Empires in Ruins

Empires in Ruins (2019)

by Hammer&Ravens
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Indie, Simulator
Themes:Fantasy, Warfare, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Game modes:Single player
Story:Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and 5 resources buildings, against up to 23 unique enemy units, each with one or more special skills. Grim, foul-mouthed, and more real world-like than you'd hope it's true, Empires in Ruins world awaits you.Show more
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