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House of Legacy

83% positive · 3,994 Steam reviews · released May 14, 2025 · by S3 Studio

Early AccessSandboxManagementOpen WorldCity BuilderRPGEconomyStrategy

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~132k (P10–P90: 52.7k – 290k)

Gross revenue: ~$1.6M (P10–P90: $648k – $3.6M)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Last 90 days: 93% positive across 56 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4113 games).

Gameplay & mechanics85% positive · 55 mentions
“This is a very addicting Empire builder. Yes, it is very early access but the dev team seems to put a lot of effort in. I've had this in my library for a while, and regularly check the updates. The team has consistently released smaller…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 246 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity90% positive · 52 mentions
“This is a very addicting Empire builder. Yes, it is very early access but the dev team seems to put a lot of effort in. I've had this in my library for a while, and regularly check the updates. The team has consistently released smaller…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 246 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio93% positive · 42 mentions
“This is a very addicting Empire builder. Yes, it is very early access but the dev team seems to put a lot of effort in. I've had this in my library for a while, and regularly check the updates. The team has consistently released smaller…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 246 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing92% positive · 37 mentions
“Feudal China, historically, was a rough place. Lots of death and warfare. Lots of dismantling of families. Grudges. Vengeance. Nepotism. If you let it, this game will quickly bring you to the level of the most devious of the dynasties. The…”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 191 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI87% positive · 31 mentions
“Current Situation: - I am already Emperor - All provinces conquered - Large dynasty and many clans Problems: 1. When a family member dies, there is no clear info which duty becomes vacant. 2. Clan relationship list cannot be sorted or…”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 33 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability83% positive · 29 mentions
“This is a very addicting Empire builder. Yes, it is very early access but the dev team seems to put a lot of effort in. I've had this in my library for a while, and regularly check the updates. The team has consistently released smaller…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 246 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance93% positive · 28 mentions
“TLDR: this game is simpler and chinese version of crusader kings Do you enjoy watching Chinese dramas? Ever wanted to experience starting from nothing—struggling, underestimated—then rising to the top with wealth and power? Along with all…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 46 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value94% positive · 18 mentions
“The market price of mixed vegetables this year is extremely auspicious. A clear indication of the Emperor's Mandate of Heaven.”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removal

343 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Technology

2D

Setting

Historical

Structure

SandboxOpen world

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

AchievementsSteam Cloud

Business model

Buy to playEarly Access

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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