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Steam app 3035500 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:37 UTC

Fantasy Map Simulator

Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.

Fantasy Map Simulator Steam header artwork
The StrangerThe Stranger
152playing now
29224-hour peak
2,437all-time peak
202average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−34Gain−14.39%% gain428Peak

718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

25 months, September 2024 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.

06581k2k3kSep 2024Jan 2025May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026May 2026Sep 2026September 20242,437 monthly peakOctober 2024889 monthly peakNovember 2024588 monthly peakDecember 2024571 monthly peakJanuary 2025427 monthly peakFebruary 2025553 monthly peakMarch 2025435 monthly peakApril 2025370 monthly peakMay 2025390 monthly peakJune 2025382 monthly peakJuly 2025316 monthly peakAugust 2025307 monthly peakSeptember 2025766 monthly peakOctober 2025478 monthly peakNovember 2025385 monthly peakDecember 2025422 monthly peakJanuary 2026416 monthly peakFebruary 2026426 monthly peakMarch 2026380 monthly peakApril 2026576 monthly peakMay 2026388 monthly peakJune 2026703 monthly peakJuly 2026474 monthly peakAugust 2026555 monthly peakSeptember 2026299 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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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.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

015030045059901 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 2026327 peakSunday 02 August 2026353 peakMonday 03 August 2026294 peakTuesday 04 August 2026308 peakWednesday 05 August 2026307 peakThursday 06 August 2026296 peakFriday 07 August 2026297 peakSaturday 08 August 2026555 peakSunday 09 August 2026536 peakMonday 10 August 2026466 peakTuesday 11 August 2026428 peakWednesday 12 August 2026392 peakThursday 13 August 2026428 peakFriday 14 August 2026394 peakSaturday 15 August 2026405 peakSunday 16 August 2026368 peakMonday 17 August 2026333 peakTuesday 18 August 2026322 peakWednesday 19 August 2026352 peakThursday 20 August 2026322 peakFriday 21 August 2026317 peakSaturday 22 August 2026355 peakSunday 23 August 2026342 peakMonday 24 August 2026300 peakTuesday 25 August 2026307 peakWednesday 26 August 2026300 peakThursday 27 August 2026325 peakFriday 28 August 2026302 peakSaturday 29 August 2026330 peakSunday 30 August 2026345 peakMonday 31 August 2026285 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

08116124232301 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 2026272 peakWednesday 02 September 2026258 peakThursday 03 September 2026275 peakFriday 04 September 2026299 peakSaturday 05 September 2026296 peakSunday 06 September 2026269 peakMonday 07 September 2026230 peakTuesday 08 September 2026239 peakWednesday 09 September 2026230 peakThursday 10 September 2026227 peakFriday 11 September 2026271 peakSaturday 12 September 2026292 peak

October 2026

Fantasy Map Simulator was released on 4 Sep, 2024.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:37 UTC
App ID
3035500
Last updated
08 Aug 2026 build 24629612
Developer
The Stranger
Publisher
The Stranger
Release date
4 Sep, 2024
Platforms
Windows
Download size
308 MB
Install size
816 MB
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Early Access
Listed in Early Access

Features & support

Steam features

Steam WorkshopIncludes level editorFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

God GameSandboxAlternate HistoryGrand StrategyIdlerPolitical SimLevel EditorArtificial IntelligenceMedievalWarColony SimWargameStrategyMilitarySimulationCrafting2DEarly AccessIndieProcedural Generation
About this gameFull description from Steam
Fantasy Map Simulator: Witness the Rise and Fall of Dynasties on Your Wallpaper In this innovative simulation game, you'll become the creator and witness of a fantasy world, allowing imaginary history to unfold in your daily life. Key Features 1. Generate or edit custom fantasy maps, building your unique imaginary world 2. Simulate internal affairs, diplomacy, development, and wars between nations, observing historical evolution over hundreds or even thousands of years 3. Control the fate of nations as you see fit, shaping the world order. 4. Unique Windows desktop wallpaper mode - empires rise and fall in the background while you work or rest Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fantasy world creator, or someone seeking a unique desktop experience, "Fantasy Map Simulator" offers an unprecedented simulation experience. Create, observe, intervene, and let imaginary history coexist with your daily life - your fantasy world is right before your eyes!
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: window10 64bit Processor: Intel: Intel Core i5-4460 AMD: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R9 270 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: window10 64bit Processor: Intel: Intel Core i5-8600K AMD: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 500 MB available space

