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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.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 460 reviews
Released: 2022-01-28
Developer: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
    97% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2024
    Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
    Windows

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

  2. #2 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 91,161 reviews2021
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 75.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 28.2%, City Builder 16.2%, Action RTS 14%, War 11.5%, Strategy 11%

  3. #3 Cossacks 3
    96% matchVery Positive82% of 15,735 reviews2016
    Dev: GSC Game World
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Action RTS 22.9%, RTS 20.1%, City Builder 14.4%, Historical 12.7%, War 10.4%

  4. #4 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,138 reviews2021
    Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

    Why similar: Rome 33.5%, RTS 16%, Wargame 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Historical 10.4%

  5. #5 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 9,888 reviews2023
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

    Why similar: City Builder 21.8%, RTS 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, Historical 10.7%, Economy 9.9%

  6. #6 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 10,053 reviews2025
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: City Builder 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 15%, RTS 14.8%, Economy 9.3%, War 9.1%

  7. #7 Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 35,988 reviews2014
    Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 64.8%, Strategy 26.6%, Historical 8.6%

  8. #8 Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 15,117 reviews2019
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 34.2%, City Builder 24.5%, Historical 17.4%, Strategy 16.1%, Medieval 4%

  9. #9 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 52,705 reviews2020
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 27.5%, City Builder 20.5%, Historical 13.4%, Military 12.3%, Strategy 11.8%

  10. #10 Sudden Strike 4
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,179 reviews2017
    Dev: Kite GamesPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Action RTS 24.9%, RTS 21.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Strategy 9.9%, War 9.7%

  11. #11 Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 86,286 reviews2013
    Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24.8 hrsMean: 113.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

    Why similar: Rome 40.4%, Historical 18%, Strategy 14.4%, RTS 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.6%

  12. #12 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 15,511 reviews2014
    Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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

    Why similar: RTS 43.7%, Strategy 17.8%, Historical 17.3%, War 9.9%, City Builder 8.9%

  13. #13 Strategos
    88% 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.

    Why similar: Rome 26.8%, Wargame 14%, RTS 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Historical 10.3%

  14. #14 Age of Mythology: Retold
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 21,438 reviews2024
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Action RTS 42.7%, RTS 38.6%, Strategy 11.6%, 3D 7%

  15. #15 Syrian Warfare
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 5,412 reviews2017
    Dev: Cats Who Play
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: RTS 22.3%, Wargame 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 18%, Historical 14%, Military 12.2%

  16. #16 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 10,973 reviews2025
    Dev: Relic EntertainmentPub: Relic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

    Why similar: RTS 46%, Action RTS 36.4%, Strategy 14.2%, 3D 3.4%

  17. #17 Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"
    86% matchMixed69% of 1,232 reviews2021
    Dev: Dinamic Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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 24.9%, Wargame 24.2%, Historical 16.8%, Strategy 12.3%, Rome 10.1%

  18. #18 Eyes of War
    84% 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!

    Why similar: RTS 23.3%, Wargame 22.4%, City Builder 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%, Historical 8.4%

  19. #19 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 9,133 reviews2017
    Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 56.6%, Strategy 18.2%, War 15%, Military 10.2%

  20. #20 Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece
    85% matchVery Positive95% of 218 reviews2012
    Dev: Longbow Games
    Windows

    Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.

    Why similar: Historical 38.1%, RTS 35.6%, Strategy 26.3%

  21. #21 Medieval Kingdom Wars
    83% 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: Action RTS 19.1%, RTS 15.5%, City Builder 14.8%, Wargame 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%

  22. #22 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
    82% 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: Wargame 23.1%, RTS 22%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Historical 12.1%, Military 6.9%

  23. #23 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
    82% matchMixed67% of 3,289 reviews2015
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

    Why similar: RTS 53.8%, Military 16.5%, Strategy 16.2%, War 10.3%, Real Time Tactics 3.2%

  24. #24 Ancestors Legacy
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,549 reviews2018
    Dev: Destructive Creations
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 34%, Historical 19.4%, Strategy 16.1%, Medieval 15%, War 10%

  25. #25 War Selection
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 23,033 reviews2019
    Dev: Glyph Worlds
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 41.7%, Strategy 16.4%, Military 16%, War 14.3%, Historical 11.6%

  26. #26 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 552 reviews2015
    Dev: Longbow Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Rome 30.2%, RTS 16.8%, Historical 16%, Wargame 15%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%

  27. #27 Kingdom Wars 2: Definitive Edition
    80% matchMixed66% of 451 reviews2019
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    An intense real-time strategy game set in a dark fantasy world of Orcs, Elves and Dragons. Kingdom Wars 2 combines the best of Zombie survival and crafting with complex fast-paced city building. Fight massive siege battles that turn beautiful landscapes into gory blood-soaked battlefields.

