Games Like Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty

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 23.4%, War 18.5%, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, RTS 8.5%, Military 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive grand strategy experience for the era, combining massive real-time battles with deep character-driven management.

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 25.5%, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Military 17.9%, War 15.6%, Strategy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game focused specifically on the development of ancient Chinese dynasties with a strong emphasis on historical accuracy.

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 59.2%, Historical 23.7%, Strategy 13.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the best blend of tactical command and RPG progression, allowing you to lead armies personally on the battlefield.

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 16.3%, Strategy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Set during the Han Dynasty, this title provides a gritty, historically grounded experience that emphasizes the struggle against northern nomadic tribes.

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 16.1%, War 14.6%, Historical 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, its tactical wargame mechanics and focus on large-scale unit management closely mirror the combat feel of the seed game.

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Historical 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, RTS 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game that focuses on historical leadership and military administration during a period of intense conflict.

"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 75.7%, Singleplayer 24.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, complex RPG experience set in a rich, historically-inspired Chinese world with significant strategic depth.

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 15.8% ★, Historical 12.7%, War 11.9%, Political Sim 10.6% ★, Wargame 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that captures the scale of ancient Chinese warfare and the complexities of managing a kingdom.

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 15.6% ★, Historical 15.5%, Wargame 14.9%, War 13.7%, Military 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a detailed, turn-based approach to the Three Kingdoms era with a heavy focus on management and historical lore.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, Wargame 16.7%, War 14.5%, Historical 13.6%, Military 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that emphasizes the importance of supply lines and tactical positioning on a hex-based map.

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

Why similar: Wargame 18.1%, Military 15.8%, Historical 15.3%, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic tactical wargame that focuses on unit preservation and careful maneuvering, matching the tactical intensity of the seed game.

The cult heavy metal fantasy action-strategy gem comes to PC in HD. Lead your armies from the front lines, giving strategic orders to your forces while wading into hack n’ slash action battle. Crush your foes across four campaigns, and spend the spoils of war on upgrading your forces.

Why similar: War 25.3%, RTS 24.4%, Real Time Tactics 20.5%, Tactical RPG 19.6%, Strategy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at mixing real-time strategy command with individual hero-based RPG progression, much like the seed game's design.

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 19.2% ★, Historical 14.2%, War 12.6%, Military 9.9%, Wargame 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that manages the rise of ancient civilizations and features a robust tactical combat system.

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 18.4%, Historical 17.7%, War 17.6%, Military 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical RPG elements with the setting of the Three Kingdoms, focusing on hero-led combat.

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 17.6%, Historical 16%, War 13.6%, Military 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactical wargame that emphasizes historical command and unit positioning.

"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 14.8%, War 13.1%, Military 12.1%, Historical 12%

Why You'll Like It: Strongly emphasizes the RPG-like stories of individual heroes within the grand strategy framework of the Three Kingdoms.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.8%, Tactical RPG 35.2%, Co-op 18.7%, Strategy 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on managing a mercenary company, offering a similar sense of progression and tactical combat.

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 19.3%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Military 15.3%, Historical 11.6%, RTS 10%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a refined, turn-based tactical experience that focuses on the personal stories of historical figures.

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 19.6% ★, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Historical 11.3%, Military 10.8%, Wargame 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the grand strategy and tactical combat mechanics of the series with a focus on historical accuracy.

"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 16.1% ★, Wargame 15.6%, War 14.1%, Military 12.3%, Historical 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Highly regarded for its tactical depth and map management mechanics within the Three Kingdoms era.

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 15.3% ★, Political Sim 13.6% ★, Wargame 12.7%, War 9.9%, Historical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the 4X and real-time tactical elements of historical warfare in a grand strategy setting.

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.

Why similar: RTS 54.5%, Strategy 33.3%, Singleplayer 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a unique world, it offers a similar sandbox experience of building a force from nothing in a harsh, war-torn environment.

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: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Historical 21.8%, Military 16.8%, Tactical 11.7%, War 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that shares the resource management and tactical depth required to build an ancient empire.

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 28.1%, Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Historical 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that focuses on the intricacies of historical warfare and unit-based combat.

"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 19.7% ★, Wargame 16%, Tactical RPG 13.3%, Historical 11.7%, Military 10.9%

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 38.4% ★, Political Sim 23.9% ★, Historical 21.6%, Strategy 8%, War 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the grand scale of ancient empires, emphasizing military management and political maneuvering.

《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 69.2%, Strategy 30.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie tactical wargame that captures the essence of Three Kingdoms-era battles with a focus on RPG elements.

"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%, Grand Strategy 16% ★, War 14%, Military 12.8%, Historical 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy game that emphasizes military campaigns and historical command structures.

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 17.9%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Historical 11.5%, RTS 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%

Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.

Why similar: Historical 21.3%, Wargame 18%, Tactical 16.7%, War 15.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical turn-based combat and the historical struggle for power during the Warring States period.

"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 14.4%, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, War 12.4%, Military 11.6%, Historical 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features real-time tactical battles integrated into a grand strategy framework, mirroring the seed game's hybrid approach.

