The Ancients
Developed by GorillaSoftWorks · Published by Camlann Games
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by GorillaSoftWorks, published by Camlann Games — single-player. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Ancients is a turn-based survival strategy game where you lead a prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribe through the last ice age. Survive the elements, hunt fierce animals, migrate to new continents, advance your technology, make social and political tribe decisions, and evolve your civilization.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Ancients.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
Supported languages (1)
The Ancients FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Ancients?
Steam classifies The Ancients as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by GorillaSoftWorks. The Ancients is a turn-based survival strategy game where you lead a prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribe through the last ice age. Survive the elements, hunt fierce animals, migrate to new continents, advance your technology, make social and political tribe decisions, and evolve your civilization.
How much does The Ancients cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Ancients at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Ancients single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Ancients: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Ancients on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Ancients for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Ancients out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 5, 2024.
What platforms is The Ancients on?
The Ancients is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Ancients single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Ancients cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
Does The Ancients have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 33 achievements for The Ancients.
Who made The Ancients?
The Ancients is developed by GorillaSoftWorks and published by Camlann Games.
Where to get The Ancients
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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