Age of Wonders
Age of Wonders
Game
Game2019
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Developer Triumph Studios
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a 4X turn-based strategy video game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. It is the fifth Age of Wonders game and a spin-off due to the sci-fi setting. It was released for Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in August 2019 and for macOS in May 2020. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
322 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
67
Fresh
116 positive · 58 negative
95% range 59–73%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 116 | 58 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 43 | 7 | 91 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
3,074 of 3,868 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
66% recommend · 116 yes, 60 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 176 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (5,320 of 6,669 positive).
Players praise the game's complete, refined state and deep tactical combat. [1][2][3] Some reviewers criticize technical issues like a windowed mode bug and login problems. [4][5] Others find the game lacks depth and feels repetitive across factions. [6][7]
Liked
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- [4]
Just leaving this here because i dont want anyone else to buy this game the way it is now and then have the same issue. Basically if you buy planetfall now youll never be able to play it as for some reason now, when the game launches, it opens in a windowed mode. which isnt the problem. The problem is because the game opens this way, it doesnt register your mouse cursor for some reason in the correct spot so theres …
- [6]
Really tried to like this one, but the depth just isn't there. It feels like there should be a ton of replayability with all the different factions, but the core gameplay loop never felt different enough between them. I would say my enjoyment of the game was mostly limited to the first or second playthrough, when I was still learning the mechanics. If you decide to pick this up, I would wait for a deep, deep sale. …
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I bought this game not long after it was released, but didn't play it until three to four years later. For whatever reason like many people I just couldn't get into it, however I did manage eventually, and let me tell you this, this is the best 4X game I've ever played! As far as I know this is the only 4X game with X-COM like combat, though not exactly like X-COM, it's very fun regardless. This game has everything, …
- [8]
Ever wish that Civilization was more overtly combat-focused? Are games too long for you? Looking for a more streamlined experience? Then this is the game for you. With about 15 hours played, I've completed several games, a feat unheard of for Civ fans. The game plays very much like Civ, but with enough changes to differentiate itself as a completely unique experience. The combat is the most interesting part for me. …
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Play This instead of Age Of Wonders 4 - Why? Welll.... 1. It's complete 2. No more DLC ???? oh did you need more? It's everything Age Of Wonders 4 COULD be ironically. Less customization OBVIOUSLY - But the game is refined and COMPLETE.
Summarised from 34 of the 273 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
66% of the 176 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Age of Wonders: Planetfall. The complaint that keeps coming up: launch windowed mode bug prevents mouse input. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received generally positive reviews according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 87% of critics. The game was nominated for "PC Game of the Year" at the 2019 Golden Joystick Awards, for "Best Strategy Game" at The Game Awards 2019, and for "Game, Strategy" at the NAVGTR Awards.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 322 · most liked firstThis game is quite interesting for the year it was released. It plays very similarly to Age of Wonders, but it was released two years before Age of Wonders came out. Which is a bit like a mix of Civilization and Heroes of Might and Magic for those who aren't familiar with it. But only in Japanese.
positive · AI labelView post →Noesis, the creators of Noesis GUI, the #gamedev UI toolkit behind games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Age of Wonders 4, have just released Noesis Studio. It's a completely FREE visual design tool for creating game UIs. gamefromscratch.com/noesis-studi...
