States of Power Database Hub
Everything about playing States of Power: control reference, system requirements, community reviews, and optimisation tips.
The database hub collects essential reference information for States of Power players: everything from the complete keyboard and mouse control scheme to recommended system requirements for smooth gameplay.
Controls
Our Controls guide provides the complete input reference for every game function — movement, unit commands, interface navigation, and hotkeys. Bookmark this page as your primary quick-reference while learning the game.
System Requirements
Check our System Requirements page to verify your PC meets the minimum or recommended specifications for States of Power. We also provide optimisation tips for lower-end hardware and advice on graphics settings that preserve visual quality while maximising frame rates.
Community Review
Read our in-depth Community Review of States of Power — covering the game’s strategic depth, replayability, learning curve, and how it compares to other grand strategy titles currently on the market.
Hardware Optimisation
If the game runs below your target frame rate, our Optimization page covers the settings with the highest performance impact. Reducing render distance, disabling shadows, and lowering the unit density cap are the three changes that yield the largest frame rate improvements with minimal visual compromise.
Accessibility Options
States of Power includes several accessibility features. Mouse-only mode allows full gameplay without keyboard input. The UI scale option accommodates different screen sizes and visual acuity levels. Colour blind modes are available for players with red-green colour blindness. These options are found in the Settings menu under Accessibility.
Key Database Resources
Bookmark the Controls page as your primary quick-reference — every hotkey and mouse command is listed there for fast lookup during gameplay. The System Requirements page is useful when upgrading your hardware or troubleshooting performance issues. The Community Reviews page provides aggregated community feedback on every aspect of the game. For the 26 August 2026 store snapshot — intro price, Very Positive label, and the France demo — read Launch Notes as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about States of Power.
Does States of Power support controller input?
States of Power is primarily designed for keyboard and mouse. Some interface elements may be navigable with a controller, but the game does not have dedicated controller support. Mouse-only mode is available as an accessibility option.
Can I run States of Power on a laptop?
The minimum requirements include an integrated graphics card, which is achievable on many laptops. However, the recommended requirements (GTX 1060) indicate that a gaming laptop or desktop will provide a significantly better experience.
Does States of Power support ultrawide monitors?
Yes. The game interface scales to different aspect ratios. Check our system requirements page for the latest compatibility information.