Age of Wonders 4 similar games & best alternatives

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Age of Wonders 4

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2023

Should you play it?

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! 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!

What works

  • Extensive customization and creativity
  • Deep and rewarding tactical combat
  • Immersive fantasy world and lore
  • High replayability and player freedom
  • Polished visuals and sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Multiplayer technical issues (desyncs, crashes)
  • Some ai and balance issues reported
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Late game can become tedious for some
  • Dlc model may be costly for full content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Age of Wonders

  • Age of Wonders III

  • ENDLESS Legend™

  • Songs of Silence

  • Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

  • Last Epoch

Less competitive

Games that feels like Age of Wonders 4 but with less competition against others

  • Disciples: Liberation

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

  • SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

  • Elemental: Reforged

  • Battle Chasers: Nightwar

  • King's Bounty: Crossworlds

More intimate

Games that feels like Age of Wonders 4 but with more focus on close relationships

  • Frosthaven

  • Gloomhaven

  • Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

  • Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked

  • Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

  • Godsworn

Choose your own criteria ->

From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Age of Wonders III

  • Age of Wonders

  • Age of Wonders: Planetfall

  • Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

  • Age of Wonders Shadow Magic

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Age of Wonders 4: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026