    Why similar: Action RTS 24.1%, RTS 17.7%, City Builder 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Building 9.2%

  28. #28 Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 2,632 reviews2016
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: City Builder 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, RTS 13.1%, Economy 9.6%, Historical 8.9%

  29. #29 Praetorians - HD Remaster
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 1,082 reviews2020
    Dev: Torus GamesPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.

    Why similar: Strategy 29.5%, RTS 28.9%, Rome 24.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%

  30. #30 Extremely Realistic Siege Warfare Simulator
    78% matchMixed55% of 354 reviews2022
    Dev: Screambox Studio
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Extremely Realistic Siege Warfare Simulator is a physics-based tactical strategy game where you must lead a military force in a fantasy medieval world. Build an army. Construct siege equipment. Experience epic battles. Lead your people to victory!!

    Why similar: RTS 24.3%, Wargame 23.5%, War 15.6%, Building 12.2%, Strategy 7.1%

  31. #31 Roma Invicta
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 247 reviews2022
    Dev: Puntigames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Rome 36.8%, RTS 12.8%, Wargame 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Strategy 10.8%

  32. #32 Attack on Toys
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,158 reviews2021
    Dev: N7T-GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Relive Your Childhood Toys comes to life! Build your Army Toys, make battle scenario, watch the Toys battling each other, and customize your play with Attack on Toys Toy Box. Command your Army Toys to fight againts another toys strategically and keep them alive during battle!

    Why similar: Action RTS 26.2%, RTS 16.7%, Wargame 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, Military 8.1%

  33. #33 Stronghold: Warlords
    77% matchMixed65% of 5,227 reviews2021
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: City Builder 18.4%, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Economy 9.1%, Historical 8.8%

  34. #34 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
    74% 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: Wargame 22.1%, Historical 18.7%, RTS 15.5%, War 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%

  35. #35 Empires Apart
    76% matchMixed68% of 2,472 reviews2018
    Dev: DESTINYbitPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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 36.6%, Real Time Tactics 18.4%, Historical 14.6%, Strategy 13.6%, War 11.4%

  36. #36 Wargame: Red Dragon
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 19,617 reviews2014
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 52.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 32.9%, Wargame 20.4%, Military 15.4%, Strategy 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 11%

  37. #37 Three Kingdoms: Real-Time War
    72% 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.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 50.7%, RPG 20.5%, Strategy 19%, 3D 9.8%

  38. #38 Battle of Empires : 1914-1918
    75% matchMixed69% of 2,101 reviews2015
    Dev: Great War TeamPub: Best Way Soft
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 31.7%, Historical 25.1%, War 22.6%, Strategy 15.2%, Military 5.4%

  39. #39 Rusted Warfare - RTS
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,087 reviews2017
    Dev: Corroding Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    {{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.

    Why similar: RTS 74%, Strategy 17.1%, War 8.9%

  40. #40 Epic Fantasy Battle Simulator
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 449 reviews2021
    Dev: Mutiny Software
    Windows

    Welcome to Epic Fantasy Battle Simulator, the most immersive medieval battle simulator to date! Throw tens of thousands of soldiers into battle, enjoy the show, or take control of one of them to prove your valor! The only limit is your imagination! Or maybe your CPU?

    Why similar: Action RTS 37.4%, RTS 26.1%, War 13.4%, Medieval 10.6%, Strategy 8.5%

  41. #41 Blitzkrieg 3
    75% matchMixed54% of 7,303 reviews2017
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 26.6%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Historical 16.7%, Military 14.8%, War 14.1%

  42. #42 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 175,733 reviews2019
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 86.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 34.4%, City Builder 28%, Strategy 15.5%, Historical 14.3%, Medieval 7.8%

  43. #43 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 26,827 reviews2010
    Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

    Why similar: Historical 30.1%, RTS 19.9%, Strategy 16.9%, War 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%

