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In this fast-paced multiplayer RTS, you and your friends will take control of your own tiny kingdoms and conquer a world made of circles. Each one is overflowing with enemies to fight, monsters to hunt and loot to hoard – but watch out... Friends can quickly become rivals!
660 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
78 months, April 2020 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 396 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 264 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Circle Empires Rivals was released on 15 Apr, 2020.
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Circle Empires Rivals - Launch Trailer
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45 developer announcements, Oct 2019 to Feb 2026 · times in UTC
Ready for another round?Circle Empires 2 is out now on Steam, with a 15% launch discount! We’re incredibly excited to finally share the next chapter of the Circle Empires series with you. Step into a world of interconnected circles filled…
benPrepare your defenses, sharpen your blades, and get ready to return to the circles.Circle Empires 2 launches on February 9th, 2026. Watch the date announcement trailer below: We’re excited to share the release date for the next entry in the…
benHey everyone, We’re ecstatic to be a part of Steam's Real-Time Strategy Fest, along with a wealth of other amazing RTS games! Real-Time Strategy games have been around since the early 1990s and we’re honoured to be listed among, and to have…
benHey everyone, Jerry and Jobe, our friends from Circle Empires 2, wish you very Happy Holidays: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35983334/a7a7152f646a8f2b78bb0191820c6958fcb9f8c8.png For real, though, I can’t describe how amazing it is to have such a…
benHello everyone! In case you missed it, the next game in the Circle Empires series has been officially announced! We’re thrilled by the incredible response from all of you. Your excitement for Circle Empires 2 is inspiring, and we’re more…
benHey everyone! We’re back and we’re going full circle! Today, Luminous and Iceberg Interactive are incredibly excited to reveal that we’ve been working on Circle Empires 2! Watch the reveal trailer right here: This direct sequel will make…
CisseroFixed: lobby password field did not display the typed text Fixed: sometimes the hotkey view showed invalid category names Fixed numerous other places where potential rare crashes could happen.
Patch notesUpdate 2.0.41: Fixed a bug where loading a saved game with more than 1 AI players crashed (unless you played right before the loading a game that had same number of AI players).
Patch notesTodays update fixed a few rare crashes, most notably the crash when pumpkin finished growing to level 2 while in an acid pool.
Patch notesHello Everyone, Circle Empires Rivals has received a major technical update. We have switched the service provider from Improbable to Amazon Gamelift. A lot has changed under the hood. The update should now be live and up and running. This…
IcebergBradyGreetings, commanders! There's nothing better than a fair scrap between two balanced forces, right? Wrong! Introducing the all-new cheat menu for Circle Empires Rivals! Ever wanted to trample over your foes with an army of 300 max-level…
DaemscoHail Commanders! The time is NOW — Circle Empires Tactics is available on Steam! Sharpen your swords and mount the horses, because this is Circle Empires unlike ever before! Flex your tactical muscles in single-player as you empower your…
SuzanneHey everybody! It’s that time of year when sales come at you fast, so here’s another one! From now until October 25th, we’re a part of the Iceberg Interactive Publisher Sale. You can grab a ton of great titles at up to 90% off.…
[ICE] DaemscoHail noble emperors and mighty warriors. It is our distinct pleasure to show you the upcoming entry in the Circle Empires universe: Circle Empires Tactics! In case you missed the reveal during Iceberg Ahead, fear not, we have the teaser…
[ICE] DaemscoHail warriors and mages alike! We've been a bit quiet lately, and that's because we have been working in the shadows, crafting something very special: an all-new Circle Empires game! We're excited to show you this new spin on the Circle…
[ICE] DaemscoHello everyone! We're back with a small update addressing some common requests from the community. Leveling up a unit to bonus level 99 was a bit much, so we've changed that, among other things! Without further ado, here are the changes in…
Patch notesGreetings commanders! The Steam Awards are upon us! That wonderful time when we vote on our favorite games of the past year in all sorts of categories. Of course, there's a few that could fit Circle Empires Rivals (Game of the Year, for…
[ICE] DaemscoGreetings Commanders! You may have seen our earlier announcement this week about QoL changes, but we've made another one that will make your micro-managing life easier. We're smashing those together in this update, so don't be alarmed when…
[ICE] DaemscoHello everyone! A small update today, focusing on quality of life improvements. First and foremost, improved click detection! You ever click on a melee unit, only for the squishy archer behind it to get selected? That was an annoying issue…
Patch notesGreetings everyone Happy Spooktober! That time of year when all sorts of games have special Halloween updates. Turns out that's pretty difficult to do when your game already has pumpkins that spring to life, spooky skeletons, creepy…
[ICE] DaemscoHi everyone! We're excited to announce that this update brings a brand-spanking new free game mode: Defend the Castle. In Defend the Castle, you (and your allies) will have to defend your circles against waves of enemies that grow…
[ICE] DaemscoHi everyone! A small update with some balance changes, as well as a slightly bigger change: mirrored circle connections. This makes it so that each player will have the same path to a circle, instead of one player having to take a detour…
