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Ancient Warfare 3

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2024

Should you play it?

Dive into a sandbox full of action and customization! Choose from different game modes like deathmatch, conquest, king of the hill, zombie survival and many more. Create your own scenarios and content in the easy to use in-game editors or use one of the 50k+ workshop items from other players...

What works

  • Extensive customization and creativity
  • Active developer and community
  • Frequent updates and new content
  • Variety of units and eras
  • Affordable price

Things to keep in mind

  • Ai is simplistic and sometimes clunky
  • Performance issues with large battles
  • Learning curve for scripting and editing
  • Some bugs and glitches
  • Lack of multiplayer mode

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • SPORE™ Galactic Adventures

  • RPG World - Action RPG Maker

  • Craftopia

  • DYSPLACED

  • TerraTech

  • Creeper World 4

More competitive

Games that feels like Ancient Warfare 3 but with more competition against others

  • Sky Noon

  • Temtem

  • Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

  • Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

  • Age of Wonders 4

  • Commander Cool 2

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Ancient Warfare 3 but with less of a community feel

  • Reignfall

  • The Bloodline

  • Kainga: Seeds of Civilization

  • Pine

  • Goblins of Elderstone

  • Autonauts vs Piratebots

More intimate

Games that feels like Ancient Warfare 3 but with more focus on close relationships

  • The RPG Engine

  • Trove

  • Citywars Tower Defense

  • Swords 'n Magic and Stuff

  • Saleblazers

  • Stonehearth

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Ancient Warfare 3: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026