Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like HUMANKIND.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like HUMANKIND™
- 37 games
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Players who liked HUMANKIND™ also play
The closest matches to HUMANKIND™: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Old World, ENDLESS™ Legend, Millennia, and Age of Wonders: Planetfall. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also 4X and Hex Grid, like HUMANKIND.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: AMPLITUDE Studios
- Price: $49.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 69% of 12,174 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Battles unfold in a tactical sub game
- Culture switching reshapes strategy each era
- District layering adds strategic depth
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
More games like HUMANKIND™, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to HUMANKIND™
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like HUMANKIND.
Tiny Civilization
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Alternate History, like HUMANKIND.
Crusader Kings III
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like HUMANKIND.
Northgard: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also 4X and City Builder, like HUMANKIND.
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
Why this: Also City Builder and Historical, like HUMANKIND.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below HUMANKIND™ at current Steam store prices.
Hexarchy
Why this: Also 4X and Hex Grid, like HUMANKIND.
Field of Glory: Empires
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like HUMANKIND.
Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like HUMANKIND.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to HUMANKIND™, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also City Builder and Historical, like HUMANKIND.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like HUMANKIND.
War Selection
Why this: Also Historical and War, like HUMANKIND.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Historical and Turn-Based Strategy, like HUMANKIND.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Hex Grid and Turn-Based, like HUMANKIND.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also War and Turn-Based Strategy, like HUMANKIND.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as HUMANKIND.
More from AMPLITUDE Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by AMPLITUDE Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
Why this: Same immersive mood as HUMANKIND.
ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like HUMANKIND.
Love Thyself - A Horatio Story
Why this: Same whimsical mood as HUMANKIND.
About HUMANKIND™
The closest matches to HUMANKIND™: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Old World, ENDLESS™ Legend, Millennia, and Age of Wonders: Planetfall. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If HUMANKIND™ is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Old World and ENDLESS™ Legend — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its culture influence and culture switching. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
HUMANKIND™ is a historical 4X strategy game developed by AMPLITUDE Studios, released in 2021 at 49.99 USD. Players guide civilizations across multiple eras, combining region-based city growth with culture-switching mechanics that fundamentally reshape strategy each era. The game features district-layering for added strategic depth and era-stars collection that provides flexible victory paths. Territory systems prevent city-spamming and encourage more deliberate expansion. Reviewers highlight that battles unfold in a tactical sub-game separate from the main map. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with a contemplative tone as cultures evolve across time. The game is marked as playable on Steam Deck and carries a 69% positive rating from over 12,000 Steam reviews.
About HUMANKIND™: Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Is HUMANKIND™ worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 69% of 12,174 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 69% positive across 67 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 71 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 16 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Battles unfold in a tactical sub game
- Culture switching reshapes strategy each era
- District layering adds strategic depth
- Era stars provide flexible victory paths
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Synchronous turn based against AI it just annoying and I dislike it. Having to rush to close popups in the middle of my screen to save my units is not for me. If I want to feel rushed I'm going to play a RTS. Also some things is the game…”
“I tried to like this game, participated in Early access and sunk in a few hours recently. I cant recommend it due to simple gameplay loop that i find dissatisfying. There is not much going on, some nation mechanics and diplomacy is not…”
People who play it also play: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Old World, ENDLESS™ Legend
Frequently asked about HUMANKIND™
Can I run it?
Does HUMANKIND™ run on Steam Deck?
HUMANKIND™ is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does HUMANKIND™ cost?
HUMANKIND™ is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does HUMANKIND™ have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — HUMANKIND™ supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to HUMANKIND™?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HUMANKIND™ are Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, Old World, ENDLESS™ Legend.
Who developed HUMANKIND™?
HUMANKIND™ was developed by AMPLITUDE Studios.