neutral · AI labelView post →Ignore the negative reviews, some turkroach got banned off the Hearts of Iron IV Discord for using some sus Politian as his pfp, so they're bot raiding all Discord servers for Paradox games and review-bombing them. The game works well and is very tight in controls, it is a 4X game that used to have a very competitive MP scene since the balance was mostly solid. With Sci-Fi 4X games being as rare as they are, give this a try if you find this interesting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just leaving this here because i dont want anyone else to buy this game the way it is now and then have the same issue. Basically if you buy planetfall now youll never be able to play it as for some reason now, when the game launches, it opens in a windowed mode. which isnt the problem. The problem is because the game opens this way, it doesnt register your mouse cursor for some reason in the correct spot so theres no way to click on anything. If you put your mouse cursor off to the bottom…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Play This instead of Age Of Wonders 4 - Why? Welll.... 1. It's complete 2. No more DLC ???? oh did you need more? It's everything Age Of Wonders 4 COULD be ironically. Less customization OBVIOUSLY - But the game is refined and COMPLETE.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some more backlog from Tumblr. Sheogorath hero portraits originally made for an Age of Wonders mod (and thus vaguely mimicking the art style of base game AoW portraits). • #digitalart #fanart #sheogorath #oblivion
neutral · AI labelView post →Seeing everyone I know fall victim to the horse game and I know it'd get me too if I could bring myself to boot up anything that's not Age of Wonders 4
neutral · AI labelView post →I allowed myself ONE game of Age of Wonders 4 to celebrate the successful release of Nighthawks and I’m crawling into bed at 1:35am, having successfully backstabbed, outmanoeuvred and connived my way into victory once again. There’s nothing like the blend of tactical fights + 4X.
positive · AI labelView post →I bought this game not long after it was released, but didn't play it until three to four years later. For whatever reason like many people I just couldn't get into it, however I did manage eventually, and let me tell you this, this is the best 4X game I've ever played! As far as I know this is the only 4X game with X-COM like combat, though not exactly like X-COM, it's very fun regardless. This game has everything, great visuals, art, sound, voice acting and writing. You will not be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now, with that out of the way? I gotta be very honest with everyone here, 4X is not a genre I'm all that familiar with, I had never played a Civ game and it seemed like the entire genre just slipped by me, the only other ones I've played were Age of Wonders: Planetfall and Age of Wonders 4 (briefly)
neutral · AI labelView post →So I had a really fun idea inspired by a friend on Discord a bit ago. (thank you @nilly-chilly.bsky.social for the idea.) I'm gonna do a playthrough of a 4X game and give updates about how it's going in a narrative style. Could be fun. The question then: Age of Wonders 4 or Stellaris?
neutral · AI labelView post →I came into “Age of Wonders: Planetfall” after playing Age of Wonders 4 for well over a thousand hours. For me, the systems were similar enough to make it a breeze to get into, but the tutorial does a good job on its own to ensure that’s not a requirement. Even so, the highlight of the game must be the empire mode. (7/10) The empire mode allows you to create a new empire that encompasses each of the custom characters you make and facilitates progression between games, ensuring each victory…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Going to bring some games I’ve been wanting to play to PAX Unplugged: Nemesis Grimcoven Hero Gudnak Token Terrors Battlegrounds Age of Wonders Planetfall Archwynd Unsettled Black Rose Wars Duel (Lex) Metal Gear Solid Primal Plunderlust Varia Re;Act And maybe a Tiny Epic game…
neutral · AI labelView post →just because I read some comments about the game not beeing playable due to it opening in windows mode and the mouse seemingly not regisetering: There is an easy fix. Use the keyboard shortcut for window mode (e.g. alt+ enter) and everyhing should work fine again. If you change it in the options menu to fullscreen the game will launch in full screen from here on as well. For all who care about my 50 cents about the game: It's a great game, with a beginner unfriendly UI. Lot's of status…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The campaign gamemode isn't that great, but the galactic empire mode is amazing. The fact that you can build an empire over time unlocking additional powers and abilities really adds to the replayability.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Age of Wonders 4: 4X strategy game where you can give your ruler boobs and he/him pronouns, oh and also there are loads of furry races
positive · AI labelView post →I refunded this after about an hour when it first came out. Coming straight from Age of Wonders III probably didn’t help, the shift to sci-fi, the different pacing, and the way systems were presented just felt off at the time. It didn’t grab me, and I didn’t feel like pushing through to figure it out. Got access to it again later and decided to give it another go after spending a lot of time with Age of Wonders 4, and it’s a completely different story. Once you understand how Triumph…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Product refunded... Could not get past the developers account login screen. My email returned an error, password reset email confirmation just never arrived.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Since Age of Wonders 4 released, we've delivered six free updates, major expansions, and more. We want our game to be the best version it will ever be. If you feel the same way, then nominate us for Labor of Love at this year's Steam Awards! Thank you for your support! 💙 Vote now: bit.ly/aow4LOL
