Games Like Cossacks 3

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 20.1%, War 11.2%, Base Building 10.8%, Strategy 10.3%, Action RTS 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the classic RTS formula that maintains the satisfying base-building and large-scale military engagements of the genre.

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

Why similar: RTS 34.9%, Strategy 18.5%, Historical 13.6%, War 10.8%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the scope of traditional RTS gameplay by incorporating elements of grand strategy and historical technological advancement.

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 26.2%, City Builder 15.8%, Strategy 15.3%, Base Building 11.8%, Historical 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for classic RTS gameplay, offering the same blend of base-building, resource management, and historical progression.

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

Why similar: RTS 42.4%, Strategy 29.8%, Historical 26.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Cossacks, this game shares the exact engine, historical focus, and massive-scale combat mechanics.

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 21.1%, Base Building 14.8%, Strategy 11.9%, City Builder 11.8%, War 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the gunpowder era and colonial warfare, mirroring the historical period and unit types found in the Cossacks series.

Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.

Why similar: RTS 36.1%, Strategy 27.6%, Historical 14.5%, Multiplayer 10.8%, War 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational entry in the series that provides the core experience and classic mechanics that defined the franchise.

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: RTS 20.1%, Action RTS 19.2% ★, Base Building 12.5%, Resource Management 10.1%, Strategy 8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses the classic RTS engine to deliver a fast-paced, base-building experience with a unique mythological twist.

This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.

Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, RTS 30.4%, Historical 21.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature style of massive unit counts and complex economic management.

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: RTS 38.5%, Strategy 38%, Historical 23.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that refines the tactical combat and historical setting of the series with improved visuals and mechanics.

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Historical 24.5%, RTS 23.5%, Strategy 23.5%, War 19.9%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled scale in historical warfare, allowing players to command thousands of units in real-time tactical battles.

Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.

Why similar: RTS 35.5%, Base Building 19%, Strategy 15.4%, War 12.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic RTS experience that defined the genre's mechanics for base-building and unit production.

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: RTS 17.3%, City Builder 17.3%, Historical 11%, Base Building 10.8%, Economy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished return to the roots of the series, focusing on the intricate balance of castle building and defensive warfare.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: RTS 28.9%, War 23.5%, Strategy 21.2%, Historical 10.3%, Multiplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly detailed tactical RTS experience with a strong emphasis on historical accuracy and unit-level control.

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: RTS 34%, War 28.7%, Historical 20.3%, Strategy 13.1%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical intricacies of historical large-scale warfare, emphasizing unit positioning and morale similar to the Cossacks series.

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 33.9%, War 17.2%, Base Building 16.7%, Strategy 12%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional base-building and unit management with a unique alternate-history setting that feels fresh yet familiar.

Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?

Why similar: Action RTS 22% ★, RTS 20.6%, Historical 10%, Strategy 9.9%, Co-op 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RTS that emphasizes historical authenticity and deep strategic decision-making on the battlefield.

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 25.7%, Base Building 19.8%, Strategy 13.3%, War 12.2%, Multiplayer 9%

Why You'll Like It: A massive-scale RTS that allows for rapid technological progression and large army compositions across different historical eras.

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 47.6%, Strategy 17.7%, Base Building 10.4%, Action RTS 5.8% ★, War 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to classic RTS games that prioritizes base-building, resource gathering, and distinct faction mechanics.

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 32.4%, Strategy 19.9%, Historical 18%, War 13.2%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based historical RTS that focuses on tactical combat and positioning, stripping away some of the macro-management for intense skirmishes.

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: RTS 44.5%, Strategy 23.2%, War 14.7%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Co-op 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that manages large-scale planetary and space battles with a focus on resource control and unit composition.

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: RTS 29.8%, Strategy 14.3%, Base Building 10%, Co-op 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While set in space, it offers the massive scale and complex economic management that fans of large-scale RTS games crave.

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 23.2%, Real-Time with Pause 18.3% ★, War 16.8%, Historical 14.3%, Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical challenges of historical warfare, emphasizing unit types and terrain usage over base-building.

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 43%, Strategy 17%, Base Building 16.5%, War 11.3%, Multiplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A return to the classic RTS style of the 2000s, featuring robust base-building and multi-resource economies.

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 15.7%, RTS 15.5%, War 13.4%, Base Building 10.4%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces new mechanics to the classic series, focusing on diplomacy and siege tactics in an Eastern historical setting.

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: RTS 25.6%, Action RTS 25.5% ★, War 15.7%, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that removes base-building to focus entirely on the challenges of historical military maneuvers and unit management.

