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Age of Wonders

Turn-based fantasy strategy with rival races and growing heroes

Triumph Studios · Published by Paradox Interactive · Released Oct 12, 2010

RPGStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 956
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
7
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
DirectX compatible graphic
0 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Age of Wonders?

A turn-based fantasy strategy game with RPG elements, set in a world where the arrival of humans disrupts the balance among older races. In a campaign playable from the light or dark side, you explore, recruit troops, capture cities, fight tactical battles, cast spells, and develop heroes.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy planning moves in turn-based fantasy battles
  • +you want both a campaign and multiplayer games

Not for you if...

  • −you want fast action instead of planning each turn
  • −you prefer newer graphics and interfaces

What players say

77% of 956 reviews are positive

Players praise the distinct races, tactical choices, and hero progression. Their most common complaint is that the game crashes, freezes, or fails to load maps on modern systems; some report needing a workaround to play.

Players over time

▼ -14% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 20 players on Oct 27, 2026.

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Sep 22, 20268

Screenshots and trailer

Age of Wonders screenshot 1

Age of Wonders system requirements

Minimum: DirectX compatible graphic, 0 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows
Processor
Intel Pentium 166+ CPU
Graphics
DirectX compatible graphic card
Memory
32MB RAM
Storage
350MB hard disk

Does Age of Wonders have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Age of Wonders run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

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

Does Age of Wonders 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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