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How Empires Work

First release
Nov 03, 2026
Developer
Crow Cottage
Engine
Godot
Genres
Indie, Simulator, Strategy · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Historical

An incremental strategy game about history, expansion and development. Grow from humble beginnings to take your place on the world stage!

Also known as HowEmpiresWork.exe

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
The game follows the approximate path of development of the British Empire, from its expansion within the British Isles to its position as the world's largest empire.Read more

The game follows the approximate path of development of the British Empire, from its expansion within the British Isles to its position as the world's largest empire.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 03, 2026
Mac
Nov 03, 2026
Linux
Nov 03, 2026
Age ratings
ClassInd L
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
grand strategy, incremental game, idler, incremental, semi-active idle

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • Deutschinterface
IGDB · recorded 6 Nov 2026
Also in 4 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 6 Nov 2026