Age of Wonders III
Overview
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!
SteamVery Positive (81%)
4,608 Steam user reviewsMetacritic80/100
Platformswindows / mac / linux
ControllerNot specified
MultiplayerMulti-player · Co-op
Mod supportSteam Workshop
Screenshots & media
Features, requirements and screenshots describe the Steam PC version. Other stores and editions may differ.
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About the game
- Developer
- Triumph Studios
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Released
- Mar 31, 2014
Description & review sources
- 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!
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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
Explore and Exploit a Living Fantasy World
Fight In-depth Tactical Battles
Master Age of Wonders III’s many Modes!
Please note that:
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.
- Developer
- Triumph Studios
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Released
- Mar 31, 2014
Ratings & review sources
SteamVery Positive (81%)
4,608 Steam user reviewsMetacritic80/100
System requirements
Features, requirements and screenshots describe the Steam PC version. Other stores and editions may differ.
Windows
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.
Accounts, launcher & DRM
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Features & game information
Features, requirements and screenshots describe the Steam PC version. Other stores and editions may differ.
Play modes
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play Together
- Family Sharing
Other features
- Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
Controller & mod support
- Controller support
- Not specified
- Mod support
- Steam Workshop
- Includes level editor
Game details
- Genres
- RPG
- Strategy
- Developer
- Triumph Studios
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Released
- Mar 31, 2014
- Content type
- game
- Operating systems
- windows
- mac
- linux
- Achievements
- 74
All community tags
Community tag votes
- Strategy1,226
- Turn-Based Strategy710
- Fantasy550
- RPG488
- 4X454
- Turn-Based388
- Multiplayer263
- Singleplayer216
- Tactical200
- Dwarf169
- Hex Grid138
- Co-op110
- Adventure87
- Grand Strategy84
- Great Soundtrack64
- Atmospheric64
- Classic60
- Moddable49
- Female Protagonist38
- Action34
Languages & audio
- English*
- German*
- French
- Polish
- Russian
*languages with full audio support
Related editions & add-ons
Steam purchase options; availability and pricing are confirmed on Steam.
Sources, updates & publisher notice
- CheapShark Oct 12, 2026 15:57 UTC
- Steam Spy Oct 12, 2026 02:52 UTC
- Steam Store Oct 12, 2026 02:52 UTC
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Publisher notice
Age of Wonders, the Age of Wonders logo, Triumph Studios and the Triumph Studios logo are trademarks of Triumph Studios B.V.. Copyright (c) 1999-2014 Triumph Studios. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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