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SeriesHumankind

Humankind

Critic score5 critics
First release
Aug 17, 2021
Publisher
Sega
Engine
Unity
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Action, Historical

Humankind is a historical strategy game where you will re-write the entire narrative of humankind, a convergence of culture, history, and values that allows you to create a civilization that is as unique as you are. How far will you push humankind?

Also known as HMKD, HUMANKIND, Humankind.exe

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Storyline
Combine up to 60 historical cultures as you lead your people from the Ancient to the Modern Age. From humble origins as a Neolithic tribe, transition to the Ancient Era as the Babylonians, become the Classical era Mayans, the Medieval Umayyads, the Early Modern era British, and so on. Each culture will add its own special gameplay layer, leading to near-endless outcomes. Face historical events, take impactful moral decisions, and make scientific breakthroughs. Discover the natural wonders of the world or build the most remarkable creations of humankind. Each game element is historically authentic. Combine them to build your own vision of the world. The journey matters more than destination. Fame is a new and unifying victory condition. Every great deed you accomplish, every moral choice you make, every battle won will build your fame and leave a lasting impact on the world. The player with the most fame will win the game. Will you be the one to leave the deepest mark on the world?Read more

Combine up to 60 historical cultures as you lead your people from the Ancient to the Modern Age. From humble origins as a Neolithic tribe, transition to the Ancient Era as the Babylonians, become the Classical era Mayans, the Medieval Umayyads, the Early Modern era British, and so on. Each culture will add its own special gameplay layer, leading to near-endless outcomes. Face historical events, take impactful moral decisions, and make scientific breakthroughs. Discover the natural wonders of the world or build the most remarkable creations of humankind. Each game element is historically authentic. Combine them to build your own vision of the world. The journey matters more than destination. Fame is a new and unifying victory condition. Every great deed you accomplish, every moral choice you make, every battle won will build your fame and leave a lasting impact on the world. The player with the most fame will win the game. Will you be the one to leave the deepest mark on the world?

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 17, 2021
Mac
Aug 17, 2021
Google Stadia
Aug 17, 2021
All 7 release dates
PlayStation 4
Aug 22, 2023
Xbox One
Aug 22, 2023
PlayStation 5
Aug 22, 2023
Xbox Series X|S
Aug 22, 2023
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
16h
Main + Extras
46h
Completionist
217h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
construction, turn-based, military, alternate history, diplomacy
… All 9, economy, city builder, world map, resource gathering

At a Glance

Critic Score
79
Main Story (IGDB)
16h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
46h
Completionist (IGDB)
217h

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mixed, 22,221 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct

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