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Deal | This turn-based 4X strategy game, loved by 69% of players, is 90% off on Steam

An image showing buildings and ships in Humankind, now 90% off.
ⓘ Amplitude Studios
An image showing buildings and ships in Humankind, now 90% off.
In Humankind, your main goal will be to develop your civilization and earn the most Fame through your actions, decisions, and victories. And now this turn-based strategy game is available for less than $5 on Steam.

Released on Steam on August 17, 2021, Humankind is a turn-based 4X strategy game developed by the French studio Amplitude Studios. This game lets you rewrite the history of humanity and shape a civilization however you like.

Thus, you can combine up to 60 different historical cultures as you progress through the ages. Each culture brings its own playstyle, advantages, and disadvantages. You'll also experience historical events along the way. In addition, you'll have to make various decisions that will shape the future of your civilization, discover new technologies, or even build the greatest wonder the world has ever seen.

However, conflicts may break out, and you’ll need to fight turn-based battles on the world map. Each unit has special abilities, and if you encounter difficulties, you can call in reinforcements at any time. The objective is to earn the most Fame, which depends on your victories, your decisions, and your deeds.

An image showing an interface in Humankind.
ⓘ Amplitude Studios
An image showing an interface in Humankind.
An image showing the world map in Humankind.
ⓘ Amplitude Studios
An image showing the world map in Humankind.

On Steam, it has received “Mixed” reviews, with 69% positive reviews out of 28,624 reviews. Despite this rating, many players enjoy the ability to switch cultures during the game. The visuals and attention to detail are also praised. However, some people feel that while the game has innovative features, they aren’t fully polished. In addition, it’s a complex game, and it can take some time to understand each action and its consequences.

For the second time, Humankind is 90% off on Steam, bringing its price down to $4.99 instead of $49.99 until September 8, 2026, according to SteamDB.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-08-26 (Update: 2026-08-26)