Patch notesPlayers from all skill levels are welcome in this tournament! Did you devise a deviously cheesy strategy that can get you some online wins? Well, look no further than the upcoming Circle Empires Rivals PvP Tournament, set up by the LEEK…
[ICE] DaemscoHi everyone! We're glad to hear that you have been thoroughly enjoying Forces of Nature thus far! We've pushed a small update consisting of some balance changes, fixes, and one big requested feature. Leader information When choosing a…
[ICE] DaemscoGone are the days of being shackled to the biomes you spawn in. Starting today, nature's circles are but a suggestion, as Forces of Nature is OUT NOW! New forces (of nature, btw) have gathered to do battle, and they've brought previously…
[ICE] DaemscoNature has laid dormant for long enough, and is now joining the battle! Use ancient magic to transform your circles into something new entirely this very special DLC: Forces of Nature. Face your opponents in a completely unique game mode…
[ICE] DaemscoHi everyone! ːcer_goldː We've been hearing your concerns regarding rush strategies being too strong in multiplayer, with 200 IQ players only building a few workers to spend every other penny on troops to rush in and end the game in record…
[ICE] DaemscoHi everyone! Got smashed by those pesky pumpkins? Want to learn from your opponent, or just retrace your steps? Well, now you can learn from your mistakes and perfect your strategies by studying your replays! Replay Feature A few things…
[ICE] DaemscoHello everyone! A small balance and bugfix update this week, nothing too grand, though your aquatic friends might be a bit weaker than before. We're cooking up something big for the future, so keep your eyes peeled! Some might even call…
Patch notesHello everyone! Last week we launched our first content update, and it looked like many of you have tried out the new spooky and evil units. This week, there's even more new units, some spooky again, others not so much. There's also a new…
[ICE] DaemscoHi everyone! So far, our updates have contained balance changes and QoL improvements, but today is our first content update! Leaders with... dubious morals will find their armies strengthened with these new entities of evil, champions of…
[ICE] DaemscoHi everyone, Do you sometimes wish you could just listen to the Circle Empires Rivals soundtrack forever? Well we have got some good news for you, because you can! Composer Sigurd Jønk-Jensen, Circle Empires Rivals’ composer from Iceland…
[ICE] KojimanHi everyone! Back again with another update (we're going hard on 'em, all for your balancing pleasure!). This time, even leaders weren't save from our balancing hammer! Without further ado, let's get into it.…
Patch notesHi everyone! Thanks for all the balance feedback thus far, we've been crunching numbers, and have made some more balance changes that we believe you'll like! Also, credits to Discord user remq0 for the screenshot used in this update!…
[ICE] DaemscoAttention all commanders! First, we want to thank all of you for an amazing first week. We're humbled by all the support you've shown us this far! We don't have a mega-huge update just yet, but we can reveal some things we're working on for…
[ICE] DaemscoToday is the day we have all been anticipating! No more beta testing and other shenanigans, Circle Empire Rivals is out on Steam in its full glory! Gather your friends, build your armies, and take the circles that are rightfully yours in…
[ICE] DaemscoIT'S ALMOST HERE! Greetings wise wizards, valiant knights, terrifying dragons, and pumpkin... people(?) We're incredibly excited to announce that Circle Empires Rivals will be fully releasing on April 15th! Build an army and conquer all…
[ICE] DaemscoWhat’s better than an Open Beta? Two Open Betas! That’s right, it’s time for Circle Empires Rivals’ second Open Beta period. Some of you have already enjoyed beating each other up on our circular battlefields, and others may be here for the…
[ICE] DaemscoHi everyone, Due to the overwhelming request from players wanting to play Circle Empires Rivals, we have now decided to prolong the open beta until Friday 31st January 2020 at 12:00 CET! This will give players more time to experience the…
shonanaAttention all commanders: the Circle Empires Rivals open beta is LIVE! Gather every single knight, wizard, dragon, vampire, frog, and pumpkin warrior you have, because the hour is upon us. Time to challenge your friends (or internet…
[ICE] DaemscoListen up, circle conquistadores! Many of you have been asking us when the next testing round for Circle Empires Rivals is happening. We are stoked to let you know that we are gearing up for another session - starting tomorrow! How to join…
NyanskiiEMPERORS! It's here - the announcement trailer for Circle Empires Rivals, and it is freakin' a w e s o m e ! Grab some popcorn and get ready for the epic battle scenes, exciting gameplay and new characters that are introduced in the trailer…
shonanahttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/1137099/bc5f729280f100ed356f93b5fca43fa69eff888f.jpg Tune into our liveshow now for the latest addition to our 2019/2020 line-up, never seen before gameplay and the latest…
NyanskiiHello to our great community! We are excited to share with you some big news - today we're publicly announcing a totally new initiative for us: Iceberg Ahead!…
NyanskiiGreetings, mighty warriors! Today is a happy day in the kingdom, as we are overjoyed to introduce you to our newest family member: Circle Empires Rivals! Coming early 2020. This highly requested multiplayer is the sequel to smash-hit Circle…
NyanskiiEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Circle Empires Rivals: Forces of Nature | Windows | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Circle Empires Rivals Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 29 Apr 2020 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Circle Empires Rivals.exe | windows |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Circle Empires/Circle Empires Rivals/cloud/ | * |
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