Highborn
Turn-based strategy with unlockable heroes and different combat abilities
Jet Set Games · Released Feb 19, 2013
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 68% of 56
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is Highborn?
A single-player strategy game played on an overhead map, with a comic story about eccentric heroes. You maneuver troops to secure spells and combat support, then use those advantages in battles.
For you if...
- +you prefer time to plan rather than real-time commands
- +you enjoy achievements that require unusual approaches to missions
Not for you if...
- −you prefer serious storytelling over goofy dialogue
What players say
68% of 56 reviews are positive
Players praise the simple controls and easy-to-learn tactical combat. Common complaints are the short campaign and limited replay value.
Screenshots and trailer
Highborn system requirements
Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Highborn?
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- OS
- Windows XP SP2
- Processor
- 2.6 GHz single core
- Graphics
- DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 3 GB HD space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- 3.0 GHz dual core
- Graphics
- GeForce 8 Series, ATI Radeon HD2xxx
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 3 GB HD space
Does Highborn have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Highborn run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 111
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does Highborn use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
