Manor Lords' Popularity Soars on Steam
Manor Lords, a medieval RTS developed by solo developer Greg Styczeń, has seen its player count explode since its early access launch. Within hours, the game reached 100,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Critical Acclaim
Reviews for Manor Lords have been overwhelmingly positive, with an 87% approval rating on Steam. Players praise its innovative city-building mechanics, which offer gridless placement and organic growth.
Unreal Engine Powers the Game
Styczeń developed Manor Lords using Unreal Engine. He attributes the engine's capabilities to his ability to create a sophisticated simulation as a solo developer. Epic Games supported the project with a "MegaGrant," allowing Styczeń to focus on development full-time.
Key Features
- Gridless, organic city-building
- Full freedom of placement and rotation
- Snapping tools for ease of planning
- Building mechanics inspi