Empire of the Gods

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Empire of the Gods offers a simple and easy-to-understand gameplay experience, making it accessible for casual gamers.
The game features a unique resource management mechanic that can be mildly entertaining and engaging for short play sessions.
It has a nostalgic charm for those who appreciate indie games and enjoy casual puzzle experiences.

The game lacks modern graphics and technical support, making it feel outdated and visually unappealing compared to contemporary titles.
Gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, leading to a shallow experience that may not satisfy players looking for strategic challenges.
The user interface is poorly designed, making navigation cumbersome and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of resolution options and minimal graphical tweaks, leading to a presentation that feels outdated and simplistic. While some appreciate the colorful and casual art style, especially given the low price point, others criticize the overall quality as unprofessional and lacking in detail. Despite these shortcomings, some players find the visuals acceptable within the context of the gameplay, particularly for puzzle enthusiasts.
- “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 fits the game's spirit. The graphics are nice and colorful, but clearly not professional; for its price, it's good as it is.”
- “The graphics seem better when playing than they do in the advertisements. I think this is why I was shocked; the game does not look great on the store, but I like anything Egyptian. This game has really good puzzles and should advertise this more as it's better than it looks.”
- “Being quite minimalistic in terms of artwork, you won't be extremely pleased by the in-game constant build-up of a small empire, but still, it's always nice.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “While the artwork itself 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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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38%
The gameplay is characterized as a simple puzzle/card game with easy-to-understand mechanics, making it accessible for all ages. While it may lack depth and a compelling story, it offers mild addiction and a straightforward experience for fans of the genre. However, those seeking more complex gameplay may find it lacking.
- “The game mechanics are simple (but nice - and for me new) and if you read a very short tutorial (less than 2 minutes) you will easily understand how to play.”
- “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.”
- “You'll get quite early accustomed to how the game mechanics work - every card will be linked to a monument, like obelisks, schools, temples, and so on; they all will require some resources and give another kind of resource from the four pots I listed before.”
- “The gameplay is far too simple.”
- “The story is non-existent and totally unrelated to the actual gameplay screens.”
- “Uses quota mechanics.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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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 narrative.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for lacking support for modern display resolutions and not being updated for smooth performance on contemporary gaming PCs. While it runs adequately, it may feel slow at times, making it more suitable for casual indie gamers who enjoy strategy and card-based gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly even if it's sometimes slow, but if you want an indie casual game made of strategy, cards, and a bit of logical thinking, it's an okay title.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, featuring a pleasant ancient Egyptian theme that enhances the casual puzzler experience. Players find it soothing, contributing positively to their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users suggesting it serves primarily as a nostalgia cash grab rather than offering genuine value.
- “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
100%
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant glitches encountered during gameplay, indicating a solid performance in this aspect.