Age of History II

Turn-based grand strategy across history with extensive scenario editing

Łukasz Jakowski · Published by Łukasz Jakowski Games · Released Nov 21, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 50K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 308 in 30 days
Playing now: 705; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 years ago; Mar 1, 2024

What is Age of History II?

A turn-based grand strategy wargame played on a world map across eras from early civilization into the future. You lead a civilization, move armies, conduct diplomacy, negotiate peace, and pursue world unification or conquest through a long historical campaign.

For you if...

+you prefer accessible grand strategy over complex simulations
+you enjoy sandbox conquest across many historical eras
+you want tools for creating scenarios and maps

Not for you if...

−you want fast action rather than turn-based planning
−you prefer a story-led campaign over sandbox conquest
−you dislike managing diplomacy, armies, and territory

What players say

90% of 50,115 reviews are positive · 85% of 308 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simple strategy, open-ended conquest, and extensive scenario-editing tools. Common complaints cite persistent bugs, a confusing interface, shallow stack-based combat, and erratic AI behavior.

Screenshots and trailer

Age of History II system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/7®/8®/10®
Processor: 1.8 GHz Single Core
Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 380 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, German, Dutch, Russian, Greek, Polish, Romanian, Czech, Italian, Hungarian, French, Spanish - Spain, Turkish, Portuguese - Portugal, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese.