Choose War, the Game
Choose War, the Game if you want an Indie game with Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. War, the Game launched in 2015.
War, the Game vs Age of History 3
War, the Game and Age of History 3 both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. War, the Game (2015) is 9 years older than Age of History 3 (2024). Age of History 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than War, the Game (52.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Age of History 3
Choose Age of History 3 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.5% positive across 3,761 reviews.
Both War, the Game and Age of History 3 sit in Strategy on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 War, the Game |  Age of History 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.9% positive (136 reviews) | 81.5% positive (3,761 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | GabberGames.com | Łukasz Jakowski |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- War, the Game (2015) is 9 years older than Age of History 3 (2024).
- Age of History 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than War, the Game (52.9% positive).
- War, the Game is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Age of History 3 (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Age of History 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; War, the Game has no Deck rating yet.
War, the Game vs Age of History 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, War, the Game or Age of History 3?
- On Steam reviews Age of History 3 scores higher (81.5% positive) than War, the Game (52.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Age of History 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play War, the Game or Age of History 3 first?
- If you want chronology, War, the Game (2015) came out before Age of History 3 (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are War, the Game and Age of History 3 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Age of History 3 have multiplayer like War, the Game?
- No. War, the Game supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Age of History 3 is listed as single-player only.