Shadow Empire
2020 · VR Designs
Has it aged?Why ↓
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4 / 5
Recent reviews
74%positive (82% all-time)
190reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
91playing at once, on average
+20%more than a year ago
Peak: 282 in Dec 2020.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
83%positive in its first year
74%positive in the last 6 months
Less liked than at launch.
Last updated
Sept 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.