Games Like Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition

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

Why You'll Like It: The full version of the game provides the complete campaign and multiplayer experience that the Free Peasant Edition introduces.

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 52.6%, RTS 20.6%, Tactical 7.2%, Historical 7.2%, Real-Time 6.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game serves as the mechanical blueprint for Ancestors Legacy, featuring the same squad-based tactical combat and cover systems.

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

Why similar: RTS 45%, Real-Time 26% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar squad-based RTS experience with a heavy focus on tactical positioning and environmental interaction.

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 31.8%, Strategy 29.8%, Tactical 17%, Historical 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides an incredibly deep and realistic tactical experience where individual unit management and terrain are paramount.

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 43.8%, Strategy 28.6%, Historical 16.9%, Multiplayer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-production medieval RTS that emphasizes tactical combat and historical authenticity.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Historical 22.7%, Multiplayer 21%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it captures the visceral, gritty feeling of medieval warfare and squad command better than almost any other game.

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: Strategy 28.7%, Historical 25.1%, RTS 22.5%, Tactical 13%, Multiplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive historical strategy experience for players who love the medieval setting and large-scale tactical battles.

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: Tactical 54.5%, Strategy 45.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines tactical squad command with action-oriented combat in a massive medieval multiplayer setting.

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 38.1%, Strategy 35.9%, Historical 19.5%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, perfect for those who enjoy the historical scope of medieval warfare.

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 35.8%, Strategy 22.2%, Historical 18.2%, Tactical 15.9%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a highly realistic tactical RTS experience that rewards careful unit placement and historical knowledge.

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 27.3%, Real-Time 22.8% ★, Strategy 16.9%, Historical 11.4%, Tactical 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS that features distinct medieval civilizations and a focus on tactical combat.

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 42.8%, Strategy 28.3%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Historical 12.5%, Atmospheric 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced RTS that allows players to progress through historical ages with a focus on military expansion.

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: RTS 32.6%, Historical 27.4%, Strategy 26.4%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that focuses on historical realism and the brutal nature of trench warfare.

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: Real-Time 25.5% ★, RTS 23.7%, Historical 15.7%, Tactical 14.2%, Strategy 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes tactical historical engagements and unit management over resource gathering and base construction.

Art of War: Red Tides is a fair multiplayer strategy game that allows different teams on the same platform (e.g. smartphones, PC, etc.) to battle against each other. You will encounter players around the world!

Why similar: RTS 45.5%, Strategy 27.6%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Violent 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that focuses on unit composition and counter-play in a competitive multiplayer environment.

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 56%, Strategy 28.3%, Multiplayer 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that features strong tactical combat and a focus on unique unit abilities in a historical-mythological setting.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RTS 46%, Strategy 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully merges traditional RTS base-building with squad-based tactical combat and RPG elements.

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 27%, Real-Time 22.3% ★, Strategy 20.7%, Tactical 14.6%, Historical 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that strips away base-building to focus entirely on unit positioning and historical military tactics.

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 40.2%, Strategy 25.8%, Real-Time 13.8% ★, Tactical 13.6%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Though set in a modern era, its deep tactical unit management and focus on terrain will appeal to fans of complex RTS games.

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 42%, Strategy 25.1%, Tactical 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Historical 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that revolutionized squad-based RTS gameplay with its focus on cover and tactical maneuverability.

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 36.9%, Strategy 30.4%, Historical 26.2%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic historical RTS that prioritizes tactical combat and hero units over traditional base-building.

"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!

Why similar: RTS 27.7%, Historical 24%, Tactical 19.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Multiplayer 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer game that focuses on medieval combat with tactical squad control and hero abilities.

Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Historical 24.3%, Multiplayer 18.7%, RTS 17.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that focuses on historical medieval conquest and map control.

With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

Why similar: RTS 35.8%, Real-Time 35.3% ★, Strategy 20.5%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex and highly tactical RTS that offers deep unit management and physics-based combat.

New Real Time Strategy Game based on medieval times, where you will control powerful factions and empires, with large-scale epic battles, asymmetric civilizations, unit customization system with RPG elements, dynamic AI, 8K support and much more.

Why similar: RTS 45.4%, Historical 30%, Strategy 24.6%

Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that features base-building and tactical combat set during the Crusades.

