Illyriad - Grand Strategy MMO

Fantasy grand strategy MMO with city building and player-run trade

Illyriad Games · Released Jan 11, 2017

Indie Massively Multiplayer RPG Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Mixed; 69% of 209
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 months ago; Jun 18, 2026
Minimum PC: Direct X 10+ Capable GPU; 1 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Illyriad - Grand Strategy MMO?

In a shared fantasy world with warring factions, you develop and specialize cities in a grand strategy MMO. You research technologies, gather and craft resources, trade with other players, form alliances, and explore and settle new lands.

For you if...

+you like managing cities over long stretches of time
+you enjoy economic strategy shaped by other players
+you prefer open-ended goals and different city specializations

Not for you if...

−you want quick progress without long waits
−you prefer simple systems you can learn immediately
−you dislike the possibility of conflict with other players

What players say

69% of 209 reviews are positive

Players praise the helpful community and the depth of city building. They complain about long waits and a steep learning curve; one player also reports that some achievements do not work.

Screenshots and trailer

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Illyriad - Grand Strategy MMO system requirements

Minimum: Direct X 10+ Capable GPU, 1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 8.1+, 10
Processor: 1.6 Ghz
Graphics: Direct X 10+ Capable GPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Illyriad - Grand Strategy MMO have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online; MMO. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Illyriad - Grand Strategy MMO 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
Achievements: 601
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Illyriad - Grand Strategy MMO 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam