Game overview
The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
- Last tracked players
- 197
- All-time peak
- 304
- 24-hour change
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- Steam reviews
- 93.9% positive 5,148 reviews · via SteamSpy
Delayed observation · last tracked . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
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Welcome, friends, to The Battle of Polytopia, a unique, turn-based strategy game involving strange lands and charismatic tribes, clever technologies, and captivating magic where the ultimate goal is to rule the world. Obvs!

Scene: Enter the Square, the bizarre home planet of the Polytopians, a flat, square-shaped landmass drifting in the space of an alternate dimension to ours. A relatively simple and curious folk that has a penchant for fighting, the Polytopians are 16 individual tribes spread out across the Square, each with their own characteristics, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. As a player, you will take on the role of the ruler of one of these tribes as you attempt to build your civilization in competition with the other tribes.

Will you choose to be the leader of the Xin-Xi, reserved yet adventurous traditionalists who are wary of change or outsiders? Perhaps the Hoodrick, who love archery, nature, and mushrooms, and are famed for their baked goods! Or maybe the Bardur, where the local tavern is their favorite place and Ullefurgh their drink choice, a delightful concoction of pine needles, hot water, and rabbit fat. Deeeelicious!!
But beware of the Vengir, purple rhino-pig riding warriors who, in between bouts of pillaging, like to sharpen their swords and vacation at the misty Kithkga Boneyards. You really don’t want to get on their bad side!
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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows XP SP2 or later
- Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 128mb Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 160 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256mb Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 160 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
macOS
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: 10.6 Leopard or later
- Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 180 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: 10.6 Leopard or later
- Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 180 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Linux
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
- Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 128mb Video Memory
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
- Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256mb Video Memory
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Midjiwan AB
- Brazilian rating
- l
- Steam Germany rating
- 12
- Achievements
- 15
- Controller support
- partial
- Metacritic
- 72
- Features
- Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Partial Controller Support, Steam Turn Notifications, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Japanese, Korean
- Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected]
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
Can I Play This?
Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.
Structured language support (11)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | No |
| French | Yes | No | No |
| Italian | Yes | No | No |
| German | Yes | No | No |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | No | No |
| Russian | Yes | No | No |
| Spanish - Latin America | Yes | No | No |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | No |
| Portuguese - Portugal | Yes | No | No |
| Japanese | Yes | No | No |
| Korean | Yes | No | No |
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Buy Verdict
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Value Score
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 69th percentile. Priced as Market at $14.99.
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