Old World similar games & best alternatives

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Old World

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2022

Should you play it?

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

What works

  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Innovative orders system
  • Engaging dynasty and event mechanics
  • Strong ai challenge
  • Immersive historical setting

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve
  • Ui can be overwhelming
  • Late game performance issues
  • Limited multiplayer cooperation
  • Some combat unpredictability

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Order of Battle: World War II

  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit

  • Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升

  • Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)

  • Age of History 3

  • Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

More fantastical

Games that feels like Old World but with more imaginative fiction

  • Elemental: Reforged

  • ENDLESS Legend™ 2

  • Fantasy General II

  • ENDLESS Legend™

  • Master of Magic

  • Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

More social

Games that feels like Old World but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Aggressors: Ancient Rome

  • Imperiums: Greek Wars

  • Europa Universalis III Complete

  • NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening

  • Field of Glory: Empires

  • Making History: The Great War

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Old World: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 21/08/2026