Age of Wonders 4 vs Warlock - Master of the Arcane
Age of Wonders 4 is an RPG strategy game from Triumph Studios (2023) while Warlock - Master of the Arcane is an RPG strategy game from Ino-Co Plus (2012).
What each one is
Steam files Age of Wonders 4 under RPG and Strategy. In contrast, it files Warlock - Master of the Arcane under RPG and Strategy.
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.
At a glance
| Age of Wonders 4 | Warlock - Master of the Arcane | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 7.1/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (81%, 22,976) | Very Positive (86%, 2,638) |
| Critic aggregate | No aggregate | 71/100 |
| Price | $49.99 | $24.99 |
| Install size | 35 GB | — |
| Steam Deck | playable | unsupported |
| Released | 2023 | 2012 |
| Developer | Triumph Studios | Ino-Co Plus |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Age of Wonders 4 vs Warlock - Master of the Arcane, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Age of Wonders 4RPG strategy gameWarlock - Master of the ArcaneRPG strategy gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Age of Wonders 4Strategy, 4X, Character CustomizationWarlock - Master of the ArcaneStrategy, Turn-Based Strategy, FantasyThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Age of Wonders 4 ✓Score 7.1 · 81% on SteamWarlock - Master of the ArcaneScore 7.0 · 86% on Steam · 71 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Age of Wonders 422,976 reviews · 14 add-ons · 35 GBWarlock - Master of the Arcane2,638 reviewsReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Age of Wonders 4$49.99Warlock - Master of the Arcane ✓$24.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Age of Wonders 4 ✓PlayableWarlock - Master of the ArcaneUnsupportedValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Age of Wonders 4 takes 2 of the marked rounds to 1. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
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2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The cheaper right now: Warlock - Master of the Arcane ($24.99)
- Better on a Steam Deck: Age of Wonders 4 (playable)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Age of Wonders 4 (22,976 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
Strategy4XFantasyRPGTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyMagicSingleplayer
Where they differ
Character CustomizationStrategy RPGChoices MatterModdableDwarfLore-Rich
Turn-BasedHex Grid
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Age of Wonders 4 is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Warlock - Master of the Arcane is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 8 accessibility features for Age of Wonders 4 and 0 for Warlock - Master of the Arcane. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Age of Wonders 4 and Warlock - Master of the Arcane in scope?
Age of Wonders 4 has drawn 22,976 Steam reviews, ships 14 add-ons and installs in 35 GB. Warlock - Master of the Arcane has drawn 2,638 Steam reviews.
Is Age of Wonders 4 or Warlock - Master of the Arcane better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Age of Wonders 4 rates higher (7.1 to 7.0). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Age of Wonders 4 or Warlock - Master of the Arcane?
Warlock - Master of the Arcane is cheaper right now at $24.99, against $49.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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How we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.