Old World (2022)
- Developer
- Mohawk Games
- Publisher
- Hooded Horse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.1 of 5, 6,696 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 25 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A slow-burn empire builder where you manage dynastic politics and military campaigns across generations, balancing family loyalties with territorial expansion.
grand strategyturn-basedhistoricaldiplomaticmanagementreplayablemethodicalnarrative-driven
What players say
Players consistently compare Old World to Civilization and Crusader Kings, calling it a superior 4X game with deep mechanics. The orders system limits unit moves per turn and is divisive at first but becomes strategic. Many praise the lineage and character role-playing, while others find the AI cheats and internal events overwhelming. There is split sentiment on combat balance and clarity.
Screenshots
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