Empire of the Gods

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Empire of the Gods is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Lonely Troops and was released on January 27, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Empire of the Gods" is a card game that transports you back to ancient Egypt, where you build cities and monuments to become the most powerful Pharaoh. Use simple math and a variety of cards to manage resources and reach achievements, with the goal of impressing the Gods and expanding your empire. The game features 12 cities and monuments to construct, as well as character improvement and up to 15 achievements to unlock.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Empire of the Gods offers a calm and methodical strategy experience that emphasizes logical planning and efficiency, making it suitable for relaxed gameplay.
The game features a unique turn-based card system that encourages players to think critically about resource management and strategic decision-making.
Its minimalist aesthetic and subtle audio design create a pleasant atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for casual players.

The game suffers from a lack of modern updates and technical support, making it difficult to play on contemporary systems and resulting in a dated visual presentation.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and shallow, with limited depth and strategy, leading to a lack of engagement over longer sessions.
The absence of a detailed tutorial and poor user interface can make the game confusing for new players, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Empire of the Gods" centers on a turn-based card system that presents each stage as a strategic puzzle, emphasizing simple mechanics that promote planning and understanding of cause and effect. While the game is accessible and mildly addictive, its simplicity can lead to repetitiveness over long sessions, and it lacks depth in narrative and variety, making it more suitable for fans of straightforward puzzle and logic games rather than those seeking complex gameplay experiences.
- “The core gameplay revolves around a turn-based card system in which each stage functions as a self-contained strategic puzzle.”
- “Rather than overwhelming players with complex mechanics, Empire of the Gods derives its depth from the way simple rules interact, encouraging forward planning and a clear understanding of cause and effect.”
- “It's suitable for all ages being just a strategy (more a puzzle/logic kind of) card game and it's quite easy overall; it won't take you dozens of hours but on the other side, it's mildly addictive and most of all it's easy to understand all the (not too complex or numerous) mechanics.”
- “Over long sessions, the simplicity of its mechanics can feel repetitive, particularly for players craving constant novelty.”
- “The gameplay is far too simple.”
- “The story is non-existent and totally unrelated to the actual gameplay screens.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalistic and stylized aesthetic that prioritizes clarity over detail, using icons and symbols that enhance gameplay readability. While some players find the visuals passable and suitable for the game's casual nature, others criticize the lack of resolution options and overall quality, comparing it unfavorably to classic games. Despite these shortcomings, the graphics may appear better in-game than in promotional materials, appealing to fans of puzzle and logic games.
- “The presentation favors clarity over detail, using icons, symbols, and stylized artwork rather than detailed environments or animated characters.”
- “While modest in scope, this aesthetic choice suits the gameplay well, ensuring that information is always readable and that the player’s attention remains on strategic decisions rather than visual distraction.”
- “Empire of the Gods is a nice game, given its premises - it costs less than €2/$, it's indie, and it has a casual tag which somehow fits the game's spirit - the graphics are nice and colorful, but clearly from the beginning they're not professional and, for its price, it's good as it is.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “While the artwork itself is mediocre and might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
- “Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids had more advanced animation and visuals than this game does.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered weak and unengaging, with many reviewers noting its lack of relevance to the gameplay and the presence of typos in the limited narrative content. While some appreciate the minimal backstory provided, it fails to elevate the overall experience, leaving players with a sense of disconnection from the game's plot.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “And it's okay in my opinion, even the small bits of backstory the game has and offers between the levels - one can't really expect that much for an indie game costing that little.”
- “It's not a great story, but it's okay with the overall experience.”
- “The story is non-existent and totally unrelated to the actual gameplay screens.”
- “The story screens, while few in number, certainly don't lack in typos.”
- “Hardly a success story; even the people who own this game weren't interested in it.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization encourages players to refine their strategies and revisit earlier stages for improved performance, making it appealing for fans of resource management and turn-based planning. However, it suffers from a lack of support for modern display resolutions and has not been updated for smoother performance on contemporary PCs, resulting in a somewhat slow experience despite its overall stability.
- “For players who enjoy resource optimization, turn-based planning, and low-stress strategy wrapped in a light historical theme, it offers a quietly satisfying experience.”
- “Players are encouraged to revisit earlier stages to improve performance, complete achievements, or experiment with different card combinations.”
- “The challenge lies less in discovering new systems and more in refining one’s understanding of how existing systems can be optimized.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a subtle and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances its calm tone, providing a gentle backdrop that supports extended play without becoming repetitive or intrusive. Players appreciate the relaxing quality of the music, with some noting its pleasant Egyptian-inspired themes that contribute to the overall casual experience.
- “Joke aside, it is a very decent casual puzzler with nice relaxing ancient Egyptian music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music and sound effects rarely demand attention, instead providing a gentle backdrop that supports longer play sessions without becoming repetitive or intrusive.”
- “Audio design complements this restrained style with a subtle, atmospheric soundtrack that reinforces the game’s calm tone.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a subtle audio design featuring a calming soundtrack that aligns with its restrained style, creating an immersive and tranquil experience for players.
- “The audio design complements this restrained style with a subtle, atmospheric soundtrack that reinforces the game’s calm tone.”
- “The game immerses you in a beautifully crafted world, where every sound and visual detail contributes to an enchanting atmosphere.”
- “From the haunting melodies to the ambient sounds, the atmosphere draws you in and keeps you engaged throughout your journey.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that replayability is enhanced through opportunities for mastery and efficiency, encouraging them to refine their skills and optimize their strategies in subsequent playthroughs.
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “Replayability comes from both mastery and efficiency.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users suggesting it serves primarily as a nostalgia-driven cash grab rather than a genuine effort to revitalize abandonware.
- “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant glitches encountered during gameplay, indicating a solid performance in this aspect.