Evolution of Ages: Settlements similar games & best alternatives

Evolution of Ages: Settlements

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

Evolutiuon of Ages is a game of managing resources in the ruins of our world. Recruit characters and level their skills and equipment from the stone age until the space age, while trying your best to avoid the very thing that led to our destruction previously.

What works
  • Deep and engaging gameplay
  • Unique blend of strategy, rpg, and settlement management
  • Active and responsive developer
  • Long playtime and addictive progression
  • Complex character and combat systems
Things to keep in mind
  • Outdated and clunky ui
  • Poor graphics and sound design
  • Steep learning curve and micromanagement
  • Late-game grind and repetitive combat
  • Lack of tutorial and documentation

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

  • Eador. Imperium

  • Caravaneer 2

  • Heart of the Machine

  • Sintopia

  • Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim

  • Avernum 3: Ruined World

  • Odd Realm

  • Astral Throne
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

  • Caravaneer 2

  • Avernum 3: Ruined World
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Evolution of Ages: Settlements: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Continuation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Sensation.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to create unique characters, choose skills, builds, and play styles; open world exploration and settlement building support high autonomy."

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    "Players have freedom to direct their settlements, assign tasks, equip characters, and choose pace of progression."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "Game offers deep strategic and tactical challenges, requiring skillful management and combat decisions."

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    "Game offers deep strategic and tactical challenges, including micromanagement, combat tactics, and resource optimization."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal progression and optimization rather than competing against others; no mention of multiplayer or leaderboards."

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    "Focus is on personal progression and management rather than competing against others; no mention of multiplayer or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

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    "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay, long play sessions, and habitual engagement with the game."

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    "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay, long sessions, and difficulty putting the game down."

  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience focused on individual management without multiplayer cooperation."

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    "Single-player experience focused on individual settlement management and character control without multiplayer cooperation."

  • Creativity

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    "Players design and customize their settlement layout and resource strategies, though building types are limited."

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    "Players customize settlements, assign skills, and develop strategies, though within predefined game mechanics and limited building slots."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative within the game systems; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative within the game systems; no evidence of exerting control over other players."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a deep immersive experience to escape and explore a mysterious world and story."

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  • Expectation

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

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

  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different classes, builds, and strategies; exploration and discovery encouraged; some grind limits novelty."

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    "Players experiment with different strategies, skill builds, and combat tactics, though some late-game grind limits novelty."

  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of maps, discovery of new territories, and uncovering secrets are core gameplay elements."

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    "Exploration of new settlements, scouting missions, and uncovering secrets are core gameplay elements."

  • Expression

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    "Some character customization through equipment and choices, but limited cosmetic or avatar personalization."

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    "Some character customization and naming, but limited cosmetic or avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy

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    "Set in a post-apocalyptic fictional world with story-driven RPG elements and imaginative scenarios."

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    "Set in a post-apocalyptic world with RPG elements and fictional story, blending realistic and imaginative elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary and self-directed."

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    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary and self-directed."

  • Growth

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    "Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and character progression through teachers and quests."

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    "Strong emphasis on learning, skill development, and personal progression of characters and settlements."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

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    "Requires continuous attention and micromanagement; not suited for passive or background play."

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    "Requires active micromanagement and attention; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions."

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    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions."

  • Leadership

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    "Players lead and manage settlements, assigning roles and making strategic decisions for their community."

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    "Players lead and manage multiple settlements and characters, making strategic decisions and guiding development."

  • Progression

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    "Core gameplay revolves around accumulating upgrades, unlocking towers, and expanding territory."

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    "Core gameplay revolves around advancing through technological ages, upgrading equipment, and expanding settlements."

  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though micromanagement can cause tension."

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    "Some players find it relaxing and engaging, though micromanagement and combat can cause tension."

  • Sensation

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    "Minimal sensory stimulation; graphics and sound are simple and dated."

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    "Minimal sensory stimulation; graphics and sound are basic and sometimes criticized."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual gameplay."

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    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual gameplay."

  • Story

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    "Narrative and lore are present and motivate exploration, though story is somewhat understated."

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  • Strategy

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    "Strong mental challenge requiring tactical combat, resource management, and long-term planning."

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  • Thrill

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    "Some suspense and challenge in battles, but overall controlled gameplay."

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  • Value

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    "Players report high value for money with extensive content and hours of gameplay."

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    "Players report high value for money with many hours of engaging gameplay."

  • Violence

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    "Combat and fighting are core gameplay elements involving brawls and physical confrontations."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid failure by managing resources and defending against threats."

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