Power of the Ancients
Developed by Cortex Code · Published by Cortex Code
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by Cortex Code, published by Cortex Code — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A mostly peaceful pixely isometric city builder with a bit of magic. Four different people live in the four quadrants of the pyramid. Fishermen, farmers, fire people, magicians. Gather resources, build homes, challenge demons and create a thriving city while preparing for winter.” — 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 Power of the Ancients.
| 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 | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: 7
- Processor: any
- Graphics: any
- Sound Card: any
Supported languages (1)
Power of the Ancients 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 Power of the Ancients?
Steam classifies Power of the Ancients as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Cortex Code. A mostly peaceful pixely isometric city builder with a bit of magic. Four different people live in the four quadrants of the pyramid. Fishermen, farmers, fire people, magicians. Gather resources, build homes, challenge demons and create a thriving city while preparing for winter.
How much does Power of the Ancients cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Power of the Ancients at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Power of the Ancients single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Power of the Ancients: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Power of the Ancients on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Power of the Ancients for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Power of the Ancients out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 28, 2021.
What platforms is Power of the Ancients on?
Power of the Ancients is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Power of the Ancients single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Power of the Ancients cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Power of the Ancients have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 5 achievements for Power of the Ancients.
Who made Power of the Ancients?
Power of the Ancients is developed by Cortex Code and published by Cortex Code.
Where to get Power of the Ancients
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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