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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 82% — of 85 reviews
Released: 2024-01-26
Developer: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Positive75% of 460 reviews2022
    Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
    Windows

    One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and much more.

    Why similar: Action RTS 17.3%, RTS 13.3%, City Builder 13.1%, Wargame 12.3%, Strategy RPG 10.7%

  2. #2 Knights of the Crusades
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1%, Action RTS 16.7%, RTS 15%, City Builder 14.5%, Wargame 12.3%

  3. #3 Medieval Kingdom Wars
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,602 reviews2019
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Grand Strategy 19.6%, Action RTS 17.4%, RTS 14.2%, City Builder 13.9%, Wargame 12.5%

  4. #4 Eyes of War
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 321 reviews2025
    Dev: Good Mood Games
    Windows · Linux

    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!

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    94% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
    Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
    Windows

    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: Grand Strategy 21.9%, Wargame 19.5%, RTS 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, Historical 10%

  6. #6 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
    93% matchVery Positive80% of 1,843 reviews2023
    Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4%, Wargame 18.4%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Historical 15.3%, RTS 12.9%

  7. #7 Strategos
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 205 reviews2026
    Dev: Strategos GamesPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    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.

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  8. #8 Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises
    94% matchMixed53% of 165 reviews2016
    Dev: Animus Interactive Inc
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    "Dive into 'Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises', an RTS set in a mystical medieval world. Build your kingdom, lead vast armies, and uncover Avalon's legends. Chapter 1 launches in October, featuring the Dawn faction. Join our Discord for sneak peeks!

    Why similar: Action RTS 18.5%, Grand Strategy 14.9%, City Builder 13.3%, Wargame 13.2%, Tactical RPG 13.1%

  9. #9 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 286,599 reviews2022
    Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 61.2 hrsMean: 152.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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: Medieval 34.6%, Strategy 17.1%, RPG 15.4%, Historical 14.6%, Realistic 9.3%

  10. #10 Bellfortis
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2025
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows

    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 27.4%, Action RTS 16.3%, RTS 15.1%, Historical 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%

  11. #11 A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
    91% matchMostly Positive70% of 14,652 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 24.1%, Grand Strategy 23%, Historical 22%, Strategy 13.1%, Medieval 12.2%

  12. #12 Kingdom Wars 4
    89% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.

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  13. #13 Dawn of Ages
    89% matchMixed54% of 192 reviews2025
    Dev: Stratosphere GamesPub: BoomBit
    Windows

    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: Tactical RPG 24.6%, Medieval 16.4%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Historical 15.2%, Strategy 9.5%

  14. #14 Extremely Realistic Siege Warfare Simulator
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    Median: 36 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%

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  15. #15 Three Kingdoms: Real-Time War
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
    Dev: Surviving Mechanical Team
    Windows

    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.

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    Dev: Mutiny Software
    Windows

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  17. #17 King and Kingdoms
    87% matchMixed40% of 70 reviews2022
    Dev: Bad Button Studio
    Windows

    Factions, countries and empires that have truly existed in the real history await you. The only difference is that it is in your hand to rewrite their history. Become the ruler of any country you want and lead your nation from small village to the way to be the magnificent empire!

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  18. #18 Ancestors Legacy
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  19. #19 Han Xiongnu Wars
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  21. #21 Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders
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    Dev: Blueside
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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    Dev: Thunderoak Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  23. #23 Voor De Kroon
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    Dev: Future Minimalism
    Windows

    Fight for control during the Friso-Hollandic Wars. Set in the medieval 13th century, the game features a strategy campaign and historical battles. Fight alongside your army in 3rd person battles and command your troops in this strategy-action game.

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    Windows
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  25. #25 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
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    Windows

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    Dev: Cats Who Play
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  27. #27 Veil of Crows
    80% matchMixed51% of 479 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
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    Windows
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    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.

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    77% matchMixed57% of 827 reviews2021
    Dev: Larkon Studio
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    72% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
    Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.8%, City Builder 30.4%, Historical 21.5%, Strategy 9.2%

  34. #34 NationWar:Annals
    75% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
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    Windows

    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.

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    74% matchVery Positive81% of 101 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive92% of 90 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    75% matchMixed59% of 78 reviews2022
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    Windows

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  38. #38 Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades
    77% matchMixed47% of 135 reviews2011
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    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 146 reviews2025
    Dev: vikingfabian
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive82% of 15,735 reviews2016
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    73% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2019
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    72% matchMixed66% of 86 reviews2023
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    Windows

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  45. #45 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2025
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  46. #46 Age of History 3
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    70% matchMixed67% of 419 reviews2023
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    68% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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?

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  49. #49 Kingdom Heroes 8
    70% matchMixed54% of 14,651 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms.

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  50. #50 Taste of Power
    70% matchMixed67% of 68 reviews2019
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  52. #52 Crusader Kings III
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
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    Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

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    71% matchMostly Negative34% of 504 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    All Guns On Deck is a naval strategy, real time tactics action rpg with a unique battle system and unforgiving world to conquer.

    Why similar: Strategy 28.5%, RPG 27.1%, Action 15%, Adventure 14.8%, Casual 14.6%

  54. #54 Robber Knight
    68% matchMixed65% of 300 reviews2022
    Dev: Sartorian
    Windows

    RPG/Strategy. Lead your army through intense battles, make decisions that influence the story, and conquer vast lands. Play solo or fight side by side with up to 4 friends.

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    66% matchVery Positive85% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Object SoftwarePub: Strategy First
    Windows

    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: RTS 28.6%, Strategy RPG 27.3%, Historical 21.6%, RPG 9.2%, Strategy 8.2%

  56. #56 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 7,704 reviews2025
    Dev: Free Wing
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    "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 23%, Wargame 16.5%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Historical 9.7%

  57. #57 Raid On Coasts
    69% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2017
    Dev: Outlaw Wars
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Raid On Coasts is a real time strategy game set in a massive Middle East themed land mass to cause chaos and carnage on !

    Why similar: Strategy 63.2%, Action 36.8%

  58. #58 Lords and Legions
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: Warborne Studios
    Windows

    Get ready to battle, make your mark, and create epic battles. Lead your Hero starting with small battles and grow into epic-scale armies and high fantasy wars. Unlock heroes, abilities, and 80+ units in a campaign or build castles, shape battlefields, and create endless wars in Battle Creator.

    Why similar: Fantasy 34.9%, 3D 21.4%, Action 19%, RPG 18.3%, Adventure 6.5%

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