Circle Empires (2018)

Developer: Luminous
Publisher: Iceberg Interactive
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 4,153 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a light, accessible real-time strategy game where you conquer small circular islands at a relaxed pace, with a whimsical touch like growing pumpkins.

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What players say

Players call it a casual RTS that is fun in short bursts but gets repetitive. Many say strategy is linear, with some complaining about waiting for resources and poor AI pathfinding.

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