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Empires in Ruins

Hammer&Ravens

Empires in Ruins

Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and 5 resources buildings, against up to 23 unique enemy units, each with one or more special skills. Grim, foul-mouthed, and more real world-like than you'd hope it's true, Empires in Ruins world awaits you.

Released
4 February 2019
Developer
Hammer&Ravens
Publisher
Hammer&Ravens
Engine
Unity
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Age rating
ESRB T
Steam recommendations
105
Platforms
Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Indie
Estimated owners
20,000–50,000 (est.)
70
Player rating
3
Ratings counted
78.6%
Steam reviews
40
Achievements
1
DLC packs

Empires in Ruins

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Empires in Ruins

The story

The Western Marches, far away from the capital of the Principality of Koth, are aflame with rebellion. The bordering Kingdom of Krovan is flexing its military muscles, the long grudge with Koth never dealth with. And in this bloody turmoil, who to send if not the grumpiest, unruliest and drunkest Sergeant of the Principality, accompanied by just a ragtag army? So Sergeant Heimer story begins, wrapped up in endless questions. Who's pulling the strings, why, and what is really happening? Jump into the boots of the unlikeliest hero ever, taking your men into a fight for survival, and maybe even victory. (Maybe?)

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78.6% of 145 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Mostly Positive”.

12 languages in the interface, 1 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

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Platform releases

Linux
4 February 2019
PC (Microsoft Windows)
4 February 2019

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