neutral · AI labelView post →Age of Wonders 4 is the most fun I’ve had with a non-competitive game in a long time honestly
positive · AI labelView post →Serena, Wizard of Life and leader of the Wood Elves. (From the game Age of Wonders 2: the Wizard's Throne) _____ #Bimbo #Bimbofication #Fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →I gave it a try, but honestly, it just didn’t work for me. I didn’t like the factions or the unit designs, none of it really clicked or felt interesting. The interface was kind of annoying to use, and a lot of the tooltips were worded in a way that made things more confusing than they needed to be. I’m sure there’s a good game underneath all of it if you’re willing to put in the time and really learn how everything works. But the way the game starts just didn’t pull me in, and I don’t…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I hardly ever review a game but I had to for AoW4 and Planetfall. I am stunned that this game has mixed reviews. Are you people out of your minds? I've had a blast playing this game both solo and with friends. Bought it on sale a few weeks ago almost have 50 hours played 0 bugs or crashes great game 9/10 would buy again don't listen to the haters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Age of Wonders 1 is actually still a really good, charming fantasy strategy game, and Age of Wonders 2...I think actually does some really good changes to everything Never played Age of Wonders 3 and 4
positive · AI labelView post →A significant part of the game is tactical combat, but good strategy at the higher strategic layer largely trivializes the tactical combat phase. Also, the scope feels small for a 4x game. It seems like it was built around multiplayer gameplay and it's just not what I'm looking for.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a long-time fan of the Age of Wonders series, I was initially skeptical about Planetfall. It seemed like the developers were simply trying to make a quick profit by changing the setting while leaving the core mechanics intact. However, after completing the game, I can honestly say I was wrong. Planetfall doesn't just shift Age of Wonders into a sci-fi universe - it fundamentally reworks many of the gameplay mechanics, resulting in a distinctly different experience that still retains the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Masters of Magic enjoyers, Endless Legend I was easily the best successor game to that ever made. Like literally the only one that even gets close (yes I know about Age of Wonders, no, different, sorry). Sequel was shaping up to be that++, so, hopefully another banger?
neutral · AI labelView post →#WeeknightWriters Got the new DLC for a game I'm a little addicted to (Age of Wonders 4), have also been making more time to read some good gay-as-hell fiction!
neutral · AI labelView post →Okay yeah Age of Wonders 4 is probably the coolest strategy game ive picked up. Not only does it have insane levels of customization for your ruler, race, and civilization right at the start, but as a campaign goes on you get to customize them all even further, including physical transformations.
positive · AI labelView post →NAH Im fine with science fiction... but I grew up on fantasy RPG and regular civilization games. I understand mana, damage, defense, turns, culture points and the like.. this game is way less streamlined and then just a jumble of about 1000000 different symbols and keywords and turn functions. lets click a unit. QUASER unit. Quaser notes: - if on PHOTON step of turn, Quaser can apply 4 MIND BEND points against (SQUIGGLE PICTURE) for every 3 VULTURE points target NON OVERLORD has.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really tried to like this one, but the depth just isn't there. It feels like there should be a ton of replayability with all the different factions, but the core gameplay loop never felt different enough between them. I would say my enjoyment of the game was mostly limited to the first or second playthrough, when I was still learning the mechanics. If you decide to pick this up, I would wait for a deep, deep sale. Otherwise, the game feels very overpriced.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly 70% of me being lukewarm on Age of Wonders is the game itself but the other 30% is some of the comments real Rain World energy
neutral · AI labelView post →Ever wish that Civilization was more overtly combat-focused? Are games too long for you? Looking for a more streamlined experience? Then this is the game for you. With about 15 hours played, I've completed several games, a feat unheard of for Civ fans. The game plays very much like Civ, but with enough changes to differentiate itself as a completely unique experience. The combat is the most interesting part for me. Turn-based tactical combat is great. This honestly feels to me like a middle…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy to be part of the Turn-Based Carnival on Steam! We're making excellent progress to get Broken Alliance nice and shiny for our EA release on 15.01.2025! Give us a follow and/or wishlist to stay in the loop if you like games like HoMM and Age of Wonders! store.steampowered.com/app/1704180/...
