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games like

Old World

Old World leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION1 /10READS3 /10VARIANCE4 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10

8 games like Old World

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Heroes of Might and Magic IV cover art
Heroes of Might and Magic IVPure Optimization · turn-based strategy

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Pokémon Violet cover art
Pokémon VioletPure Optimization · monster-collecting RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Might & Magic: Heroes VI cover art
Might & Magic: Heroes VIPure Optimization · turn-based strategy

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Endless Legend cover art
Endless LegendPure Optimization · fantasy 4X

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Inscryption cover art
InscryptionPure Optimization · narrative deckbuilder

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (3 vs 2) - Scripted opponents with light bluff moments, not true adaptation.

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Crusader Kings II cover art
Crusader Kings IISystems & Chaos · dynasty grand strategy

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 5) - dynastic events, traits, intrigue

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Clash of Clans cover art
Clash of ClansPure Optimization · base-building strategy

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Matchmaking and unseen traps add uncertainty

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Empire: Total War cover art
Empire: Total WarPure Optimization · grand strategy wargame

Both lean on reads about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Real-time battle micro is modest

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Game details

Released
2021
Developer
mohawk games
Platforms
Linux, PC, Mac
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
78/100
IGDB users
90/100
SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)HistoricalSandboxWarfare4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)