Games Like Ancestors Legacy

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 40.8%, Real-Time 17.1% ★, Strategy 15.9%, War 11.9%, Base Building 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a similar squad-based RTS structure, this game focuses on tactical positioning and resource control in a war-torn setting.

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, RTS 23%, Historical 6.6%, Real-Time 5.3% ★, Tactical 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for squad-based tactical RTS, featuring the same emphasis on cover, flanking, and unit preservation found in Ancestors Legacy.

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 36.3%, Strategy 19.2%, Historical 15.4%, War 7.2%, Tactical 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the squad-based tactical combat of the series with modern visuals and deep tactical layers that mirror the intensity of medieval skirmishes.

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

Why similar: RTS 34.5%, Historical 24.4%, Strategy 16.3%, War 14.6%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an incredibly detailed tactical experience where individual squad management and terrain usage are paramount to survival.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: RTS 31%, Strategy 24.9%, War 14.5%, Historical 9.9%, Tactical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its granular control over individual units and squads, this game captures the tactical depth and lethality of squad-level warfare.

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: Medieval 23.1%, Strategy 19.9%, RTS 18.3%, Historical 17.1%, War 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: While it features grand strategy, its real-time battles offer the most authentic medieval warfare experience with large-scale unit formations.

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 36.2%, Strategy 19.2%, Historical 15.2%, War 12.1%, Tactical 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive-scale tactical RTS experience that rewards careful unit placement and historical knowledge of combat tactics.

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: RTS 23.3%, Historical 19.1%, Strategy 17.7%, Medieval 14.7%, War 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on a specific historical period and provides a tight, focused tactical experience similar to the medieval conflicts in the seed game.

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 33.4%, Strategy 18.8%, Medieval 14%, Historical 10.7%, War 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more macro-focused, it brings a polished medieval RTS experience with distinct faction mechanics and tactical combat.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RTS 52.5%, Strategy 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Co-op 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends traditional RTS base-building with squad-based tactical combat, offering a unique hybrid experience that feels very similar to Ancestors Legacy.

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 31.5%, Strategy 25.5%, Medieval 25.2%, Historical 13.6%, Multiplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, allowing for a deep dive into medieval warfare and kingdom management.

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: RTS 28.8%, Strategy 19%, Real-Time 17.2% ★, Historical 10.3%, War 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that removes base-building to focus entirely on unit management, positioning, and tactical decision-making.

Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

Why similar: Medieval 37.2%, Strategy 21.7%, War 21.5%, Tactical 17.8%, Action 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game puts you in direct command of medieval squads in large-scale battles, emphasizing tactical positioning and unit synergy.

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: RTS 27.8%, Strategy 26.4%, Medieval 22.1%, Historical 9.1%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the medieval atmosphere perfectly, balancing castle defense with tactical unit control in a real-time environment.

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: RTS 41.2%, Strategy 21.2%, War 11.6%, Historical 6.2%, Tactical 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that defined the squad-based RTS genre, offering a blueprint for the tactical combat seen in Ancestors Legacy.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 47.3%, Strategy 21.4%, War 9.7%, Base Building 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined but highly tactical RTS that focuses on squad composition and counter-play rather than complex economy management.

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 31.8%, Strategy 20.9%, Historical 13.7%, Real-Time 10.4% ★, Medieval 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS experience that, while macro-heavy, provides a foundational look at historical unit combat.

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 21.7%, RTS 21.3%, Strategy 21.2%, War 13.5%, Medieval 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a grim, high-stakes historical setting with intense real-time battles that mirror the brutal nature of medieval warfare.

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 33.9%, Strategy 20.9%, Historical 14.7%, War 10.1%, Base Building 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished real-time strategy experience with a focus on historical units and tactical skirmishes.

An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.

Why similar: RTS 28%, Real-Time 17.3% ★, Strategy 15%, Historical 9.8%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS that focuses on distinct historical civilizations and tactical skirmishes in a real-time setting.

Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga: TROY brings a blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles to the heart of the Trojan War.

Why similar: RTS 29.6%, Historical 20%, Strategy 17.3%, War 12.9%, Violent 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on infantry-heavy combat and terrain-based tactics makes it a strong thematic match for medieval squad-based warfare.

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Why similar: RTS 39.3%, Strategy 22.5%, War 10.8%, Historical 9.7%, Base Building 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play RTS that allows for rapid progression through historical eras, focusing on large-scale combat and unit management.

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 26.7%, Strategy 22.4%, RTS 21.1%, War 14.3%, Tactical 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a refined combat system and hero-focused units that add a layer of tactical depth to the traditional Total War formula.

Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

Why similar: RTS 25.8%, Real-Time 20% ★, Historical 14.3%, Strategy 13%, War 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical combat without the distraction of base-building, emphasizing unit preservation and strategic movement.

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 32.8%, Strategy 19.4%, Historical 18%, War 13.2%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers large-scale historical warfare that emphasizes unit formations and tactical positioning on a massive battlefield.

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 56%, Strategy 22.7%, Real-Time 9.3% ★, War 3.4%, Base Building 3%

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: RTS 42.7%, Strategy 23.5%, Real-Time 10.5% ★, Tactical 8.5%, War 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex tactical RTS that rewards players for understanding unit strengths, terrain, and combined-arms tactics.

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: Medieval 24.7%, Historical 24.1%, RTS 20.2%, War 9.2%, Strategy 8.6%

Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.

