Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

Turn-based fantasy strategy with wizard towers and world-altering spells

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

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 411
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 11; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne?

This turn-based fantasy strategy game has you explore a world of mythical creatures, build armies, fight rivals, and research spells to cast through your wizard's tower. In its 20-scenario single-player campaign, you join a circle of immortal wizards seeking to restore balance to a threatened world. You can also face other players in multiplayer.

For you if...

+you like experimenting with different races and types of magic
+you enjoy slow-burning fantasy campaigns centered on wizards
+you want turn-based strategy with varied army choices

Not for you if...

−you prefer quick campaigns over slow, extended ones
−you want real-time strategy rather than turn-based play

What players say

84% of 411 reviews are positive

Players praise the wizard-focused fantasy atmosphere, strategic choices, and campaign story. Some find the controls clunky and the pacing slow, while others report display or compatibility problems on modern computers.