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Age of Wonders III

Triumph Studios · Mar 31, 2014

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!

Strategy Turn-Based Strategy Fantasy RPG 4X
Last tracked players
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80.2% positive
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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.
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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
  • Additional Notes:
    • Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
    • Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
    • A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
    • Please note that the Editor is Windows only.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
  • Additional Notes: A 1920x1080 screen resolution.

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.9.3 (Mavericks)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX 250 / ATi Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB or integrated Intel HD 4000 with 3GB system ram.
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes:
    • Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
    • Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
    • A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
    • Please note that the Editor is Windows only.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB
  • Additional Notes: A 1920x1080 screen resolution.

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.10 with proprietary drivers
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX 250 / ATi Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB or integrated Intel HD 4000 with 3GB system ram.
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes:
    • Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.
    • Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.
    • A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.
    • Please note that the Editor is Windows only.
    • Not running SteamOS or Ubuntu 14.10 with proprietary drivers? That doesn't mean your machine won't run the game, it just means we haven't seen it run on those distributions in the office. Visit the various AoW3 forums to learn more and share your experiences. Please post feedback on how the game runs on your system to help your fellow gamer and to help us improve our Linux build.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB
  • Additional Notes: A 1920x1080 screen resolution.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Achievements
74
Metacritic
80
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, Includes level editor, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, German*, French, Polish, Russian
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
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playable
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Launcher interaction may require manual input.
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (5)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes

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Value Score

Fair Value — 58th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 58th percentile. Priced as Market at $7.49.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 63%
Value Ratio Top 42%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Age of Wonders III worth buying right now?
Buy — $7.49. Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 75% off.
When does Age of Wonders III go on sale?
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 75% off.
Is Age of Wonders III free to play?
Age of Wonders III costs $7.49 on Steam.
What genre is Age of Wonders III?
Age of Wonders III is a RPG, Strategy game.
Who developed Age of Wonders III?
Age of Wonders III was developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive.
What platforms does Age of Wonders III support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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