Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era similar games & best alternatives

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

What works

  • Nostalgic gameplay
  • Engaging mechanics
  • Strong faction identities
  • Beautiful visuals
  • Frequent updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Ai needs improvement
  • Campaign story is weak
  • Some balance issues
  • Limited customization options
  • Cluttered maps

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Farever

  • Songs of Conquest

  • Age of Wonders 4

  • Age of Wonders III

  • Age of Wonders: Planetfall

  • Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

Less competitive

Games that feels like Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era but with less competition against others

  • Lords of Xulima

  • Frosthaven

  • Eador. Imperium

  • Aethermancer

  • King's Bounty: Crossworlds

  • King's Bounty: The Legend

Less expectation-driven

Games that feels like Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era but with less obligation or expectation pressure

  • Armello

  • Godsworn

  • ENDLESS Legend™

  • Eador: Genesis

  • Northgard: Definitive Edition

  • Fantasy General II

Less dominating

Games that feels like Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era but with less domination over others

  • As We Descend

  • The Hand of Merlin

  • Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

  • Disciples III: Reincarnation

  • Total War: WARHAMMER

  • Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East

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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expectation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Status.

Last update: 06/08/2026