Games Like Ancestors Legacy

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 40.9%, Strategy 21.7%, War 11.5%, Historical 6.1%, Tactical 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for squad-based tactical RTS gameplay, focusing on cover, flanking, and unit preservation.

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 51%, RTS 22.5%, Historical 6.6%, Real-Time 5.1% ★, Tactical 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the tactical squad mechanics of its predecessor with deeper environmental interactions and weather-based combat.

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 35.5%, Strategy 19.4%, Historical 15.6%, Tactical 7.2%, War 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series offers a modern take on squad-based tactical warfare with a strong emphasis on terrain and unit positioning.

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 30.5%, Strategy 25.4%, War 14.4%, Tactical 9.9%, Historical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled control over individual units and squads, making it perfect for players who enjoy the tactical micromanagement of 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 40.6%, Real-Time 16.8% ★, Strategy 16.3%, War 11.9%, Base Building 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It translates the squad-based tactical formula into a unique dieselpunk setting, emphasizing cover and unit-specific abilities.

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 20.5%, RTS 18.1%, Historical 17%, War 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the grand scale of medieval warfare while providing deep tactical control over unit formations on the battlefield.

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 34.1%, Historical 24.7%, Strategy 16.5%, War 14.5%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a highly realistic, squad-focused tactical experience that rewards careful unit placement and strategic thinking.

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: Strategy 21.6%, Historical 21.6%, RTS 20.9%, War 13.4%, Medieval 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a gritty, historical medieval experience with complex tactical battles that require careful management of morale and fatigue.

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 28.5%, Strategy 19.5%, Real-Time 16.8% ★, Historical 10.3%, War 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that rewards careful unit placement and terrain usage, mirroring the squad-based focus of Ancestors Legacy.

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 35.5%, Vikings 17.7% ★, Strategy 17%, War 8.5%, Tactical 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar squad-based approach to resource management and combat within a Norse-themed historical setting.

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 35.6%, Strategy 19.6%, Historical 15.2%, War 12.1%, Tactical 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers large-scale tactical warfare with a heavy emphasis on historical unit types, line-of-sight, and terrain positioning.

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

Why similar: RTS 32.5%, Historical 18%, Strategy 11.6%, Tactical 10.5%, Real-Time 10.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, squad-focused tactical RTS that emphasizes unit preservation and tactical decision-making in modern combat scenarios.

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 23.1%, Historical 19.2%, Strategy 18.1%, Medieval 14.7%, War 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focused medieval campaign with tactical battles that emphasize unit positioning and historical accuracy.

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 31.2%, Strategy 26%, Medieval 25.3%, Historical 13.4%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, allowing for a deep medieval experience with a focus on unit management.

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 33.1%, Strategy 19.2%, Medieval 14%, Historical 10.8%, War 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern medieval RTS that balances base building with tactical squad movement and historical unit counters.

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 25.6%, Real-Time 19.7% ★, Historical 14.3%, Strategy 13.3%, War 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on tactical combat and mission-based objectives, prioritizing unit movement and positioning over base construction.

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: RTS 30.3%, Strategy 29.8%, Tactical 10.2%, War 8.5%, Historical 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The foundation of the squad-based tactical RTS subgenre, offering deep control over infantry and vehicle units.

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 32.4%, Strategy 19.9%, Historical 18%, War 13.2%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale historical warfare with a focus on tactical unit formations and managing diverse army compositions.

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 27.1%, Strategy 27.1%, War 13.6%, Tactical 12.2%, Historical 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Classic tactical RTS gameplay with a focus on individual unit control and intense, small-scale combat scenarios.

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 24.8%, Historical 24.1%, RTS 20%, War 9.1%, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval-themed game that focuses on defending against massive waves using tactical positioning and unit 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 31.3%, Strategy 21.4%, Historical 13.9%, Real-Time 10.1% ★, Medieval 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: The classic historical RTS experience that helped define the genre's focus on unit management and tactical expansion.

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 27.3%, Strategy 27%, Medieval 22.2%, Historical 9.1%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval RTS that balances base building with tactical unit control and siege warfare mechanics.

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 55.6%, Strategy 23.4%, Real-Time 9.1% ★, War 3.4%, Base Building 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS that emphasizes modern tactical combat and unit-based skirmishes.