Why similar: RTS 27.6%, Strategy 26.6%, War 13.8%, Tactical 12.1%, Historical 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the modern tactical RTS standard, providing intense, high-lethality combat scenarios.

Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.

Why similar: Real-Time 25.1% ★, RTS 21.3%, Medieval 17.1%, War 10.4%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep look at medieval life and castle warfare, focusing on the tactical aspects of siege and defense.

Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

Why similar: RTS 36%, Vikings 17.1% ★, Strategy 16.7%, War 8.6%, Tactical 7.6%

Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

Why similar: RTS 25.1%, Medieval 20.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Historical 13.3%, War 12.2%

Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition represents a part of the full product. Get a taste of medieval battles in this free version of the acclaimed historical RTS! 4 SP missions and 17 MP maps are now available to everyone. Challenge friends, AI, or take part in our League that will start in March!

Why similar: RTS 21%, Real-Time 20.9% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Historical 12.4%, Tactical 8.4%

Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

Why similar: RTS 36.8%, Strategy 20.3%, Real-Time 19.9% ★, War 9.4%, Tactical 8.9%

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: RTS 40.9%, Historical 28.3%, Strategy 18.5%, Base Building 6.7%, City Builder 4.4%

Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

Why similar: RTS 36.5%, Medieval 24.7%, Strategy 14.4%, War 12.5%, Base Building 5.5%

Lead your Viking clan onto unknown shores and carve out a future for your people in the fjords of Frozenheim. Gather resources, expand, and watch your settlement grow to a bustling town that will withstand the harshness of winter and wrath of other clans.

Why similar: Vikings 32.5% ★, Medieval 21.9%, War 14.7%, Strategy 13.9%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Step into a brutal battle between three warring factions In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron.

Why similar: RTS 41.3%, Strategy 20.2%, War 8.1%, Tactical 6%, Multiplayer 5%

Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

Why similar: RTS 32.8%, Historical 17.9%, Strategy 11.3%, Real-Time 10.9% ★, Tactical 10.3%

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

Why similar: RTS 37.5%, Strategy 21.7%, Historical 13%, Real-Time 8.6% ★, War 6.7%

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Why similar: Medieval 24.1%, Strategy 23.7%, RTS 22.1%, Historical 11.8%, War 7.4%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: RTS 41.1%, Strategy 21.5%, Historical 9.2%, Tactical 9%, War 7.9%

A Turn-Based Tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight strategic battles. Manage a community of craftspeople, farmers, and warriors, as you grow strong on your path to vengeance in this story-rich saga.

Why similar: Historical 39.9%, Strategy 28.8%, Tactical 16.8%, Base Building 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Besiege Great Khans, Imperial warlords and Shōgun commanders in Stronghold: Warlords, the latest 'castle sim' from Firefly Studios. Command AI warlords across the battlefield as you build a castle economy and new gunpowder-fuelled siege engines!

Why similar: Real-Time 23.5% ★, RTS 20.7%, Medieval 15.9%, Historical 11.8%, War 10.3%

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 36.4%, Strategy 35.4%, War 14.6%, Tactical 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%

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 54.2%, Strategy 22.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Base Building 8.1%, Co-op 5%

Godsworn is a classic RTS with single-player & co-op focus. Experience an epic fantasy retelling of the Baltic Crusades set in a world inspired by pagan mythology. Choose a divine hero, rally worshippers alongside mythical creatures, and smite the unworthy!

Why similar: Real-Time 27.7% ★, RTS 24.8%, Vikings 21.4% ★, Medieval 14.6%, Multiplayer 3.9%

Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.

Why similar: Vikings 31.1% ★, RTS 28.4%, War 12.6%, Strategy 11.4%, Tactical 9.1%

War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC).

Why similar: RTS 31.4%, Historical 19.8%, Strategy 14.2%, Tactical 12%, War 11.9%

Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns.

Why similar: Real-Time 24.2% ★, RTS 20.2%, Medieval 15.9%, Historical 12%, War 10.1%

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.

Why similar: RTS 38.4%, Strategy 19.6%, Real-Time 18.8% ★, Tactical 5.6%, War 4.5%

Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!

Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Strategy 17.4%, Medieval 16.2%, Historical 11.7%, Tactical 8.3%

Veil of crows is a sandbox style real-time strategy game set in a chaotic medieval world. From violent, and overtly bloody battles, to completely destructible castles, RPG style hero development, and meaningful interactions with other factions. Trade, extort, and conquer!

Why similar: Real-Time 23% ★, Medieval 21.2%, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 16.9%, Violent 13%

Set 10 years after the original, Stronghold 3: Gold follows the vengeful story of The Wolf in the third installment of the award-winning castle building series. The Wolf has cheated death become even more bitter and twisted. Build castles, rally your troops and save medieval England!

Why similar: Strategy 26.9%, RTS 23.9%, Medieval 21%, Historical 9.1%, Real-Time 6.1% ★

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: Medieval 20.5%, Real-Time 18.9% ★, RTS 15.1%, War 13.2%, Strategy 12.4%

Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Strategy 20.3%, War 9.8%, Tactical 9.2%, Historical 6%

The year is 1983. The world teeters on the verge of destruction as the Cold War tightens its icy grip. East or West: trust no one, question everything. The fate of humanity rests in your hands as you pit spy versus spy in tactical Phantom Doctrine.

Why similar: Strategy 41.1%, Tactical 21.2%, Violent 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Multiplayer 6%