Games Like Old World

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Historical 11%, Strategy 7.3%

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Why similar: 4X 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Historical 11.3%, Turn-Based 9.9%

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

Why similar: 4X 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, Historical 9.9%

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Historical 11.1%, Economy 10%, Moddable 9.4% ★

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, 4X 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Historical 9.1%, Moddable 8.9% ★

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: 4X 12.8% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Moddable 7.3% ★, Historical 6.5%

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, 4X 16.2% ★, Turn-Based 14%, Historical 10.5%, Grand Strategy 8.1% ★

The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

Why similar: 4X 15.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Historical 8.1%, Military 7.2%

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: 4X 12.4% ★, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Moddable 6.7% ★, Turn-Based 6.3%

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, 4X 14.4% ★, Historical 12.6%, Moddable 9.7% ★, Management 7.8%

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: 4X 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Historical 10.2%, Alternate History 8.5%

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: 4X 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Moddable 11.7% ★, War 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26% ★, War 14%, 4X 13% ★, Tactical 10.8%, Historical 10.7%

Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.

Why similar: 4X 31.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Historical 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Strategy 8.3%

Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

Why similar: 4X 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, Turn-Based 7.8%, Alternate History 7.5%

The Pegasus Expedition is a story-driven sci-fi grand strategy game set in a key moment for humankind’s survival. Facing an overwhelming threat at home, humanity sends expeditions to the Pegasus Galaxy in a desperate attempt to find a refuge for the population of Earth.

Why similar: 4X 23.6% ★, Diplomacy 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, War 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

Why similar: 4X 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Moddable 8.4% ★, Sandbox 7.2%

A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Why similar: 4X 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Management 9.2%, War 8.6%

A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

Why similar: Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Alternate History 10.2%, Historical 10.1%, War 9.8%

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Historical 10.1%, Economy 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 12.2% ★, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Moddable 7% ★, Turn-Based 6.4%

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

Why similar: 4X 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Moddable 12% ★, Historical 9.6%

ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

Why similar: 4X 38.8% ★, Turn-Based 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Grand Strategy 6.6% ★

Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.

Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Historical 12.3%, Military 8.4%

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.

Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Strategy 8.5%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Why similar: 4X 29.4% ★, Turn-Based 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Historical 9.8%, Moddable 9.3% ★

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Tactical 26.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.9%, Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Military 10.3%

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Turn-Based 9.6%, Historical 8.6%, War 8.5%

Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

Why similar: 4X 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Turn-Based 9%, Historical 7.7%

Brave a new world in Stranded: Alien Dawn, a planet survival sim placing the fate of a small marooned group in your hands. Forge your story through compelling and immersive strategic gameplay as you make vital decisions to protect your survivors.

Why similar: Management 38.8%, Strategy 29.6%, Simulation 28.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.6% ★, 4X 14.8% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Historical 13.6%, Simulation 8.7%

Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, 4X 14.1% ★, Historical 10%, Moddable 9.5% ★

Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.

Why similar: 4X 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Alternate History 11.1%, Historical 9.5%

Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

Why similar: 4X 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, Historical 9.7%

You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.

Why similar: Diplomacy 16.4% ★, 4X 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Moddable 10.9% ★, Historical 9%

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.

Why similar: Historical 21.2%, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, War 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Strategy 9.1%

Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

Why similar: 4X 24% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Moddable 15.2% ★, Turn-Based 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

Why similar: 4X 23.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Historical 10.4%, Grand Strategy 8.2% ★

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Why similar: 4X 16% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Diplomacy 11.4% ★, Moddable 8.4% ★, Historical 7.6%

Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.

Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Economy 10.4%, Tactical 7.8%

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.8%, Historical 21.6%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Strategy 6.3%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Why similar: 4X 28.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 9.5%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.6% ★, Historical 13.9%, Economy 9.1%, Diplomacy 8.1% ★, Military 6.2%

On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.5%, Military 20.1%, Strategy 10.3%, Singleplayer 2%

Build grand cities, raise mighty armies, and fight massive battles to vanquish your foes in this turn-based strategy RPG auto battler. Powerful heroes at the head of unique factions bring endless possibilities as they lead armies of the dead, the living, and everything in between.

Why similar: 4X 14% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Turn-Based 9.2%, Moddable 7.2% ★

Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Why similar: 4X 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, 4X 11.6% ★, Moddable 9.2% ★, Turn-Based 8.8%, Historical 8.3%

Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 63.9%, Strategy 29.3%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Historical 37.5%, War 18.8%, Military 17.3%, Tactical 13.9%, Strategy 6.4%

Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!

Why similar: Turn-Based 36.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.5%, Management 21.3%, Simulation 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

Why similar: 4X 31.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Strategy 14.2%, Tactical 5%

Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)

Why similar: Multiplayer 74.6%, Simulation 25.4%

Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Historical 9.8%, 4X 9.6% ★, Alternate History 8.1%

A desert gardening survival game. Start from a tiny spring and cultivate a blooming garden. Explore a vast world amid the sands and uncover its mysteries. Can you defend against the relentless forces of nature and mysterious wraith corruption, to bring life to a dying world?

Why similar: Multiplayer 37.3%, Simulation 28%, Strategy 27.8%, Singleplayer 6.9%

Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!

Why similar: 4X 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 8.2%

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 54.8%, Tactical 27.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.

Why similar: Turn-Based 50%, Turn-Based Strategy 32.5%, Strategy 14.5%, Singleplayer 3%