Overview

Aetas is a real-time strategy game that wears its old-school heart on its sleeve. Developed and published by Consul Games, this title launched on Steam on October 16, 2026, and it's aimed squarely at players who miss the days when every RTS began with a town center, a handful of workers, and a forest full of wood.

From that humble start, you'll guide your civilization through seven distinct ages, from the Stone Age all the way to the Industrial Age. The game supports both single-player and multiplayer, and it's available in a wide range of languages including English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

Highlights

  • Seven Ages of Progression: Your military units evolve alongside your civilization. Spearmen become halberdiers, archers become riflemen, and the tech tree stretches from primitive tools to industrial firepower.
  • Six Peoples, Six Playstyles: Before each match, you choose from six different peoples, each offering a unique way to approach the game. The Franks, for example, emphasize walls, gates, towers, and fortifications.
  • Classic RTS Economy: Gather wood, sow fields, mine stone and gold, and raise walls and gates. You can race ahead to field stronger troops or take your time to build an economy that no one can keep up with.

Who It's For

Aetas is for RTS veterans who fondly remember the genre's golden era, as well as newcomers who want to experience a more traditional take on strategy gaming. If you enjoy balancing economy and military, love the idea of watching your archers evolve into riflemen over centuries of virtual history, and appreciate a game that doesn't overcomplicate things with modern gimmicks, this is worth a look.

The multiplayer mode also makes it a solid choice for those who want to test their strategies against other players.

Game Info

  • Developer/Publisher: Consul Games
  • Genres: Strategy, RTS, Building, Historical, Military, Old School
  • Release Date: October 16, 2026
  • Modes: Single-player, Multi-player
  • Languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese
  • Price: Paid title (check the latest Steam listing for current pricing)