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Perimeter

Science-fiction real-time strategy built around reshaping terrain and controlling territory

K-D Lab · Published by Fulqrum Publishing · Released Apr 3, 2014

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
85% of 209
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
9 months ago
Jan 23, 2026
Minimum PC
nVidia or AMD video card with 128Mb VRAM or more
1 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)

What is Perimeter?

A real-time strategy game set after the Exodus civilization abandons a dying Earth. You fight human or AI opponents for territory, reshaping the landscape and establishing protective perimeters to hold your ground.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast-paced battles that demand constant attention
  • +you like unusual science-fiction stories and settings

Not for you if...

  • −you want a forgiving learning curve and thorough tutorials

What players say

85% of 209 reviews are positive

Players praise the depth of the strategy. Recent complaints focus on dated controls and missing quality-of-life conveniences.

Screenshots and trailer

Perimeter screenshot 1

Perimeter system requirements

Minimum: nVidia or AMD video card with 128Mb VRAM or more, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP/7/8
Processor
Intel Pentium 4+ or AMD Athlon XP 2GHz and faster
Graphics
nVidia or AMD video card with 128Mb VRAM or more
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Online play no longer supported, LAN play is possible

Does Perimeter have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Perimeter 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
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Russian.

Does Perimeter 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

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