Empire of Vice: Chicago - Build Your Prohibition-Era Crime Syndicate

8/24/2026, 11:04:12 PM

Release date: 1/27/2026

Tags: #strategy #rpg #4x #turn-based-strategy #grand-strategy #crime #simulation #wargame

User Reviews

Score: 80%Positive
Review Count: 10 reviews
Fetched At: 8/24/2026, 11:04:12 PM

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¥ 1,900 (JPY)

Steam JP

$16.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

Build your criminal empire in Prohibition-era Chicago in this turn-based strategy and RPG. Manage illicit businesses, make narrative choices, and rise through the underworld.

Who this is for

Perfect for players seeking a unique blend of strategy and RPG set in the atmospheric Prohibition-era Chicago. Immerse yourself in building a criminal syndicate, making impactful narrative choices, and engaging in strategic management.

Details

Overview

Step into the gritty underworld of Chicago in 1925 with Empire of Vice: Chicago. This turn-based strategy and RPG hybrid immerses players in the height of the Prohibition era, where lawlessness reigns and criminal empires are forged through cunning, corruption, and force. Players will manage various illicit businesses, from speakeasies to casinos, and navigate a complex web of alliances and rivalries.

Highlights

Build Your Criminal Empire: Establish and manage speakeasies, casinos, and territories, expanding your influence across the city.
Narrative-Driven Choices: Shape your destiny through hundreds of branching narrative choices, impacting your rise or fall.
Strategic Depth: Engage in turn-based combat and strategic management, making critical decisions that affect the fate of your syndicate.

Who It's For

Empire of Vice: Chicago is designed for players who enjoy deep strategy games with RPG elements, particularly those with a penchant for historical settings and crime narratives. Fans of grand strategy, 4X games, and management simulations will find plenty to sink their teeth into, especially if they appreciate a strong narrative component.

Game Info

Developed and published by Artifex Parvus, Empire of Vice: Chicago offers a rich, strategic experience set against the backdrop of Prohibition-era Chicago. The game features turn-based strategy and RPG mechanics, allowing players to choose from unique gangster backgrounds and make critical decisions that influence the story. It supports multiplayer and family sharing, and is available in multiple languages including English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Check the latest Steam listing for current pricing and user reviews.