Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 109 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 56 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 23 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 4k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
45% of themes are praise22% are divided33% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
109 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I enjoy figuring out core mechanics and emergent layouts they dictate, to optimise builds.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
56 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, Cliff Empire boasts a distinctive art style that merges futuristic aesthetics with retro-futuristic, almost dieselpunk elements.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The interplay between city management and story progression enhances engagement, as players are motivated not only by numbers and efficiency but also by the unfolding saga of humanity’s second chance.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Animations and sound design further enrich the experience, with the hum of machinery, distant thunder, and bustling citizens adding life and immersion to the world you’re shaping.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay109 reviews
Graphics56 reviews
Story19 reviews
Audio12 reviews
Divided opinion
Performance100% still recommend
Combat67% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty83% still recommend
Interface71% still recommend
Bugs78% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$17.99
The lowest we've tracked is $8.99.
6 points recordedtoday · $17.99
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