Kingdoms Reborn
Early access since Nov 2020
A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.
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In early access, still in active development
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In early access, still in active development
High confidence
Active Development
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Kingdoms Reborn has been in Early Access since November 2, 2020, and remains in that state as of today, October 8, 2026. Earthshine has delivered ten major updates throughout the Early Access period, introducing new factions (Emirates, Norsemen, Shogunate, Tlatoa), major systems (renewable energy and pollution, military revamps, co-op mode), a full UI overhaul, and most recently a new Apocalyptic Map mode and Decoration System on February 17, 2026. The store description explicitly states that "more exciting cultures" are planned beyond the five currently in the game, signaling ongoing content ambitions. The historical cadence between major updates has generally ranged from roughly 6 to 12 months. As of October 8, 2026, approximately 7.5 months have passed since the last major update on February 17, 2026 — this sits at the outer edge of the established 6–12 month cadence window, but does not yet exceed it. The developer has not announced a 1.0 release date or indicated that development is winding down.
Evidence
Tenth major update launched, introducing the Apocalyptic Map mode, a new Decoration System with 200+ pieces, and a full visual rework of the Duchy faction.
Store description states 'more exciting cultures to come in the future,' explicitly promising additional faction content beyond the five currently in the game.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Earthshine
Achievements
36
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Kingdoms Reborn is a city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.
Duchies, Emirates, Norsemen, Shogunate, and Tlatoa, with more exciting cultures to come in the future. Each offering a unique art and gameplay experience to suit your strategic style.
Increase your population and propel your kingdom forward by researching technologies. Navigate through the Dark Age, Middle Age, Enlightenment Age, and Industrial Age. Each era unlocks a wealth of new buildings, bonuses, and upgrades that you can research and unlock.
Forest, Jungle, Desert, Savanna, Boreal Forest, and Tundra, each biome offers a distinctive set of challenges and opportunities throughout your kingdom-building journey, compelling you to strategize and adapt based on your starting location to thrive.
Challenge friends to see who can build the most advanced kingdom, showcasing your strategic prowess. Or choose collaboration, uniting with friends to construct a shared kingdom, blending your visions and strengths for a collective masterpiece (up to 18 players)
Draw cards of buildings, actions, policy, and bonus cards, used to expand and upgrade your kingdom. With each draw being a completely new set of choices.
Fantastic music by Alistair Lindsay (composer of Rimworld & Prison Architect)
Early Access Notes:
The game is currently in active development and is constantly being optimized and improved!
Your saved games may break once in a while when new patches are released.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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