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  1. #1 Anno 1602 History Edition
    97% matchMostly Positive79% of 283 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 13.8%, Grand Strategy 13.6%, City Builder 11.9%, Action RTS 10.8%, Political Sim 9.7%

  2. #2 Anno 1701 History Edition
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 224 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows

    Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 13.7%, Grand Strategy 13.5%, City Builder 12.1%, Action RTS 10.6%, Political Sim 9.5%

  3. #3 Anno 1404 - History Edition
    96% matchVery Positive82% of 3,586 reviews2020
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.4%, Colony Sim 14.2%, Grand Strategy 10.3%, Political Sim 8.8%, Building 8.6%

  4. #4 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 10,331 reviews2023
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.4 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 23.1%, Colony Sim 20.2%, RTS 14.5%, Economy 8.3%, Historical 7.6%

  5. #5 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 11,558 reviews2025
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 21.4%, Colony Sim 21.2%, RTS 13.2%, Economy 7.8%, Building 7.4%

  6. #6 Anno 1800
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 32,192 reviews2019
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

    Why similar: City Builder 42.6%, Economy 12.6%, Strategy 9.3%, RTS 9%, Simulation 8.1%

  7. #7 The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 845 reviews2019
    Dev: Ubisoft Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 66.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    With this modernized History Edition dive into the diversified mix of enthralling build-up matches and exciting real-time fights. Manifold landscapes await to be explored and populated. Includes the main game plus the two expansions.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 43.1%, City Builder 24%, RTS 17%, Strategy 10.3%, Medieval 5.5%

  8. #8 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 54,714 reviews2020
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 44.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

    Why similar: RTS 30.2%, City Builder 27%, Strategy 14%, Historical 12.2%, War 7.7%

  9. #9 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,047 reviews2013
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 24.5%, City Builder 21.3%, Building 8.8%, RTS 8.8%, War 6.6%

  10. #10 Anno 117: Pax Romana
    90% matchMixed70% of 12,661 reviews2025
    Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

    Why similar: City Builder 27.6%, RTS 17.3%, Economy 10.1%, Building 8.8%, Historical 8.8%

  11. #11 Stronghold HD (2012)
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,431 reviews2013
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 24.2%, City Builder 20.8%, RTS 15.8%, Economy 9.6%, Building 8.6%

  12. #12 Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 15,601 reviews2019
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.5 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 33.5%, City Builder 27.3%, Strategy 16.5%, Historical 13.6%, Medieval 3.2%

  13. #13 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 95,309 reviews2021
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 77.8 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 27.3%, City Builder 18.7%, Action RTS 13%, Strategy 11.4%, Historical 8.1%

  14. #14 Cossacks 3
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 16,115 reviews2016
    Dev: GSC Game World
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.3 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%, RTS 20.1%, City Builder 17%, Historical 10.3%, Strategy 8.9%

  15. #15 The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
    87% matchMostly Positive77% of 751 reviews2019
    Dev: Ubisoft Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Build vibrant cities in a medieval world with this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. Will you go down in history as a legendary king?

    Why similar: City Builder 47.7%, Strategy 21.2%, RTS 19.2%, Medieval 10.1%, Multiplayer 1.5%

  16. #16 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 181,760 reviews2019
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 89.0 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 31.5%, City Builder 30.5%, Strategy 15.1%, Historical 10.6%, Medieval 6%

  17. #17 Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,721 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: Colony Sim 21.8%, City Builder 19.7%, RTS 11.8%, Economy 8.3%, Building 7.5%

  18. #18 Anno 2070™
    86% matchMixed60% of 12,702 reviews2011
    Dev: Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage.

    Why similar: City Builder 43.8%, RTS 15.1%, Strategy 12.5%, Economy 8.4%, Simulation 7.3%

  19. #19 Stronghold Crusader 2
    85% matchMostly Positive72% of 18,068 reviews2014
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.1 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 28.6%, RTS 22.7%, Strategy 16.1%, Medieval 9.5%, Historical 6.9%

  20. #20 Pharaoh™: A New Era
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,357 reviews2023
    Dev: Triskell InteractivePub: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The legendary city-builder returns! Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this HD remake with modernized UI. Build monuments, manage your population and explore 4,000 years of history through over a hundred hours of gameplay.

