The Battle of Polytopia

Fast, minimalist 4X strategy built around competing tribes

Midjiwan AB · Released Aug 4, 2020

Action Adventure Casual Indie Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 6,010
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 38 in 30 days
Playing now: 194; peak 24h 207
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 10 months ago; Nov 12, 2025

What is The Battle of Polytopia?

A minimalist, isometric turn-based 4X strategy game set on the Square, a flat world inhabited by 16 rival tribes. You rule a tribe, develop its civilization and technologies, and fight competitors in single-player or PvP matches to control the world.

For you if...

+you want streamlined 4X matches with strategic depth
+you prefer turn-based competition in solo or multiplayer
+you like easy-to-learn systems with room to master

Not for you if...

−you want long, highly complex 4X campaigns
−you expect extensive story-driven single-player content

What players say

94% of 6,010 reviews are positive · 89% of 38 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simple rules, short matches, and strategic depth. Common complaints focus on uneven tribe balance, luck-dependent starting positions, and rapid snowballing that makes comebacks difficult; some also criticize paid tribes and limited matchmaking filters.

Screenshots and trailer

The Battle of Polytopia system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP SP2 or later
Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
Graphics: 128mb Video Memory
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 160 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

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

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Japanese, Korean.