RuneQuest: Warlords

Turn-based fantasy strategy with rune magic and armies of creatures

Virtuos · Published by Slitherine Ltd. · Released Dec 9, 2025

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Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 75
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 8 months ago; Feb 16, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 750; 4 GB RAM · 25 GB disk; Full requirements

What is RuneQuest: Warlords?

Set in the fantasy world of Glorantha, this turn-based strategy game follows tribal champion Hahlgrim as he gathers allies to repel a Chaos invasion. You command units across an 18-mission campaign, spending action points on movement, attacks, and abilities on grid maps where terrain and positioning shape battles.

For you if...

+you enjoy combining different unit powers in tactical battles
+you want solo campaigning and online competitive battles

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time action to turn-by-turn planning
−you want open-ended exploration rather than a mission-based campaign

What players say

71% of 75 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals and unit abilities, but disagree on how well the game represents Glorantha. Recurring complaints include repetitive battles, weak audio, and bugs ranging from campaign progression problems to lockups.

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RuneQuest: Warlords system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750, 4 GB RAM, 25 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: i5-4460 (or equivalent)
Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 (2GB VRAM)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 25 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does RuneQuest: Warlords have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does RuneQuest: Warlords run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Slitherine PBEM++ for Multiplayer
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 46
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian, Spanish - Spain, Russian.

Does RuneQuest: Warlords 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam