Games Like Commander: Conquest of the Americas

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Historical 24%, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Military 15%, RTS 12.6%, Naval 12.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive grand-strategy scale with the same focus on naval warfare and colonial expansion.

Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.

Why similar: Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Naval Combat 12.5% ★, Political Sim 10.3% ★, Pirates 9.1% ★, Trading 8.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the exact same focus on naval combat and trade-based empire management in the colonial era.

Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

Why similar: Pirates 16.9% ★, Naval 16.8% ★, Naval Combat 15.7% ★, Trading 13.6% ★, Economy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the economic management and trade route logistics that define the colonial Caribbean setting.

Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Why similar: Naval Combat 50.5% ★, Naval 23.3% ★, Historical 10.7%, Strategy 8.3%, RTS 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most detailed tactical naval combat experience set during the same historical period as the seed game.

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Why similar: Pirates 21.9% ★, Trading 19.5% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Economy 11.5%, Naval Combat 10.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic approach to trading, naval combat, and economic simulation in the Caribbean.

Establish and grow a pirate utopia during the Golden Age of Piracy. Create a resource-based economy, engage in real-time naval combat, and conduct diplomacy with rival powers. Explore the far reaches of the Caribbean in search of the ultimate fortune and glory.

Why similar: Naval Combat 19.1% ★, Pirates 18.6% ★, Naval 13.9% ★, RTS 10.8%, Diplomacy 10.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It captures the pirate-themed management and naval strategy elements found in the seed game.

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: Historical 33.4%, Economy 28.3%, Strategy 23.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the foundational title for the specific theme of managing a colony in the New World.

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

Why similar: City Builder 27.8%, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Management 12.8%, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Strategy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive city-builder for managing colonial supply chains and trade in a historical setting.

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 35%, Economy 22.4%, RTS 11.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Historical 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features complex production chains and naval trade logistics that are essential for any colonial-era management fan.

Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...

Why similar: Trading 31.2% ★, Economy 21.8%, Historical 20.7%, Management 12.6%, Strategy 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the economic and trading mechanics that are central to the management side of the seed game.

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: Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Political Sim 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Capitalism 10.8%, Economy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides deep economic simulation and colonial management mechanics that mirror the capitalism aspects of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Trading 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, RTS 14.9%, Economy 13.1%, City Builder 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar blend of trading, management, and empire expansion on a grand scale.

In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.

Why similar: RTS 47.5%, Historical 31.3%, Strategy 19.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic RTS that focuses specifically on the historical conflicts of the Americas.

Discover the uncharted during the Age of Exploration in this strategy game of exploration, combat and colony management.

Why similar: Diplomacy 43.3% ★, Historical 28.1%, Strategy 20.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the spirit of exploration and turn-based strategy in the colonial era.

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

Why similar: Trading 35.4% ★, Economy 20.1%, Capitalism 17.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Historical 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in historical trading and economic management simulation.

1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.

Why similar: Pirates 30% ★, Naval 29.8% ★, Naval Combat 27.8% ★, Historical 10.5%, Adventure 1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more personal, RPG-focused take on the naval exploration and pirate life of the era.

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.3% ★, Naval 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, RTS 9.2%, Historical 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep naval design and combat system for those who enjoy the tactical side of the seed game.

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: Diplomacy 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Historical 13.6%, Economy 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for historical grand strategy, covering the exact era of colonial expansion.

The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.

Why similar: Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Naval 20.7% ★, Pirates 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, RTS 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an open-world naval experience focused on exploration and trade.

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: Diplomacy 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Alternate History 13.4%, Historical 10.8%, Economy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a complex, grand-strategy approach to global management and resource control.

Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

Why similar: Naval 22.4% ★, Pirates 19.8% ★, Naval Combat 18.3% ★, Trading 11.3% ★, Economy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a sandbox game that emphasizes the trading and naval management aspects of the colonial period.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: City Builder 24%, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Economy 17.8%, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Management 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern take on managing a colonial-style island nation with political and economic depth.

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 31.3%, City Builder 17.7%, Historical 16.6%, Military 15.9%, Strategy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong focus on colonial-era RTS combat and base-building in the New World.

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: Diplomacy 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Alternate History 13.5%, Historical 12.2%, Economy 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a refined 4X experience that emphasizes historical character management and empire growth.

Tortuga - A Pirate’s Tale tells the journey of a pirate captain with a lust for gold and glory who assumes command of a fleet of pirate ships to strike the Caribbean.

Why similar: Naval Combat 25.7% ★, Naval 23.1% ★, Pirates 19% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Historical 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the naval combat and pirate management elements of the Caribbean setting.

