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Lead your people through a thousand years - from a humble tribe to a mighty empire. With 165 unique nations evolving through the ages, every playthrough forges a new history.

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Medieval map showing starting settlement with red buildings surrounded by unexplored hexagonal territories and natural resources

Your Epic Begins

Lead your people through 1000 years of medieval history. From humble beginnings to mighty empire - or forgotten ruins. The choice is yours.

You start with nothing but ambition: a small settlement and a handful of loyal peasants who believe in your vision.

Before you lies a world of opportunity. But move swiftly - rival leaders compete for the same prizes.

Medieval manufacturing buildings showing production chains from raw materials to finished goods

Build Your Economy

Expand provinces for taxes. Control resource-rich lands. Transform raw materials into valuable goods through manufacturing.
Technology grid showing 4x4 arrangement of advancement cards for current age

Advance Through Ages

Navigate 126 technologies across three eras. Each choice shapes your civilization's path - military might, economic power, or cultural dominance.
Game map showing various military units positioned across hexagonal territories

Defend and Conquer

Protect what you've built. Expand your borders. Command 7 unit types plus unique nation forces to secure your growing empire.
Battle scene showing military units engaged in combat on hexagonal battlefield

Revolutionary Combat

No dice - pure tension. Draw colored cubes from the battle bag. Your preparation meets fate's decision in every clash.
Game map showing religious influence markers spread across different territories

Spread Your Faith

Convert hearts and minds across the world. Control territories through military might, but dominate civilizations through spiritual influence.
Achievement cards showing different victory conditions in economic, military, cultural, and scientific categories

Choose Your Victory

Four paths to glory await: Economic dominance, Military conquest, Cultural supremacy, or Scientific breakthrough. Master one or balance all.
Discover All 12 Gameplay Mechanics

Explore the complete gameplay guide with detailed explanations and strategies

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Game Overview

Game Overview

Get a comprehensive introduction to Glory of Civilizations, learn about the core mechanics and what makes this game unique.

Full Playthrough

Full Playthrough

Watch a complete game session and see how strategies unfold across multiple rounds of play.

Rules Playthrough

Rules Playthrough

Learn all the rules with a detailed explanation while watching an actual game being played.

Track Your Civilization's Progress

Every game played on Steam is automatically tracked, showing how your civilization develops across different aspects.

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Forge Your Nation's Destiny

You don't just play a civilization - you create one. Guide your people through 1000 years of evolution, from scattered tribes to mighty empire. Every choice shapes who you become.

Your nation transforms as you play. No preset factions. No locked paths. You write history with every decision, following authentic patterns of conquest, migration, and cultural evolution.

Your journey, your choices: Start as Oghuz nomads. Become fearsome Pechenegs. Then choose - will you ride as Mongol conquerors or rule as Tatar khans? Each branch unlocks new powers, new strategies, new destinies.

160+ nation cards. Infinite possibilities. Forge a steppe empire that makes enemies tremble. Build maritime dominance that controls the seas. Create an unconquerable mountain kingdom. Your legacy awaits.

