Simulation · January 20, 2017
Urban Empire (2017)
In Urban Empire you take control of a mayoral dynasty and lead your city and people through 200 years of history. Establish infrastructures, plan city districts, debate political decisions at the town council, bribe or blackmail your opponents, empower the democratic rights of your people or ignore them and reign supremely by yourself – the decision is yours! Beginning in the 1820s, establish your city through five different eras, each with its own threats and opportunities. Master the challenges of the centuries, face political struggles, experience world-changing events and pioneering inventions, and create your own unique Urban Empire ! Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience where players must employ strategic planning and political savvy to successfully grow their cities in their role as Mayor. City Ruler, not City Builder: Urban Empire offers a unique combination of classic city building and political management gameplay. Take on the role of a mayor, be a political mastermind and prove your skills by prevailing against opposing parties and guiding your city through technological evolutions and ideological revolutions. Choose from 4 ruling families with 5 characters each , like the equal rights and social justice advocates the Kilgannons, or the Sant’Elias, who focus on scientific progress and the pursuit of knowledge. Create and manage city districts on a large scale and fulfil your citizens’ needs – such as happiness, safety, and public services. Introduce new ideas and technologies , like the electric tram, antibiotics or video games and use your power to convince the city council of your political agenda. Up to 1000 dynamic events represent the twists and turns of urban life: make and influence decisions on issues such as women’s rights, the hippie movement, and child labor.
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Position in Simulation
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.5k Steam reviews | Top 87% in Simulation |
| Positive rating | 34% positive | Genre average: 79% — this title sits in top 99% |
| Metacritic | 62/100 | Genre average 75 — top 92% of Simulation titles |
| Engagement hours | 12 h average | Top 75% for session depth among Simulation |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 99
- Simulation · 87
- City Builder · 70
- Politics · 66
- Political Sim · 64
- Management · 63
- Economy · 54
- Historical · 39
- RPG · 23
- Political · 11
- Singleplayer · 8
Reception Metrics
Steam community
34%Mostly Negative · 2.5k reviews
834 positive · 1.6k negative
Metacritic
62/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
5.3/10
Curator recommendations
1.9k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (5)
- English volume_up
- French volume_up
- German volume_up
- Russian volume_up
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
Full audio (5)
- English
- French
- German
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
Press Quotes
“Urban Empire Is A Fascinating Political Citybuilder” Rock Paper Shotgun “The depth of the game seemingly has no bounds and almost everything is interconnected” Hooked Gamers “This is House of Cards full of politics and powers.” 爱玩网
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
12h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
15h
Typical completion time
Achievements
74
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jan 20, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Reborn Games |
| Publisher | Kalypso Media Digital |
| Base price | $2.99 -90% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Metacritic page · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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