Battle Brothers
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
- Released
- 2017
- Developer
- Overhype Studios
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 80
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 2 GB
What is Battle Brothers?
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 23 March 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Overhype Studios |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse, Overhype Studios |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Role-Playing, Simulation, Strategy |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Battle Brothers received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 2 GB |
| Add-on content | 9 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Battle Brothers
24 games overlap with Battle Brothers on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and Mount & Blade.
Common questions about Battle Brothers
What platforms is Battle Brothers on?
Battle Brothers is available on PC. It first released in 2017.
How much does Battle Brothers cost?
$8.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Battle Brothers?
88% of 28,671 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Battle Brothers?
80 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Battle Brothers work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Battle Brothers as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Battle Brothers download?
2 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.