The pioneer of territorial running against a more strategic approach.
Run An Empire popularised the idea of conquering territory by running, well before anyone else. Konquo builds on that principle and adds a strategic layer and multi-sport support.
| Criterion | Konquo | Run An Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Territory game | Territory game |
| Territory capture | Worldwide GPS hexagons | Zones to conquer |
| Progression and role play | 3 classes with real effects | None |
| Supported sports | Running, cycling, hiking | Running |
| Anti-cheat | Yes | Not documented |
| Product maturity | Recent | Established for years |
| Availability | Invite-only beta | Open to everyone |
Run An Empire has been an established product for years, publicly available, with a settled community and press coverage Konquo does not yet have. Its head start gives it a stability and a development history we cannot claim after a few weeks of beta.
Konquo adds classes that change the capture rules, documented GPS filtering and anti-cheat, and counts cycling and hiking alongside running. The H3 hexagon grid also allows street-level granularity.
Run An Empire if you want a proven product available right now. Konquo if the strategic layer and multi-sport support appeal to you, accepting that you are joining a younger project.