Hooded Horse has added Gilded Destiny, a grand strategy game by Aquila Interactive, to its portfolio. Set in the 19th century, it lets you forge empires and spark revolutions during the Industrial Age. With a successful Kickstarter and upcoming alpha, Gilded Destiny aims to redefine the genre with its unique systems and expansive world.
Just like in the Victoria series from Paradox Interactive, you command a chosen nation, guiding it through diplomacy, industrialization, and warfare to achieve global dominance. The game’s world is alive and interactive, letting you place cities, railways, and buildings anywhere on the map, shaping your nation’s growth with precision.
Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender stated: “We love grand strategy games, and Gilded Destiny is shaping up to be one of the most exciting titles in the genre.” Aquila co-founder Kenneth Mei added: “Partnering with Hooded Horse will gild the road ahead, helping us realize our vision for a living world with deep military and economic systems.”
Funded by a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $150,000 from 2,300 backers, Gilded Destiny is targeting an Early Access launch in late 2026.