All Games > Simulation Games > Empire Water Works
Community Hub
Empire Water Works
Empire Water Works is a steam engine water works simulator. Operate and maintain your pumping station day and night, maintain city water pressure and fulfill contracts. Interact with realistic steam, coal-firing, and audio simulation in a vintage setting.

Sign in to add this item to your wishlist, follow it, or mark it as ignored

Features
Single-player
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are 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?

“I believe in involving the community during the development phase of this very niche game. I don't believe there is any other game or computer-based simulation quite like it at the moment. So, whilst it may only attract a niche audience, I believe that audience is quite passionate. I welcome all feedback during the Early Access phase so that I can deliver an authentic experience in this very unique genre. ”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I am currently planning for the Early Access phase to last anywhere between 6-12 months. This may change (either reduce or increase) if priorities/scoping for the project changes during development.”

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

“The full version will add additional components and mechanics to the game world.

E.g. I am planning on an additional boiler, a steam condenser, DC generator with auxiliary diesel or steam engine so they player can run their plant isolated from the power grid, and many upgrade options for the pumping station itself. Not to mention, other aspects of the game will be further refined and polished during Early Access, and included in the full version release.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access build will provide a solid foundation for the player to interact with the main steam engine and pumping station proper to complete their shifts.

They will have full control over preparing, running and maintaining the main steam engine, as well as the associated pumping systems. They will be able to receive and fulfill contract offers, order supplies and generally keep the plant running (or not).

While the core experience is in place, players should expect to encounter bugs and optimization issues.”

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

“The price of the game will be lower during the Early Access phase. I believe in rewarding early players of the game by making it more accessible and it is hoped that with ongoing community feedback during the Early Access phase, Empire Water Works will be developed to be the best it can be as we approach v1.0 release.”

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

“Most of the community interaction I plan to have will be via the Steam discussion boards and through my social media channels such as my YouTube channel and Facebook page.”
Read more
This game is not yet available on Steam

Coming soon

Interested?
Add to your wishlist and get notified when it becomes available.
Add to your wishlist
 
See all discussions

Report bugs and leave feedback for this game on the discussion boards

About This Game

  • Faithful depiction of a 1920s-era steam-powered water pumping station

  • Operate and maintain a massive double-expansion steam engine from the bygone era

  • Interact with vintage machinery like boilers, water pumps and bilge pumps

  • Perform maintenance on equipment and order supplies such as coal and steam oil

  • Pump water to the town's residential, municipal and industrial water reservoirs, ensuring sufficient water pressure is maintained across the three reservoirs

  • Receive event-based 'contract' offers to supply reservoirs with a given amount of water and receive funding and reputation bonuses

  • Perform realistic 'cold and dark' startup procedures such as warming cylinder jackets and filling lubricators to ensure minimal wear on cylinder liners, main bearings and other components

  • Deal with critical events such as massive steam leaks, flooding and machinery damage including boiler explosions

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

AI has been used as an assistive technology to assist with creation of some minor textures.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel or AMD
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel or AMD
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3070 or better
There are no reviews for this product

You can write your own review for this product to share your experience with the community. Use the area above the purchase buttons on this page to write your review.