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TFC: The Fertile Crescent
The Fertile Crescent is a captivating reimagining of classic base-building RTS, inspired by the epic struggles of growth, advancement, and conquest in the cradle of civilization.
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Very Positive (167) - 92% of the 167 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Mar 29, 2022
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Wield Interactive

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Includes 8 Steam Achievements
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Note: This Early Access game is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“As a Real Time Strategy game, TFC: The Fertile Crescent will significantly benefit from Early Access. We hope it will help make sure the game is balanced and includes Quality of Life features that makes it enjoyable for as many players as possible.

In addition, we at Wield Interactive highly value feedback, as it is the core of what makes TFC: The Fertile Crescent a better game. We are still experimenting with upcoming systems, and as we add new features and content, we use this feedback to make sure we are heading in the right direction, and address it if not.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“TFC: The Fertile Crescent is planned to stay in Early Access for at least one year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The main differences will be more content and Quality of Life features, plus all the general improvements we add to the game based on player feedback throughout Early Access. We're planning to add more map types, a Campaign Mode, as well as multiplayer matchmaking and localisation, to name some of it.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core gameplay loop and the multiplayer has already been honed over several years. We have also focused on keeping the game as bug-free as possible. Creating a solid and smooth gameplay experience right from the launch has been one of our top priorities.

Early Access currently includes a fully voiced tutorial, two single player game modes (Horde Mode and Skirmish), and regional multiplayer with spectators for up to 4 players. You can add computer players to your online Skirmish games, and Horde Mode is also playable online for 2 players to cooperate.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We are launching at a lower price to encourage more people to join in and participate, and the price may increase as we add additional content and features.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We have a history of relying on community feedback throughout the development of TFC: The Fertile Crescent, and we are planning to continue gathering feedback through both the Steam Community and our official Discord.”
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Reviews

“A bite-sized chunk of phenomenal RTS design”
Rock Paper Shotgun

“Overall, this is a brilliant entry into the strategy genre that I can't wait to see evolve.”
GamingOnLinux

“Strategists will want to keep their eyes on this one.”
LifeIsXbox

About This Game

Inspired by the real history of the Near East Bronze Age, TFC blends classic RTS elements with a unique perspective on the genre.

Establish your village near fertile lands and balance your food surplus against the size of your civilian and military might as you build and expand. Food plays a crucial role beyond just feeding your troops; it determines the growth rate of your population and the speed at which you accumulate Knowledge Points. Keeping your village well-fed ensures prosperous expansion, while compromised farms can cripple even the strongest economies.

Considering technological limitations and advancements of the era, you'll need to carefully manage your hard-earned Knowledge Points. Explore Village Improvements to quickly counter your opponent's strategy or to fortify your position for the long game.

Consequential Soil Fertility Mechanic

Food is the foundation of every successful village. Locate fertile ground and build your village around it to ensure that there is enough to sustain your growing population. Balancing your food surplus against your villagers and expanding military is crucial, and protecting your farms is essential for your village's survival. Conversely, destroying your opponents' farms is an effective way to demoralize their population and cripple their economy.

Strategic Options From The Beginning

Inspired by the giants of the genre, TFC expands on classic RTS mechanics in innovative ways, offering multiple strategies to explore from the start of each match. With several paths to victory, you can swiftly adapt your strategy in response to enemy actions. Your ability to leverage this freedom will determine whether you face crushing defeat or achieve glorious victory.

Authentic Near East Bronze Age Setting

Settle your people in the Ancient Age, where everyone starts on equal footing. As you advance, a pivotal moment awaits: choose one of three legendary Bronze Age civilizations to lead your people to glory!

Advance Your village

Increase the strength of your village by exploring Village Improvements. TFC offers a collection of powerful improvements that allow commanders to spend points to quickly react to enemy advancements or create opportunities to strike. With various ways to boost your economy and military, your strategic options are always clear and easy to implement.

Features

  • Skirmish to battle it out against the AI with 4 difficulty levels
  • Hordes to survive the waves of mountain nomads invasions
  • Multiplayer for up to 4 players to challenge other players online on dedicated servers with host migration
  • Play co-op by adding bots to online games, or invite a friend to play Hordes
  • Modern QoL like grouping units and customisable hotkeys
  • Full save and load support for all single player modes
  • Spectate games in multiplayer

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: Intel Dual Core or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: OS X 10.4 or later
    • Processor: Intel Dual Core or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 10 or later
    • Processor: Intel Dual Core or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
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