Games Like A Total War Saga: TROY

Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.

Why similar: Historical 22.7%, War 16.7%, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, RTS 13.1%, Strategy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar hero-centric combat system and character-driven diplomacy set in a legendary historical era.

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 21.8% ★, RTS 21%, War 15.6%, Historical 12.1%, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same engine and focus on Bronze Age warfare, providing a very similar tactical and strategic experience.

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Historical 19.5%, Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, War 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the definitive ancient-era grand strategy experience with massive scale and tactical depth.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Historical 16.6%, War 15.1%, 4X 10.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X grand strategy with character-focused management in an ancient setting that mirrors the depth of TROY.

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 28.3% ★, RTS 23.1%, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 13.6%, Simulation 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time grand strategy game that captures the feeling of managing a kingdom while engaging in tactical battles.

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Historical 19.4%, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, War 16.5%, RTS 13.9%, Strategy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a challenging, high-stakes campaign and refined tactical combat that feels like a natural progression from TROY.

Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!

Why similar: Historical 20.7%, RTS 18.2%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Real-Time with Pause 11.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, logistics-focused look at ancient warfare that emphasizes map control and tactical maneuvering.

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.6% ★, Historical 22.5%, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 8%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy title that focuses on the political and military expansion of the ancient Mediterranean world.

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, RTS 20.7%, War 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Incorporates the hero-focused combat mechanics and mythological unit variety found in TROY on a massive scale.

Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Historical 19.1%, War 16%, Strategy 14.3%, 4X 11.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic challenges of managing an ancient empire with a unique system for handling cultural and military legacy.

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Historical 18.1%, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, RTS 14.3%, Strategy 13.7%, War 13%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that provides a deep, immersive campaign experience with a strong focus on historical unit variety.

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Historical 23.9%, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Strategy 15.6%, War 12.6%, RTS 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive scope for empire management and tactical warfare on a global scale.

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: Grand Strategy 35.2% ★, Historical 30%, Strategy 13%, Simulation 9.6%, 4X 6.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Blends detailed medieval settlement building with tactical, realistic combat that rewards careful positioning.

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: Historical 21.9%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, 4X 13.7% ★, Strategy 13.6%, War 12%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game set in ancient China that emphasizes historical development and large-scale army management.

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

Why similar: Historical 23.6%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Strategy 13.9%, War 13.1%, RTS 13%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the tactical combat mechanics of the series with a focus on gunpowder warfare and historical campaigns.

Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.

Why similar: RTS 35.2%, War 21.1%, Strategy 17.3%, Historical 15.3%, Multiplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that emphasizes base building and tactical unit counters in a historical setting.

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: RTS 29.6%, Historical 20%, Strategy 17.4%, War 12.9%, Violent 11%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based tactical combat with a gritty, historical atmosphere that mirrors the violence of TROY.

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...

Why similar: Strategy 23.8%, Historical 22.6%, RTS 21.6%, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical and logistical challenges of the Roman conquest, emphasizing terrain and supply lines.

A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

Why similar: Historical 25.2%, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, 4X 16.2% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that captures the expansionist spirit and political maneuvering of the ancient world.

Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?

Why similar: RTS 26.1%, Historical 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Strategy 12%, War 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides high-quality, tactical real-time combat with a focus on unit abilities and battlefield control.

Politics, religion, war. They are nothing without a legacy that can stand the test of time. Lead any nation, and turn it into a mighty kingdom in one of the most compelling grand strategy games ever created.

Why similar: Historical 41.9%, Strategy 33.7%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Multiplayer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates deep grand strategy with a tactical combat engine that is perfect for fans of historical warfare.

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: Grand Strategy 21% ★, RTS 17.6%, Historical 13.8%, Strategy 12.1%, 4X 11.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: An expanded version of the Pharaoh experience that adds significant depth and variety to the ancient Egyptian setting.

The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.

Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Historical 15.5%, Strategy 12%, War 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a turn-based strategic layer with intense, real-time tactical battles in a historical context.

