Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-4570 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7950 (3 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-8600K (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 1700X (octa-core) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 390X (8 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible
Old World
The sprawling empire‑building mechanics of Old World keep players invested for over 25 hours, and that depth is where the praise piles up. 82 % of Steam users rate the game very positive, with 90 % of those playing more than 25 hours expressing satisfaction.
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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 | 158 | 129 | 7 | 22 |
| Story / writing | 23 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| Performance | 17 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Graphics / art | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Value for money | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 60 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 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. 408 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay: 129 positive mentions out of 158 total
- Content: 13 positive mentions out of 18 total
- Story: 18 positive mentions out of 23 total
- Playtime >25 h: 90 % positive
Weaknesses
- Performance: 1 positive mention out of 17 total
- UI: 0 positive mentions out of 5 total
- Bugs: 0 positive mentions out of 3 total
Who is it for?
Fans of long‑form strategy simulations who relish intricate mechanics and a persistent world will find Old World rewarding, though those sensitive to frame‑rate hiccups or UI clunkiness might be discouraged.
Is Old World worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 82% of 6,709 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 9,99€ (75% off).
Verdict
Old World delivers a richly detailed strategy experience that keeps players engaged for dozens of hours, earning strong praise for gameplay, content, and narrative. However, technical shortcomings—particularly in performance and interface design—temper the overall experience for some users. Overall, it is a compelling choice for dedicated strategy enthusiasts willing to overlook occasional technical hiccups.
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