What Remains of Edith Finch
What Remains of Edith Finch
Game
Game2026Published by indie.io
City States: Medieval
Developer Reverie World Studios
You are the leader of a city-state in high medieval Europe. Expand your city through deep city-building systems, build a trade empire across the known world, and lead men to war to defend trade routes in a high-stakes struggle of global strategy and brutal warfare. From the Steam store page
57 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Aug 29, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
75
LovedLoved
24 positive · 8 negative
95% range 58–87%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
25 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mixed
36 of 57 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Mixed reception: praised for depth and atmosphere, but plagued by bugs and reskin allegations.
Many players enjoy the game's blend of city-building, politics, and warfare, finding it immersive and satisfying. The tutorial and historical context are appreciated by some, though others find the tutorial lengthy. [1][17][15]
However, a significant number of players report frequent crashes, bugs, and performance issues, especially during the tutorial. Some allege the game is a reskin of previous titles from the same developer, calling it a scam. [4][25][27][32]
Praised immersive atmosphere · deep mechanics · historical context
Criticised crashes and bugs · reskin allegations · tutorial issues
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 32 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
Reactions
57 of 57 · most liked firstI bought this game to warn other users. This developer publishes the same game every year to scam people. They've never fixed the game, the barely put in effort to make it run year over year. Check out their published games and feast your eyes. The EA release to to give the excuse that its broken because its in early access. This is not the case. It will not be fixed. It will be abandoned and republished as something else next year. DO NOT BUY. Honestly, I don't know why Steam lets them…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is something super fishy going on with this developer and game. I felt like I recognised the game and was surprised to see its a new release. I purchased and downloaded it and could instantly tell this was a re-skin of an older game they released previously. They just rebranded the name. Now that's not where it stops being suspicious ... I only played the game for a matter of minutes but when I go to the refund page it says I have played the game for 45minutes ? I absolutely did not ..…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't even finish the Tutorial without it crashing. Save Your money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just want 3 hours of my life back......
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Early take on Civ 7 Like: -Artstyle shift back towards 5 vs the very cartoony 6 style -Barbarians and City-States getting fused like that one game mode for 6 I never played but thought was interesting -Navigatable Rivers, makes maps way more interesting and realistic visually and in gameplay
unlabelledView post →What needs to be said and Hasn't really been said is simply this. I challenge the dev to read this in it's entirety, and expect a response. Due to the Character limit on comments this will be in 2 parts. This is Part 1 -With every game the Dev has put out, it is getting "better" -It is absolutely true that major issues exist in this game that break it from functioning or being playable. They have always existed. - The Dev has always been responsive across all of their games, which is a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is full of bug. The troops are all the same from a faction to another except name and photo. The level of the troop dont work a level 1 have the same stats than a level 6 execpt your main hero that does have more health with level. There was a bug that when the siege tower reach your wall the game crash when you load back the ennemy still there and when you fight its happening again i did contact support on discord and they said they will fix it and the fix was to disable the siege…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game just feels good to play. It’s easy to get into, but still gives you enough control to feel like your decisions actually matter. Building up your city is genuinely satisfying, and nothing feels overly complicated for no reason. Just a really solid, relaxing medieval city-builder that ended up being way more fun than I expected!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Built a stand of Gilded Legion, and played a game on TTS into City States where I tried out a new list that I'm building IRL. Made some minor errors, but learned a lot and had a great time with an excellent opponent #hobbystreak 988
unlabelledView post →Played a game on TTS into my friend's City States. Really worked on my positioning to set up flank charges, which worked out pretty well. All in all, a really fun game #hobbystreak 1055
unlabelledView post →If you are into RTS games, that are fast paced and have a historic learning curve (and some cut scenes that talk you through what is to come) this game is for you. When it comes to PC/Laptop requirements I recommend only looking at the Recommended specs and ignore the minimum specs. When scrolling in and out with the mouse wheel (thinking it will zoom in and out) it does something unexpected. When scrolled out you have a top (ish) view, when you scroll in, the view does something weird (I've…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kill The Bastards is a d10-based game designed for 3-5 players, all of whom share the goal of eliminating the despotic leaders of the City-States that arose from the collapsed United States of America.
