Empires Apart
Released Mar 2018
An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.
68% positive · 2,494 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Empires Apart launched on March 29, 2018 as a paid RTS, then transitioned to a free-to-play model on October 16, 2018, at which point six civilization DLC packs and a new Korean civilization were released. The developer was actively posting updates throughout 2018 and into early 2019, shipping major content like the King of the Hill game mode (November 2018), the Emperor's Chests cosmetic system (December 2018), and a quests and progression system (March 25, 2019). All seven DLC items listed on the store have been released. The last confirmed developer communication was the March 25, 2019 update (patch 2.2.9), which introduced quests, progression, private games, and a referral system. Since then — now over seven years ago as of June 2026 — there have been no further developer posts, content announcements, or updates of any kind. The store description mentions plans for new content "at regular intervals," but this language appears to be legacy text from the free-to-play transition period in 2018 and has not been backed by any activity since early 2019. The game's content appears to have concluded with the March 2019 update.
Evidence
Patch 2.2.9 released, introducing quests, progression system, referral system, and private games. This is the last known developer communication.
King of the Hill game mode introduced alongside a new Aztec cosmetic crate.
Content
7 of 7 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Achievements
57
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.
Empires Apart is a free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times.
Lead uniquely designed factions in outstanding procedurally generated maps. Each game is a totally different experience as you collect resources, assemble your army and wage war against your enemies.
Play for free as the Byzantines against the AI in Skirmish, Survival and Challenge mode or online in Ranked and Custom matches.
Collect Food, Wood, Gold and Stone. Build military and economic structures. Trade with allies, collect relics for powerful bonuses. Raise an army of spearmen, archers, knights and catapults. Choose your hero and lead your civilization to victory!
If you are a fan of RTS games, you will relive memories of classic games of the past while enjoying a modern interface and a brand new approach to fast-paced real time gameplay. If you are new to the genre, Empires Apart is the free-to-play RTS experience you've been waiting for.
Q: Is Empires Apart free now?
A: Empires Apart is fully playable for free in every mode and map using the Byzantines. Skirmish, Survival, Unranked and Ranked matches are all available from the start and it is possible to play against every other civilization in the game.
Q: I bought the game at full price when it first came out!
A: Everybody who bought the game before October 11th 2018 will be recognized in-game as a Founder. Founders will get immediate access to all the 6 base civilizations (Byzantines, French, Chinese, Arabs, Aztecs, Mongols) and will get access to exclusive content in the future.
Q: What factions are available for free?
A: Byzantines are available upon downloading the game and they can be played for free in any game mode. Additional civilizations can be purchased as DLC from the Steam store. Purchasing a civilization unlocks it in every game mode. It is always possible to play against any civilization, wether it’s controlled by the AI or another Player in a multiplayer match.
Every Civilization can be tried before purchase in a specific custom built scenario.
Q: Is there new content?
A: We have a lot of new content coming to Empires Apart and we plan to release it often and at regular intervals. This new content includes both free additions like new maps and game modes as well as new civilizations and cosmetic items which will be available through DLC and in-game items.
Q: What does the future hold for Empires Apart?
A: The launch of the Free-to-play version of Empires Apart marks a new beginning for the game. We have big and ambitious plans to support the game in the future and we already have a lot of content scheduled to release very soon. As always, We will keep supporting Empires Apart and keep shaping its future based on player feedback.
Empires Apart is a free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times.
Lead uniquely designed factions in outstanding procedurally generated maps. Each game is a totally different experience as you collect resources, assemble your army and wage war against your enemies.
Play for free as the Byzantines against the AI in Skirmish, Survival and Challenge mode or online in Ranked and Custom matches.
Collect Food, Wood, Gold and Stone. Build military and economic structures. Trade with allies, collect relics for powerful bonuses. Raise an army of spearmen, archers, knights and catapults. Choose your hero and lead your civilization to victory!
If you are a fan of RTS games, you will relive memories of classic games of the past while enjoying a modern interface and a brand new approach to fast-paced real time gameplay. If you are new to the genre, Empires Apart is the free-to-play RTS experience you've been waiting for.
Q: Is Empires Apart free now?
A: Empires Apart is fully playable for free in every mode and map using the Byzantines. Skirmish, Survival, Unranked and Ranked matches are all available from the start and it is possible to play against every other civilization in the game.
Q: I bought the game at full price when it first came out!
A: Everybody who bought the game before October 11th 2018 will be recognized in-game as a Founder. Founders will get immediate access to all the 6 base civilizations (Byzantines, French, Chinese, Arabs, Aztecs, Mongols) and will get access to exclusive content in the future.
Q: What factions are available for free?
A: Byzantines are available upon downloading the game and they can be played for free in any game mode. Additional civilizations can be purchased as DLC from the Steam store. Purchasing a civilization unlocks it in every game mode. It is always possible to play against any civilization, wether it’s controlled by the AI or another Player in a multiplayer match.
Every Civilization can be tried before purchase in a specific custom built scenario.
Q: Is there new content?
A: We have a lot of new content coming to Empires Apart and we plan to release it often and at regular intervals. This new content includes both free additions like new maps and game modes as well as new civilizations and cosmetic items which will be available through DLC and in-game items.
Q: What does the future hold for Empires Apart?
A: The launch of the Free-to-play version of Empires Apart marks a new beginning for the game. We have big and ambitious plans to support the game in the future and we already have a lot of content scheduled to release very soon. As always, We will keep supporting Empires Apart and keep shaping its future based on player feedback.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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