Microsoft's take on Civilization is getting an expansion that lets you play through the Bronze Age collapse, the Mongol invasion, and something inexplicably called 'Spider World'
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The game is ARA: History Untold
As a long time Civ player, introduced back with Civ 2... It is a very strong competitor. Different enough to be unique and not just a copy. Similar but varied gameplay. Definitely something to take a look at for anyone that likes Civ but maybe not the new games and the changes they've made.
Probably based on Children of Time.
Finally, a game mode set in my house's crawlspace.
I’ll pass on spider world.