unlabelledView post →I do not normally leave reviews, but this is deserved one. This game plays like something from 2003 except the graphics are somehow worse. It is literally a reskin of their last 10 games that have a similar concept. Nothing is new. Nothing is different. All one has to do is look at the developers list of games and the pictures are almost all identical. Requested a refund, because this game does not live up what the videos and pictures promise.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →City States: Medieval revolves around building villages into prosperous medieval cities. Players gather resources, construct homes and production buildings, establish trade routes, and maintain a functioning economy. Unlike many city builders, every decision has political and social consequences. The population is divided into distinct classes—including peasants, burghers, nobles, and clergy—each with unique demands and expectations. Keeping one class satisfied may upset another, forcing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, even though the graphics, gameplay and mechanics are out dated its solid . BUT OMG THE CRASHES ARE REALLY DOING MY HEADING!!! you have had the same crashes in the previous games and they still exist even after the update you claim to have fixed.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks to everyone who joined us in Edmonton for Game Con Canada! 🇨🇦 It was a fun tournament yesterday and our Champion was Mass with Nords! Will with the Old Dominion and Brian with City States round out the top 3! #TabletopGames #Conquest
unlabelledView post →Trying to fall asleep and I’m imagining a romance system in FFXIV like it is in palia with NPCs. Bring them gifts and chat once a day maybe. And you’ve got to find them in the City-States they are residing in, as they would change location based on in game time. (Also don’t have it affect bonds)
unlabelledView post →In the Circle DC Day One debrief from our kids last night we heard raving lust about this game. Our son described it as the Italian City-States version of Here I Stand, which makes it very attractive to household. The debrief was about 90 minutes (soooo many stories). Very cool! 🔥
unlabelledView post →not bad. But this game absolutely need a sandbox mode
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a couple interesting mechanics like mixing the RTS and overworld grand strategy genres together. Ultimately though it is horribly bugged, clunky and unpolished which takes away most of the fun. To put it into better view, according to achievements 77% of people started the tutorial but only 7% FINISHED it. only 35% of players decided to load the game. Not even to do anything fancy, just start the game, save it and decide to come back to it and load it at a later time. This shows…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Again a job well done.. Looking forward to have the possibility to choose wich City we like to start & build out as great as possible :P
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Usually not a strategy game person, but this one kept me interested. It doesn’t feel overly complicated, and it’s nice figuring things out as you go. Pretty chill game that ended up being more enjoyable than I thought.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →👑 City States: Medieval, Survive the Middle Ages as a City-State in a Hybrid Real-Time Strategy Game Read more: indieinsights.org/city-states-... #CityStatesMedieval #Strategy #CityBuilder #IndieGame @join-indie-io.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →What a great Medieval RTS game, I loved the rich history based story and I enjoyed the navel and land combat with the wonderful graphics throughout the map with such great aesthetic appeal and functional design for easy and enjoyable game play and I am really looking forward to your full release and new content .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cool game! It feels like Age of Empires meets Risk. Looking forward to future updates!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Everyone in advertising goes to LA to shoot TV so it makes sense to review a book about Los Angeles here. Except this is not that book. We review #RosecransBaldwin’s #EverythingNow: http://the-agency-review.com/everything-now #LosAngeles #cities #citystates @rosecrans @mcdbooks @LACity #advertising
unlabelledView post →Congratulations to our KublaCon Game Conventions World Event winners! 1st place - Nick with City States 2nd place - Steve with Dweghom 3rd place - Ben with Old Dominion Best Sports award goes to Luis and Bob! 4 of the 19 players were new to tournaments! It was a fun weekend!
