Games Like American Conquest: Fight Back

In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.

Why similar: RTS 43%, Strategy 35.7%, Historical 20.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to Fight Back, it shares the exact same engine, mechanics, and historical focus on the Americas.

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 46%, Strategy 29.7%, Historical 23%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this modern entry retains the signature massive unit counts and resource management of the series.

Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.

Why similar: RTS 44.4%, Strategy 40.7%, Historical 14.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a definitive classic in the series, offering the same intense, large-scale RTS gameplay that fans of American Conquest love.

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: RTS 51.3%, Strategy 32.2%, Historical 16.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar blend of historical progression and large-scale RTS combat with a focus on base building and territory control.

This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.

Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, RTS 29.4%, Historical 16.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the foundational title of the GSC engine, providing the core RTS experience that American Conquest built upon.

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

Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Historical 33.8%, RTS 24.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the colonial and gunpowder-era warfare that defines the historical setting of American Conquest.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

Why similar: RTS 48.3%, Strategy 32.1%, Historical 18.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: The colonial setting and focus on establishing settlements in the New World make this a thematic and mechanical parallel.

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 43.9%, RTS 37.6%, Historical 18.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same tactical depth and historical focus on line infantry combat found in the American Conquest series.

Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.

Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, RTS 33.4%, Historical 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: An essential expansion that continues the Napoleonic-era tactical combat that mirrors the intensity of Fight Back.

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: RTS 51.4%, Historical 24.7%, Strategy 23.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at simulating the tactical scale and historical authenticity of American warfare during the 19th century.

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 40.4%, Strategy 36.5%, Historical 22.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines real-time tactical battles with a grand strategy layer, fitting the scope of historical military campaigns.

Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

Why similar: RTS 50.1%, Strategy 33.3%, Historical 15.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, it shares the intense, tactical, and unit-focused RTS gameplay found in the GSC engine games.

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: RTS 47.6%, Historical 28.3%, Strategy 24.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern take on the American conflict, focusing on the tactical and strategic elements of the Revolutionary War.

Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.

Why similar: Strategy 59.8%, RTS 40.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the GSC-style approach to historical RTS combat, focusing on realistic unit formations and large-scale battles.

Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades is the next installment in this series of realistic real-time strategy games covering various periods in the development of the present day civilization – from the Middle Ages to today.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tradition of historically accurate, large-scale RTS combat with a focus on medieval tactical maneuvers.

The ultimate wargame set in the age of Pike and Shot is back. You are now in full charge of your nation’s armies, throughout a long campaign in the struggle for dominance.

Why similar: Strategy 57%, Historical 41.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the tactical nuances of early modern warfare, mirroring the unit types and combat styles of the colonial era.

Warrior Kings: Battles maintains the excitement that made Warrior Kings a leading RTS. It is a stand-alone title that adds a new strategic and tactical dimension to the series.

Why similar: RTS 54.6%, Strategy 45.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features complex base building and large-scale unit management that appeals to fans of classic RTS titles.

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: RTS 37%, Strategy 34.1%, Historical 27.9%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, historically grounded RTS experience with a focus on supply lines and large-scale troop movements.

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: Strategy 37.2%, Historical 33.9%, RTS 28.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly polished tactical experience focused on the gunpowder warfare era that fans of this style will appreciate.

For the first time in the series’ history, Strategic Command will be taking you to the 19th century battlefields of the American Civil War. You will control the armies, research, production and diplomatic policy of either the Union or the Confederacy during a time of innovation and dramatic battles.

Why similar: Strategy 57%, Historical 41.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep strategic look at the American Civil War, perfect for those who enjoy the historical context of the seed game.

Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.

Why similar: RTS 43.2%, Strategy 33%, Historical 23.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a classic, fast-paced RTS experience with a strong focus on historical unit types and large-scale combat.

XIII Century Gold Edition combines the highly successful strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory with the follow-up sequel, XIII Century: Blood of Europe.XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game which immerses players in the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Strategy 71.9%, RTS 28.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a realistic approach to medieval tactical combat that appeals to fans of the GSC engine's attention to detail.

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: Strategy 67.3%, Historical 31%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a challenging, historically focused wargame experience that emphasizes supply lines and tactical positioning.

Experience the sequel to the Role-playing Real Time Strategy Hit!

Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, RTS 46.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends large-scale tactical battles with a historical-fantasy narrative, appealing to players who enjoy the scale of the seed game.

