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How Empires Work player count chart
How Empires Work has a small but active player base. 76 people are playing it on Steam right now.
History from Nov 3, 2026
How Empires Work monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | n/a | 149 |
How many people are playing How Empires Work?
At this moment How Empires Work has 76 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #3,050 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 94 players.
How Empires Work player count history
In its first month after release (Nov 3, 2026) it peaked at 149 players. Today's player count is 51% of its all-time peak of 149, set on Nov 4, 2026.
Best time to play How Empires Work
Based on the last 14 days, How Empires Work is busiest around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 58% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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About How Empires Work
An incremental grand strategy game about building the machinery of empire. Tax, trade, conquer, and civilise subjects and foreigners alike. Automate it all into institutions that run themselves across centuries of history. Her Imperial Majesty expects results.
- Developer
- Crow Cottage
- Released
- Nov 3, 2026
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Languages
- 6 languages
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How Empires Work price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. How Empires Work is 10% off at $8.99, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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How Empires Work reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
How Empires Work achievements
How Empires Work has 17 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 20.3% of them; the rarest, Seasoned Traveller, is held by 0.0% of players.
Touch GrassSpend a healthy amount of time hovering your cursor over the map100.0%- Wonders to SeeHidden achievement85.7%
- DelegationCreate 100 Aristocrats85.7%
- A World to ExploreDiscover another Region23.8%
- Imperial SubsCreate 1000 Aristocrats (of any type) in a single game19.0%
- The Pursuit of GloryComplete a game of Glory Mode9.5%
- Indomitable ForeverHidden achievement7.1%
- IndustrialisationBuild a Factory7.1%
- Most Valuable ProductReach the highest level of Commodity Bonus for Coffee4.7%
- Just Because I CanHave maximum negative Happiness in 5 Areas in the same Region2.3%
- The Sun Never SetsControl every Area0.0%
- Exporting CivilisationControl every Area and have them be at Area Level 30.0%
- Efficient ExploiterHave every kind of Commodity Bonus active at once0.0%
- Managed GrowthHave Max Happiness in an Area that has a fully staffed Factory at max level0.0%
- InsolenceHidden achievement0.0%
- Her Majesty's GuidanceAsk the Empress for Task Advice 20 times0.0%
- Seasoned TravellerReach every Region0.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
How Empires Work DLC
How Empires Work has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | How Empires Work Demo ↗ | Free |
Latest How Empires Work news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Her Imperial Majesty demands UI improvements! (and much more) Patch notes
- Nov 4, 2026 Languages Update! Patch notes
- Nov 4, 2026 Small content fix Patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Last little launch update Patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Tiny update with softlock fixes Patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Small post-launch update Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
How Empires Work FAQ
Is How Empires Work dead?
How Empires Work has a small but active player base. 76 people are playing it on Steam right now.
How many people play How Empires Work?
76 people are playing How Empires Work on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 94 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for How Empires Work?
How Empires Work reached its all-time Steam peak of 149 concurrent players on Nov 4, 2026.
When is How Empires Work most active?
How Empires Work usually has the most players around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does How Empires Work cost?
How Empires Work is on sale on Steam right now: $8.99, 10% off its usual $9.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price How Empires Work has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for How Empires Work on Steam is $8.99 (10% off), on Nov 4, 2026. It costs $8.99 right now.
Is How Empires Work on sale right now?
Yes. How Empires Work is 10% off on Steam right now, $8.99 instead of $9.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
When did How Empires Work come out?
How Empires Work was released on Steam on Nov 3, 2026.
Who made How Empires Work?
How Empires Work was developed by Crow Cottage.
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