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Sorcerer King: Rivals

Turn-based fantasy strategy where you challenge an already dominant ruler

Stardock Entertainment · Released Sep 22, 2016

AdventureIndieRPGStrategy

Reviews
Mixed
64% of 268
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Oct 2, 2020
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
2 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Sorcerer King: Rivals?

A single-player 4X strategy game set in Elemental, a magical land devastated by the Sorcerer King. You lead a civilization, found cities, gather resources, explore dungeons, research spells, and craft equipment. Other civilizations can become allies or enemies as you prepare to challenge the king or pursue godhood yourself.

For you if...

  • +you prefer turn-based planning to real-time action
  • +you like fantasy exploration alongside kingdom management

Not for you if...

  • −you want competitive multiplayer rather than solo play
  • −you expect extensive customization and complex empire management

What players say

64% of 268 reviews are positive

Players praise the relatively approachable rules and the blend of strategy and role-playing. Common complaints concern limited strategic depth and repetitive playthroughs. Recent reviews also criticize the interface, controls, and unclear explanations of mechanics.

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Sorcerer King: Rivals system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2
Processor
2.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
512 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Sorcerer King: Rivals have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Sorcerer King: Rivals run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
46
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Sorcerer King: Rivals 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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