Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
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Very Positive (65) - 95% of the 65 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Very Positive (3,257) - 94% of the 3,257 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Aug 4, 2020
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Feature List

  • Turn-based civilization strategy game
  • Single-player and online multiplayer for up to 16 players (PC, Mac OSX) including matchmaking
  • 4X gameplay (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate)
  • Choose to play as one of 16 tribes each with their own unique nature, culture, and attributes
  • Exploration, warfare, farming, building, and technology research provide a richly rewarding and varied gameplay experience
  • Auto-generated maps ensure each game is a totally new experience
  • Online leaderboards featuring the top scores for the best civilization builders
  • Five map types – tiny, normal, large, huge, and massive!
  • Configurable map types – Dryland, Lake, Pangea, Continents, Archipelago, and Water World
  • Three game modes – Perfection, Domination, and Creative
  • Diplomacy - Make Peace treaties & Build Embassies
  • Invisible Cloaks and Daggers for Stealth attacks
  • Player Avatars
  • Allow Mirror matches (same tribes can meet in the same game)
  • Keyboard controls and shortcuts

About This Game


Welcome, friends, to The Battle of Polytopia, a unique, turn-based strategy game involving strange lands and charismatic tribes, clever technologies, and captivating magic where the ultimate goal is to rule the world. Obvs!


Scene: Enter the Square, the bizarre home planet of the Polytopians, a flat, square-shaped landmass drifting in the space of an alternate dimension to ours. A relatively simple and curious folk that has a penchant for fighting, the Polytopians are 16 individual tribes spread out across the Square, each with their own characteristics, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. As a player, you will take on the role of the ruler of one of these tribes as you attempt to build your civilization in competition with the other tribes.

Will you choose to be the leader of the Xin-Xi, reserved yet adventurous traditionalists who are wary of change or outsiders? Perhaps the Hoodrick, who love archery, nature, and mushrooms, and are famed for their baked goods! Or maybe the Bardur, where the local tavern is their favorite place and Ullefurgh their drink choice, a delightful concoction of pine needles, hot water, and rabbit fat. Deeeelicious!!

But beware of the Vengir, purple rhino-pig riding warriors who, in between bouts of pillaging, like to sharpen their swords and vacation at the misty Kithkga Boneyards. You really don’t want to get on their bad side!


Come join the discussion of all things Polytopia on our official Discord!

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP SP2 or later
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 128mb Video Memory
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 160 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 256mb Video Memory
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 160 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.6 Leopard or later
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Storage: 180 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • OS: 10.6 Leopard or later
    • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 180 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 128mb Video Memory
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
    • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 256mb Video Memory
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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