Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit (version 21H1) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-2500K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1600X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2GB) or Intel® Arc™ A380 (6GB) or Intel® Iris™ Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) or AMD® Radeon™ Vega 8 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 35 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1080p (30FPS)
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit or Windows® 11 (latest) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i7-9700K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 5600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1070 Ti (8GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 XT (8GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : >35 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1080p (60FPS)
Age of Wonders 4
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗Armies of custom fantasy factions march across empires for dozens of hours, cementing a stellar 81 percent positive rating across 22744 total reviews. Veterans of the genre are deeply invested, with 388 out of 494 sampled players logging more than 25 hours on the battlefield.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 127 | 102 | 6 | 19 |
| Value for money | 34 | 3 | 1 | 30 |
| Content / longevity | 26 | 21 | 0 | 5 |
| Performance | 17 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| Graphics / art | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 15 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Story / writing | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Interface / UX | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 108 h on median; those who dislike it: 51 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 114 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,4 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core mechanics and empire building drive the acclaim, earning 102 positive mentions out of 127.
- Visual presentation delights conquerors, capturing 15 positive mentions out of 16.
- Faction creation and replayable depth shine through, with 21 positive mentions out of 26 dedicated to overall content.
Weaknesses
- Expansion costs draw heavy fire, resulting in 30 negative mentions out of 34 regarding pricing.
- Technical instability plagues the campaign trail, highlighted by 13 negative mentions out of 17 for performance and 12 negative mentions out of 12 for bugs.
- Online skirmishes fall short of expectations, accounting for 12 negative mentions out of 15 in multiplayer.
Who is it for?
Strategy enthusiasts and RPG fans who love building custom fantasy factions and do not mind enduring technical hiccups during long campaigns.
Is Age of Wonders 4 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 81% of 22,744 Steam reviews are positive (player score 77/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics and empire building drive the acclaim, earning. Current price: 49,99€.
Verdict
Age of Wonders 4 delivers a deeply absorbing grand strategy experience that keeps players hooked for days despite frustrating multiplayer and performance flaws. Post-release reception sits solidly at 77 percent positive across 494 sampled reviews, proving its enduring tactical appeal.
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