Games Like Cossacks: Back to War

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: RTS 36.2%, Strategy 27.4%, Historical 14.5%, Multiplayer 10.8%, War 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the modern reimagining of the classic series, retaining the core mechanics and massive scale of the original games.

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: Strategy 49.7%, RTS 36%, Historical 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that deepens the focus on formation-based warfare and the Napoleonic era.

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

Why similar: Classic 32.3% ★, RTS 27.7%, Strategy 20.5%, Historical 7%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines the fast-paced RTS action of Cossacks with a broader scope of historical progression.

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

Why similar: RTS 41.7%, Strategy 40.9%, Historical 16.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the exact engine and gameplay philosophy as the Cossacks series.

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Why similar: RTS 34.2%, Strategy 28.1%, Classic 19.5% ★, Historical 9%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for historical RTS, offering similar base-building and resource management depth.

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

Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, RTS 22.7%, Historical 22%, War 8.8%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate experience for those who enjoy the specific tactical and historical flavor of 18th-century warfare.

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 38.5%, Strategy 30.4%, Historical 12.1%, Multiplayer 10.3%, War 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the gunpowder and colonial era, mirroring the technological progression found in Cossacks.

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 35.3%, Classic 30.8% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Multiplayer 6.9%, War 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential classic RTS that defines the genre's mechanics and fast-paced base-building style.

It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment.

Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, RTS 35.3%, Historical 16%, Multiplayer 6%, War 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that captures the political and military tensions of the Napoleonic era with real-time battles.

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: Strategy 33.7%, RTS 32%, War 20.1%, Historical 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that emphasizes complex base-building and large-scale defensive warfare.

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Why similar: RTS 41%, Strategy 29.8%, Multiplayer 13.4%, War 8%, Historical 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features massive army sizes and a focus on evolving through historical ages, much like the Cossacks experience.

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 59.9%, RTS 32.1%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that strips away base-building to focus entirely on unit formations and battlefield maneuvers.

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: Strategy 28.8%, RTS 26.9%, Classic 24% ★, Historical 9.7%, War 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS series that rewards careful planning and historical unit management.

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 64.2%, RTS 23.1%, Historical 4.8%, Multiplayer 4.3%, War 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides intense tactical depth and realistic unit interactions within a historical setting.

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: Strategy 32.6%, RTS 31.8%, War 10.6%, Classic 10.1% ★, Historical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled detail in unit control and tactical combat for players who enjoy micro-managing historical forces.

Tzar: The Burden of the Crown is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2000

Why similar: Classic 38% ★, Strategy 34.5%, RTS 27.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that blends historical themes with deep economic and base-building mechanics.

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 40%, Strategy 33.7%, Historical 10.4%, War 10%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more modern tactical RTS experience with a heavy emphasis on historical unit accuracy and positioning.

XIII Century Gold Edition combines the highly successful strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory with the follow-up sequel, XIII Century: Blood of Europe.XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game which immerses players in the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Strategy 75.1%, RTS 24.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale medieval battles with a strong emphasis on realistic formation tactics.

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 42.2%, Strategy 22.8%, Historical 16.4%, War 14.6%, Multiplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale historical tactical combat with a strong emphasis on unit positioning and morale.

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: Strategy 41%, RTS 39.4%, Historical 12.6%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends grand strategy with real-time battles, perfect for those who want a wider view of historical conflict.

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

Why similar: RTS 52.6%, Strategy 26.1%, War 11%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that balances base-building with squad-based combat, reminiscent of classic genre staples.

Warrior Kings: Battles maintains the excitement that made Warrior Kings a leading RTS. It is a stand-alone title that adds a new strategic and tactical dimension to the series.

Why similar: RTS 50.5%, Strategy 49.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique formation-based combat and a complex technology tree that rewards strategic planning.

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

Why similar: Strategy 59.6%, Multiplayer 22.3%, RTS 9.6%, Historical 7.6%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and logistical side of historical city-building, a key component of the Cossacks experience.

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 39.3%, Strategy 33.5%, Historical 14.1%, War 6.5%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based RTS that emphasizes tactical positioning and historical authenticity in its combat.