    Why similar: City Builder 27%, Colony Sim 23.8%, Historical 9.8%, Building 9.6%, Economy 9.5%

  21. #21 Stronghold: Warlords
    83% matchMixed65% of 5,310 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: Colony Sim 21.3%, City Builder 20%, RTS 12.3%, Economy 7.9%, Building 7.6%

  22. #22 Patrician III
    82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,015 reviews2010
    Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

    Why similar: Economy 26.5%, Historical 20.7%, Strategy 19.6%, Simulation 18.3%, Management 14.9%

  23. #23 Pharaoh + Cleopatra
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 2,585 reviews2016
    Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.

    Why similar: City Builder 45.3%, Colony Sim 19.3%, Historical 15.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 8.9%

  24. #24 Age of Empires II (Retired)
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 102,812 reviews2013
    Dev: Skybox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.

    Why similar: RTS 40%, City Builder 16.5%, Strategy 16.2%, Historical 11.4%, Medieval 9.5%

  25. #25 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 15,848 reviews2014
    Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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

    Why similar: RTS 41.5%, Strategy 18%, Historical 13.4%, City Builder 10%, War 6.3%

  26. #26 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,572 reviews2008
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.6%, Strategy 25.6%, Historical 22.6%, Grand Strategy 11.2%, Economy 4.5%

  27. #27 MEMORIAPOLIS
    77% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,785 reviews2025
    Dev: 5PM Studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Memoriapolis is a historical city builder where your city grows organically across 5 ages, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Manage resources, interact with factions, and shape your dynasty toward building a final Wonder with easy, normal, or hard difficulty levels.

    Why similar: City Builder 22.5%, Colony Sim 21.8%, Political Sim 20.3%, Historical 7.5%, Building 7.5%

  28. #28 Banished
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 43,296 reviews2014
    Dev: Shining Rock Software LLC
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 37%, City Builder 33.6%, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 6.4%, Medieval 3.5%

  29. #29 Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,145 reviews2014
    Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.7%, Simulation 23.3%, Strategy 16.1%, Historical 12.5%, Economy 10.2%

  30. #30 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,703 reviews2021
    Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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: Grand Strategy 36.6%, RTS 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Historical 11.1%, Strategy 10%

  31. #31 Manor Lords
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 90,512 reviews2024
    Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 26.1%, City Builder 22.4%, Historical 10.9%, Colony Sim 9.4%, Medieval 6.5%

  32. #32 Stronghold 3 Gold
    79% matchMostly Negative33% of 4,856 reviews2012
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Set 10 years after the original, Stronghold 3: Gold follows the vengeful story of The Wolf in the third installment of the award-winning castle building series. The Wolf has cheated death become even more bitter and twisted. Build castles, rally your troops and save medieval England!

    Why similar: City Builder 31.6%, RTS 18.7%, Strategy 15.8%, Medieval 8.7%, Simulation 7.3%

  33. #33 Anno 2205™
    76% matchMostly Positive70% of 6,333 reviews2015
    Dev: Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.

    Why similar: City Builder 43%, RTS 12%, Economy 11.1%, Strategy 11%, Simulation 8.4%

  34. #34 The Guild II Renaissance
    76% matchVery Positive84% of 4,195 reviews2010
    Dev: Runeforge Game StudioPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 31%, City Builder 12.7%, Economy 12.5%, Political Sim 9.3%, Simulation 8%

  35. #35 Zeus + Poseidon
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,960 reviews2016
    Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Zeus + Poseidon delivers hundreds of hours of gameplay in one game!

    Why similar: City Builder 40.6%, Colony Sim 38%, Strategy 10.4%, Historical 5.7%, Simulation 2.9%

  36. #36 Pompeii: The Legacy
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 280 reviews2026
    Dev: Siscia Games
    Windows

    Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 24.3%, City Builder 21%, Political Sim 18.7%, Historical 9%, Economy 8.8%

  37. #37 Tropico Reloaded
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 990 reviews2009
    Dev: PopTop SoftwarePub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    TROPICO RELOADED is the ultimate game compilation for hobby-dictators and those dreaming of their own Caribbean island. Tropico combines real-time strategy and simulation elements with a healthy dose of political intrigue and Caribbean flair to create a unique and critically acclaimed game experience.

