Deal | $6 on Steam: Expansive grand strategy game hits all-time low

In Age of History 2, players can reshape history on a world map featuring nearly 14,000 provinces. Scenarios span from ancient times through the Middle Ages and the World Wars all the way to the modern era – nuclear weapons included. The Definitive Edition significantly expands on the original Age of History 2 with a much larger map, additional civilizations and scenarios, more diplomatic options and improvements to AI, the user interface and performance. The grand strategy game from Polish solo developer Łukasz Jakowski is 40% off on Steam until September 14, bringing the price down to $5.99 from just under $10. According to SteamDB, previous discounts topped out at 35%, meaning the title has never been this cheap before.

Compared to other grand strategy games, Age of History 2 remains relatively accessible despite its massive scope. Instead of highly complex production chains, the focus is primarily on expansion, diplomacy and developing your own nation. Other mechanics include vassals, sanctions, propaganda, religions and forms of government. Those who prefer to rewrite history entirely to their liking can use extensive editors to create their own scenarios, civilizations, flags and maps. Steam Workshop support is also included.

Age of History 2: Definitive Edition has been fairly well received on Steam overall, with 83% of around 2,600 user reviews being positive. Many players primarily compare it to the original, praising the significantly larger map, numerous quality-of-life improvements and additional mechanics. Its highly addictive gameplay is also frequently highlighted. Criticism is directed at bugs, occasionally questionable AI decisions and balancing issues. Some fans also complain that wars are often decided primarily by sheer troop numbers and that some of the game's systems lack strategic depth.

Overall, Age of History 2 should be particularly appealing to players interested in grand strategy who do not want to spend hours learning complicated systems first. On the Steam Deck, the title is rated as “Playable.”

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