Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator

Simulation· Sandbox· God Game· Alternate History

Early access since Feb 2023

Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!

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Steam Updated 13 Oct 2026 $6.99

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Evaluation

Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has been in Early Access since February 17, 2023 and remains there today. JoySpark Games has maintained a remarkably active update cadence throughout — the 50 news posts scanned include 6 major content releases, 9 feature patches, and 12 bug fix patches. Major releases have arrived roughly every 2–4 months, with the most recent being v4.5.0 on July 20, 2026, which added unit visuals for battle frontlines, animated flag waving, and a wars list display. That update also notes that new revolt border mechanics "might be used for something more" in upcoming updates, signaling the developer is still actively planning next steps. The November 25, 2025 Steam Awards post reflects on nearly three years of ongoing development without any hint of a conclusion. No 1.0 release date has been announced, and the developer continues to introduce, test, and iterate on foundational game systems with explicit invitations for player feedback on newly shipped mechanics.

Evidence

v4.5.0 shipped with unit visuals, animated flags, improved revolt borders, and a wars list display. Developer notes the new revolt border mechanics 'might be used for something more' in future updates.

news post · Jul 20, 2026 source development ongoing

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v4.4.0 introduced Lost Territories and Puppet Autonomy systems. Developer explicitly states the new mechanics are 'not fully realized and bound to change based on player feedback,' signaling active iteration.

news post · Apr 22, 2026 source development ongoing

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Details

Developer

JoySpark Games

Publisher

JoySpark Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Sandbox God Game Simulation Alternate History Political Sim Wargame Idler Level Editor Artificial Intelligence Strategy Auto Battler Historical Fantasy Diplomacy Early Access

About this game

AI Simulation with High Customization

In this game you observe customized AI nations battle it out to ultimately try to control the world in a massive free-for-all, featuring alliances, revolts, puppet states and all kinds of political twists!
NOTE: This is not a Strategy Game.

Extensive Map Creator + God Mode Tools

The game comes with premade Maps and Scenarios, but you can unleash your creativity by making your own! Make your maps and borders as complex as you like! Check out hundreds of High Quality Scenarios on Steam Workshop from historical periods to fantasy worlds!

Govern world history by controlling nations directly. Carefully edit borders, terrain, nation stats and AI behaviour at any point during the simulation!

World Building

View the whole History of your simulations and Statistics to get a better view of past events and nations long gone. With the right settings, the world can continue to change for thousands of years.