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%, Strategy 22.9%, War 10.7%, Historical 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that emphasizes tactical combat and unit variety across different eras of human history.

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 27.9%, Real-Time 16.7% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Historical 9.9%, War 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that focuses on faction-specific tactical units and streamlined combat mechanics.

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 33.1% ★, Medieval 21.6%, War 14.4%, Strategy 14%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A Norse-themed RTS that emphasizes squad management, exploration, and base defense in a harsh environment.

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 29.4%, Historical 20%, Strategy 17.7%, War 12.9%, Violent 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Historical tactical battles with a focus on hero units and squad formations in a legendary setting.

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 46.8%, Strategy 22%, War 9.7%, Base Building 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined squad-based RTS that emphasizes unit counters and tactical positioning in a fast-paced environment.

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 36.9%, Strategy 20.8%, Real-Time 19.8% ★, War 9.3%, Tactical 8.9%

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 20.9%, Real-Time 20.6% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 12.5%, Tactical 8.6%

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 36.3%, Medieval 24.8%, Strategy 14.8%, War 12.5%, Base Building 5.4%

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 29%, RTS 25.8%, Historical 13.6%, War 12.1%, Tactical 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Tactical squad-based combat with a focus on historical scenarios and unique infantry-focused engagements.

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 24.8% ★, RTS 21.3%, Medieval 17.3%, War 10.3%, Strategy 9.8%

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: Strategy 24.3%, Medieval 24.1%, RTS 21.9%, Historical 11.7%, 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 40.7%, Strategy 21.9%, Tactical 9.2%, Historical 9.1%, War 7.9%

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 30.6% ★, RTS 27%, War 12%, Strategy 11%, Tactical 8.8%

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 41.1%, Strategy 20.7%, War 8%, Tactical 6.1%, Multiplayer 5%

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

Why similar: Strategy 28.4%, Historical 27.3%, RTS 17.6%, War 10.5%, Tactical 7.3%

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 24.9%, Medieval 20.6%, Strategy 16.9%, Historical 13.6%, War 12.3%

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 38.3%, Strategy 20.2%, Real-Time 18.5% ★, Tactical 5.7%, War 4.5%

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 33.6%, Strategy 21.5%, Historical 14.6%, War 10%, Base Building 5.6%

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

Why similar: RTS 37.2%, Strategy 22.3%, Historical 13.1%, Real-Time 8.4% ★, War 6.7%

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 20.7%, Real-Time 18.6% ★, RTS 15%, War 13.3%, Strategy 12.8%

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 43.2%, Strategy 20.7%, War 9.8%, Tactical 9.3%, Historical 6%

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 23.8% ★, RTS 20.2%, Medieval 16.1%, Historical 12.1%, War 10.1%

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 22.7% ★, Medieval 21.5%, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 17.5%, Violent 12.8%

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 23.1% ★, RTS 20.6%, Medieval 16.1%, Historical 11.9%, War 10.3%

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 31.6%, Historical 19%, Strategy 14.9%, Tactical 12.3%, War 11.4%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: RTS 28.6%, Strategy 23.2%, Real-Time 20.7% ★, War 10.7%, Tactical 8.4%

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 36.6%, Strategy 17.8%, Medieval 16.2%, Historical 11.7%, Tactical 8.5%

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 26.6%, Strategy 22.9%, RTS 20.9%, War 14.3%, Tactical 5.8%

Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.

Why similar: RTS 34.1%, Medieval 21.6%, Strategy 15%, Tactical 12.6%, Base Building 5.3%

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 39.5%, Strategy 29.3%, Tactical 17%, Base Building 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants.

Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Tactical 20%, Historical 19.8%, War 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 6.5%

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: Medieval 33.1%, Historical 31.1%, Strategy 22.1%, Base Building 7.7%, City Builder 4.7%

Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, RTS 23.9%, City Builder 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Base Building 7%

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 42.2%, Tactical 20.8%, Violent 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Shieldwall is a funny third-person tactical battle simulator with strategy elements. It allows you to feel like a squad leader right on the battlefield.

Why similar: Medieval 29.9%, Historical 22.1%, War 20%, Strategy 19.3%, Multiplayer 6.2%