unlabelledView post →This game will make you feel your decisions matters which actually don't. Even if it's still in early access the game already has a lot to give you. I've been playing strategy games for about 20 years now and I've never found a worldwide, economic management, economic dependent technology research system, city planning system and RTS battles. ps. Total War Troy was very close, but the game felt a bit awkward. But there are some minor problems with the game at the moment due being early…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great strategy game! Something similar to Total War, but with the added bonus of building directly in the city or from the city menu, a very interesting economy, diplomacy, and events. 1. If I had to nitpick, it would definitely be the visibility of units during battle. I understand that the Middle Ages are associated with gray and faded landscapes, but here, during battle, emblems and units themselves are barely visible. 2. Limited faction selection. I understand that this is Early Access; we…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like it, its a different take on what we have seen in the past games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had a lot of fun playing the intro mission, very helpful tips that make sure you're good to go moving into other envrionments. Definite recommending any history midevil fans buy this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You could make the case that every city is unusual, & we would agree with you. But some are unusualer than others. Like Los Angeles. Rosecrans Baldwin explores how in #EverythingNow. Our review: http://the-agency-review.com/everything-now #LosAngeles #cities #citystates @rosecrans @mcdbooks @LACity
unlabelledView post →No loyalty, so nothing is stopping you from forward settling right next to an enemy civ. With the settlement cap you get penalized for playing wide. City States are broken. It takes half an age to befriend them and there aren't envoys. I only saw like 4 city states my entire game. NO BARBARIANS!
unlabelledView post →Castle & Crusades, in my bi-weekly regular game. Adventuring among The City States of the Northerlands, my home brew world. How about you?
unlabelledView post →This game looked great, reminded me of an old game I use to love years ago. It has a lot going for it but it definitely could do with a bit of UI and texture clean up. There are so many different mechanics that skipping the tutorial would be a nightmare, and yes the tutorial is a bit long but does help so stick to it! There is so much happening on screen at any given time so the graphics do tend to stutter if you are not playing with the right hardware or at the right settings. Honestly for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is exactly the medieval strategy game I’ve been looking for. Building a thriving city, managing trade routes, and defending your prosperity creates a gameplay loop that’s incredibly satisfying. Great atmosphere, solid mechanics, and plenty of depth. Looking forward to future updates. The one downside is that it doesn't work very well on steam deck. Needs more work
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Joan Didion once described LA as a tabula rasa. Rosecrans Baldwin comes to a somewhat different conclusion, tho not necessarily at odds with that one. We review #EverythingNow: http://the-agency-review.com/everything-now #LosAngeles #cities #citystates @rosecrans @mcdbooks @LaCity #RosecransBaldwin
unlabelledView post →I've been playing this for a bit and honestly it's a solid find. Siege combat is fun. Tension is addictive. If you like medieval strategy or city builders, check it out
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →City States: Medieval is a captivating strategy game that perfectly blends city-building, politics, and warfare. With its deep, yet accessible mechanics, every decision feels impactful, from managing resources to navigating complex alliances. The beautiful medieval world and immersive atmosphere pull you in, I started playing the tutorial and lost track of time I was enjoying it so much!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The bgm is cool, makes it feel more like in a medieval era. The tutorial is also very helpful and easy to understand. The story is also good and fun to follow. I think it's pretty accurate by history. The animation, the sound effects, and the voice actings are also good too, it's like im in this era. The game also has a selection of difficulties, making it easier to play for beginners. The diplomacy system is really interesting, making the players understand how a diplomacy in the medieval era…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is excellent, the voice acting is comfortable to listen and the graphic itself suit the game as a medieval theme game, I love the enviroment that you guys have in here like the snowy weather, foggy, and the animation on the character. I love the characther voice over and the idle animation for the NPCs like recruitable characters and some animals that wandering arround the map. The storyline is great and you guys really deliver the story well. Its a great game specifically for a gamer…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This medieval RTS is immersive, with detailed castles and solid strategy gameplay. It can feel repetitive at times and has a bit of a learning curve, but the depth and decision-making keep it engaging. A good choice if you enjoy tactical strategy games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Get ready to build a medieval metropolis from scratch and watch it thrive in City States Idle 🏰! Collect resources, unlock new buildings and upgrades to become the ultimate city ruler. darkcat.games/game/city-st...
