Empire Earth (2001) is a landmark real-time strategy (RTS) game that sets itself apart by its massive historical scope, spanning 500,000 years across 14 distinct epochs. Developed by Stainless Steel Studios and led by Rick Goodman (a co-founder of the Age of Empires
: Players progress through 14 distinct epochs (15 with the expansion, The Art of Conquest ).
. Players must gather resources (Food, Wood, Stone, Gold, and Iron) and construct specific buildings to "Epoch up," unlocking more advanced units and technologies. Prehistoric to Dark Ages: