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Age of Wonders 4

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Global score

81/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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    Pros

    • Extensive customization and creativity
    • Deep and rewarding tactical combat
    • Immersive fantasy world and lore
    • High replayability and player freedom
    • Polished visuals and sound design

    Cons

    • Multiplayer technical issues (desyncs, crashes)
    • Some ai and balance issues reported
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Late game can become tedious for some
    • Dlc model may be costly for full content

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have extensive freedom to customize characters with many races, classes, and skill combinations, allowing unique playstyles and personal goals."

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    • Competence

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      "Game offers deep strategic and tactical challenges with complex synergies and mechanics, rewarding skillful play and planning."

      Capsule for Pyrene Pyrene

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    • Competition

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      2

      "Multiplayer exists but is sparsely populated; competitive play is possible but not a major focus according to reviews."

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    • Continuation

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      "Highly addictive with very long play sessions and habitual engagement; players report losing track of time."

      Capsule for Transport Fever 2 Transport Fever 2

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    • Cooperation

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      1

      "While primarily competitive, some scenarios and multiplayer modes allow for cooperative play, but the focus is mostly on individual empire building."

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    • Creativity

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      5

      "Extensive customization of gods, armies, spells, and strategies fosters creative experimentation and unique playstyles."

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    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      1

      "Some players enjoy exerting power over others through conquest and diplomacy, but interactions are generally balanced and respectful."

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      "Players can exert power over others in multiplayer, but interactions are generally balanced with diplomacy and mutual respect."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with stress relief and engaging fantasy elements."

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      "Players use the game as a rich fantasy escape with immersive worlds and storytelling, often citing it as a stress relief and distraction."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      5

      "The game encourages trying new factions, magic combinations, and tactics to discover effective strategies."

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      "The game encourages trying new faction builds, spell combinations, and strategies, fostering exploration of mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

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      "Exploration of procedurally generated maps and discovery of resources and secrets is a core gameplay element."

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    • Expression

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      "Character creation and customization, along with modding, allow players to express themselves uniquely."

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    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "Strong fantasy setting with magic, mythical creatures, and fictional lore central to the experience."

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    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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      "Some community and multiplayer interaction exists but many players focus on solo play."

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    • Growth

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      4

      "Players learn complex systems, improve strategies, and develop skills over time."

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    • Health

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      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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    • Idle

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      -4

      "Requires focused attention and strategic thinking; not suited for idle or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and strategic thinking; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer; no deep emotional or intimate connections."

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    • Leadership

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      3

      "Players lead empires and armies, making strategic decisions and guiding development."

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      "Players lead their own empires and armies, making strategic decisions and guiding their faction’s development."

    • Progression

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      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating spells, units, and upgrades; progression through research and conquest."

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    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and immersive despite some combat tension."

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    • Sensation

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      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory atmosphere with immersive sound design and fantasy aesthetics."

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    • Status

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      "Some recognition through multiplayer modes and community, but mostly individual focus on gameplay."

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    • Story

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      3

      "Contains lore and narrative elements that enrich the experience but not the main focus."

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    • Strategy

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      "Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning and tactical problem solving."

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    • Thrill

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      "Combat and exploration provide moments of suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026