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Steam app 2525310 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:29 UTC

Drop Duchy

Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory!

Drop Duchy Steam header artwork
Sleepy Mill StudioThe Arcade Crew, Dotemu
102playing now
12724-hour peak
3,684all-time peak
110average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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17 months, May 2025 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.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Drop Duchy was released on 5 May, 2025.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:29 UTC
App ID
2525310
Last updated
18 Feb 2026 build 21903673
Developer
Sleepy Mill Studio
Publisher
The Arcade Crew, Dotemu
Release date
5 May, 2025
Platforms
Windows
Download size
1.60 GB
Install size
2.12 GB
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
181
Metacritic
83

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Falling BlocksTurn-Based TacticsCard BattlerReal Time TacticsRoguelitePuzzleMedievalBoard GameTabletopArcadeLogicRoguelikeStrategyHistoricalProcedural GenerationActionSimulationColorfulAdventureSingleplayer
About this gameFull description from Steam
Drop Duchy takes on the iconic geometric puzzle gameplay we all know and love with a fresh perspective: instead of simply clearing lines, you'll be thoughtfully building a realm using pieces of various shapes and types to overcome enemy challenges. A mix of deckbuilding, puzzle and rogue-lite, the game offers a new gameplay designed to hone your appetite as a block-stacking tactician. Optimization is key to collecting precious resources, protecting your castle, and building your army. Defeat is not the end, though: use the experience gained in previous runs to unlock even more content! In each round of your run, Drop Duchy offers you a fresh and unique landscape to work with. Place tile pieces as you would in a typical block-dropping game but with a strategic twist: you need to align them to maximize their activation rules, producing maximum resources and units. Selecting the optimal structures to place next to blocks of lush forests, wild rivers or grassy plains is crucial for maximizing your materials use and nurturing a bustling realm. Forming lines grants bonuses, yet the ultimate goal is to pack up the most resources gradually. These resources will be crucial to build up your army bit by bit, ensuring your kingdom is well-protected against the enemy threats. Select your path, gather your troops to outnumber your enemies, and reclaim the regions under their control. But be careful: letting your castle take too much damage can lead to defeat. Successful battles lead your forces down branching, decision-filled paths in a march to storm the enemy fortress. If your army falls before capturing the bastion, you can quickly jump back in and try a new strategy, thanks to a cleverly designed gameplay loop. Adapt, conquer, and keep the action moving! Grow in power with a rich deckbuilding system: build and enhance constructions with over 110 unique cards, each offering powerful upgrades and modifiers. Unlock new possibilities when using building or technology cards, each granting new bonus structures to boost soldier recruitment & various other perks. Customize your deck to suit your strategy and optimize your realm’s growth. As you progress on your run, trade with markets or guilds to acquire valuable resources, use them wisely to upgrade your deck, make strategic decisions, and choose your path for the next round. Drop Duchy features a robust meta progression system with over 100 unique misssions! Climb the ranks and unlock various bonuses such as increased resources, new cards or additional health. These missions are intertwined with the three playable factions: The Duchy, The Republic, and The Order, each offering exclusive faction quests that grant faction-specific rewards. Completing these objectives across your runs not only tailors your strategy but also improves your chances of success, ensuring that every playthrough contributes to your long-term progression and victory. An original mix of puzzle gameplay and real-time strategy A brand new game experience with each run thanks to procedural generation Play with 3 Factions: The Duchy, The Order, The Republic Meta progression: over 100 challenges designed to help you through your journey Build the perfect deck with over 110 unique cards An elegant and charming art direction to please your eyes An engaging and ever-evolving soundtrack to please your ears Choose your path between lakes, glades, forests, villages, guilds… and more!
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-650 or AMD FX-6300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 TI, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB or Intel ARC A380, 6 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel core i7-3770K or AMD FX-8350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB or Intel ARC A580, 8 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 1 GB available space

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Linux

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Supported languages12 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Ukrainian

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

181 achievements in total.

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Lumberjack IAchievement
Lumberjack IIHidden achievement
Lumberjack IIIHidden achievement
Lumberjack IVHidden achievement
Lumberjack VHidden achievement
Peasant IAchievement
Peasant IIHidden achievement
Peasant IIIHidden achievement
Peasant IVHidden achievement
Peasant VHidden achievement

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32 developer announcements, Jul 2024 to May 2026 · times in UTC

May

  1. DROP DUCHY IS ONE YEAR OLD TODAY!!

    One year ago, Drop Duchy arrived on Steam and we had no idea what to expect. People were curious and enthusiastic about our weird little game before its release, but one question was floating in my mind: will it stick the landing? Today…

    alize

February

  1. DROP DUCHY: PATCH 1.2.19

    Hear ye, hear ye!Our duchy keeps getting stronger with a new update, fixing the following bugs!Patch notes 1.2.19Added a maximum to the Military Hospital card and reduced its powerIncreased Bastion & Arrow Maker base gainsAdded the…

