Underplayed Gems

The Vagabond Emperor (2021)

The Vagabond Emperor cover
Developer
WigglingEyebrows
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.8 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a sprawling medieval sandbox where you slowly build power through diplomacy, combat, and management in a persistent world

strategicopen-endedmanagement-heavymedievalcharacter-driventurn-based combatreplayablesimulation

What players say

Players praise the rags-to-riches concept and compare it to Mount & Blade meets Crusader Kings, but note rough English translation, slow turn-based combat, and bugs. One heavily-upvoted review reports the sole developer passed away and the game will not be finished, which multiple later reviews repeat.

Screenshots

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