Midjiwan

The Battle of Polytopia

Game

Game details

First release year
2016

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game

Players by platform

  • Microsoft Windows*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    1*

Localized titles

  • The Battle of Polytopia

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    Yes*

Store genres

  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
  • Indie*
  • Simulation*
  • Strategy*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Online PvP*
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Partial Controller Support*
  • Steam Turn Notifications*
  • Family Sharing*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Spanish - Latin America*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*

Community tags · historical

  • Strategy*
    Votes · historical
    301*
  • Turn-Based*
    Votes · historical
    291*
  • Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    280*
  • Turn-Based Strategy*
    Votes · historical
    279*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    277*
  • 4X*
    Votes · historical
    268*
  • Turn-Based Tactics*
    Votes · historical
    263*
  • Colorful*
    Votes · historical
    250*
  • Minimalist*
    Votes · historical
    245*
  • Building*
    Votes · historical
    240*
  • War*
    Votes · historical
    238*
  • Isometric*
    Votes · historical
    237*
  • PvP*
    Votes · historical
    232*
  • Diplomacy*
    Votes · historical
    232*
  • Simulation*
    Votes · historical
    226*
  • Cute*
    Votes · historical
    222*
  • Economy*
    Votes · historical
    213*
  • Action RTS*
    Votes · historical
    205*
  • Real Time Tactics*
    Votes · historical
    204*
  • Family Friendly*
    Votes · historical
    197*

System requirements

  • Linux · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Ubuntu 14.04 LTS*
    Processor alternatives
    Dual Core 2.0 Ghz*
    Memory
    1 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    128mb Video Memory*
    Storage
    400 MB available space*
    Conditions
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows XP SP2 or later*
    Processor alternatives
    Dual Core 2.0 Ghz*
    Memory
    1 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    128mb Video Memory*
    Graphics API
    Version 9.0*
    Storage
    160 MB available space*
    Conditions
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system*
  • macOS · Minimum*
    Operating system
    10.6 Leopard or later*
    Processor alternatives
    Dual Core 2.0 Ghz*
    Memory
    1 GB RAM*
    Storage
    180 MB available space*
    Conditions
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Processor alternatives
    Dual Core 3.0 Ghz*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Graphics alternatives
    256mb Video Memory*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    2 GB*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Platinum*
    Reports
    19*
    Community confidence
    moderate*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Verified*
  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Partial*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Midjiwan
  • Midjiwan AB*

Publishers

  • Midjiwan
  • Midjiwan AB*

Release history

  • 2016-02
    Date precision
    Month
  • 2016-12-01
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Platform
    Android
  • 2020-08-04
    Date precision
    Exact date
  • 2020-08-04
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Platform
    macOS
  • 2020-08-04
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Platform
    Linux
  • 2020-08-04 · Microsoft Windows*
    Release date
    2020-08-04*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Microsoft Windows*

