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The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 12 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 15 players.
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Very Positive (98) - 97% of the 98 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (3,034) - 95% of the 3,034 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Aug 4, 2020
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Publisher:
Midjiwan AB

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Feature List

  • Turn-based civilization strategy game
  • Single-player and online multiplayer for up to twelve players (PC, Mac OSX) including matchmaking
  • 4X gameplay (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate)
  • Choose to play as one of 12 tribes each with their own unique nature, culture and attributes
  • Exploration, warfare, farming, building and technology research provide a richly rewarding and varied gameplay experience
  • Auto-generated maps ensure each game is a totally new experience
  • Online leaderboards featuring the top scores for the best civilization builders
  • Five map types – tiny, normal, large, huge, and massive!
  • Configurable map types – Dryland, Lake, Continents, Archipelago and Water World
  • Three game modes – Perfection, Domination and Creative
  • Diplomacy - Make Peace treaties & Build Embassies
  • Invisible Cloaks and Daggers for Stealth attacks
  • Player Avatars
  • Allow Mirror matches (same tribes can meet in the same game)
  • Keyboard controls and shortcuts

About This Game


Welcome friends to The Battle of Polytopia, a unique turn-based strategy game involving strange lands and charismatic tribes, clever technologies, captivating magic where the ultimate goal is to rule the world. Obvs!


Scene: Enter the Square, the bizarre home planet of the Polytopians, a flat square-shaped landmass drifting in the space of an alternate dimension to ours. A relatively simple and curious folk that has a penchant for fighting, the Polytopians are 15 individual tribes spread out across the Square, each with their own characteristics, motivations, strengths and weaknesses. As a player, you will take on the role of the ruler of one of these tribes as you attempt to build your civilization in competition with the other tribes.

Will you choose to be the leader of the Xin-Xi, reserved yet adventurous traditionalists that are wary of change or outsiders? Perhaps the Hoodrick, who love archery, nature, mushrooms, and famed for their baked goods! Or maybe the Bardur, where the local tavern is their favorite place and Ullefurgh their drink choice, a delightful concoction of pine needles, hot water and rabbit fat. Deeeelicious!!

But beware of the Vengir, purple rhino-pig riding warriors who, in between bouts of pillaging, like to sharpen their swords and vacation at the misty Kithkga Boneyards. You really don’t want to get on their bad side!

System Requirements

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SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP SP2 or later
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 128mb Video Memory
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 160 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 256mb Video Memory
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 160 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.6 Leopard or later
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Storage: 180 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • OS: 10.6 Leopard or later
    • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 180 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 128mb Video Memory
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
    • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 256mb Video Memory
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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