Out now · Early Access

The Emperor and State

Developed by 涂途 · Published by Hawthorn Games

CasualIndieRPGSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseJul 26, 2024 Price$9.74 Steam reviews304

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$9.74
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Steam reviews304
Languages2
Achievements62
DLC1

Overview

A casual, indie, rpg game by 涂途, published by Hawthorn Games — single-player. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 59% positive of 254
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players21
Player-voted tags:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulationStrategy RPGAlternate HistoryTurn-Based StrategyRPGWargameDiplomacyEconomyManagement

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 The Emperor and State.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
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

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WIN7/WIN8/WIN10/WIN11 bit64
  • Processor: 2.5GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WIN11 bit64
  • Processor: 3.5GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Supported languages (2)

Simplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

The Emperor and State 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 The Emperor and State?

Steam classifies The Emperor and State as a Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by 涂途. The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.

How much does The Emperor and State cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Emperor and State at $9.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Emperor and State single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Emperor and State: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Emperor and State on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Emperor and State out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 26, 2024.

What platforms is The Emperor and State on?

The Emperor and State 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 The Emperor and State single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Emperor and State cost?

Steam lists it at $9.74.

Does The Emperor and State have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 62 achievements for The Emperor and State.

Who made The Emperor and State?

The Emperor and State is developed by 涂途 and published by Hawthorn Games.

Where to get The Emperor and State

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

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