Games Like Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty

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 23.2%, War 18.5%, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Military 8.6%, RTS 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive grand strategy experience set in the Three Kingdoms period, featuring massive real-time battles and deep character management.

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: War 59.6%, Historical 23.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the feeling of commanding thousands of soldiers on a battlefield while managing your own character's rise to power.

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: 4X 22.2% ★, Historical 19.9%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Military 14%, War 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game specifically focused on the history of ancient China with a deep emphasis on turn-based empire building.

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 24.6%, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Wargame 18.8%, RTS 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a brilliant blend of grand strategy and tactical combat, focusing on the logistics and warfare of the ancient world.

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 18.6% ★, 4X 16.7% ★, Historical 14.4%, War 14.1%, Military 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated 4X strategy game that incorporates character-driven RPG elements similar to the management style of the seed game.

Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...

Why similar: Historical 29.2%, War 26.6%, Wargame 21.8%, RTS 16.4%, Strategy 6%

Why You'll Like It: Set directly in the Han Dynasty era, this game blends action, RPG, and strategy elements for a highly thematic experience.

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 37.9% ★, Political Sim 22.8% ★, Historical 21.5%, Strategy 7.8%, War 7%

Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game that allows players to manage an ancient empire with deep political and military systems.

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 17.1% ★, Wargame 16.2%, War 14.5%, Historical 10.9%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an unparalleled tactical wargaming experience with a focus on large-scale unit movement and historical accuracy.

This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Historical 11.5%, War 10.8%, 4X 10.3% ★, Political Sim 9.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A niche strategy title that focuses on the specific historical warfare and grand strategy elements of ancient China.

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 40.5% ★, RTS 19.5%, Historical 18%, 4X 10.6% ★, Strategy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time grand strategy with tactical battles, offering a similar feel to managing an empire while leading armies.

Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 16.8%, War 14.6%, Historical 13.6%, Military 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy simulation that focuses on the political and military intricacies of the Three Kingdoms era.

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 16.9% ★, 4X 12.8% ★, Historical 12.4%, War 11.3%, Wargame 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game focused on the ancient world that emphasizes the rise and fall of civilizations through warfare.

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: 4X 20% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Historical 17.5%, Military 13.6%, Tactical 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistics and military expansion of ancient powers, mirroring the grand strategy depth of the seed game.

The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Historical 13.6%, Wargame 13.1%, 4X 12.3% ★, War 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that provides a deep, lore-rich experience focused on the Three Kingdoms period.

"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 15.8% ★, Wargame 14.9%, War 13.2%, Military 12.3%, Historical 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong character-focused strategy simulation that emphasizes diplomacy and military command.

Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.

Why similar: Wargame 17.7%, Historical 16%, War 13.7%, Military 11.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An early access title that focuses on real-time tactics and historical wargaming, aligning well with the seed game's mechanics.

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 20.7%, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, War 19.2%, RTS 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a challenging historical wargame experience with deep management systems and large-scale tactical combat.

Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Historical 14.1%, Wargame 13.5%, War 12.9%, Military 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep political and military simulation set in an Asian historical context that rewards strategic planning and character management.

A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, 4X 17.9% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, War 14.5%, Wargame 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that provides deep historical context and complex political management.

NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Political Sim 15.1% ★, 4X 10.6% ★, Historical 10.2%, Military 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' focus on grand strategy and historical simulation within the context of Chinese history.

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 40.9% ★, Historical 32.2%, 4X 11.8% ★, Resource Management 7.4%, Strategy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends deep city-building management with large-scale tactical combat, capturing the logistical side of ancient warfare.

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: Historical 22.2%, Grand Strategy 21% ★, War 15.2%, Wargame 11.4%, RTS 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique combination of grand strategy map movement and large-scale tactical battles in a historical setting.

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Wargame 15.7%, War 14.3%, Military 12.5%, Historical 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that remains a benchmark for turn-based tactical strategy in the Three Kingdoms era.

Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame that combines turn-based empire building with real-time battles. Lead any countryball nation, expand your territory through conquest or diplomacy, and rise as the ultimate superpower.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%, War 9.5%, Military 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a lighter but still engaging grand strategy experience with a focus on map control and military expansion.

A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Political Sim 13.6% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Historical 12.9%, 4X 12.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: An early access grand strategy game that explores the Three Kingdoms period with a focus on wargaming mechanics.

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 26%, Wargame 19.2%, RTS 14.3%, Tactical 12.4%, War 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A focused tactical wargame that excels at representing unit-level combat and battlefield maneuvers.

"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Historical 12.1%, Wargame 11.5%, 4X 11.4% ★, Political Sim 10.8% ★

Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.

Why similar: Wargame 17.1%, Historical 15.6%, Military 14%, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, War 10.4%

"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Tactical RPG 14%, Historical 12.7%, Military 11.6%

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: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Wargame 18.2%, War 12.3%, Military 11.7%, Historical 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded tactical wargame that emphasizes supply lines and unit management, essential for any strategy enthusiast.

