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A turn-based 4X game set in classical antiquity where you lead a dynasty rather than just an empire. Character-driven events, court intrigue and family members add narrative twists on top of classic city building and warfare.
What defines Old World:
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The closest matches for Old World are Humankind, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII and Sid Meier's Civilization VII. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Old World special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
92 %
Best match
A turn-based 4X strategy game where you blend cultures across six eras to build a one-of-a-kind civilization. Switching culture each era sets it apart from genre peers like Civilization.
91 % 59.99 €
Challenging difficulty
A deep grand strategy simulation set in Three Kingdoms China, where you play as one of hundreds of heroes, build relationships, manage territories and fight large-scale battles.
91 % −50 %Lavish presentation
Turn-based 4X strategy where you guide an empire through three historical ages, reshaping your civilization at each era transition. City building, diplomacy and warfare combine into the series' trademark one-more-turn pull.
90 % 29.99 €
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The classic 4X strategy game: you guide a civilization across millennia, from its first settlement to the space age. Hex-based combat, city-states and multiple paths to victory create the famous "one more turn" pull.
90 % 19.99 €
Choices with consequences
The classic 4X strategy game where you guide a civilization from the Stone Age to the space race, with religions, cultural borders and diplomacy. Famous for its 'one more turn' pull and the award-winning theme 'Baba Yetu'.
89 % 59.99 €
Choices with consequences
A classic 4X turn-based strategy game where you lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Era, planning cities district by district across the map. Win through conquest, science, culture, religion or diplomacy, and get hooked on the famous 'one more turn' loop.
89 % −75 %Choices with consequences
As the new leader of a Viking clan, you command a party in turn-based tactical battles, manage resources, and choose between trade, diplomacy and raiding, with decisions that noticeably shape your story.
88 % 19.99 €
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A Total War spin-off set in the Bronze Age Trojan War. You manage your realm on a turn-based campaign map and lead legendary heroes like Achilles or Hector into large real-time battles.
87 % 39.99 €
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A grand strategy campaign set in Three Kingdoms-era China: you manage your realm in turns, lead heroic generals and fight massive real-time battles. Character relationships and court intrigue set it apart in the series.
87 %
Turn-based combat
A streamlined, console-friendly take on Civilization: lead one of 16 civilizations from founding to world power, researching technologies, building Wonders and winning through conquest, culture, economy or science. Turns are quick and easy to pick up.