Wars of EmpireWars of Empire

Build a village. Raise a civilization. Shape the course of history.

Wars of Empire is a 2D isometric real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, combining city building, economic management, tactical warfare, and a living, evolving world.

Begin with five villagers and a single Town Center. Gather resources, expand your settlement, research technologies, and raise armies as you transform a humble village into a powerful empire.

But building an empire takes more than numbers.

Armies grow tired. Formations break. Morale collapses. Cities can surrender without their walls ever falling. Changing seasons affect production, prosperity drives migration, and rival rulers pursue strategies shaped by their own personalities.

Choose from five civilizations: Ottomans, Byzantines, Britons, Chinese, and Huns. Build your empire and leave your mark on history.

Build Your Empire

Every great empire begins with a small settlement.

Assign villagers to gather food, wood, stone, gold, and water. Establish production chains, manage storage, and provide for the needs of your growing population.

Resources are not just numbers. Long transportation routes reduce efficiency, excess food can spoil, and an expanding population places increasing demands on your water supply.

Advance through four ages, from the Dark Age to the Feudal, Reformation, and Imperial Ages, unlocking new buildings, military units, and technologies along the way.

• 30 buildings and 69 researchable technologies

• Four ages of civilization development

• Resource production, storage, and consumption systems

• A prosperity system influenced by housing, faith, food, water, and environmental conditions

• Population migration driven by living conditions

• Special characters who provide lasting benefits to your growing settlement

A strong economy is the foundation of a powerful army. But an empire that neglects its people can weaken without ever fighting a battle.

Command Your Armies. Shape the Battle.

In Wars of Empire, combat is more than sending units toward the enemy.

Train soldiers, organize them into companies, and choose formations that suit the battlefield. Block, Line, Wedge, Square, and Crescent formations each offer distinct tactical advantages and weaknesses.

Morale, fatigue, and formation cohesion directly influence combat effectiveness. Long marches exhaust your troops, heavy casualties can shatter their discipline, and overwhelmed soldiers may flee the battlefield.

Build armies of swordsmen, spearmen, archers, cavalry, and siege units. Adapt your tactics to exploit enemy weaknesses while protecting your own.

The largest army doesn't always win. Sometimes the right formation, careful timing, and a well-prepared defense can change the course of an entire battle.

Besiege, Blockade, or Conquer

Castles, defensive towers, fortified walls, and city gates stand between your armies and victory.

Deploy battering rams, catapults, scorpions, and trebuchets to destroy fortifications, breach enemy defenses, and open paths for your troops.

But not every city must fall by force. Surround an enemy settlement, establish a blockade, and pressure its defenders into surrendering without destroying its walls.

Warfare also extends to the seas. Challenge enemy fleets with warships, transport troops to distant shores, and support your economy with fishing vessels.

Five Civilizations. Different Strategies.

Each civilization features its own architectural identity, military traditions, unique units, and gameplay bonuses.

• Ottomans: Expand your empire with distinctive military units and historically inspired architecture.

• Byzantines: Build a powerful civilization behind imposing walls and fortifications.

• Britons: Seek battlefield superiority with armies that include the renowned Longbowmen.

• Chinese: Develop an empire shaped by distinctive architecture and military traditions.

• Huns: Bring the warrior heritage of the steppe to the battlefield.

And your enemies are building empires of their own.

Every AI ruler has a distinct personality and strategic approach. Some favor early aggression, while others prioritize defensive fortifications, economic expansion, or siege warfare.

Rival civilizations research technologies, expand their cities, establish trade, rebuild destroyed structures, and wage wars against one another.

Even battles fought on the same map with the same starting resources can unfold in entirely different ways.

A Living, Changing World

In Wars of Empire, the world is more than a battlefield. Its changing conditions influence your economy, your armies, and the decisions you make.

Day turns to night, seasons shift, and weather affects production. Winter can slow resource gathering, fires can spread through settlements, and unexpected events can disrupt even the most carefully prepared plans.

Explore procedurally generated maps featuring different climates, landscapes, and geographical challenges.

• Temperate, lush, arid, desert, and snowy climates

• Continental, island, and mixed map layouts

• Forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, and narrow mountain passes

• Dynamic seasons, weather, and day-night cycles

• Spreading fires, natural disasters, pirate raids, and trade caravans

• Special map conditions that create new strategic challenges

• A map editor for creating and playing on your own battlefields

A narrow mountain pass may become the key to your defense. On an island map, naval superiority could determine victory. In a world of scarce resources, economic decisions may prove more important than military strength.

Every new map demands a new strategy.

Rewrite History

Experience different ways to play, each with its own objectives and paths to victory.

• Last Banner: Build your empire, defeat your rivals, and become the last ruler standing.

• Battle Arena: Jump straight into large-scale battles with unlimited resources, advanced armies, and fully developed civilizations.

• Castle Siege: Put your military tactics to the test in fortified battles focused on breaking enemy defenses.

• Golden Age: Pursue victory through peaceful development, economic growth, and the prosperity of your people.

• Tactical Grounds: Freely place units and structures, experiment with army compositions, and test different combat strategies.

Historical scenarios offer handcrafted maps, unique objectives, and battles inspired by defining moments in history.

Take part in the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Wall of China, and the Hun Raids. Complete scenario objectives, overcome military challenges, and experience historical conflicts through your own strategic decisions.

Challenge Friends and Rivals

Compete in online multiplayer matches with up to four players. Build your own empire, forge alliances, or challenge rival commanders.

Join friends through room-code lobbies, scout enemy movements through the fog of war, coordinate with map markers, and test your strategies against real opponents.

Track your achievements against AI opponents through leaderboards, develop your commander profile, and prepare for your next conquest.

Building an empire takes time. Defending it takes strategy.

In Wars of Empire, every settlement has a story, every battle has a cost, and every decision has consequences.

Now it's your turn to write history.