Sequel to its successful predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a turn-based strategy classic!

Why similar: Strategy 98.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on tactical unit management and historical accuracy, which are core components of the American Conquest experience.

The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed game Act of War: Direct Action picks up where the techno-thriller left off. On the eve of the U.S. Presidential elections, simultaneous terrorist attacks hit both candidates. Clues point to corrupt elements within the U.S.

Why similar: RTS 66.8%, Strategy 33.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a high-intensity, base-building RTS experience that captures the classic feel of the genre.

The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

Why similar: RTS 40.8%, Strategy 36.5%, Historical 22.7%

AGEod goes back to the Napoleonic era and delivers the most detailed and comprehensive strategy game ever created about a time of struggle and conquest that forged modern Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 63.8%, Historical 36.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, turn-based strategic look at the era of warfare that heavily influenced the mechanics of the Cossacks and American Conquest series.

Colonial Conquest is a conquest simulation set in the Victorian age of warfare and expansion of the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, Historical 47.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the era of imperialism and colonial expansion, matching the historical theme of the seed game.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.

Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, RTS 42.6%, Historical 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 57.1%, Strategy 36.2%, Historical 6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Cossacks: The Art of War continues the history of the great battles of XVII–XVIII centuries

Why similar: RTS 54%, Historical 24.6%, Strategy 21.5%

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: Strategy 43.2%, RTS 35.5%, Historical 20.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 52.2%, Strategy 31.3%, Historical 15.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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: Strategy 38.2%, RTS 33.5%, Historical 28.3%

Arena Wars 2 is the sequel of the award-winning Arena Wars series and combines revolutionary RTS fights with RPG elements.

Why similar: Strategy 53.9%, RTS 46.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a focused, action-oriented RTS that strips away the fluff to emphasize pure tactical unit combat.

Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor.

Why similar: RTS 42.9%, Strategy 41.5%, Historical 15.7%

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: RTS 43.8%, Strategy 38.9%, Historical 16.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: RTS 53.8%, Strategy 46.2%

Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968. Experience the chaos of the Vietnam War through two story-driven campaigns that reveal both sides of the conflict.

Why similar: Strategy 44%, RTS 37.4%, Historical 17.7%, Singleplayer 1%

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: RTS 45%, Strategy 31.2%, Historical 23.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 61.2%, RTS 38.8%

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: RTS 38.4%, Strategy 31.6%, Historical 29.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Experience the hit World War 2 real-time strategy game for the first time in full 3D glory, expanding on all strategic and tactical options. Command joint operations of naval, land-based and airborne units on the largest maps in the series.

Why similar: Strategy 55.7%, RTS 44.3%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: RTS 54.1%, Strategy 41%, Historical 4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 46.4%, Strategy 33.8%, Historical 18.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Why similar: RTS 52.6%, Strategy 41.5%, Historical 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

Why similar: RTS 49.5%, Historical 26.3%, Strategy 22.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!

Why similar: Strategy 97.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Stalingrad is a real-time strategy title that places gamers in the middle of the most dramatic periods of World War II, covering major events from June 1942 till January 1943.

Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, RTS 48.4%

Perimeter 2: New Earth is the long-awaited sequel of the critically acclaimed RTS Perimeter . Ideas of territorial gameplay and landscape modification, introduced in the original game, are now realized on a new concept & technology level.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

2 SIDES, 12 NATIONS, 750 UNITS: THE STRATEGY GAME REFERENCE IS BACK! Richer, more beautiful and more accessible, Wargame AirLand Battle is the sequel to the explosive real-time strategy game Wargame European Escalation! 1985.

Why similar: RTS 58.4%, Strategy 36.9%, Historical 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, RTS 48.4%

Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!

Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, RTS 32%, Historical 26.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.

Why similar: RTS 49.8%, Strategy 29.6%, Historical 20.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

Why similar: RTS 51.9%, Strategy 30.7%, Historical 16.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

By the creators of Codename Panzers: Stormregion; this real-time strategy title will once more take you onto the European battlefields of the Second World War. 1944–1945: In a race for the German capital Berlin, you take command of American, British, French and Soviet Red Army forces.

Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, RTS 40.1%

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is a sequel to Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943. It’s an Eastern Front war game with solid graphics and sprawling battlefields that really emphasizes the scope of WWII tank combat.Want to step into the role of a commander in the very heart of Kharkov’s defense?

Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, RTS 34.6%, Historical 15.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%