Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-760 (quad-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X4 965 (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 440 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 6750 (1 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8100 (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (1 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Empires of the Undergrowth
An ant‑focused RTS that pushes players into endless swarms, and most dive deep – over 292 reviewers logged more than 25 hours each. Steam’s overall reception is Very Positive, with 92 % of post‑release reviews rating it positively, and the community lauds its gameplay (115 positive mentions out of 130) and story (24 positive mentions out of 27) while flagging bugs and UI issues.
What it's about: Dirigez des légions d’inédites proportions dans cet épique mélange STR/construction. Menez-les contre les redoutables menaces du monde naturel. Construisez des nids élaborés, développez des stratégies et faites évoluer votre colonie pour qu'elle affronte de grandissants dangers.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 130 | 115 | 6 | 9 |
| Story / writing | 27 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Multiplayer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 37 h on median; those who dislike it: 11 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 02, 2017 · All-time low: €8.99 (Dec 18, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 186 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,2 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 115 positive mentions out of 130 total
- Story receives strong acclaim: 24 positive mentions out of 27 total
- Performance is flawless: 2 positive mentions out of 2 total
- Audio is well received: 8 positive mentions out of 9 total
- Price is praised unanimously: 6 positive mentions out of 6 total
Weaknesses
- Bugs cause frustration: 6 negative mentions out of 7 total
- UI is consistently criticized: 5 negative mentions out of 5 total
- Multiplayer is unfavored: 3 negative mentions out of 3 total
- Graphics receive mixed to negative feedback: 3 negative mentions out of 10 total
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy deep ant‑colony simulations, real‑time strategy, and intricate resource management will find plenty to love. Those who can tolerate minor UI quirks and occasional bugs will still get a rewarding experience.
Is Empires of the Undergrowth worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 18,388 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Empires of the Undergrowth delivers a compelling and strategically rich experience that resonates strongly with its core audience. While the game shines in gameplay, story, and overall value, its technical rough edges—especially bugs and UI flaws—keep it from being flawless. Nonetheless, the high positive rating and long playtime commitment suggest it’s a standout title for strategy fans.
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