Games Like Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition

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: 4X 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3%, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Historical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends 4X empire-building with character-driven narrative elements and historical depth.

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Why similar: 4X 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.1%, Historical 15.8%, Strategy 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive 4X experience that shares the core historical progression and city-building DNA found in Ara.

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: 4X 33.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Historical 12.4%, Strategy 10%, Alternate History 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar era-based progression system that allows players to evolve their culture throughout human history.

Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

Why similar: 4X 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2%, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Alternate History 13.6%, Historical 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a comparable historical 4X experience with unique timeline branching mechanics that alter the course of your civilization.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8%, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Historical 12.8%, Military 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers complex economic and political management within a detailed historical framework.

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: 4X 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2%, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Alternate History 13.5%, Historical 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for deep, complex historical grand strategy and geopolitical maneuvering.

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: 4X 48.5% ★, Grand Strategy 33.6%, Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.9%, Multiplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 4X empire-building with deep turn-based tactical combat and extensive customization options.

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.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36%, 4X 24% ★, Historical 17.7%, Strategy 10.6%, Management 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on dynasty management and historical grand strategy, offering a more personal take on nation-building.

ENDLESS Legend™ is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS Space™ and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

Why similar: 4X 58.6% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Grand Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep 4X experience with distinct faction mechanics and engaging tactical combat in a rich world.

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 47%, 4X 17.4% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Historical 14.4%, City Builder 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time grand strategy game that captures the feel of managing a medieval kingdom with accessible mechanics.

Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.2%, Historical 31.4%, Strategy 16.5%, Military 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based empire management with large-scale tactical battles in a historical setting.

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: 4X 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6%, Historical 11.4%, Strategy 8.3%, Military 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A historical grand strategy game that emphasizes logistical and military management during the rise of ancient civilizations.

Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Why similar: 4X 33.1% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2%, Diplomacy 21.4% ★, Management 6.5%, Strategy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X game focused on diplomacy, research, and empire expansion in a sci-fi universe.

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

Why similar: 4X 37% ★, Grand Strategy 31.3%, Diplomacy 13% ★, Strategy 6.9%, Military 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Translates the 4X experience into a vast, customizable space-faring setting with deep exploration and diplomacy.

A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

Why similar: 4X 34.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8%, Historical 14.4%, Military 10.3%, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X game specifically focused on the complexities of ancient Mediterranean politics and warfare.

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21%, Historical 11.4%, Military 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 4X game that distills the genre into tactical, card-based decision-making.

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 52.2%, Historical 20.4%, Strategy 14.8%, Management 5.5%, 4X 2.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of an ancient empire with deep political and military systems.

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 20.5%, 4X 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Historical 11%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep city-building and economic management experience with a focus on supply chains.

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9%, Historical 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%, Resource Management 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined 4X game that emphasizes historical expansion and resource management in the ancient world.

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18%, Diplomacy 16% ★, Alternate History 12.4%, Historical 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game focused on geopolitical maneuvering and long-term planning against an alien threat.

Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

Why similar: 4X 62.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game with strong city-building and resource management elements inspired by classic titles.

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Historical 11.2%, Resource Management 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique city-builder that incorporates roguelite elements and resource management in a fantasy setting.

Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.9%, Historical 20.8%, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Alternate History 11.1%, Strategy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game focused on global diplomacy and historical conquest across the entire timeline of humanity.

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 28.6%, Strategy 23.6%, Resource Management 18.1%, Historical 13.9%, Management 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in city-building and complex supply chain management set during the Industrial Revolution.

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: 4X 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5%, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Historical 11.5%, Resource Management 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A colony-sim that emphasizes political intrigue and social management within a medieval setting.

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: 4X 75.2% ★, Strategy 16.3%, Multiplayer 4%, Singleplayer 2.7%, 3D 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A seamless blend of 4X strategy and real-time tactical combat in a space setting.

Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6%, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Historical 10.8%, Resource Management 6%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that challenges players to manage a nation's stability and international relations through turn-based decisions.

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: 4X 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8%, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Historical 9.3%

You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.

Why similar: 4X 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1%, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Alternate History 12.2%, Historical 9.9%

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: 4X 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Alternate History 14.3%, Historical 11%

Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

Why similar: 4X 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3%, Diplomacy 16% ★, Alternate History 10.4%, Historical 9.2%

The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.

Why similar: 4X 66.8% ★, Strategy 16.3%, Grand Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based 5.3%, Multiplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 4X title that defined many of the core mechanics found in modern strategy games.

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9%, Alternate History 13.7%, Strategy 13.2%, Historical 11.6%, Military 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logistical and tactical challenges of historical warfare with a strong emphasis on supply lines.

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 23%, 4X 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Historical 12.2%, Resource Management 7.3%

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

Why similar: 4X 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1%, Historical 10.7%, Military 8.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%

Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.4%, 4X 20% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Historical 13.3%, Management 7.2%

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7%, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Alternate History 13%, Historical 9.8%

Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.

Why similar: 4X 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7%, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Historical 11.6%, Resource Management 7.3%

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

Why similar: 4X 24% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Alternate History 15.3%, Historical 11.7%, Resource Management 6.7%

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: Historical 28.6%, Strategy 19.7%, City Builder 18.7%, Resource Management 14.4%, Management 14.3%

Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.

Why similar: 4X 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1%, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Alternate History 12.8%, Historical 9.9%

An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9%, Diplomacy 20% ★, Historical 10.2%, Military 9.8%, Alternate History 9.4%

Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.

Why similar: 4X 37.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3%, Historical 16%, Military 10.3%, Strategy 9.7%

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: Grand Strategy 30.9%, Historical 22%, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Alternate History 16.4%, Strategy 11.5%

Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.

Why similar: 4X 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6%, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Alternate History 13.2%, Historical 9.9%

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.9%, Diplomacy 29% ★, Alternate History 24.6%, Strategy 8.3%, Multiplayer 1.2%

A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

Why similar: 4X 32.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8%, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Military 8.8%, Strategy 6.2%

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.2%, Alternate History 16.7%, Historical 15.1%, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Military 11.4%

Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7%, Alternate History 22.1%, Historical 12.7%, Military 11.5%, Resource Management 7.7%

Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!

Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3%, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Alternate History 14.4%, Historical 12.3%

Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.3%, 4X 15.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Historical 12%, Alternate History 12%

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: Strategy 26.6%, Historical 24.3%, Resource Management 19.5%, City Builder 11.6%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9%, 4X 20.9% ★, Historical 12.4%, Alternate History 11.5%, Military 9.2%

A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

Why similar: 4X 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Alternate History 12.4%, Historical 9.8%

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: Historical 37.7%, City Builder 18.3%, Strategy 16.5%, Resource Management 15.3%, Top-Down 5%

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: Historical 28.4%, Management 17.9%, City Builder 17.6%, Resource Management 17.1%, Strategy 13.6%

Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

Why similar: 4X 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7%, Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Resource Management 6.5%, Management 5.1%

Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.5%, Diplomacy 22.1% ★, 4X 17.7% ★, Strategy 7.9%, Resource Management 6.9%

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: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6%, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Historical 11.2%, Resource Management 7.2%

A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Why similar: 4X 32.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6%, Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Management 10.8%, Strategy 5.6%