Out now · Early Access

PRINCIPIA: Master of Science

Developed by tomeapp · Published by PLAYISM

IndieSimulation
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseSep 9, 2016 Price$1.99 Steam reviews301

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Steam reviews301
Languages3

Overview

An indie, simulation game by tomeapp, published by PLAYISM — single-player. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Principia: Master of Science is a simulation game with the theme of European science in 17th century. Choose one of 12 real scientists from the era of Isaac Newton and proceed with your research. It is a time when even the term "Science" did not exist. Who can be the master of science?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 70% positive of 311
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:Early AccessTurn-Based TacticsPolitical SimEducationImmersive SimDiplomacyMedievalPoliticalScienceTurn-BasedPoint & ClickLife Sim

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 PRINCIPIA: Master of Science.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 32/64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or greater
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or greater
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 100 MB available space

Supported languages (3)

EnglishJapaneseSimplified Chinese

PRINCIPIA: Master of Science 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 PRINCIPIA: Master of Science?

Steam classifies PRINCIPIA: Master of Science as a Indie, Simulation game, developed by tomeapp. Principia: Master of Science is a simulation game with the theme of European science in 17th century. Choose one of 12 real scientists from the era of Isaac Newton and proceed with your research. It is a time when even the term "Science" did not exist. Who can be the master of science?

How much does PRINCIPIA: Master of Science cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists PRINCIPIA: Master of Science at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for PRINCIPIA: Master of Science: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 9, 2016.

What platforms is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science on?

PRINCIPIA: Master of Science is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is PRINCIPIA: Master of Science single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does PRINCIPIA: Master of Science cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Who made PRINCIPIA: Master of Science?

PRINCIPIA: Master of Science is developed by tomeapp and published by PLAYISM.

Where to get PRINCIPIA: Master of Science

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

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