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Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.

2017StrategySimulation29.99 USDMetacritic 62Windowsby Reborn Games
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Frequently asked about Urban Empire

Does Urban Empire work on Steam Deck?
Urban Empire is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Urban Empire cost?
Urban Empire is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Urban Empire?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Urban Empire are Tropico 6, Imperator: Rome, Just Power: The Papal States.
Who developed Urban Empire?
Urban Empire was developed by Reborn Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital.

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