neutral · AI labelView post →#Games 🎮 on my list to finish this year (*’s are replays): 1) Eternal Darkness (currently playing) 2) Daggerfall 3) Age of Wonders 4* (not really a game you finish, but you know) 4) Morrowind* 5) Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer (not out yet) 6) Metroid Prime remaster* 7) Silent Hill 2* 8) Dead Space*
neutral · AI labelView post →Going live! This week I'm celebrating the one year anniversary of the stream! I'm pausing the dev of Salve this week to showcase some of the games that inspired it! Today is by far the biggest inspiration: the original Age of Wonders. Come join me! www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory
neutral · AI labelView post →Paradox has finally found a way to make Hearts of Iron IV historically accurate! They're rewriting history in real time! On their official HOI4 Discord a player was permanently banned for having Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as a profile picture. The moderators' explanation was that Atatürk is a "controversial and polarizing figure" just like Karl Marx. Let's make sure we understand this. This is a game where you can spend 400 hours bringing back the Kaiser, making Kaiserreich style fever dreams real…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tactical soul trapped in a depriming ground-slog As a fan of the original Age of Wonders and Master of Magic, Planetfall is a massive letdown. While the tactical combat engine is excellent, the rest of the game feels like a soulless chore. Instead of embracing the "Master of Orion 2" DNA—which would have been the logical evolution for a Sci-Fi AoW—we got a boring, brown-and-grey ground-slogger. There is no "Sense of Wonder." Instead of majestic star systems and epic ship-to-ship combat, you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Age of Wonders 4 getting a third season is music to Ham's ears, dude. i love this game. the devs really Get It.
positive · AI labelView post →The game likes to freeze for auto combat, it likes to freeze on loading screens, and it likes to freeze on enemy turns. Honestly this game is borderline unplayable. It's also an older game and these issues have been around for years with no fix. I would avoid this game, it's just not worth the headache.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an even more basic version of Age of Wonders 4. I played it multiplayer with my husband. At 4 hours I stopped playing it. I just couldn't do it anymore. It lacks complexity, challenge, and appeal. I wasn't having fun and everything times a really long time to move forward. I'm disappointed in Age of Wonders 4 and Planetfall. I used to love AOW in the past, but ever since 2, it hasn't been the same. It feels like a different developer. There is so much potential, but that would mean…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Me: "Magic the Gathering is my most expensive hobby" My 4X game addiction, sitting in the corner with 400 dollars of DLC per game: "Yeah, absolutely. Oh, $25 for more Age of Wonders 4 please and thank you." Me, paying up with no sense of irony: "Yup. Magic the Gathering. That's it."
positive · AI labelView post →1. clumsy movement around the map. 2. It's impossible to make a female character. They all look like trans men.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a grand strategy game developed by Triumph Studios that successfully blends classic 4X gameplay with tactical turn-based combat, all set against a richly imagined sci-fi backdrop. Building upon the legacy of the Age of Wonders series, which was traditionally rooted in fantasy settings, Planetfall boldly ventures into the realm of futuristic space exploration and interplanetary empire-building. The result is a thoughtfully crafted experience that offers both…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This one is just....boring. I dont know what they did, compared to AOW 3, but wow did they miss....
