The Ancients is a Simulation, Strategy, Early Access game from GorillaSoftWorks with a 39% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by turn-based, story rich, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- GorillaSoftWorks
- Release year
- 2024
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 39% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E4300 / AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 8800 GTX / Intel HD 4600 / Radeon HD 3850
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 6 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Ancients is worth a closer look if you want exploration.
Best for players who want exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
After all, how many games are there where you start with a tribe ages ago and explore the map you are on…I haven't hit any crashes yet, so I'm cool with the minor hiccups.Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation, strategy filtered by turn-based, story rich, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.