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Oriental Empires

Developed by Shining Pixel Studios · Published by Iceberg Interactive

IndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 14, 2017 Price$4.49 Metacritic74/100 Steam reviews2,573

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Price$4.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic74/100
Steam reviews2,573
Languages6
Achievements60
DLC2

Overview

An indie, simulation, strategy game by Shining Pixel Studios, published by Iceberg Interactive — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 80% positive of 2,934
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players32
Player-voted tags:StrategySimulationIndieHistoricalTurn-Based4XMilitarySandboxGrand StrategyPvPWarAdventure

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 Oriental Empires.

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 64 bit (32 bit NOT supported)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3230M @ 2.60GHz or equivalent AMD processor and above
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB DX 9 Compliant videocard with pixel shader 3,0
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Audio
  • Additional Notes: Minimum Resolution: 1024 x 768

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7,8,10 - 64 bit (32 bit NOT supported)
  • Processor: Intel i5 3.2 GHz or equivalent AMD processor and above
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB DX 9 Compliant videocard with pixel shader 3,0
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Audio
  • Additional Notes: Minimum Resolution: 1024 x 768

Supported languages (6)

EnglishSimplified ChineseFrenchGermanRussianPolish

Oriental Empires 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 Oriental Empires?

Steam classifies Oriental Empires as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Shining Pixel Studios. Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.

How much does Oriental Empires cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Oriental Empires at $4.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Oriental Empires single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Oriental Empires on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Oriental Empires out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 14, 2017.

What platforms is Oriental Empires on?

Oriental Empires 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 Oriental Empires single-player or multiplayer?

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

How much does Oriental Empires cost?

Steam lists it at $4.49.

Does Oriental Empires have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 60 achievements for Oriental Empires.

What is Oriental Empires's Metacritic score?

Oriental Empires has a Metacritic score of 74/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Oriental Empires?

Oriental Empires is developed by Shining Pixel Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive.

Where to get Oriental Empires

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

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