Age of Wonders 4 and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

For Strategy players who enjoy shaping a fantasy realm through empire building and turn-based battles: Each turn advances a custom faction’s expansion, magical development, and tactical wars, with story events giving each realm its own arc. Tradeoff: Its layered empire management and turn-based pace ask for patience and planning rather than quick action.

What it does best

strategy
turn-based strategy (tbs)
fantasy

The setup

What you are walking into

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design in Age of Wonders 4! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn. Triumph Studios’ award-winning strategy series has emerged into a new age, evolving the game’s iconic empire building, role-playing, and warfare to the next level. A new storytelling event system and hugely customizable empires provide an endlessly replayable experience, where each game adds a new chapter to your ever-growing saga. Powerful Wizard Kings have returned to the realms to reign as gods among mortals. Claim and master the Tomes of Magic to evolve your people, and prepare for an epic battle that will determine the ages to come.