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: Military 28.4%, Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Historical 24.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Strategy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that focuses on Asian historical warfare with a strong emphasis on unit types and battlefield positioning.

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: Wargame 15.6%, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, 4X 14.7% ★, Historical 10%, RTS 9.7%

Forge your epic in Huaxia: Warring States. Form your clan, conquer the lands, and build an empire. The fate of heaven & earth lies within you hands.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, 4X 15.1% ★, War 14.5%, Tactical RPG 13.5%, Historical 13.5%

Lead a Three Kingdoms warlord in a turn-based grand strategy simulation focused on logistics, diplomacy, officer management, and large-scale warfare.

Why similar: Wargame 19.4%, Political Sim 19.3% ★, War 14.9%, Military 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Historical 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, RTS 10.5%

Set on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 182), you can play as an original character or a historical warlord, building forces and forging alliances. Whether you choose to be a lone wanderer or rally famous generals, use your knowledge and wisdom to reshape history!

Why similar: Wargame 20.4%, Tactical RPG 18.3%, Historical 17.7%, War 17.7%, Military 16.5%

This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, 4X 12.8% ★, Political Sim 11.5% ★, Wargame 11.2%, War 8.7%

This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

Why similar: Historical 14.8%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Wargame 13.9%, War 12.5%, Military 11.3%

"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.

Why similar: Strategy 72.3%, Singleplayer 27.7%

A stand-alone turn-based war chess game with the theme of Chinese history. The core gameplay is territorial competition, and diplomacy, construction, combat and other gameplay will also revolve around territorial competition.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, War 13.9%, Historical 13.9%, Wargame 12.6%, Military 11.6%

A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!

Why similar: 4X 18.4% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, War 13.6%, Military 12.9%

The world is in chaos, heroes are rising, and the public is a high-ranking official. We must take the collection of heroes as our heart, and we can help the Han dynasty and save the people.

Why similar: Wargame 22.4%, Historical 13.2%, Military 13.1%, War 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.

Why similar: Wargame 16.1%, Grand Strategy 16% ★, War 14.1%, Military 12.9%, Historical 11.7%

Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!

Why similar: Wargame 19.5%, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Military 15.5%, Historical 11.7%, RTS 10.1%

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: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Tactical RPG 15.7%, Historical 15.3%, RTS 13%

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.

Why similar: Wargame 14.5%, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, War 12.5%, Military 11.7%, Historical 10.5%

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: Military 14.1%, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, War 13.4%, RTS 12.6%, Wargame 12.2%

Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Historical 14.7%, War 12.2%, Military 9.9%, RTS 8.6%

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19% ★, 4X 16.9% ★, War 15.2%, Historical 14%, Military 11.5%

Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.

Why similar: Historical 20.9%, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Wargame 16%, Political Sim 13.7% ★, RTS 12.1%

The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Wargame 20.7%, Historical 20.3%, War 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Wargame 17.7%, Historical 15.6%, 4X 13.9% ★, War 11.5%

《古战三国》是一款回合制战棋游戏，玩家可以招募武将、组建军队，使用多样化的技能和丰富多变的战斗策略击败敌人。剧情战役完整重现了三国历史，匹配对战能够与其他玩家一决高下。创新的战斗玩法与独树一帜的美术风格碰撞，给你带来全新的三国游戏体验！

Why similar: Historical 69.7%, Strategy 30.3%

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

Why similar: Wargame 18.1%, Military 16%, Historical 15.2%, RTS 13%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%

A real-time strategy+team competition game, in 189, the Han Dynasty launched a mutual attack and expansion of territories, operating their own forces, and seizing generals and resources until the world was unified.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Wargame 18.5%, 4X 15.2% ★, RTS 11%, Historical 9.6%

Battlefield Commander WWII is a real-time tactical game where you lead the soldiers and vehicles that battled across the globe during this time in history. Play hundreds of unique units across multiple game modes.

Why similar: Wargame 18.7%, Historical 15.4%, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Military 12.2%

Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Political Sim 12.5% ★, War 12.3%, Wargame 12.2%, 4X 9.9% ★

An epic real-time strategy game set in chaotic Ancient China. Control the kingdoms of Liu Bei, Sun Quan, or Cao Cao, warlords who played a pivotal role in Ancient China. Lead your kingdom, innovate tech, forge alliances, build a formidable army to unite the nation.

Why similar: War 32.6%, Historical 31.6%, RTS 22%, Strategy 5.8%, Resource Management 4.7%

This is a historical strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era, told from Liu Bei's perspective. It covers the Yellow Turban Rebellion to early Three Kingdoms. Featuring classic turn-based gameplay, it reinterprets historical events, offering both engaging battles and rich cultural insights.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.6%, Historical 22.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Tactical 9%