Age of Wonders III on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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!

Age of Wonders III is a strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive.
Released on March 31st 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 5 languages: English, German, French, Polish and Russian.

It has received 12,541 reviews of which 10,065 were positive and 2,476 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.00€ on Instant Gaming.


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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • 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.
MacOS
  • 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.
Linux
  • 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.

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
Since I absolutely loath AOW4 and all of its lorebreaking and forced parity etc. I have come back to this old and dear friend. One of my favorite games of all time, probably in the top 3. It is still a great game to play! Highly recommend for new players!
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Feb. 2025
⭐ 8/10 – A Masterpiece of Strategy and Fantasy! ⭐ Age of Wonders III is an absolute gem for fans of turn-based strategy and fantasy RPGs. Triumph Studios delivered an incredible blend of deep tactical combat, engaging empire-building, and rich storytelling that keeps you hooked for hours. ✔ Deep Strategy – Every decision matters, from city management to unit positioning in battles. The tactical combat is rewarding, allowing for creative strategies and intense encounters. ✔ Rich Fantasy World – Choose from diverse factions, each with unique abilities and playstyles. The mix of RPG-style hero customization and empire-building adds layers of depth. ✔ Beautiful Art & Music – Stunning visuals, detailed environments, and an epic soundtrack create an immersive experience. ✔ Endless Replayability – A robust campaign, randomly generated maps, and multiplayer make this a game you can come back to again and again. Whether you're a longtime Age of Wonders fan or new to the series, this game is a must-play for strategy lovers. Highly recommended! 🎮🔥
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Dec. 2024
I like this game, played it a lot and I like the mechanics and the game play, but oh boy there is a FANTASTIC amount of cheating by the AI. Superlative, overarching, incredible amount of cheating. Literally in 1 turn, from having no other AI army around, 4 full stacks literally materialise next to my 2 partial stacks. (I have full view of that area, there are no tunnels in the region) That particular AI player is 30+ hexes away from the closest city. None of the units have stealth, none of the stacks have a Hero. I would play that battle normally and lose if there was any remote chance that the AI player had discovered me normally and had any of those units. but it hadn't. At this point in time I use one of the player cheats and just give the lot of them the middle finger.
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Oct. 2024
Amazing story, good mechanics, I like the combined stiles and lore from different games. But this game's campaign is SUPER HARD. Like damn, play on easy if you want to do the missions. It is always a huge map, with a secret outpost that harasses you, with some revolts or independent parties capturing your rear cities. An extremely annoying and lengthy back and forth, and this is on normal difficulty. Play on easy and it should be fine, there is absolutely no shame in it. Stay away from normal and don't even try hard difficulty. Your mental health matters more
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May 2024
An improvement on the M&M system, faster than Civilization and easier to play than both franchises. I really enjoy this game and I can even beat a 4 player map in an afternoon. Great time.
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Age of Wonders III
7.9
10,065
2,476
Online players
198
Developer
Triumph Studios
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Release 31 Mar 2014
Platforms
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