    Why similar: City Builder 55.8%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 13.1%, Management 9.7%, Economy 5.1%

  38. #38 Kingdoms Reborn
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 9,712 reviews2020
    Dev: Earthshine
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

    Why similar: City Builder 31.9%, Colony Sim 24.1%, RTS 8.7%, Economy 7%, Management 5.5%

  39. #39 Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 36,248 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 58.5%, Strategy 25.7%, Historical 6.4%, Simulation 5.2%, Multiplayer 2.7%

  40. #40 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 27,069 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4%, Colony Sim 19.1%, City Builder 18.9%, Historical 8.4%, Economy 8%

  41. #41 Foundation
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 24,128 reviews2025
    Dev: Polymorph Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

    Why similar: City Builder 37.6%, Colony Sim 12.8%, RTS 7.5%, Economy 7.3%, Medieval 7.1%

  42. #42 Nova Roma
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 2,244 reviews2026
    Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9%, Colony Sim 19%, City Builder 18.1%, Historical 8.7%, Economy 8%

  43. #43 Imperium Romanum Gold Edition
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 483 reviews2008
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 34.9%, City Builder 31.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 12.6%, Historical 5%

  44. #44 Ostriv
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,621 reviews2020
    Dev: yevhen8
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Ostriv is a city-building game that puts you in a role of a governor of an 18th century Ukrainian town to challenge your creative skills and management abilities.

    Why similar: City Builder 25.1%, Colony Sim 23.4%, Historical 10.2%, Building 7.9%, Economy 7.7%

  45. #45 Grand Ages: Medieval
    74% matchMixed48% of 1,976 reviews2015
    Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2%, City Builder 14.8%, RTS 13.9%, Strategy 9.7%, Economy 8.8%

  46. #46 Knights of Honor
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 2,387 reviews2009
    Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.8%, RTS 20.5%, Strategy 16.4%, Medieval 11.8%, Historical 10.1%

  47. #47 SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 777 reviews2024
    Dev: MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    SimCity 3000 Unlimited brings you the classic strategy gaming of SimCity 3000 with all-new scenarios that open up a whole world of city planning and building possibilities! The thrills of the classic SimCity 3000 are here again!

    Why similar: City Builder 60%, Simulation 22.8%, Strategy 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  48. #48 Norland
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 10,349 reviews2024
    Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8%, Colony Sim 19.7%, City Builder 16.6%, Historical 8%, Economy 7.3%

  49. #49 Old World
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 30.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Historical 12.5%, Economy 10.6%, War 7.6%

  50. #50 Colonize Prologue
    71% matchMixed64% of 514 reviews2022
    Dev: RembrosoftPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Colonize Prologue is a combination of survival game and building strategy that takes place during the colonization period - the 17th century. It tells the story of a settlement in the new world and all the difficulties encountered by the early settlers.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 26.3%, City Builder 22.8%, RTS 13.5%, Building 8.7%, Economy 8.6%

  51. #51 Imperial Ambitions
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 100 reviews2026
    Dev: aoiti
    Windows · Mac

    Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7%, Colony Sim 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Historical 10.9%, Economy 10.2%

  52. #52 City States: Medieval
    66% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2026
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    You are the leader of a city-state in high medieval Europe. Expand your city through deep city-building systems, build a trade empire across the known world, and lead men to war to defend trade routes in a high-stakes struggle of global strategy and brutal warfare.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.8%, Action RTS 17.8%, City Builder 16.1%, RTS 14.4%, Historical 6.6%

  53. #53 The Settlers: New Allies
    67% matchMixed49% of 1,203 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft DüsseldorfPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The Settlers®: New Allies is a strategy game with an in-depth build-up experience and real-time strategic battles.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 29.1%, City Builder 27.6%, Economy 8.9%, Strategy 8.7%, Building 8.3%

  54. #54 Pioneers of Pagonia
    64% matchVery Positive81% of 5,473 reviews2025
    Dev: Envision Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 22.4%, City Builder 18.4%, RTS 14.9%, Economy 8.9%, Building 7.8%

  55. #55 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,695 reviews2022
    Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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.

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  56. #56 Conquest of the New World
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 121 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Strategy 49.3%, Historical 37.1%, Resource Management 9.5%, Multiplayer 4.1%

  57. #57 Tropico 5
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 14,408 reviews2014
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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  58. #58 Nebuchadnezzar
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,834 reviews2021
    Dev: Nepos GamesPub: Astra Logical
    Windows · Linux
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    Why similar: City Builder 26.7%, Colony Sim 14.7%, RTS 13.3%, Economy 10.5%, Building 9.3%

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