Age I
Europe
FRISIANS I FRANKS I ALEMANNI I SAXONS I SUEBI I VIKINGS I GOTHS I LONGOBARDS I VANDALS I ROMANS I CELTS I DACIANS I GREEKS I BALTS I SLAVS I
Tartaria & Caucasus
URALIANS I ALANS I HUNS I AVARS I GÖKTÜRKS I OGHUZ I IBERIANS I ARMENIANS I
Middle East
ARABS I BERBERS I BEDOUINS I PERSIANS I JEWS I
Far East
HANS I TUNGUSES I YAMATOANS I GOGURYEANS I
Hindustan & Indochina
GUPTAS I DRAVIDIANS I PYU I TIBETANS I MONS I FUNANESE I CHAMS I
Mesoamerica & Andes
NAHUAS I MAYANS I MOCHEANS I NASCANS I
Age II
Europe
HOLLANDERS II FRENCH II TEUTONS II TEMPLARS II BAVARIANS II SAXONIANS II ANGLO-SAXONS II NORMANS II DANES II NORWEGIANS II SWEDES II CASTILIANS II CATALANS II PORTUGUESE II LOMBARDIANS II OCCITANS II PAPAL-LATINS II BYZANTINES II GETAE II GAELS II CZECHS II POLANS II RUSYNS II SERBS II LIVONIANS II LITHUANIANS II MAGYARS II
Tartaria & Caucasus
URALIANS II CUMANS II BULGARS II KHAZARS II MONGOLS II PECHENEGS II GEORGIANS II CILICIANS II
Middle East
ARABS II BERBERS II BEDOUINS II SELJUKS II PERSIANS II JEWS II
Far East
CHINESE II KHITANS II JURCHENS II JAPANESE II
Hindustan & Indochina
RAJPUTS II DELHIANS II TAMILS II TELUGUS II BURMESE II TIBETANS II SIAMESE II KHMERS II VIETS II CHAMS II
Mesoamerica & Andes
CHICHIMECAS II TOLTECS II MAYANS II SICANS II WARIANS II
Age III
Europe
DUTCH III FLEMISH III FRENCH III TEUTONS III HOSPITALLERS III GERMANS III AUSTRIANS III SWISS III ENGLISH III DANES III SWEDES III SPANISH III PORTUGUESE III VENETIANS III GENOESE III PAPAL-LATINS III SICILIANS III ITALIANS III BYZANTINES III WALLACHIANS III SCOTS III IRISH III BOHEMIANS III POLES III UKRAINIANS III SERBS III LITHUANIANS III HUNGARIANS III BULGARIANS III NOVGORODIANS III
Tartaria & Caucasus
URALIANS III TATARS III MONGOLS III GEORGIANS III ARMENIANS III
Middle East
ARABS III BERBERS III BEDOUINS III TURKS III PERSIANS III JEWS III
Far East
CHINESE III MANCHUS III JAPANESE III KOREANS III
Hindustan & Indochina
MUGHALS III GURJARAS III BENGALIS III VIJAYANAGARANS III BURMESE III TIBETANS III THAIS III LAOTIANS III KHMERS III VIETS III
Mesoamerica & Andes
TARASCANS III TLAXCALS III AZTECS III MAYANS III CHIMORS III INCAS III

What Players Are Saying

"The idea that cubes can mean different things depending on the context is brilliant. The cube bag combat mechanic is both intuitive and tense. I usually get frustrated when other players destroy what I build, but here it felt fair – doing real damage takes real effort. That balance really impressed me."
Yeva Vyridova
4X Game Enthusiast
"The game gave me so many positive emotions. From choosing unique strategies to discovering synergies – it's a rewarding experience. The economic component feels well-balanced, and the events system adds unpredictability without overwhelming the strategic planning. Every decision feels meaningful and contributes to your civilization's growth."
Petro Kvasniak
Experienced Player
"Every era feels different, and the entire game evolves as you play. The nation system is deep and satisfying. I particularly enjoyed the technology tree navigation and how acquiring technologies can bring glory. The way the game maintains tension throughout all phases while keeping multiple victory paths viable is remarkable."
Illya
First-Time Civilization Player
"The combat system is quite engaging, though it takes some time to master. Once you get the hang of it, gameplay becomes much smoother. I love that there are multiple paths to victory — whether through economy, science, war, or wonders. The mechanic of easily switching government types during the game to gain timely bonuses adds a great strategic depth."
Ruslan
Strategy Enthusiast
"Amazing balance between player interaction and personal development. Every action matters and the game never feels repetitive. Art is beautiful and the mechanics feel tight. The worker exhaustion system is particularly clever, allowing you to extract resources, move, and build with the same unit efficiently."
Borys
Strategy Game Collector
"I loved the diversity of viable strategies and how seamlessly they combine. You can radically shift your policies and goals mid-game, which keeps things dynamic and exciting. The resource management feels meaningful across all types—not just the basics. After just one game, I already wanted to play again. Oh, and huge respect to the artist — the visuals are stunning."
Kyryl
Strategy Game Aficionado
"I'm new to 4X games, but this one left a great impression. The art is beautiful—especially the hex tiles, buildings, and coins. The variety of technologies is impressive, even if a bit overwhelming at first. Exploring the map and collecting coins at the end of each round gave me real joy. The learning curve feels manageable despite the game's complexity."
Andrii
New to 4X Games

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Pre-order bonus: Unlock Aztec, Maya, Inca - 15 new civilization cards in total!
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