Circle Empires

Casual real-time strategy built around conquering linked circular territories

Luminous · Published by Iceberg Interactive · Released Aug 8, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 4,179
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 10 in 30 days
Playing now: 15; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 5 years ago; Feb 22, 2021

What is Circle Empires?

This single-player real-time strategy game takes place in a generated world of connected circles. As the leader of a small kingdom, you gather resources, build an army, and defeat enemies to claim territory. Units gain experience as you expand into circles with stronger foes.

For you if...

+you prefer quick, approachable real-time strategy
+you like building armies and taking territory bit by bit
+you enjoy varied maps and leaders with different bonuses

Not for you if...

−you want a demanding challenge on standard settings
−you dislike repeating a straightforward conquest loop
−you prefer slow, deliberate strategy over fast battles

What players say

89% of 4,179 reviews are positive · 70% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the quick pace, approachable strategy, and variety from different leaders. Common complaints are that the conquest loop grows repetitive, standard settings feel too easy, and longer games drag.

Screenshots and trailer

Circle Empires system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: 1,7GHz dual core
Graphics: Intel/AMD Integrated Graphics, 1GB VRAM
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: System requirements may be subject to change.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 82
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Czech, Polish, Korean.