Century: Age of Ashes similar games & best alternatives

Century: Age of Ashes

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, iOS • 2021

Should you play it?

Century: Age of Ashes is a free-to-play multiplayer dragon shooter. Master a growing roster of classes and dragons, compete in intense arena battles and rule the skies in fast-paced aerial combats.

What works
  • Free to play with no pay-to-win
  • Engaging and skillful dragon flight combat
  • Beautiful graphics and immersive fantasy theme
  • Multiple game modes with team-based play
  • Extensive customization and progression
Things to keep in mind
  • Matchmaking issues and server instability
  • Limited game modes and classes at launch
  • Lack of in-game communication tools
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • High cosmetic prices and monetization concerns

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Century: Age of Ashes: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Strong emphasis on PvP modes like Team Deathmatch and Free For All; leaderboards and achievements encourage competitive play."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Team-based modes require coordination and teamwork, with 3v3 or 6v6 matches emphasizing group strategy."

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  • Creativity

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    "Customization of dragons and riders, including cosmetic skins and hatchable baby dragons, supports creative expression."

  • Domination

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    "Competitive PvP with trash talk and rivalries mentioned; players seek superiority over others."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players enjoy immersive fantasy dragon roleplay and escape into a mythical world."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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    "Community engagement via multiplayer and active Discord channel fosters social connection."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Progression through unlocking cards, cosmetics, and leveling up supports a sense of advancement."

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    "Gameplay is fast-paced and competitive, providing some flow but also moments of tension."

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