    MargauxDotemu

January

  1. We’re Proud to be Nominated at the Pégases Awards 2026!

    Our whole team is so proud to let you know that Drop Duchy has been nominated in two categories at the Pégases Awards. With winners drawing on March 5th this year, the Pégases Awards is a French celebration of the Video Games industry, with…

    MargauxDotemu
  2. DEVLOG - The North Faction takes up arms

    Hello everyone, thanks for reading me again! As explained in the previous article, today I’m telling you more about the new DLC faction we’re adding to Drop Duchy. This new faction is Viking-themed, and it’s called The North. Let’s see what…

    MargauxDotemu

December

  1. DROP DUCHY: PATCH 1.2.18

    Hear ye, hear ye!We're back with a new update to correct the following bugs:Patch notes - December 23, 2025Fixed bug where the next Ascension tier was validated a second time when finishing EndlessFixed bug where boss mastery achievements…

    Patch notes
  2. DROP DUCHY: HOTFIX 1.2.16

    Hear ye, hear ye!We prepared a small update on the previous patch, to fix the “Sea Raiders” Steam achievement. It now unlocks correctly after completing the requirements. If you want to discuss strategies and share your favorite builds with…

    Patch notes
  3. DROP DUCHY: PATCH 1.2.15

    Hear ye, hear ye!Thank you for the wonderful support you have shown for the new content and Faction, and for all your feedback!We prepared a new update which corrects the following bugs and issues for everyone:Patch Notes:Ascension mode is…

    MargauxDotemu
  4. MAJOR UPDATE 1.2 OUT NOW - New Faction, New Game Mode, and more!

    Hi again! We’ve been busy at Sleepy Mill Studio since the release of The Tribe DLC this summer. We continue to be floored by the game’s reception, and we’ve even had the honor of winning the Best Game Design prize at the Devgamm…

    MargauxDotemu

November

  1. Nominate Drop Duchy at the Steam Awards!

    Hear ye, hear ye!We stand incredibly honored and grateful for your praise of Drop Duchy’s creative take on the iconic geometric puzzle gameplay, which is we invite you to nominate us in the “Most Innovative Gameplay” category at the Steam…

    alize

October

  1. DROP DUCHY DLC #2 & Major Update 1.2 Coming This December!

    Hear ye, hear ye! 2025 has already been an incredible journey for Drop Duchy! Since our launch in May and the release of DLC #1: The Tribe in August, you’ve built, conquered, and shared amazing feedback that helped us refine the game every…

    Social Team

September

  1. DROP DUCHY: PATCH 1.1.1

    Hear ye, hear ye!We prepared a new update which corrects the following bugs and issues: Patch notes - 18th September, 2025The Wall can now again be placed outside the grid and lose all units when doing soCan click/press right stick to…

    Patch notes

August

  1. DROP DUCHY: PATCH 1.1.0

    Hear ye, hear ye!Here comes the first DLC update: a brand new faction for DLC owners, plus tons of free content and quality-of-life improvements for everyone!Patch notes - August 18th, 2025 DLCNew Added the DLC faction "The Tribe" with…

    Patch notes
  2. DEVLOG - New Cards, Gameplay changes, and more!

    There it is, the third issue of this mini-devlog series dedicated to the summer DLC and free update. In the last article, I introduced you to the new gameplay mechanics we’ve added; now it’s time to delve deeper into the numerous minor…

    Social Team
  3. DEVLOG - New gameplay mechanics: Constellations & Endless mode

    Welcome back to another episode of “What’s coming next in Drop Duchy”!Last time we covered the DLC faction The Tribe, launching on August 18th, and today I’m telling you more about the free update that comes alongside it. Specifically the…

    Social Team
  4. DEVLOG - Announcing a new faction: The Tribe

    Hello and welcome back to a new series of Drop Duchy’s Devlogs (I love a good alliteration), dedicated to the upcoming content of our first major content expansion. First, I’d like to thank you all for playing the game. If you’re one of the…

    Social Team

July

  1. 100K PLAYERS & FUTURE UPDATES!