unlabelledView post →First Conquest game today, Spires vs City States 1200 points Fun, but probably not going to be my main focus. The good: Activation stack and maneuvering matters The bad: Lethality is ridiculous The (extremly) ugly: Measuring turns and charges #ConquestTlaok
unlabelledView post →Looks decent. If only it wouldn't crash every time I'm slightly in the tutorial. I'd save your money as it does it every time for me. **EDIT** Original review was as i first played.. Had a reply from developer (not paid not anything) to say they've reworked so i thought they've given their time to reply. I'll give it another go. No crashes this time! Excellent news I will properly pick this up on my next run of - I need a new game to play as im bored of my current one for now! So i'm…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Liz Davidson and I recorded this as part of her new series, “Board and Book.” Here we discuss great books to explore alongside our upcoming board game, “Foxes and Lions: Renaissance City-States in the Age of Machiavelli (available for P500 pre-order from GMT Games).
unlabelledView post →Yeah, admittedly, I wasn't a big fan of the City-States. Get enough money going and you can buy up half of them for relatively cheap and bulldoze through the rest of the game.
unlabelledView post →I am 🔴 LIVE for #JMGGaming Wednesday Game Night from #hamont Tonight we are checking out City States: Medieval! Once again I am in charge of a city & well you know how well that always go! Drop in & say Hi www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lJD... www.twitch.tv/jeffgignac www.tiktok.com/@jeffgignac/...
unlabelledView post →Enjoyed the game mechanics only played for a couple of hours the tutorial wore me down. I do wish for just skirmish play. Its a game I will have to come back to and check on later on. Normal bugs for a early access game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is an interesting and fun continuation of the Renaissance Kingdom wars game series.! Although, this time, the setting is the 12th century / medieval times, with historical contexts in place. I'm playing on a 1080p monitor and with medium to high settings enabled, and the game ran great for me, with some minor, graphical annomolies. I've only played a couple hours so far, but for lovers of Rts, City builders, resource management and grand strategy games, this game may be for you!…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i was surprised how great the graphics are and in depth the lore is. lot of love
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Their influencers're anti gerrymandering... in certain City-States that want to balance 60YRs of lies. MAGAts've Been@The LOUD game louder than US🍑We The People're waking each other up. @ all directions WTP ask the 5Ws&Notice the Let's🚫Always Combative🍑MAGAts woke many Of GOD'S LIONS. 🗽⚛️❤️🔥✡️🌟🦁✝️☪️🐦🔥🕉🧲
unlabelledView post →Build a metropolis from scratch in City States Idle, a super addictive idle game where you balance resources & expansion 🏙️! Watch your city thrive as you collect coins & upgrade buildings. #CityStatesIdle fliperama.games/game/city-st...
unlabelledView post →Conquest fuses flesh and machine with the City States Artisans Series Terataur Prime! @parabellumgames.bsky.social #Conquest #ParaBellumGames #Conquest #CityStates #FirstBlood https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/08/15/conquest-fuses-flesh-and-machine-with-the-city-states-artisans-series-terataur-prime/
unlabelledView post →Just found the ultimate idle strategy game, City States Idle, where you build and manage your own metropolis and see it thrive in seconds! 💸 Your decisions determine its fate 🚀 fliperama.games/game/city-st...
unlabelledView post →Just discovered my new go-to idle game - City States Idle is FREE and SO addictive! 🚀 Build your fantasy city, collect resources, and expand your empire without lifting a finger. fliperama.games/game/city-st...
unlabelledView post →Build the ultimate metropolis, collect resources, and conquer neighboring cities in City States Idle - a super addictive idle game that's hard to put down! 🏙️ darkcat.games/game/city-st...
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