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 16%, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Wargame 15%, War 13.4%, Military 12.2%

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 22.3%, Historical 13.1%, Military 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, War 12.2%

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 13.8%, Historical 13.8%, Wargame 12.5%, Military 11.4%

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: Grand Strategy 14% ★, Military 14%, War 13.4%, RTS 12.4%, Wargame 12%

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 19.1%, RTS 14.1%, Tactical 12.6%, War 12.1%

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 21.1% ★, Historical 14.7%, War 12.1%, Military 9.7%, RTS 8.5%

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 22.4% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Historical 15.3%, RTS 12.9%

Relive the conflict between the mighty Roman Republic and the brave Celtiberian people of Numantia! Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, classic turn-based strategy mechanics, and combat tactics, with decision-making and side missions.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.9%, Historical 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, War 10.4%

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 20.7%, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Political Sim 14.5% ★, RTS 11.9%

Real-Time Warfare: Three Kingdoms is a real-time strategy (RTS) and sandbox warfare game that emphasizes real-time command, tactical gameplay, and large-scale battles. Experience true strategic combat and the art of war on the historical battlefields of the Three Kingdoms period.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 41.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 39.9%, Strategy 19%

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 24% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Historical 18.5%, War 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.

Why similar: War 17.2%, Military 16.9%, RTS 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Wargame 10.7%

摒弃传统三国游戏的数据对碰，实现对每个单位都进行独立的实时演算。国产单机三国游戏，尽可能在保留三国历史原貌同时还原壮观的冷兵器决战场景。

Why similar: Historical 16.5%, Wargame 16.4%, Strategy 15.8%, War 15.4%, Military 13.7%

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...

Why similar: Wargame 17%, Grand Strategy 16% ★, War 13.7%, Military 13.6%, Historical 11.5%

Roma Invicta combines action packed real-time battles with turn-based strategy on a big campaign map. Supply your legions and conquer ancient Gaul turn by turn. Fight by yourself or hand over your soldiers to the AI ​​and enjoy the spectacle.

Why similar: Historical 15.8%, Wargame 14.5%, War 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, RTS 10.2%

Experience the perfect combination of tower defense and the historical plot of the Silk Road, so as to bring an amazing epic game adventure experience! You will follow our protagonists in a strategic battle on the Eurasian continent! Come on, buddy, this epic fantasy adventure needs your help!

Why similar: Historical 19.8%, Wargame 18.2%, War 17.6%, RTS 15.3%, Drama 9.4%

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 22% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, War 17.4%, Wargame 15.3%, Historical 12.3%

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 32.5%, Historical 31.5%, RTS 21.8%, Strategy 5.9%, Resource Management 4.9%

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 27.4%, Historical 21.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Tactical 8.7%

《三国群英传Ⅶ》由宇峻奥汀研发，是三国群英传系列第七作。游戏内除了拥有系列作中广受好评的千人战之外，全新升级了武将技，添加更多的战略系统，在武器的合成、士兵的强化等方面都做了全新的设计。藉以触动玩家每一根运筹帷幄的思考神经，挑战玩家战术运用的极致。

Why similar: Military 20.2%, Wargame 15.8%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Historical 12.1%, RTS 11.5%

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 15.2% ★, Political Sim 14.3% ★, War 13.5%, Wargame 13.5%, Military 10.7%

Three Kingdoms of China is a free, open-source single-machine strategy three-country game developed by the domestic folk team. The game does not have any commercial nature, hoping to create a dream of Three Kingdoms for the fans of the three kingdoms.

Why similar: Historical 19.9%, War 16.6%, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Military 10.9%

"Sangokushi Eiketsuden" was released in 1995. This game is a simulation RPG in which players become Liu Bei and battle for the restoration of the Han Imperial court. The game progresses around the battle map. Players fulfill the victory conditions of each battle as they go from battlefield to battlefield to advance the story.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Tactical RPG 14.1%, War 13.5%, Military 12.8%

《全战天下》是一款全新的SLG战争策略游戏，游戏背景上我们抛开了单一历史时空的限制，将东西方文明中那些伟大的名字写到了游戏中，如果您热爱华夏文明，辅佐玄德公匡扶汉室，与嬴政白起一统六国，加入刘邦项羽的楚汉之争，携手成吉思汗征服亚欧将是您完美的选择，如果您喜欢日本战国，那就与三刀一流的宫本武藏，天下布武的织田信长一道征战沙场，您要是喜好欧美文明，我们推荐您选择圣女贞德，美杜莎、阿克琉斯来助您成就大业，经典英灵不胜枚举，阵容豪华堪称策略游戏的复仇者联盟。

Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Historical 12.4%, War 12.2%, Wargame 12.1%, Military 10.5%

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 22.3% ★, Historical 17.1%, War 16.7%, Military 12.8%, Tactical 11.5%

The game recreates the Taïping Rebellion (1851-64), the deadliest Chinese civil war, costing the lives of millions. Play the Taïping rebels and their allies, fighting to create their own state, or be the Qing Emperor and crush the revolt and its foreign devils allies before it topples your dynasty.

Why similar: Wargame 27.6%, Political Sim 27.6% ★, Historical 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Military 8.5%

In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, War 18.7%, RTS 14.7%, Historical 13.4%, Tactical 13.4%

The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Historical 12.9%, War 12.8%, Military 11.5%

"Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Wargame 14.6%, War 13.1%, Military 11.6%, Historical 11.3%