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Impire

Developed by Cyanide Montreal · Published by Paradox Interactive

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 14, 2013 Price$4.99 Metacritic45/100 Steam reviews346

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic45/100
Steam reviews346
Languages2
Achievements48
DLC2

Overview

A strategy game by Cyanide Montreal, published by Paradox Interactive — single-player, multi-player, co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Deep in the underworld of Ardania, a threat of the most evil nature grows and multiplies with an appetite for destruction that is unsurpassed. Summoned from the depths of the Bottomless Pit, the (once) mighty Báal-Abaddon has been torn from his throne of skulls and imprisoned in an earthly body of less-than-imposing stature (he's an Imp,...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 45% positive of 443
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:StrategyFantasyVillain ProtagonistSingleplayer

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 Impire.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
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 XP/Vista/7
  • Processor:Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+,
  • Memory:3 GB RAM
  • Graphics:NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® HD3000 video card with 512MB of dedicated memory
  • DirectX®:9.0
  • Hard Drive:3 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible Soundcard
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional:3-button mouse, keyboard, speakers, Internet connection for multiplayer

Recommended

  • Additional:3-button mouse, keyboard, speakers, Internet connection for multiplayer

Supported languages (2)

EnglishGerman

Impire 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 Impire?

Steam classifies Impire as a Strategy game, developed by Cyanide Montreal. Deep in the underworld of Ardania, a threat of the most evil nature grows and multiplies with an appetite for destruction that is unsurpassed. Summoned from the depths of the Bottomless Pit, the (once) mighty Báal-Abaddon has been torn from his throne of skulls and imprisoned in an earthly body of less-than-imposing stature (he's an Imp,...

How much does Impire cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Impire at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Impire single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Impire on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Impire out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 14, 2013.

What platforms is Impire on?

Impire 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 Impire single-player or multiplayer?

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

How much does Impire cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Impire have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 48 achievements for Impire.

What is Impire's Metacritic score?

Impire has a Metacritic score of 45/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Impire?

Impire is developed by Cyanide Montreal and published by Paradox Interactive.

Where to get Impire

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

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