Age of War
About Age of War
Age of War is a legendary free online strategy game where a single conflict stretches all the way from the Stone Age to the Future Age. You defend your base against waves of enemy soldiers while simultaneously pushing your own units toward the opponent's base, spawning fighters from a toolbar and earning XP for every kill and every successful attack. That XP lets you evolve through five distinct eras — Stone Age, Castle Age, Renaissance Age, Modern Age, and Future Age — each unlocking new units, turrets, and weaponry that completely change how battles play out.
Age of War runs entirely in the browser with no download required, and its simple mouse-driven interface makes the deep strategic layer easy to access even for players new to base-defense games. With 16 different unit types, 15 turret types, and two special attacks to master, there's a real progression curve behind its retro pixel-art presentation.
Controls
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Spawn units | Left mouse button on toolbar icons |
| Build turrets / fortifications | Left mouse button on toolbar icons |
| Evolve to next age | Click the star icon in the toolbar |
| Use special attacks | Click the artillery strike or rock-rain icon |
The Five Ages
Age of War's defining feature is its era progression. You start in the Stone Age armed with cave dwellers and thrown stones, then evolve through the Castle Age, Renaissance Age, Modern Age, and finally the Future Age, each stage swapping in entirely new units, turrets, and battlefield technology. Evolving costs accumulated XP and is triggered by clicking the star icon in the toolbar, so timing your evolution against the enemy's is a key strategic decision — evolve too early and you may lack the funds to use your new options effectively.
Units, Turrets, and Special Attacks
Across the full game you have access to 16 different unit types and 15 different turret types, each with its own cost and role in your base defense. Every soldier's health bar displays above your base, and letting your bar hit zero ends the game, so balancing offense with defense matters throughout. When the enemy sends a large wave your way, two special attacks — an artillery strike and a rock-rain barrage — can turn the tide instantly, but they're best saved for moments when they'll hit the most targets.
Tips for Winning at Age of War
Don't neglect turrets in favor of units — a strong defensive line of turrets frees up your unit spending for offense. Save your special attacks for large enemy waves rather than using them on single soldiers, since their value scales with how many enemies they hit at once. Evolve to the next age as soon as you can afford both the evolution and a few units in the new era, so you're not caught with an empty toolbar right after leveling up.
How to Play Age of War
- Choose your difficulty — set it from the opening menu before starting.
- Spawn units — click toolbar icons to send soldiers toward the enemy base.
- Build defenses — construct turrets and fortifications around your own base.
- Earn XP — defeat enemy units and damage their base to accumulate experience.
- Evolve eras — click the star icon to advance through all five ages.
- Use special attacks — deploy artillery strikes or rock-rain against big enemy waves.
- Defend your base — keep your health bar above zero until you destroy the enemy's base.
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