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Aug 4, 2020*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 14 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Dual Core 2.0 Ghz*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
128mb Video Memory*
Windows minimum memory requirement
1* GB
Name
The Battle of Polytopia*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Dual Core 3.0 Ghz*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
256mb Video Memory*
Windows recommended memory requirement
2* GB
Release year
2,016*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Dual Core 2.0 Ghz*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
128mb Video Memory*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
1 GB*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Windows · Recommended
Processor alternatives
Dual Core 3.0 Ghz*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Windows · Recommended
Graphics alternatives
256mb Video Memory*
Windows recommended memory requirement
Windows · Recommended
Memory
2 GB*
Specifications 2 · 6 fields
Developers · Microsoft Windows
Midjiwan AB
Midjiwan AB*
Genres · Microsoft Windows
construction and management simulation
construction and management simulation*
strategy video game
strategy video game*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
1*
Platform
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows*
Publishers · Microsoft Windows
Midjiwan AB
Midjiwan AB*
Release date · Microsoft Windows
2020-08-04 · Microsoft Windows
Release date
2020-08-04*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Microsoft Windows*
Specifications 3 · 33 fields
Achievements · historical
0*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
16* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
833* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Online PvP*
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Partial Controller Support*
  • Steam Turn Notifications*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Midjiwan AB*
DLC count · historical
12*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
500000 - 1000000*
Store genres
  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
  • Indie*
  • Simulation*
  • Strategy*
Linux support · historical
Yes*
macOS support · historical
Yes*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
16* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
347* min
Metacritic score
72*
Name
The Battle of Polytopia*
Negative reviews · historical
316*
Peak ccu
194*
Positive reviews · historical
4,832*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
7.49*
Publishers
  • Midjiwan AB*
Recommendations
4,346*
Store release date · historical
Aug 4, 2020*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Spanish - Latin America*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
Game website · historical
https://www.polytopia.io*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
PvP
PvP*
Online PvP
Online PvP*
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Partial Controller Support
Partial Controller Support*
Steam Turn Notifications
Steam Turn Notifications*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Midjiwan AB
Midjiwan AB*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Indie
Indie*
Simulation
Simulation*
Strategy
Strategy*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
Yes*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Midjiwan AB
Midjiwan AB*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Aug 4, 2020*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Spanish - Latin America*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 4 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
5* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
2,197* min
Ccu
194*
Developer
Midjiwan AB*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
  • Indie*
  • Simulation*
  • Strategy*
Historical US original list price
1,499* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Spanish - Latin America*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
5* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
350* min
Name
The Battle of Polytopia*
Negative reviews · historical
316*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
500,000 .. 1,000,000*
Positive reviews · historical
4,832*
Historical US price
1,499* US cents
Publisher
Midjiwan AB*
Community tags · historical
  • Strategy*
  • Turn-Based*
  • Multiplayer*
  • Turn-Based Strategy*
  • Singleplayer*
  • 4X*
  • Turn-Based Tactics*
  • Colorful*
  • Minimalist*
  • Building*
  • War*
  • Isometric*
  • PvP*
  • Diplomacy*
  • Simulation*
  • Cute*
  • Economy*
  • Action RTS*
  • Real Time Tactics*
  • Family Friendly*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Indie
Indie*
Simulation
Simulation*
Strategy
Strategy*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Spanish - Latin America*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
Community tags · historical
Strategy
Strategy*
Turn-Based
Turn-Based*
Multiplayer
Multiplayer*
Turn-Based Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
4X
4X*
Turn-Based Tactics
Turn-Based Tactics*
Colorful
Colorful*
Minimalist
Minimalist*
Building
Building*
War
War*
Isometric
Isometric*
PvP
PvP*
Diplomacy
Diplomacy*
Simulation
Simulation*
Cute
Cute*
Economy
Economy*
Action RTS
Action RTS*
Real Time Tactics
Real Time Tactics*
Family Friendly
Family Friendly*
Tags votes
Strategy
Votes · historical
301*
Turn-Based
Votes · historical
291*
Multiplayer
Votes · historical
280*
Turn-Based Strategy
Votes · historical
279*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
277*
4X
Votes · historical
268*
Turn-Based Tactics
Votes · historical
263*
Colorful
Votes · historical
250*
Minimalist
Votes · historical
245*
Building
Votes · historical
240*
War
Votes · historical
238*
Isometric
Votes · historical
237*
PvP
Votes · historical
232*
Diplomacy
Votes · historical
232*
Simulation
Votes · historical
226*
Cute
Votes · historical
222*
Economy
Votes · historical
213*
Action RTS
Votes · historical
205*
Real Time Tactics
Votes · historical
204*
Family Friendly
Votes · historical
197*
Specifications 5 · 29 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Online PvP*
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Partial Controller Support*
  • Steam Turn Notifications*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Midjiwan AB*
Store genres
  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
  • Indie*
  • Simulation*
  • Strategy*
Free to play · historical
No*
Linux requirements
Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 128mb Video Memory Storage: 400 MB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system *
macOS requirements
Minimum: OS: 10.6 Leopard or later Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz Memory: 1 GB RAM Storage: 180 MB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system *
Metacritic score
72*
Name
The Battle of Polytopia*
Windows requirements
Minimum: OS *: Windows XP SP2 or later Processor: Dual Core 2.0 Ghz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 128mb Video Memory DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 160 MB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system *
Platforms
  • windows*
  • mac*
  • linux*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$14.99*
Publishers
  • Midjiwan AB*
Recommendations total
4,280*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Aug 4, 2020*
Interface languages
English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Japanese, Korean*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
PvP
PvP*
Online PvP
Online PvP*
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Partial Controller Support
Partial Controller Support*
Steam Turn Notifications
Steam Turn Notifications*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Midjiwan AB
Midjiwan AB*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Indie
Indie*
Simulation
Simulation*
Strategy
Strategy*
Linux requirements
Linux · Minimum
Operating system
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS*
Processor alternatives
Dual Core 2.0 Ghz*
Memory
1 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
128mb Video Memory*
Storage
400 MB available space*
Conditions
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system*
macOS requirements
macOS · Minimum
Operating system
10.6 Leopard or later*
Processor alternatives
Dual Core 2.0 Ghz*
Memory
1 GB RAM*
Storage
180 MB available space*
Conditions
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows XP SP2 or later*
Processor alternatives
Dual Core 2.0 Ghz*
Memory
1 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
128mb Video Memory*
Graphics API
Version 9.0*
Storage
160 MB available space*
Conditions
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Linux
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Midjiwan AB
Midjiwan AB*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Aug 4, 2020*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Spanish - Latin America*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
Specifications 6 · 20 fields
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
partial*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
verified*
Store genres
Action|Adventure|Casual*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
1,659*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
moderate*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
19*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
platinum*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
2* GB
Steam release year · historical
2,020*
Title
The Battle of Polytopia*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support
Partial*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Verified*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Platinum*
Reports
19*
Community confidence
moderate*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
PvP
PvP*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27
Memory
2 GB*

* Provisional data