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Dune: Imperium

$22.99
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Developer:
Dire Wolf
Publisher:
Dire Wolf
Platforms:
Windows Mac
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About This Game

Experience the ultimate blend of strategy and intrigue as you navigate the treacherous landscapes of Arrakis in the award-winning board game Dune: Imperium!

  • Battle online, locally with AI, or against the formidable House Hagal.

  • Earn Achievements that showcase your prowess as a leader.

  • Embark on more than a dozen Challenges that will test your wit and cunning.

  • Compete for badges in the rotating Skirmish Mode where no two games are the same!

Arrakis. Dune. Desert Planet. Raise your banner above the vast wasteland before you. As the Great Houses of the Landsraad marshal their forces and their spies, whom will you influence, and whom will you betray? A tyrannical Emperor. The secretive Bene Gesserit. The shrewd Spacing Guild. The ferocious Fremen of the Deep Desert. The power of the Imperium can be yours, but war is not the only way to claim it.

Dune: Imperium blends deck-building and worker placement in a deeply thematic new strategy game where the fate of the Empire hangs on your decisions. Will you seek political allies or rely upon military might? Economic strength or subtle intrigues? A council seat… or a sharpened blade? The cards are dealt. The choice is yours. The Imperium awaits.

In Dune: Imperium, you'll step into the role of one of the leaders of the Great Houses of the Imperium in a struggle to control the planet Arrakis and the invaluable Spice it provides.

The game plays out in a series of ten rounds, each of which is defined by a new Conflict on the surface of the planet; some award critical resources, and some provide Victory Points that will propel you to dominance. But choose your battles wisely: spread your forces too thin, and you'll find your enemies growing too strong to oppose.

Each round, you'll draw a hand of five cards from your deck, which will get stronger over the course of the game as you acquire new cards. Each card can be played in one of two ways: To send an Agent out into the Imperium to gather resources, or to Reveal at the end of the round to purchase new powerful cards. You must maintain a careful balance to get the most of the resources available to you. How will you find your path?

As your game progresses, you'll vie for Influence with four factions of the Imperium: The Emperor, the economically powerful Spacing Guild, the mysterious Bene Gesserit, and the ferocious Fremen of the deep deserts. Earning Influence among the various groups helps you to earn the Victory Points you need...but will you compete with your rivals for their favor, or abandon alliances to pursue other opportunities?

Many strategies are at your disposal, and many paths to victory. The cards are dealt. The choice is yours. The Imperium awaits.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
53 user reviews
87%
Positive
151 hrs at review
Recommended

A fantastic strategy game. I've played digital card games for a long time, and this is a literal diamond in the rough - devoid of aggressive monetisation and micro-transaction bloat. If you're a whale and wallet warrior then you will be in unfamiliar territory. Bad draws and poor rng will happen, but as a player you are still given agency to explore less-optimal lines and eke out an advantage at every step, often recovering on a subsequent turn. This game deserves all the praise and more. Yes, it is a time investment to learn and play out an entire game, with games exceeding one hour. But if you're patient, willing to consider and learn from mistakes, then there is a reservoir of dopamine ready to be mainlined that no other game will satisfy ever again. Cannot recommend enough.

4 helpful
38 hrs at review
Recommended

Not since Gremlins have I been so hooked on playing an e-board game. The constant dynamic strategies and win conditions make every game feel fresh and different. Really great Dune lore and feel when playing. Hopefully it will continued to be updated with new modes and cards for awhile.

3 helpful
202 hrs at review
Recommended

Not only this is an implementation of one of the best board games in recent years but it's a brilliant one at that. Outstanding.

1 helpful
11 hrs at review
Recommended

Board game is good. This is a good implementation. Challenges add some extra.... spice.

1 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

Love this game!

1 helpful
86 hrs at review
Recommended

Awesome game, tons of different winning strategies. Just the right amount of RNG to make it interesting. Looking forward to picking up the DLC. Highly recommend. Only recommendation is for an aggregate turn timer, so max turn time can't happen every round. Games take way too long.

1 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

very good

1 helpful
68 hrs at review
Recommended

Perfect adaption of a boardgame

1 helpful
6 hrs at review
Recommended

Man, what a great game. The spice must flow!

1 helpful
56 min at review
Recommended

This is a great adaptation of the board game. The game itself has deck building mechanics, worker placement, and turn based events. Despite the dense iconography, the base game is not that complex. Board game enthusiasts who like light strategy will definitely enjoy it. The expansions add depth. Although I do not have them for the online game (wanted to see how well it was adapted), I expect they will be as well done as the base game. The theme works well with the game mechanics. If you like the Dune universe, this is a treat.

1 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 2000 graphics or Vega 8 graphics
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or better (64bit version only)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Dune: Imperium cost?

Dune: Imperium costs $22.99.

What are the system requirements for Dune: Imperium?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 2000 graphics or Vega 8 graphics DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or better (64bit version only) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 5 GB available space

What platforms is Dune: Imperium available on?

Dune: Imperium is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Dune: Imperium worth buying?

Dune: Imperium has 87% positive reviews from 53 players.

When was Dune: Imperium released?

Dune: Imperium was released on Mar 13, 2024.

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