Old Browser Strategy Games — Classics That Are Still Live Today
Are you looking for genuine classics of browser strategy games that have existed for years and are still being played? Here are three established titles that can be started directly in your browser, are free-to-play and rely on long-standing game mechanics: Ikariam, OGame and KingsAge. All three offer classic building and strategy gameplay without installation.
Overview: The Classics in Comparison
| Game | Setting | Focus | Browser | Free-to-Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikariam | Ancient / Islands | Economy, Research, Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| OGame | Space | Colonies, Fleet Combat, Research | Yes | Yes |
| KingsAge | Medieval | Castle Building, Armies, Conquest | Yes | Yes |
Ikariam — Ancient Island Worlds with Deep Research System
Ikariam is a browser strategy game set in ancient times, in which you settle islands, mine resources and develop an economy and research system with many levels.
Research in the Economy Department
The Economy research tree comprises numerous levels, including:
- Preservation (12 research points)
- Block and Tackle (24)
- Prosperity (112)
- Wine Culture (336)
- Improved Resource Mining (1,204)
- Geometry (2,236)
- Architecture (3,672)
- Holiday Recreation (7,200)
- Culinary Specialties (10,764)
- Bureaucracy (106,560)
- Utopia (241,200)
- Future of the Economy (up to level 10, max. 5,328,000 research points)
Examples of Research
Culinary Specialties: Allows you to train cooks in the barracks. According to the description, cooks provide more fighting spirit and can throw themselves into the fray with their sharp knives. Requirements: Holiday Recreation (Economy) and Market (Navigation). Cost: 10,764 research points.
Architecture: Allows you to build architectural offices that save marble when constructing buildings. Requirements: Geometry (Economy) and Polytheism (Science). Cost: 3,672 research points.
Pirate Fortress & Privateering
In the Pirate Fortress you can command privateering expeditions. The first expedition brings 115 privateering points and 40 gold. The expansion level of the fortress determines the number of expeditions, crew and range. With limited range you can only raid pirate fortresses on your own island; through expansion the radius increases. Efficiency counts: the higher the yield per time, the more effective the expedition — short privateering missions tend to be the most effective.
OGame — Space Strategy Since the Early 2000s
OGame is a classic of browser strategy games in a space setting. You expand colonies, research technologies and conduct fleet battles.
The Terraformer
As planets become increasingly developed, living space becomes scarce. Traditional methods such as high-rise and basement construction eventually are no longer sufficient. The solution: the Terraformer. It continuously produces nanites that make entire regions or continents habitable.
The Terraformer was introduced in version 0.70a so that players in older universes could continue to erect new buildings. Once built, it cannot be demolished.
Requirements
- Nanite Factory Level 1
- Energy Technology Level 12
Costs (Formulas)
- Crystal = 50,000 × 2^(Level−1)
- Deuterium = 100,000 × 2^(Level−1)
- Energy = 1,000 × 2^(Level−1)
The required energy only needs to be available when construction starts; already used energy is taken into account.
Build Time & Function
With Nanite Factory Level 1 and Robot Factory Level 10, the construction time for a Terraformer at Level 1 is a total of 15 minutes and 35 seconds. In universe 50, 60 and 70, construction time is halved.
You gain 5 new fields on your planet per level. Of these, 4 are practically usable if you want to build another Terraformer later. Building Terraformers is worthwhile especially if you want to get the most out of your planets.
KingsAge — Medieval Strategy with Castles and Conquest
KingsAge is a free medieval strategy game in your browser. You build and expand your castle, train armies of knights and siege machines, forge alliances and conquer enemy castles. The game combines city building with military strategy.
Game Features
- Castle Building: Construct and expand your castle with dozens of building types for economy and military.
- Armies: Train various unit types from archers to siege machines.
- Alliances: Join forces with other players for coordinated campaigns and shared defence.
- Conquest: Attack enemy castles, besiege them and expand your territory.
KingsAge is operated by Gameforge and has an active community. Every decision counts: do you invest in economy or military? Do you ally with neighbours or attack them?
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FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions About Old Browser Strategy Games
What is KingsAge?
A free medieval strategy game in your browser with castle building, armies and alliances.
Is KingsAge still active?
Yes, KingsAge is operated by Gameforge and has an active community.
Are these classics free-to-play?
Yes, KingsAge is completely free-to-play. Ikariam and OGame also run directly in your browser without installation.
What is the Terraformer in OGame?
A building that creates 5 new fields on your planet per level and was introduced in version 0.70a. Requirements are Nanite Factory Level 1 and Energy Technology Level 12.
Get Started Now
All three games run directly in your browser, are free-to-play and immediately playable. Choose your favourite setting — Ancient, Space or Medieval — and jump into one of the established classic universes.