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Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension

Turn-based fantasy strategy where rival gods vie for ascension

Illwinter Game Design · Released Dec 5, 2013

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Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 1,169
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Feb 22, 2021
Minimum PC
1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension?

This turn-based fantasy strategy game puts you in charge of a nation led by a would-be god. You choose your god and divine influence, then fight rival nations for territory, weaken their faith, or claim the Thrones of Ascension.

For you if...

  • +you like difficult turn-based strategy with many decisions
  • +you want to play team games with other players
  • +you enjoy creating custom nations and spells

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast-paced action to turn-based planning
  • −you want minimal army and territory management

What players say

89% of 1,169 reviews are positive

Players praise the depth of the magic system and the variety of mythology-inspired nations. Common complaints are a steep learning curve, a cumbersome interface, and repetitive micromanagement.

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Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension?

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor
1 GHz
Memory
1024 MB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space

Does Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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