Empire of Sin

Taking palace in Prohibition-era 1920s Chicago, Empire of Sin is a deeply strategic tactical game from Romero Games and Paradox Interactive. The game features management, turn-based battles, nuanced character interactions, and branching paths. The goal of the game is to build and manage a criminal organization.

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Real-Time Strategy
Released
December 1, 2020
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Alcohol Reference, Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Romero Games
Publisher(s)
Paradox Interactive
Engine
Unity

Empire of Sin is a new strategy game brought to you by Romero Games and Paradox Interactive that puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago. Slip into the shoes of one of the fourteen real and historically inspired mob bosses such as Al Capone, Stephanie St. Clair, or Goldie Garneau and assemble a rag-tag gang, build and manage your criminal empire, and defend your turf from rival gangs. It’s up to you to hustle, charm, and intimidate your way to the top and do whatever it takes to stay there - break a leg!

Roleplay: Choose one of fourteen unique bosses based on fictional and real-world gangsters, then set out to build and manage your criminal empire in Chicago’s infamous Prohibition era.

Empire Management: Build your Empire of Sin and run Chicago’s underworld economy with business savvy, brutality or city-wide notoriety. Strategically manage your establishments such as speakeasies, supply chains, casinos and more.

Turn-Based Combat: Assemble your gang and slug it out in turn-based combat to defend and expand your territory – or send a message to opposing gangs.

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