  44. #44 Call to Arms
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 23,876 reviews2018
    Dev: Digitalmindsoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 37.1%, Military 24.8%, Strategy 20.4%, War 17.6%

  45. #45 Shieldwall
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 6,910 reviews2023
    Dev: Nezon Production
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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: Rome 44.8%, Historical 14.4%, War 14.3%, Medieval 10.8%, Strategy 7.4%

  46. #46 Ancient Warfare 3
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,746 reviews2024
    Dev: JNI Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Dive into a sandbox full of action and customization! Choose from different game modes like deathmatch, conquest, king of the hill, zombie survival and many more. Create your own scenarios and content in the easy to use in-game editors or use one of the 50k+ workshop items from other players...

    Why similar: War 25.4%, Historical 20.3%, Strategy RPG 18.5%, Strategy 15.3%, Building 11.4%

  47. #47 Stronghold Crusader 2
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 17,791 reviews2014
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: City Builder 27.7%, RTS 25.8%, Strategy 17.3%, Medieval 13.2%, Historical 9.7%

  48. #48 古战三国 Ancient War: Three Kingdoms
    71% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2019
    Dev: Ancient War Studios
    Windows

    《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 42.8%, Strategy 36.6%, RPG 20.6%

  49. #49 Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 12,209 reviews2017
    Dev: Brilliant Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Here is a sandbox like no other. Create massive battles with absolutely no limits. Want to see 10,000 chickens fight an army of Romans?? Sure, why not. Want to see a company of WW2 U.S soldiers fight 11,000 Medieval soldiers?? There are simply no limits to the carnage you can achieve in UEBS.

    Why similar: War 46.7%, Medieval 20.1%, Strategy 19.2%, Funny 14.1%

  50. #50 Battle Realms: Zen Edition
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 4,182 reviews2025
    Dev: Ed Del Castillo
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.

    Why similar: RTS 68.7%, Strategy 31.3%

  51. #51 S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,245 reviews2019
    Dev: Kite GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster is the new edition of the challenging classic strategy game S.W.I.N.E! The filthiest of all wars between the Rabbit and the Pig armies is a sophisticated real-time strategy with completely revised textures, detailed unit models, a 16:9 adapted interface.

    Why similar: RTS 40.4%, Real Time Tactics 21.3%, Strategy 17.6%, War 12.3%, Funny 8.3%

  52. #52 Knights of the Crusades
    67% 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: Action RTS 21%, RTS 18.7%, City Builder 17.6%, Wargame 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.8%

  53. #53 Warfront Defenders
    71% matchMixed42% of 53 reviews2017
    Dev: Flying Robot Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The gameplay is inspired by famous last stands from some of history's deadliest conflicts, such as the Second World War and the Sino-Japanese War. A hybrid of Tower Defense and Real-Time Strategy with a lot of replay value.

    Why similar: Action RTS 24.9%, RTS 19.2%, Wargame 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Historical 9.9%

  54. #54 Ultimate General: Gettysburg
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 2,701 reviews2014
    Dev: Game-Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: RTS 25.1%, Historical 24.4%, Wargame 22.1%, Strategy 13.4%, War 8.6%

  55. #55 Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes
    64% matchNo user reviews91% of 171 reviews2026
    Dev: Cats Who Play
    Windows

    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: RTS 24.9%, Real Time Tactics 18.8%, Military 12.6%, Wargame 11.6%, War 11.5%

  56. #56 Kingdom Wars 4
    67% 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.

    Why similar: RTS 15%, City Builder 14.7%, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%, Historical 9.2%

  57. #57 Anno 1503 History Edition
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 109 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows

    Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.

    Why similar: Action RTS 22.9%, City Builder 20.3%, RTS 17.9%, Historical 9.3%, Economy 7.7%

  58. #58 Heavyarms Assemble: WWII
    67% matchMixed66% of 86 reviews2023
    Dev: XR Studio
    Windows

    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: Wargame 15.7%, RTS 14.5%, Historical 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Strategy RPG 12.1%

  59. #59 DRONE PERSPECTIVE
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 90 reviews2025
    Dev: Demetri LindPub: VEIL Production
    Windows

    Real-time dynamic tactics with the strong focus on squad positioning and collaboration. Connect to the warzone from your home PC and orchestrate modern military operations from the Drone Perspective.

    Why similar: Action RTS 23%, Wargame 19.1%, RTS 17.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, War 9.3%

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