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 39.8%, Strategy 28.7%, Historical 20.5%, Multiplayer 10.9%

Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies!

Why similar: RTS 46.5%, Strategy 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Multiplayer 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined RTS designed for controllers that focuses on fast-paced tactical unit control and base management.

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 28.3%, RTS 27.7%, Strategy 24.6%, Tactical 16.5%, Multiplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that focuses on historical accuracy and the importance of unit positioning 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 37.1%, Historical 31.8%, Strategy 20.2%, Multiplayer 10.9%

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: RTS 30.8%, Strategy 28.3%, Historical 20.7%, Tactical 10.9%, Atmospheric 5.1%

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 31.4%, Strategy 24.3%, Historical 16.6%, Real-Time 14.1% ★, Multiplayer 8.1%

The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.

Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Strategy 35.9%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%

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 39.1%, Strategy 30%, Historical 25.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%

From the genre-defining RTS franchise Command & Conquer comes a unique, free-to-play strategic warfare MMO experience!

Why similar: RTS 35%, Real-Time 31.9% ★, Tactical 12.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Strategy 10%

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 40.1%, Strategy 24.3%, Tactical 14.9%, Historical 10.7%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Meet the first standalone medieval battle royale game! Take part in battles with up to 50 players using a wide variety of weapons and other items.

Why similar: Historical 63.4%, Multiplayer 36.6%

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: RTS 29%, Strategy 28.3%, Historical 17.2%, Tactical 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9%

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 35.7%, Strategy 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Real-Time 9.6% ★, Multiplayer 7.7%

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: Historical 61%, Strategy 39%

Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.

Why similar: RTS 34.2%, Strategy 29.5%, Tactical 12.9%, Historical 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.1%

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 32.4%, Historical 27.9%, Tactical 21.3%, Strategy 18.5%

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Why similar: RTS 30.9%, Strategy 23.1%, Real-Time 15.1% ★, Historical 13.4%, Multiplayer 7.9%

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 35.3%, Real-Time 23.9% ★, Strategy 21%, Tactical 8.8%, Multiplayer 6%

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 28.9%, Historical 28.4%, Strategy 25.5%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Tactical 6.1%

The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, Multiplayer 22.6%, Tactical 16.7%

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 46.1%, RTS 30%, Historical 23.9%

Experience authentic First World War action with 64 player battles of maneuver on the Eastern Front. Grab your rifle, ready your sabre and keep your gas mask close as you prepare to play a part in one of the most significant conflicts in history!

Why similar: Historical 46.3%, Strategy 22.8%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Hardcore real-time strategy with a long-term round. Development of your civilization from caves to space. Huge world. Thousands of players. 240+ sciences and technologies. About 100 troops. 4 races. 50+ resource deposits. War, trade, science, construction...

Why similar: Strategy 86.5%, Multiplayer 13.5%

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.

Why similar: RTS 38.4%, Strategy 23.9%, Tactical 12.4%, Real-Time 11.5% ★, Multiplayer 6.7%

Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!

Why similar: RTS 54.4%, Strategy 27%, Multiplayer 18.7%

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

Why similar: RTS 34.9%, Strategy 23.6%, Historical 14.5%, Real-Time 11% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

BATTLERITE​ ​is​ ​an​ ​action-packed​ ​team​ ​arena​ ​brawler.​ ​Experience​ ​the​ ​unique​ ​combination​ ​of​ top-down​ ​shooter​ meets​ ​fast-paced​ ​fighting​ ​game and challenge ​friends​ ​and​ foes​ ​in​ ​a​ ​battle​ ​of reaction. The Arena awaits!

Why similar: Multiplayer 62.1%, Strategy 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Atmospheric 3%

Experience a new take on the competitive 4x genre with Arkheim - Realms at War: Team based strategy in a free to play MMO fantasy world, played in game rounds of 10 weeks each!

Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, Tactical 37.2%, Multiplayer 11%

Experience authentic medieval warfare. Command vast armies in brutal mass battles, utilizing diverse weapons and tactics. Embark on historical campaigns against rival kingdoms or challenge real opponents in epic PvP wars.

Why similar: Historical 32%, Strategy 30.4%, Tactical 24.5%, Multiplayer 13.1%

Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.

Why similar: Multiplayer 53.8%, Violent 46.2%