Choose Old World
Choose Old World if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 3,708 Steam reviews back the pick.
Old World vs The Ancients
Old World and The Ancients both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Old World (2022) is 2 years older than The Ancients (2024). Old World scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than The Ancients (42.9% 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 The Ancients
Choose The Ancients if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Ancients launched in 2024.
Both Old World and The Ancients sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Old World |  The Ancients | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (3,708 reviews) | 42.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mohawk Games | GorillaSoftWorks |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Old World (2022) is 2 years older than The Ancients (2024).
- Old World scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than The Ancients (42.9% positive).
- The Ancients is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Old World (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Old World has co-op; The Ancients does not.
- Steam Deck: Old World is Deck Playable, The Ancients is Deck Unsupported.
Old World vs The Ancients — FAQ
- Should I play Old World or The Ancients first?
- If you want chronology, Old World (2022) came out before The Ancients (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 Old World and The Ancients similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 The Ancients have multiplayer like Old World?
- No. Old World supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while The Ancients is listed as single-player only.