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Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator (2023)

Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator cover
Developer
JoySpark Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 8,353 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You watch AI nations clash and evolve on a top-down map, tinkering with borders and scenarios in a low-stakes god-like sandbox.

casualsandboxsimulationidletop-downpixel graphicscustomizableobservational

What players say

Players say it is a simple, cheap sandbox for history and alt-history scenarios, often calling it a lighter alternative to Hearts of Iron 4. The mod and workshop support is a major draw, but large maps cause heavy lag and battles drag on even at max speed.

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Screenshots

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