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: RTS 20.7%, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, War 13%, Historical 11.9%, Real-Time with Pause 9.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive scale of tactical warfare with a focus on historical accuracy and unit management.

"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, RTS 20.3%, War 17.7%, Historical 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, character-driven strategy game that focuses on the political and military history of ancient China.

The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, RTS 20%, Strategy 14.2%, War 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%

It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment.

Why similar: RTS 28.7%, Historical 24.4%, Strategy 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, War 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a blend of turn-based empire management and real-time tactical battles set in the Napoleonic era.

From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?

Why similar: Historical 21%, RTS 18.7%, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Strategy 12.4%, War 11.8%

Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, RTS 16.2%, Historical 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37% ★, Historical 25%, Strategy 19.9%, Real-Time with Pause 14.6% ★, Simulation 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that focuses specifically on the rise of the Roman Republic.

Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun is a turn-based tactical and strategic game set during the Sengoku era; primarily focusing on the Japanese Warring States period and Japanese Invasion of Korea.

Why similar: Historical 30.5%, Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that focuses on the brutal warfare of the Japanese feudal period.

Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

Why similar: RTS 34.8%, Mythology 29.3%, Strategy 13%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Fantasy 6.5%

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, RTS 18.7%, War 17%, Historical 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%

Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.

Why similar: Historical 27.2%, RTS 21.3%, Strategy 19.7%, Real-Time with Pause 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★

Rome: Total War - Alexander is the second official expansion pack to Rome: Total War. An entirely new campaign map that stretches from Macedonia to Greece and into the heart of the ancient Persian Empire New campaign game that tasks players with matching the exploits of Alexander the Great as he swept across Central Asia and dominated...

Why similar: RTS 24.9%, Strategy 24.6%, Historical 22.1%, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%

The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, RTS 20.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Strategy 12.4%, 4X 12% ★

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: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 19.2%, War 15%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, 4X 11% ★

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 21.7% ★, Historical 16.8%, RTS 12.2%, Strategy 10.4%, War 10.3%

Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

Why similar: RTS 24.4%, War 18.4%, Historical 18.3%, Strategy 12.7%, Real-Time with Pause 12.2% ★

Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

Why similar: Strategy 23.3%, Historical 21.5%, RTS 19.3%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%

American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, RTS 19.7%, Historical 17.7%, War 14.1%, 4X 11.7% ★

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: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Historical 16%, War 15.1%, 4X 10.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: RTS 23.3%, Historical 22.9%, War 20.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Strategy 9.9%

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: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Historical 18.9%, War 15.7%, 4X 13% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%

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: Historical 18.4%, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 15.8%, War 11.4%

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: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, War 17.8%, 4X 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 9.9%

A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.

Why similar: Historical 31.1%, RTS 26.7%, Strategy 17.9%, War 13.4%, Simulation 7.8%

This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.

Why similar: RTS 20.7%, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Historical 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, 4X 11.2% ★

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: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Historical 18.6%, Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, 4X 13.6% ★

Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 33%, Historical 19.7%, War 18.5%, Strategy 17.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%

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: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Historical 17.5%, War 15.3%, 4X 13.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%

Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.

Why similar: War 24.4%, RTS 23%, Historical 22%, Strategy 14%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.

Why similar: RTS 22.2%, War 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Historical 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%

Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.

Why similar: RTS 33%, Mythology 31.1%, Strategy 17.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Historical 5.3%

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, RTS 23.3%, Historical 21.1%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Strategy 8.5%

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: RTS 37.3%, Historical 22.3%, Strategy 21.6%, Multiplayer 7.8%, War 6.1%

Voor de Kroon is an immersive medieval strategy-action game with historically inspired arms and armor. Fight historical battles and command your troops from the front line or the RTS camera. Use the Warforge editor to reshape the entire game and build your own medieval campaigns.

Why similar: War 24.4%, Historical 21.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Sandbox 9.6%, Violent 8.3%

It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, RTS 18.5%, Historical 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, War 10.4%