Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Old World.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Old World also play
The closest matches to Old World: HUMANKIND™, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, ENDLESS Legend™ 2, Crusader Kings III, and Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Old World.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Mohawk Games
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 84% of 3,708 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation, RPG
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Avoiding war entirely is a viable and engaging strategy
- Family dynasty management feels deeply personal
- Historical events shape every playthrough meaningfully
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Old World.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Old World.
Rome: Total War™ - Collection
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Old World.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Old World at current Steam store prices.
Panzer Corps 2
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Old World.
Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Old World.
The Battle of Polytopia
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Old World.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Old World, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Old World.
World of Warships
Why this: Also War and Tactical, like Old World.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Historical and Turn-Based Strategy, like Old World.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Old World.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also War and Turn-Based Strategy, like Old World.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Tactical, like Old World.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Historical and War, like Old World.
About Old World
The closest matches to Old World: HUMANKIND™, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, ENDLESS Legend™ 2, Crusader Kings III, and Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Old World is your kind of game, the closest matches are HUMANKIND™, Sid Meier's Civilization VII and ENDLESS Legend™ 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and epic, and single out its civic culture specialization and family dynasty management. 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.
About Old World: Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Is Old World worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 84% of 3,708 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 82% positive across 92 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 37 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 15 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Avoiding war entirely is a viable and engaging strategy
- Family dynasty management feels deeply personal
- Historical events shape every playthrough meaningfully
- Orders system forces strategic turn by turn decisions
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I f you had asked up until a month or two ago I would have told you I love this game. 1800 hours playing time. In the last month or so the game just randomly shuts down. It happens often enough that has become unplayable. It's too bad. I…”
“Enjoyed the game overall but being so CPU heavy makes it lag horribly mid/late-game. Really takes the fun out of it.”
People who play it also play: HUMANKIND™, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, ENDLESS Legend™ 2
Frequently asked about Old World
Can I run it?
Does Old World run on Steam Deck?
Old World 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 Old World cost?
Old World is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Old World have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Old World supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Old World?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Old World are HUMANKIND™, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, ENDLESS Legend™ 2.
Who developed Old World?
Old World was developed by Mohawk Games and published by Hooded Horse.