    Hear ye, hear ye! It's now been two months since Drop Duchy has been out, and we can proudly announce that you've been more than 100,000 players to start your ruler journey!👑 We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for being…

    mat

June

  1. DROP DUCHY: PATCH 1.0.4

    Hear ye, hear ye!We're back with a new update to correct the following bugs:Patch notes - June 6th, 2025Fixed Taxes card not workingFixed Blacksmith not activating for some buildings with End round effects (e.g. Horse Stable, Belfry)Fixed…

    Patch notes

May

  1. A Massive THANK YOU from the Drop Duchy team!

    Drop Duchy has been in your hands for three weeks now, and you have already made this launch something truly special! We’ve seen your reviews, watched your streams, and read your posts, and we are thrilled to see that so many of you fell…

    mat
  2. DROP DUCHY: PATCH 1.0.1

    Hear ye, hear ye! It's officially been one week since Drop Duchy has been released, and we're back with a new update to correct the following bugs: Patch notes - May 14, 2025 Fixed enemy Fluvial Guard sending (friendly) units to player…

    Patch notes
  3. DROP DUCHY IS OUT NOW!

    The wait is over – Drop Duchy is now available on Steam! It's time to start building your glorious duchy, outsmart your enemies, and claim your place as the greatest ruler of them all! Watch the Launch Trailer now: A Medieval…

    mat

April

  1. DROP DUCHY - COMMUNITY CONTEST RESULTS

    Hear ye, hear ye! Three weeks ago, we hosted a Community Contest to celebrate the 100K+ downloads of Drop Duchy’s demo, and to thank you for the love and support you’ve been sending toward the game! First and foremost, we would like to…

    mat
  2. DEVLOG #6 - Boss Teasing & Advanced Game Modes

    Hello again, and welcome to the final devlog before Drop Duchy’s release! I hope you’re ready to play this tiny game I started in my bedroom two years ago. Do you want a final dose of insight into what you can expect from the game? Well…

    mat
  3. DEVLOG #5 - Faction The Order & Religious Cards

    Hello! Drop Duchy’s release date is approaching, and I know all of you readers of these devlogs are on the edge of your seats, wondering what’s in the game beyond the demo you’ve had time to explore by now. Well, today, I’m going to tell…

    mat

March

  1. DROP DUCHY - COMMUNITY CONTEST

    Hear ye, hear ye! We’re excited to announce that Drop Duchy’s demo has now reached 100K+ downloads!! Seeing such a tremendous response to this demo and the game in general has been absolutely exhilarating!💖 To thank you for the love and…

    Player 1
  2. DEVLOG #4 - Rivers & Mountains

    Hello again! I’m back with another entry in the devlog series! Are you excited to learn more about Drop Duchy? Well, you should be! Since the last issue, we’ve launched the updated demo that included the faction Republic and a sneak peek at…

    mat

February

  1. DEVLOG #3 - Faction Republic & Meta Progression

    Hey, everyone! Welcome to this new devlog! Since the release of the first demo, lots of you have shared your feedback on the game (thanks!), and some have even started to speculate about the content beyond: How do the other factions play?…

    mathilde
  2. DROP DUCHY'S NEW DEMO IS LIVE!

    Hear ye, hear ye! We are ecstatic to announce that Drop Duchy has reached 50K+ wishlists and 40k+ demo players! Seeing such an enthusiastic response to the game is truly heartwarming, and we wanted to thank each and every one of you for…

    mathilde
  3. DEVLOG #2 - Map, Deckbuilding, and Combat

    Hello again! Thanks for the warm reception on our first devlog, we're delighted to see people intrigued by Drop Duchy's unique blend of genres – how can this be a puzzle, a city builder, a roguelite, and a deckbuilder all at once, you’ll…

    mathilde

January

  1. DROP DUCHY DEMO IS LIVE!

    Greetings! We are thrilled to announce that the free demo of Drop Duchy is available NOW! This is your chance to dive in and experience the game ahead of its full release in… April 2025! Curious about what’s in store? Don’t wait — watch our…

    mathilde

December

  1. DEVLOG #1 - Resources, farming & tactical combos

    Hello, and welcome to the first Drop Duchy devlog! This series of articles will share more information about the game and what’s going on behind the curtain at Sleepy Mill Studio. First, thank you tremendously for the warm reception of the…

    mathilde

September

  1. SEE YOU IN 2025 | CONVERGENCE SHOWCASE TRAILER

    Greetings everyone, Thank you all tremendously for the warm reception of Drop Duchy’s reveal. We reached 10,000 wishlists already, received tons of positive comments, and the trailer got well over 100,000 views on YouTube. For our first…

    DigitalHamster22

July

  1. DEMO COMING THIS SUMMER

    DROP ‘EM TO BUILD YOUR DUCHY Greetings! Today, we at Sleepy Mill Studio, are super excited to introduce Drop Duchy, our new tactical city-builder game that’s totally addictive and coming this Fall 2024. Imagine roguelite and RTS genres…

    DigitalHamster22

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