Empire of the Ants

Empire of the Ants

Tower Five · November 7, 2024 · Wargame, Real Time Tactics, Sandbox, PvE, PvP

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Standard Edition · GOG
-10%
$11.69
$12.99
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AllYouPlay
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
-64%
$14.50
$39.99
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Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$39.99
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Standard Edition · Epic Games
$39.99
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YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-78%
$9.62
$44.20
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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-79%
$9.79
$47.19
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.86
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$10.13
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Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Empire of the Ants price by region

Empire of the Ants costs £7.27 in the United Kingdom, €8.70 in Europe (EUR), $9.62 in the United States, $9.62 in Georgia (USD), CA$13.35 in Canada, A$14.99 in Australia, NZ$17.49 in New Zealand, R$24.99 in Brazil and zł40.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Empire of the Ants offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £7.27 −75% £8.75 £7.27 9
Europe (EUR) €8.70 −75% €9.99 €8.70 12
United Statesyour region $9.62 −75% $9.99 $9.62 13
Georgia (USD) $9.62 −75% $9.99 $9.62 13
Canada CA$13.35 −75% CA$13.35 CA$13.71 8
Australia A$14.99 −75% A$14.99 — 7
New Zealand NZ$17.49 −75% NZ$17.49 — 7
Brazil R$24.99 −75% R$24.99 R$57.40 8
Poland zł40.49 −75% zł42.25 zł40.49 9

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Empire of the Ants

✦ AI summary

Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic third-person RTS where you command ant colonies in tactical battles across a microscopic world, conquering enemy nests and upgrading your territory through strategic unit composition and pheromone powers. Lead your insect legions solo through a 20-hour campaign or compete in cross-platform multiplayer skirmishes, with options for cooperative horde mode and story challenges that reward mastery of dynamic battlefield tactics.

Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles.

SWARM TOGETHER UPDATE – AVAILABLE NOW!


A massive update for Empire of the Ants, focused on replayability, strategy, and co-op multiplayer!

GAME MODES
  • Horde Mode (Solo or Co-op)
Survive endless waves of ever-changing enemies. How long can you last?
  • Story Challenge Mode
Replay 6 story missions with a scoring system. Optimize your strategies to reach the top!
  • 2 Players vs 2 AIs Mode
Team up in co-op against two AI colonies on a brand-new map designed for large-scale battles.

NEW UNITS & POWERS
  • New Support Unit: The Paussus
A stealthy unit that can infiltrate enemy nests and steal resources undetected.
  • New Power: Pheromone Storm
Creates a fog that blocks vision and information in a targeted area—perfect for surprise attacks.

Knights in chitin armor: fight for your Queen, the Federation... our Empire


Experience an immersive journey and defend your lands through tactical and strategic battles in an epic, microscopic world.

Play as 103,683rd, an ant of the warrior caste with an inquisitive mind: explore the Federation and fight for it, conquering new territories.

Exploring, strategizing, and forging alliances with the local wildlife will be crucial to emerge victorious from the many challenges lying ahead.

Unconventional legions with which to wage war
  • Shape your strategy by choosing your roster wisely: starting, support, and super-predator legions.
  • Upgrade your nest’s tier to access new and stronger legions. Will you opt for the defensive Snail or the mobility of the Rhino Beetles?

Special abilities for victory
  • Scare the enemy away, reinforce your units, or spy on your opponents: your chosen pheromones forge your offensive—or defensive—strategy.


Conquer and upgrade outposts
  • Adapt your strategy by building the right chambers: build your economy, manage your legions, gather Information on the battlefield, gain new Powers, or strengthen your Defense.
  • Not enough space? Conquer other nests to expand your territory and get stronger.


Dominate the online cross-platform ranked multiplayer
  • Challenge your friends in thrilling skirmishes or prove your strategy skills in player-versus-player mode: ranked 1-vs.-1 matchmaking and three free-for-all matches. Custom Private Lobby available to train your skills against a friend or AI.


An immersive solo campaign
  • Play through a 20-hour-long campaign inspired by Bernard Werber’s bestselling saga, where the fate of your colony rests upon your antennae.
  • Choose your way to play, whether you’re looking for strategic combat and challenges or you prefer exploring the environment and fast-paced tactical missions.

Skirmish
  • Hone your strategic skills and practice against 1 or 2 AI in offline mode.

Master AI player setting
  • Reacts swiftly and strategically, using pheromone powers. The advanced AI processes situations faster than usual, adapting seamlessly to real-time changes and employing powers for a challenging gameplay experience.


Empire of the Ants — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Empire of the Ants has stunning graphics that impress players, but the gameplay struggles with poorly designed non-combat missions featuring frustrating timed objectives, tedious item hunts, and repetitive tasks that contradict the game's slow-paced nature. While the initial premise and ant army commanding mechanics hook players for the first few hours, most agree the experience deteriorates significantly afterward, with common complaints about boring mission design making the campaign feel more stressful than enjoyable.

Recommended Oct 17, 2026
ants NOT APHIDS
Recommended Oct 9, 2026
First of all, the game is beautiful! It plays very smoothly and I love that it's an RTS that doesn't boil down to APM. I look forward to seeing the next chapter!
Recommended Oct 7, 2026
its pretty fun
Recommended Oct 7, 2026
fun ant game rts, if you like rts try this game,
Recommended Sep 10, 2026
love this game
Recommended Sep 1, 2026
uwu great bread ants all dat

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