Empires in Ruins
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 939 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps | 727 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 811 fps | 648 fps | 527 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 954 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 950 fps | 772 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 866 fps | 704 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 839 fps | 671 fps | 545 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 760 fps | 608 fps | 486 fps | 395 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 945 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 984 fps | 799 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 924 fps | 751 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 862 fps | 689 fps | 552 fps | 448 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 839 fps | 671 fps | 537 fps | 436 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 792 fps | 634 fps | 507 fps | 412 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 722 fps | 578 fps | 462 fps | 375 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 559 fps | 447 fps | 358 fps | 291 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 405 fps | 324 fps | 259 fps | 211 fps |
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Genres
About
Empires in Ruins, released in 2019, is a unique blend of indie RPG, simulation, and strategy genres. This game creatively combines elements of 4X and Tower Defense, challenging players to reclaim the Western Marches under the command of the cantankerous Sergeant Hans Heimer. With engaging world map strategy and chaotic, RTS-like battles featuring an impressive variety of towers, it offers a distinctive gameplay experience that stands out in the current gaming landscape.
In terms of PC performance, Empires in Ruins is designed to be accessible to a broad range of players. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card, scoring around 434, players with lower-tier GPUs can expect decent FPS while still enjoying the game. For those looking for a smoother experience, mid-range GPUs will yield better performance, allowing players to maximize their graphics settings without sacrificing gameplay fluidity.
Given its rating of 70/100, Empires in Ruins presents a balanced offering for fans of strategy and simulation. If you're drawn to narrative-driven gameplay and enjoy tower defense mechanics, it's worth adding to your gaming library, particularly if you're equipped with a compatible PC setup.
Performance profile
February 2019 release. Empires in Ruins was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
As a strategy title, Empires in Ruins is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Empires in Ruins runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
The Western Marches, far away from the capital of the Principality of Koth, are aflame with rebellion. The bordering Kingdom of Krovan is flexing its military muscles, the long grudge with Koth never dealth with. And in this bloody turmoil, who to send if not the grumpiest, unruliest and drunkest Sergeant of the Principality, accompanied by just a ragtag army? So Sergeant Heimer story begins, wrapped up in endless questions. Who's pulling the strings, why, and what is really happening? Jump into the boots of the unlikeliest hero ever, taking your men into a fight for survival, and maybe even victory. (Maybe?)