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages14 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French●
German●
Spanish - Spain●
Russian●
Japanese●
Polish●
Simplified Chinese●
Portuguese - Brazil●
Portuguese - Portugal●
Spanish - Latin America●
Traditional Chinese●
Korean●
Turkish●

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

36 developer announcements, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. Major Update: The Government Office System — Officials, Cultural Titles, and Local Governance

    This August 6, 2026 update introduces the complete Government Office System: every state appoints a full roster of officials (by AI or by hand) whose competence directly affects the treasury, provincial output, rebellions, and battlefield…

    Zero

July

  1. Capital Icons, Alliance View, and Independence War Fixes

    This update includes the following fixes: Fixed newly founded countries created by rebellions showing a regular city icon for their capital. Fixed the city icon not updating after a national capital was captured. Fixed alliance names…

    Patch notes
  2. New War System V2: Casus Belli, Peace Settlements, and Capital Fall Crises

    This July 17, 2026 update brings the reworked War System V2: AI declarations now come with explicit casus belli and war goals, wars are pushed toward the negotiating table by war exhaustion and distress, peace settlements are enforced based…

    Zero

June

  1. Custom Population, Province Defense, and Dynamic Army Size Limits

    This June 4, 2026 update focuses on custom province population, province defense, and dynamic army size limits. Custom population and defense: Added custom population settings to the Province panel. You can now set current population and…

    Zero

April

  1. Military System, District Editing, and Workshop Upload Rework

    This April 20, 2026 update focuses on the new military system, district editing, and a rebuilt Workshop upload flow. Military system and military editor: Added a full military unit system. Unit types now affect recruitment tendencies…

    Zero

March

  1. Crash Fix for Map Editing

    Fixed crashes caused by a memory leak while editing maps. Please try painting the map with Autosave enabled in Map Editing -> Global Commands. If the game still crashes, please send your Player.log to [email protected].…

    Zero
  2. Custom Naming, Custom Labels, and Editing Improvements

    This update focuses on country custom naming, custom labels, and map-editing workflow improvements. Country custom naming (State Panel -> State Actions): Added a new Custom Naming system for countries. You can now edit the state name and a…

    Zero

February

  1. Naval Overhaul, AI Global Config, and Autosave

    This update focuses on a major naval overhaul, AI global configuration upgrades, and the new autosave system. Quick controls: Press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to switch different map modes. Naval and trade updates: Added an independent navy and…

    Zero

January

  1. Family Editing Is Here and the 2026 Roadmap

    Family Editing Edit noble houses via Edit Map -> Edit Houses: split territories and delete houses. Manage members via Family Panel -> Members -> Family Tree: delete characters, arrange marriages, divorce, execute, and add children. Improved…

    Zero

December

  1. Alliance interface complete with customization and family-trait fixes

    The alliance interface is now complete: customize alliance names and colors, press the 2 key to switch to the alliance view, lock an alliance so it never disbands, and expel members when needed. A new capital jump shortcut lets you click…

    Zero

October

  1. History log overhaul and giant-map optimizations

    The history log panel has been rebuilt so you can jump to any year and turn pages forward or backward with precision.Improvements:Heightmap and biome painting on huge maps now runs much smoother, eliminating the heavy stutter that used to…

    Zero
  2. Army panel reset and river editing improvements

    Army panel reset with a unified style. River editing improved: you can now multi-select control points and a button was added to delete all rivers. The new river editing workflow is as follows: Left-click to select a river. Drag a box with…

    Zero

September

  1. Family System, National Leaders, Civil War System, Religion Editor and RTS

    1. Family System and National LeadersEach country now has different families, and based on their political system, countries have leaders with different titles.Leader Titles by Political System:- Kingdom: King/Queen- Empire…

    Zero

June

  1. June 21st Update Log

    Export Images and History Go to Menu > Options -> Export to select the content you want to export.Army Pathfinding Efficiency Optimization Significantly improved the efficiency of army pathfinding, reducing lag when there are large numbers…

    Zero

May

  1. Culture View and New Editor UI

    Culture View, Alliance View, a new Editor UI views Press 1, 2, 3 to switch between Country, Alliance, and Culture views. Culture The Culture system includes regions where countries can emerge or rebel. The probability of a country's traits…

    Zero

March

  1. Redesign Nation Panel UI

    Game Update Announcement Interface Improvements Redesigned Nation Panel UI with clearer categorization, including seven main sections: Basic, Action, War, Trait, Diplomacy, Resource, and History…

    Zero

February

  1. Mega Map and Wallpaper Mode Improvement Update Announcement

    【Map System Update】 The mega map feature is now available! Map area has been expanded to 4 times larger, with the number of map cells doubled. Players can adjust the scale in "Map Editor -> Edit Height -> Map Scale". Added more map…

    Zero

January

  1. Editor Improvements Update Notes - January 16

    I. Editor Logic Improvements When switching to different editing options, the corresponding view will now automatically switch without needing to adjust administrative map transparency or background map type in map appearance settings.…

    Zero
  2. fix bugs related to maps download from workshop

    Fixed an issue where players from certain countries could only see height maps but not country borders when loading Workshop maps.

