Underplayed Gems

Urban Empire (2017)

Urban Empire cover
Developer
Reborn Games
Publisher
Kalypso Media Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
1.7 of 5, 2,463 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You carefully manage a city across centuries, balancing infrastructure with political scheming and council debates at a measured, thoughtful pace.

methodicalpoliticalmanagement-focusedstrategichistoricaldeliberatebureaucraticdecision-heavy

What players say

Players are split on Urban Empire. Some praise its unique mix of city building and political simulation, but most say it feels unfinished, was abandoned shortly after release, and can be a chore. Technical issues like crashes are also common.

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