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: RTS 38.8%, Strategy 28.6%, Historical 18.5%, Multiplayer 7%, City Builder 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, providing a deep historical experience for those who enjoy managing a kingdom.

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: RTS 14.6%, City Builder 14.5%, War 12.5%, Base Building 9.7%, Historical 8.9%

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 35.6%, Strategy 17.2%, War 15.1%, Historical 13.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional RTS that captures the spirit of classic historical strategy games with distinct civilizations and base-building.

From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?

Why similar: RTS 26.5%, Historical 24.4%, Strategy 18.3%, War 15.4%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused historical campaign experience with deep strategic layers and large-scale real-time combat.

The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Why similar: RTS 40.7%, Strategy 17.4%, Real-Time with Pause 12.7% ★, Base Building 11%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of RTS scale, allowing players to manage thousands of units across massive maps with a focus on macro-strategy.

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: RTS 24.8%, Strategy 21.6%, City Builder 19.7%, Historical 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%

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 26.5%, Strategy 16.1%, City Builder 13.8%, Historical 13.1%, Base Building 12.6%

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: War 18%, City Builder 17.8%, Base Building 14.9%, RTS 11.8%, Strategy 8.9%

Cossacks: The Art of War continues the history of the great battles of XVII–XVIII centuries

Why similar: RTS 37.1%, Historical 21%, Base Building 18.3%, Strategy 12.5%, Economy 11.2%

Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.

Why similar: RTS 17.5%, City Builder 16.5%, War 14.6%, Base Building 11.8%, Economy 10.5%

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 20.5%, Strategy 20.1%, RTS 19.4%, Resource Management 8.9%, Historical 8.4%

Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.

Why similar: Strategy 40.8%, RTS 33.9%, Historical 25.2%

Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

Why similar: RTS 22.4%, City Builder 17.6%, Strategy 9.5%, War 9.3%, Base Building 8.6%

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

Why similar: City Builder 37.1%, Strategy 21.2%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Co-op 11.1%, Historical 5.9%

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 15.6%, RTS 15%, War 13%, Base Building 10.5%, Economy 10.2%

Gather resources, build your base, and lead your people to victory in this captivating reimagining of classic RTS, set in the Bronze Age. Secure fertile land, fend off raids, and stockpile food to generate knowledge and unlock powerful village advancements.

Why similar: Action RTS 21.4% ★, RTS 15.2%, City Builder 12.7%, Base Building 10.3%, Historical 9.5%

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: RTS 21.4%, City Builder 17.5%, Base Building 14.1%, Economy 12.6%, Historical 8.7%

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 50.3%, Strategy 27%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Historical 6.6%, Co-op 2.8%

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

Why similar: RTS 24.8%, Historical 19.9%, War 18.2%, Strategy 10.6%, PvP 8.9%

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

Why similar: Action RTS 21.9% ★, RTS 19.9%, City Builder 16.9%, Historical 10.2%, Strategy 9%

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

Why similar: Action RTS 21.5% ★, RTS 19.8%, City Builder 17%, Historical 10%, Strategy 9.7%

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 19.6% ★, RTS 18.5%, City Builder 13.1%, Base Building 11.6%, War 11%

Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

Why similar: RTS 28.8%, Historical 19%, Co-op 12.2%, Strategy 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%

The year is 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning of the Third Tiberium War and the long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy franchise of all time

Why similar: Action RTS 23.5% ★, RTS 23%, City Builder 14.2%, Base Building 12.8%, Strategy 10.5%

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 51.3%, RTS 38.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%

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 27%, Isometric 13.4%, City Builder 12.8%, Base Building 11.9%, Strategy 11.6%

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

Why similar: Action RTS 21.7% ★, RTS 19.8%, City Builder 16.7%, Historical 10.1%, Strategy 10%

The desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia.

Why similar: RTS 31.3%, Base Building 18.8%, Strategy 14.3%, Co-op 11.6%, Multiplayer 10.4%

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: RTS 24.5%, Historical 22.9%, Real-Time with Pause 22.9% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Open World 9.1%

Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa.

Why similar: Action RTS 26.4% ★, RTS 24.1%, Historical 13.4%, Isometric 12.2%, Strategy 10%

Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour brings you closer to the enemy than ever before. Engage opposing forces at hot spots around the globe as you match strategies and arsenals against the new masterminds of modern war.

Why similar: RTS 29.2%, War 21%, Multiplayer 11%, Co-op 10.5%, Strategy 10%

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

Why similar: Action RTS 22.9% ★, RTS 20.3%, City Builder 14.5%, Historical 12.7%, War 10.4%

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Historical 24%, War 23.2%, RTS 21%, Strategy 19.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%