    Patch notes

December

  1. Vassal States, Economy & Combat Power, Fortress System Update

    Vassal State System Nations may become vassals after defeat in war Vassals must pay annual tribute (30% of yearly income) to their overlord in December Overlords have military access to vassal territories Vassals are forced to leave all…

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November

  1. Update - November 27 Unconquerable Regions and More map icons

    Unconquerable Regions Added three new types of unconquerable territories: ・Gobi ・Desert ・Tundra New visible markers appear after map generation Added environmental indicators: ・Cactus icons for desert regions ・Mountain/Highland icons for…

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  2. November 8th Update: River System Features

    New Features River System Added river drawing feature in Map Editor -> Edit Ecology -> Draw Rivers Controls: ・Left-click to select and edit rivers ・SHIFT + Left-click to create new rivers ・ALT + Left-click to add control points ・DELETE to…

    Zero

October

  1. Grayscale Map Import Now Available - October 26, 2024 Update Announcement

    Grayscale Map Import The grayscale map import feature can be found in Map Editor -> Edit Height Height corresponding rules: ・Darker colors (closer to black) -> Lower elevation ・Lighter colors (closer to white) -> Higher elevation Ocean…

    Zero
  2. Eco-Editor Update

    Game Update Announcement - Eco-Editor Update Custom Ecology Drawing Now you can paint ecosystems directly on the map in Map Editor -> Edit Ecology 11 diverse ecosystem types available: Hot desert Cold desert Savannah Steppe Tropical…

    Zero
  3. Game Update Announcement - October 13, 2024

    🆕 New Features Added Turkish language localization 🔧 Improvements Optimized troop movement mechanics: Reduced movement speed in mountains, plateaus, snow, and desert terrains Current troop movement status can now be viewed in the army panel…

    Zero
  4. Oct 8 Game Update Announcement

    Game Update Announcement 🔧 Improvements Replaced the overall selection buttons for religion and ethnicity attributes in the country editing panel with dropdown lists Special resources are now recalculated based on ecology when a province's…

    Zero

September

  1. Province Edit And Other Editor Improvement

    Game Update Log New Features Map Editing Added province editing panel - Support for drawing new provinces - Support for changing province capital locations Added country editing brush - Edit country-occupied provinces in brush form New…

    Zero
  2. Editor Update

    Game Update Log Map Editing Features: 1. Eraser Function Improvement The land eraser brush can now directly erase administrative maps No need to regenerate countries for land erasure to take effect 2. New Ecology Generation Panel Location…

    Zero
  3. New Feature and Bug fix

    • Archive interface: Added workshop prefix for Steam Workshop maps • New feature: Historical year small window (toggle in map appearance) • New option: Turn off historical event top notifications (in map appearance) • Bug fix: Placing…

    Zero
  4. HotFix

    Fix Place New State on Heightmap failed

    Patch notes
  5. Workshop Related Update and Some Bug Fix

    Added functionality to upload and update workshop item covers. Fixed an issue where placing countries would sometimes freeze the game. Fixed a problem where countries in the bottom-left corner couldn't be eliminated.

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  6. Fix Place Army Error

    Fix Cannot Place Army Mannully

    Patch notes
  7. Sep.9 Update Log

    Update Log New Features - Added the function to delete saved games Interface Improvements - Separated the pause button from the speed adjustment feature Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where continuing the game during historical playback would…

    Patch notes
  8. Small Update

    New Features: - Music volume settings can now be saved in the game configuration file Bug Fixes: - Fixed an issue where province names were displayed incorrectly after placing a country

    Patch notes
  9. Workshop Related Bugs Fix

    Now you can subscribe to and upload maps, religions, and culture sets to the Workshop. Subscribed maps, religions, and culture sets can be automatically loaded into the game. Maps can be found in the loading saves

    Patch notes
  10. Fantasy Map Simulator EA Release Note !

    Official Version Update Log: The Workshop is now open, allowing uploads of maps, custom religions, and culture sets. National attributes, specialties, and localization files can be edited and tested locally. Please remember to back up your…

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