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Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.

What works
  • Deep and unique strategic gameplay
  • Complex diplomacy and espionage systems
  • High replayability and multiple victory paths
  • Nostalgic and immersive experience
  • Varied civilizations with unique abilities
Things to keep in mind
  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Multiplayer nonfunctional in steam version
  • Steep learning curve
  • Slow pacing and occasional bugs
  • Lack of modern ui conveniences

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Warrior Kings: Battles

  • Total Annihilation

  • Sins of a Solar Empire II

  • STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

  • Star Ruler 2

  • Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

  • Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection

  • Hearts of Iron IV

  • Tzar: The Burden of the Crown
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Warrior Kings: Battles

  • Tzar: The Burden of the Crown

  • Kohan II: Kings of War
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Strategy

    Dune: Spice Wars
  • Autonomy

    Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
  • Competence

    Making History: The Great War

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Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

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