There are plenty of hit 4X games that successfully scratch that strategy itch, from the galaxy-spanning Stellaris to the more historical setting of Civilization 7. But there's one title in particular that has consistently stood out against Civilization over the years: Old World. And if you haven't had a chance to dive into this strategy rich title, then there's no better time as a new update has just dropped.
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