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Build thriving cities in the Holy Roman Empire! Manage resources, production, and trade in a complex economy. Plan defense and siege. Expand your empire through military might or diplomacy and claim the imperial crown!
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Build It Up! - The Holy Roman Empire
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Gameplay
Build It Up! – The Holy Roman Empire is a medieval simulation combining city-building, resource management, strategic battles and sieges.
Start as a small landowner with only a few settlers and struggle to survive your first winter. By gathering resources, building production chains, and trading wisely, you provide your people with the goods they need. Step by step, your village grows into a prosperous city in the heart of the Holy Roman Empire.
To maintain an army, you need plenty of food, weapons, and a large population. Expand and construct specialized villages and cities to increase productivity and secure strategic resources. Build fortresses to protect nearby settlements and defend your cities with walls and towers. Conquer other towns and villages with soldiers and siege engines—or wield the power of diplomacy to achieve your goals without bloodshed.
As your power, fame, and influence with the Church grow, you earn the electors' vote and ascend as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire!
Detailed Economic Simulation
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Buildings are constructed step by step, from foundations to rooftops.
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Workers gather resources, produce high-quality goods, and transport them across the world.
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Create organic settlements, care for your people, and manage thriving cities.
Dynamic Fields
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Design dynamic fields with any number of points and adapt them to terrain, roads, or buildings.
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Not just fields, you can also create livestock enclosures or even a cemetery!
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Craft realistic landscapes and make optimal use of available space.
Variety of Building Materials and Color Options
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Construct buildings from wood, stone, brick, thatch, and mortar, depending on available resources and architectural style.
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Use different color variations to design your cities exactly the way you want.
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Nearly every building from houses and churches to walls and towers can be customized.
Seasons and Weather
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Spring, summer, autumn, and winter not only change the look of your world but also affect gameplay.
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Plan your food supply and store provisions during the warmer months.
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Snow and freezing temperatures during a winter campaign can shatter even the mightiest armies.
Wars and Battles
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Raise an army and lead large forces into battle.
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Use various formations and tactics to gain the upper hand.
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Choose from different unit types, including archers, swordsmen, and cavalry.
Sieges and Destruction
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Fortify your cities with walls and towers. Build fortresses to protect your villages.
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Construct powerful siege engines to breach defenses and conquer enemy settlements.
Developed by a Single Person!
"Build It Up! – The Holy Roman Empire is a passion project, inspired by 25 years of economic simulations and strategy games that shaped me as a gamer."
– Nik Walz, CEO of Tec Enterprise –
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