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Hydraulic Empire

40% positive of 45 Steam reviews

Released: 2015
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Batholith Entertainment.

About the game

Hydraulic Empire is a Tower Defense game with RPG elements focusing on strategy, interactions between mobs, and persistent upgrades. Hydraulic empire is a must have for any true Tower Defense fan, and for those that are not it is a gateway into the tower defense genre.

Tagged by players

Tower Defense
Steampunk
Strategy
RPG
Simulation
Casual
Action
Character Customization
Retro
Fantasy

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Mixed

What players say

Not recommended
Update: A developer responded to my review and updated the game based on the feedback. I have not had time to play through it again, but I appreciate their effort. If you read the original review below and are on the fence about Hydraulic Empire, you might consider giving it a chance. My intention was not to be the bad review that killed their business; I was genuinely frustrated at the time. I don't know if it's…
22 h played when written. 59 found it helpful.
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Recommended
(Personal disclosure: I had this game before the whole thing and so was rather shocked about it all because I liked this game and was waiting for it to become more complete than when I first played it.) This is a TD game with a few customizable options, generally you know what you're getting fare with TD. But that isn't why I am recommending this title - I am recommending it because the developer has impressed me.…
2.4 h played when written. 18 found it helpful.
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