Humankind
Action
Historical
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Simulator
Strategy
Turn-based strategy (TBS)
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?
17 Aug, 2021
21 Jun, 2026
About this game
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?
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 th...
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Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date:
17 Aug, 2021
Modes:
Single player, Multiplayer
Themes:
Action, Historical, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Genres:
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Player Perspectives:
Bird view / Isometric
IGDB Website:
IGDB Rating
3.9
User Rating
42
User Rating Count
78%
Rating %
Critics Rating
3.9
Critics Rating
47
Critics Rating Count
78%
Critics Rating %
Main Developers
Amplitude Studios
Supporting Developers
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Publishers
Sega
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