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Urban Empire

Developed by Reborn Games · Published by Kalypso Media Digital

SimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 20, 2017 Price$2.99 Metacritic62/100 Steam reviews1,902

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic62/100
Steam reviews1,902
Languages5
Achievements74

Overview

A simulation, strategy game by Reborn Games, published by Kalypso Media Digital — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Negative — 34% positive of 2,454
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:StrategySimulationCity BuilderPoliticsPolitical SimManagementEconomyHistoricalRPGPoliticalSingleplayer

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 Urban Empire.

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

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10, 64bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-2400 / AMD FX-6350
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD HD 6850 2GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10, 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4690K / AMD FX8320 or newer
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / ATI/AMD Radeon R9 290 3GB or newer
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchGermanRussianSimplified Chinese

Urban Empire 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 Urban Empire?

Steam classifies Urban Empire as a Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Reborn Games. Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.

How much does Urban Empire cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Urban Empire at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Urban Empire single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Urban Empire: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Urban Empire on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Urban Empire out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 20, 2017.

What platforms is Urban Empire on?

Urban Empire 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 Urban Empire single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Urban Empire cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does Urban Empire have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 74 achievements for Urban Empire.

What is Urban Empire's Metacritic score?

Urban Empire has a Metacritic score of 62/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Urban Empire?

Urban Empire is developed by Reborn Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital.

Where to get Urban Empire

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