Fit check
Is American Conquest worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Strategy players who want historical campaigns spanning 1492 to 1813
- RTS fans who prefer very large battles with thousands of soldiers
- Multiplayer groups seeking LAN or internet matches for up to 7 players
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking turn-based combat rather than real-time battles
- Players who prefer small-scale engagements instead of battles with up to 16,000 soldiers
- Players looking for a modern-war setting rather than conflicts from 1492 to 1813
- Players who do not want a paid PC strategy game
Our take on American Conquest
The store emphasis falls on enormous battles and conquest, while the structure is largely a set of campaigns, missions, and defined multiplayer modes. Its historical scope is broad, but the game presents the period through military command, diplomacy, and resource factors rather than a general historical simulation.
What is American Conquest?
American Conquest is a historical real-time strategy game covering 1492 to 1813.
It includes eight campaigns with 42 missions, nine additional single-player missions, and six historical battles in multiplayer. Players command one of 12 nations and tribes across battles that can contain up to 16,000 soldiers. The game includes more than 100 unit types and 106 buildings, with formations for infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Diplomacy allows alliances with neutral tribes and trade involving warriors and raw materials.
Buildings can be attacked, occupied, and defended, while forts and other structures provide defensive advantages. Terrain, caves, hills, morale, supplies, equipment, and mercenary pay affect battlefield decisions. Multiplayer supports up to seven players through LAN or the internet, with deathmatch, historical battles, and other modes.
How American Conquest plays
- 01Historical Campaigns
- Eight campaigns cover conflicts and expeditions from 1492 through 1813 across 42 missions.
- 02Large-Scale Battles
- Individual real-time engagements can include as many as 16,000 soldiers on 3D landscapes.
- 03Tactical Formations
- Infantry, cavalry, and artillery can use formations supported by officers, drummers, and standard bearers.
- 04Diplomatic Alliances
- Neutral tribes can become allies, allowing exchanges involving warriors and raw materials.
- 05Defensible Buildings
- Structures can be attacked, occupied, and held, while forts and log cabins provide defensive benefits and house or train units.
- 06Seven-Player Multiplayer
- LAN and internet play includes deathmatch, historical battles, an automatic championship system, and War For America.
- 07Random Map Generation
- Random maps offer different sizes and settings for repeated matches.
American Conquest compared to similar games
American Conquest is a historical real-time strategy game covering 1492 to 1813, with battles of up to 16,000 soldiers, while Men of War: Assault Squad focuses on World War II and direct control of individual units. American Conquest includes eight campaigns, 42 missions, diplomacy with neutral tribes, and multiplayer for up to 7 players; Men of War: Assault Squad is described as a large-scale strategy game centered on hands-on combat across multiple World War II scenarios.
American Conquest: platforms & release
Is American Conquest worth it?
It is worth it if: strategy players who want historical campaigns spanning 1492 to 1813. Skip it if: players seeking turn-based combat rather than real-time battles.
Where can I download American Conquest?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens American Conquest's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is American Conquest on?
Windows only.
