Ways of History: Forge Your Civilization from Stone Age to Space Age

6/27/2026, 9:09:34 PM

Release date: 9/1/2017

Tags: #free-to-play #strategy #massively-multiplayer #indie #multiplayer #early-access

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Score: 53%Mixed
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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
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Key highlight

Guide your civilization from the Stone Age to the Space Age in this hardcore real-time strategy game. Research over 240 technologies and command vast armies in a massive multiplayer world.

Who this is for

Perfect for strategy fans who enjoy deep, long-term civilization development. Build your empire over months and forge an epic history.

Details

Overview

Ways of History is a hardcore real-time strategy game that invites players to guide their civilization through the ages, from the primitive Stone Age all the way to the advanced Space Age. Developed and published by Glyph Worlds, this free-to-play title offers a massive world where thousands of players interact, wage war, engage in trade, and pursue scientific advancements. The game emphasizes deep strategic decision-making, with a vast array of over 240 sciences and technologies to research and approximately 100 different troop types to command across four distinct races. Players will manage over 50 resource deposits, experiencing a dynamic world where peaceful development can quickly escalate into intense conflict and unforeseen events.

Highlights

Epic Scale Strategy: Command vast armies of thousands of soldiers in massive battles, spanning from the Stone Age to futuristic eras.
Deep Technological Progression: Research over 240 unique sciences and technologies, charting a course for your civilization's advancement.
Massive Multiplayer World: Engage with thousands of other players in a persistent world featuring war, trade, and complex diplomatic interactions.

Who It's For

This game is designed for dedicated strategy enthusiasts who crave a deep, long-term commitment. Players looking for a serious simulation of civilization development, complete with intricate resource management, extensive research trees, and large-scale multiplayer conflict, will find Ways of History compelling. It's a game for those who enjoy the challenge of building an empire over months, rather than hours, and thrive in dynamic, player-driven environments.