have for any true Tower Defense fan, and for those that are not it is a gateway into the tower defense genre.
How much does Hydraulic Empire cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Hydraulic Empire at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Hydraulic Empire single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Hydraulic Empire: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Hydraulic Empire on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Hydraulic Empire for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Hydraulic Empire out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 31, 2015.
What platforms is Hydraulic Empire on?
Hydraulic Empire 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 Hydraulic Empire single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Hydraulic Empire cost?
Steam lists it at $7.99.
Does Hydraulic Empire have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for Hydraulic Empire.
Who made Hydraulic Empire?
Hydraulic Empire is developed by Batholith Entertainment and published by Batholith Entertainment.
Where to get Hydraulic Empire
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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