SAELIG
Anglo-Saxon life and business simulation about building a family legacy
Atorcoppe Games · Released Jun 30, 2017 · Early Access
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 85% of 1,195
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 10 in 30 days
- Players
- 20
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 1 month ago
- Sep 14, 2026
What is SAELIG?
SAELIG is a single-player, open-ended life and business simulation set in Anglo-Saxon Wessex. You can earn a living through work or trade, run businesses, manage property and workers, and build a family across generations.
For you if...
- +you like setting your own goals in a medieval setting
- +you enjoy planning around wages, property costs, and supply chains
- +you want the option to play without Viking raids
Not for you if...
- −you want a fixed story to guide your progress
- −you want combat to be the main focus
What players say
85% of 1,195 reviews are positive · 90% of 10 in the last 30 days
Players praise the range of livelihoods, the detail of business management, and regular updates. Some report save or loading failures, while others criticize awkward controls, limited automation, and a need for more polish.
Players over time
▼ -29% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 36 players on Sep 30, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 31 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 20 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 28 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 21 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 30 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 27 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 20 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 27 |
Screenshots and trailer
SAELIG system requirements
Minimum: GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 14 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run SAELIG?
Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10, 11 - 64 Bit
- Processor
- Multi core CPU
- Graphics
- GTX 970 or better
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 14 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- These specs are indication only and the game may run on lower end hardware
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10, 11 - 64 Bit
- Processor
- Multi core CPU
- Graphics
- GTX 1080 or better
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 14 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Does SAELIG have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does SAELIG 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
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 27
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does SAELIG use AI-generated content?
Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:
Generative AI has assisted in the creation of some of the UI icons seen in the game, such as items, and a couple of smaller building and cart icons. This AI generated art is slowly being replaced.
The statement mentions: Art
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
Tags
- Simulation
- RPG
- Strategy
- Early Access
- Indie
- Economy
- Trading
- Medieval
- Atmospheric
- Management
- Open World
- Singleplayer
- Building
- Crafting
- Sandbox
- Life Sim
Recent updates
- Sep 14, 2026 · Update 66 - 8x Speed & Insurance!
- Aug 22, 2026 · Update 65 - Spears and Danegeld
- Jul 26, 2026 · Update 64 - New achievements!
- Jul 9, 2026 · Update 63 - A new map!
- Jun 2, 2026 · Update 62.1 - A den of children?
1 DLC available.