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi everyone… anyone wanna be mutuals? Likes: 🎮 Sadly… League 🎮 Ratchet & Clank 🎮 Age of Wonders 🎮 Persona 🎮 Pokémon 🎮 Any deception game ever. 🎲 Board Games 🎲 MTG & PTCGO 💥 Indie Comic Books 🎥 Horror Movies 🐹 Guinea Pigs 📺 Anime 🏀 Basketball ( #promosky )
neutral · AI labelView post →Masters of Orion 2 XCOM series and similar turn based tactical games like Xenonauts 2 and Phoenix Point (most recently Star Wars Zero Company) Age of Wonders 3 City of Gangsters Fights in Tight Spaces Phantom Brigade Jagged Alliance 1 through 3 (but not Back in Action) Shadowrun Returns and Dragonfall
neutral · AI labelView post →On the official Paradox Discord server, community representatives explicitly harassed users with profile pictures of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, made defamatory claims against the founder of Türkiye, and banned players who objected to this conduct. It is deeply concerning that Paradox Interactive allows its official representatives to display open hostility and discrimination toward a dedicated portion of its global player base. Harassing users over historical figures and abusing moderator…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sometimes people say things like "Dead game! No one will give money to Paradox!" I don't know what world they live in because Paradox is Crusader Kings 3, Hearts of Iron 4, Cities Skylines 2, Age of Wonders 4, Victoria 3, Stellaris... Some of the most played games in the world, you know?
neutral · AI labelView post →Guys who let Paradox make the next Civ game Age of Wonders 4! 🍹Starting in 1 hour - 2 PM CEST / 8 AM EST! 🍸 >> twitch.tv/ArmiaStars <<
neutral · AI labelView post →I have written press releases for 15 years. It's one of the fundamental processes I do as a PR person. When I write them, I always add some dumb jokes. Age of Wonders adding owlkin? "Paradox Interactive, a publisher whose games are a real hoot" Remastered game? "a publisher of remasterpieces" 1/x
neutral · AI labelView post →My personal favorite entry in the Age of Wonders franchise.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Age of Wonders 4 (another 4X game) is about to release a DLC with a nomadic playstyle. The Stellaris devs often collaborate, so I can only conclude that the next DLC will have nomads. Also, my Patreon now has a SFW tier if you want to support me in a less sus fashion! www.patreon.com/damndirtycat
neutral · AI labelView post →This is Alpha Centauri 21st century edition, and boy did they knock it deep-space. Xeno-Exploration Civilization ANY problems launching the Paradox Launcher - Uninstall, and Reinstall it manually. Go find it under Windows Settings. 'Installed Apps'. Search 'Paradox'. Uninstall Launcher V2. I've had it installed since 2020, hence a new install is fine by me; XD The universe beckons! The Imperial Archives will be an immense source of wealth, any terms on-screen you don't know, gets to the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Paradox Interactive is an EVIL company. They sold this product for windows 7 and now they DISABLE IT SO YOU CANNOT USE IT ANY MORE ON WINDOWS 7. That is Bait and Switch. Illegal. Don't waste your money on this EVIL company. BOYCOTT them. Uninstall them.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a turn-based strategy game that brings the classic Age of Wonders formula into a sci-fi setting, combining empire management, tactical battles, and faction-driven storytelling. Its shift from fantasy to science fiction allows for varied unit designs, technological themes, and a broader strategic palette while maintaining the series’ core strengths. Factions are the game’s standout feature. Each group offers distinct aesthetics, unit types, and strategic…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a board game based on a four-year-old video game that doesn't make any especial effort to evoke that video game. Or, really, to be noteworthy in any way whatsoever. My review: spacebiff.com/2023/12/18/a...
negative · AI labelView post →A 4X that dumps an encyclopedia of systems on you with almost no useful explanation, then expects you to enjoy small, railroaded campaign maps and comparatively empty random ones. Combat can be interesting; everything around it is opaque tech trees, forgettable colony building, and an AI that either folds or cheats without looking smart. The sci-fi setting is generic wallpaper, the writing is serviceable at best, and once the scripted missions are done the sandbox doesn’t give you a reason to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →IF YOU LOVE TBS GAMES and want VARIETY with CUSTOMISATION in your units and battles, then this is for you! (also keeping units alive gaining experience is beneficial!!!) Gladius gave you masses of units and variety too. This is less polished but MORE variety/customisation and you're not fighting once on some map, it's world map with millions of battles (option to auto battle but i choose not to). You make armies of 6 units (these appear as covering one hex). Put whatever you like into these…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dear lord I bought Age Of Wonders 4 on a whim (ps5) and it’s probably the most in depth game I’ve ever played. Basically design your own fantasy race & ruler then try to take over the world by any means & magic
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