Age of Wonders III

Age of Wonders III

You lead a fantasy empire as one of six ruler classes, each with skills to research and develop. Choose among six main races and explore a world of settlements, resources, treasure sites, and potential allies. Expand by founding settlements, gathering resources, researching class skills, and exploring the map. When armies meet, command units in separate turn-based tactical battles, using positioning, flanking, abilities, and magic. Heroes gain levels and can equip magical items, while your race and ruler class shape your forces and approach. Play a story campaign, generate random-map scenarios, or take part in online multiplayer and cooperative games.

Lead a fantasy empire, explore a hex-map world, and direct armies in turn-based battles shaped by magic and hero progression.

Released 31 Mar 2014

77%positive of
13k player reviews

$29.99

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The Devs Say...

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

Developed by Triumph Studios · Published by Paradox Interactive

Age of Wonders III Advanced Strategy, Episode 3-1: Rogue Kitties!

Player Review Breakdown

Players Praise Most

Tactical Battle Choices
Race-Class Variety
Replayable Random Maps
Hero Growth and Gear

Common Player Critiques

Shallow City Development
Repetitive Tactical Battles
Slow Turn Pacing
Steep Learning Curve

77%

positive of 13k player reviews

80/100

Metacritic

Themes from a helpfulness-selected sample of Steam reviews, not the aggregate Steam score.

Full Game Details

From the Devs

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

Create an Empire in your own Image

Rule as one of 6 RPG style leader classes: Sorcerer, Theocrat, Rogue, Warlord, Archdruid, or the tech-focused Dreadnought.
Research powerful skills unique to your class to develop your empire and arsenal.
Choose your allies from among the six main races - Humans, High Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins and Draconians - and fantastical monster dwellings.

Explore and Exploit a Living Fantasy World

Explore a rich fantasy world that is more detailed and alive than ever with over 50 location types to raid for treasure.
Expand your domain by building new settlements, forge pacts with monstrous allies and capture valuable resources.
Wield earth shattering magic and terra-form the lands for your needs.

Fight In-depth Tactical Battles

Recruit legendary heroes, equip them with magical weapons, and let them lead your armies into battle.
Crush your enemies using the detailed 3D turn-based Tactical Combat System.
Become a master tactician. Crush city defenses. Learn to use flanking and master your army’s hundreds of abilities.

Master Age of Wonders III’s many Modes!

Immerse yourself in a rich single player story campaign, playable from two sides of an epic conflict.
Create endless scenarios using the random map generator.
Compete in multiplayer wars with up to 8 players online.

Please note that:
Level Editing Tools are provided as a courtesy to fans. They might have different system specifications from the Age of Wonders III game, are not tech supported and have an English only interface.
Coop: Random maps and stand-alone scenarios can be played using player alliances versus computer opponents.
Local Coop: Random maps and stand-alone scenarios can be played using “Hot Seat” mode on the same computer using player alliances versus computer opponents.

Back of the Box

Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements	74
Age ratings	ESRB T — Violence Blood Sexual Themes Partial Nudity PEGI 16 — Violence Online Gameplay ClassInd (Brazil) 14 — Violência Nudez IGRS (Indonesia) 18 — Kekerasan Interaksi Daring Steam (Germany) 16 — Drastische Gewalt
Players	1–8
Play modes	Online co-op Online PvP Local co-op Local PvP LAN play
Other modes	Hot Seat PBEM Cross-platform multiplayer Teams FFA Alliances versus AI in random maps Alliances versus AI in stand-alone scenarios Head-to-head multiplayer LAN VPN
Multiplayer	Age of Wonders III supports single-player and multiplayer. Official store text states multiplayer wars with up to 8 players online. Co-op is supported in random maps and stand-alone scenarios through player alliances versus computer opponents, including local hot seat on the same computer. Features list also states cross-platform multiplayer, and reviews mention PBEM, LAN, VPN beta, teams, FFA, and head-to-head play.
Multiplayer & mods	Steam Workshop and mod support are present. Reviews mention community expansions and community balance mods for multiplayer. No provided text confirms whether all mods are supported in multiplayer or how synchronization works.
Controller required	No
DLC / extras	3 listed on Steam
DRM / EULA	Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Age of Wonders III EULA
Metacritic	80/100 View on Metacritic
Website	Official website