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

Why similar: Political Sim 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, RTS 16.8%, City Builder 14.7%, Economy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic colonial city-building experience with a strong focus on trade and diplomacy.

Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.

Why similar: Diplomacy 22% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Economy 15%, Capitalism 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: It strips the experience down to the core economic and management logistics of maritime trade.

Colonize is a relaxing 17th-century city-builder. Establish a settlement in the New World, manage resources, and ensure your people thrive across three unique levels. No combat, just pure strategy and management in a peaceful isometric world. Build your legacy at your own pace!

Why similar: RTS 46.1%, City Builder 35%, Strategy 11%, Exploration 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the survival and management aspects of establishing a new colony.

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

Why similar: Political Sim 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, RTS 16.8%, City Builder 14.5%, Economy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic title that emphasizes the slow-paced, methodical building of colonial settlements.

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.

Why similar: Naval 25.3% ★, Pirates 23.9% ★, Trading 19.2% ★, Economy 13.4%, Historical 10.7%

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 29.7% ★, Political Sim 25.7% ★, Historical 17.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Economy 7.5%

TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas.

Why similar: Naval 35.9% ★, Economy 30.8%, Management 22.9%, Strategy 10.4%

Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.

Why similar: Historical 56.3%, Strategy 27.9%, Exploration 11%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Welcome to Suthseg! As the newly commissioned airship captain, forge a mercantile empire across the archipelago, until the great powers of Europa turn their attention toward it. Build up a fleet, chart trade routes, establish industries, and explore the frontier at your airship's helm!

Why similar: Naval 42.5% ★, Pirates 35.7% ★, Management 13%, Strategy 5.2%, Adventure 3.6%

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: Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Historical 16.8%, RTS 16.8%, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★

Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?

Why similar: Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Capitalism 13.2%, Economy 10.9%

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: Trading 32.7% ★, Economy 24.8%, Historical 18.1%, Management 15%, Strategy 9.4%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Historical 13.6%, Economy 10%, Diplomacy 8.9% ★

Experience one war through two epic sagas where you will be a part of history or change it. Feel the power of the historically authentic and decisive battles of the Pacific War. Relive some of the grandest and most critical naval battles of recent history and for the first time, choose to lead your fleet to a completely different ending...

Why similar: Naval 39.9% ★, Naval Combat 21% ★, RTS 12.6%, Military 7.2%, Strategy 6.2%

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: RTS 22.4%, City Builder 22%, Economy 17.3%, Historical 14.7%, Management 9.2%

Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.4% ★, Pirates 22.5% ★, Naval 20.8% ★, Trading 12.5% ★, Historical 9.2%

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: Historical 43.4%, Strategy 26.5%, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Multiplayer 8.8%, Economy 8.1%

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: Naval 18.7% ★, Alternate History 16.6%, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, City Builder 11.7%, Historical 10.3%

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: Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Trading 16.3% ★, Alternate History 14%, Historical 12.9%

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: Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Alternate History 17%, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Historical 11.9%, Economy 11.1%

As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

Why similar: City Builder 38.4%, Historical 30.3%, Strategy 15.8%, RTS 11.2%, Multiplayer 3.4%

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 35.2%, RTS 19.1%, Economy 14.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Trading 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: Diplomacy 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Alternate History 17.2%, Historical 15.8%, Economy 11.5%

Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

Why similar: Pirates 43.9% ★, Naval 23% ★, Naval Combat 8.6% ★, Historical 7.7%, Economy 5.8%

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: Historical 24%, RTS 23.2%, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Alternate History 20.1%, Strategy 10.7%

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: RTS 31%, Historical 27.5%, Military 20.6%, Management 10.3%, Strategy 8.1%

Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!

Why similar: Naval Combat 38.1% ★, Pirates 28% ★, Naval 19.4% ★, Multiplayer 3.4%, Historical 3.3%

Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!

Why similar: Naval Combat 23.4% ★, Pirates 14.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, RTS 12.7%, Historical 11.4%

Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.

Why similar: Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Capitalism 12.1%, RTS 12%

Give rise to wonders of the Aztec Civilization as you build your own magnificent metropolis in this ancient city builder. From humble beginnings build, trade, manage and conquer to become Tlatoani (Emperor).

Why similar: Diplomacy 18.7% ★, RTS 12.2%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Trading 10.9% ★, Historical 10.8%

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: Diplomacy 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Alternate History 18.6%, RTS 16.8%, Economy 12.4%

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: Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Alternate History 14.4%, Historical 12.1%, Economy 11.7%

Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

Why similar: Naval 42.5% ★, Naval Combat 41.1% ★, RTS 10.5%, Strategy 5.9%

Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

Why similar: Diplomacy 21% ★, Political Sim 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, RTS 13.9%, Economy 10.4%