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: RTS 40.6%, Strategy 27.5%, Historical 12.5%, War 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features massive, historically accurate battlefields that require deep strategic foresight and unit management.

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: Strategy 52.1%, Historical 25%, RTS 16.5%, Multiplayer 6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that emphasizes city management and tactical military engagements.

Spartan is an epic 2d platformer powered by UE4. Featuring silky smooth animations, pixel perfect controls, challenging gameplay, huge non linear levels and an awesome original soundtrack , Spartan is taking classic platforming to the next level, UE4 Turbocharged style!

Why You'll Like It: A classic historical strategy game that focuses on the logistics and military might of ancient civilizations.

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 53.1%, RTS 31.6%, Historical 15.3%

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: Classic 33.6% ★, RTS 29.3%, Strategy 22%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Nostalgia 6.2% ★

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

Why similar: Strategy 59.3%, RTS 27.6%, Historical 12.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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 29.9%, Classic 25.3% ★, Strategy 25.3%, Historical 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.5%

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: Classic 33.9% ★, Strategy 33.7%, RTS 32.4%

American Conquest: Fight Back is the sequel to American Conquest. The most significant events of that glorious time have found their way into this title.

Why similar: RTS 45.1%, Strategy 40%, Historical 14.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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

Why similar: RTS 54.4%, Strategy 25.6%, Historical 20%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: Classic 37.3% ★, Strategy 35%, RTS 27.8%

Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

Why similar: RTS 30.9%, Classic 27.6% ★, Strategy 24.1%, Historical 7.9%, War 6.7%

Rome: Total War - Alexander is the second official expansion pack to Rome: Total War. An entirely new campaign map that stretches from Macedonia to Greece and into the heart of the ancient Persian Empire New campaign game that tasks players with matching the exploits of Alexander the Great as he swept across Central Asia and dominated...

Why similar: Strategy 42.2%, RTS 29.4%, Historical 13.9%, Classic 10.2% ★, Multiplayer 4.1%

Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor.

Why similar: Strategy 30.6%, Classic 29.7% ★, RTS 27.1%, Historical 8.1%, War 4.6%

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: Strategy 35.3%, RTS 29.2%, Classic 19% ★, Multiplayer 9.2%, Historical 6.9%

MEDIEVAL: Total War™ - Collection Edition is the compilation of the critically-acclaimed Medieval: Total War and its official expansion pack - Viking Invasion.

Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, Classic 28% ★, RTS 16.5%, Historical 13.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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 38.4%, Strategy 32.8%, Historical 15.3%, War 13.6%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: RTS 44.1%, Strategy 39.5%, Multiplayer 8.4%, War 4.7%, Historical 2.8%

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

Why similar: Classic 44.6% ★, Strategy 35.8%, Historical 12.1%, Multiplayer 5.7%, War 1.3%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: RTS 43.3%, Strategy 28.8%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Historical 7%, War 5.9%

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.

Why similar: RTS 44.3%, Strategy 28.9%, Classic 15.4% ★, Multiplayer 7.4%, War 3.7%

Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968. Experience the chaos of the Vietnam War through two story-driven campaigns that reveal both sides of the conflict.

Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, RTS 29.9%, Historical 11.4%, War 10%, Multiplayer 6.7%

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 42.7%, Strategy 29.1%, Historical 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.6%, War 7.4%

Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition represents a part of the full product. Get a taste of medieval battles in this free version of the acclaimed historical RTS! 4 SP missions and 17 MP maps are now available to everyone. Challenge friends, AI, or take part in our League that will start in March!

Why similar: RTS 37.3%, Strategy 36.1%, Historical 16%, Multiplayer 10.6%

October 22, 2009 - Update has released free Downloadable Content for Order of War. The DLC will download automatically the next time you launch the game. This DLC contains all the formerly exclusive pre-order items which include: Heavy Bomber Squadrons - Addition of German Arado and Allied B-24 Marauder heavy bomber units to air support...

Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, RTS 39%, War 7.8%

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 43.4%, Strategy 30.3%, Historical 17.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%

A one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory. The Definitive Edition — includes all DLCs and Steam Deck support.

Why similar: RTS 40%, Strategy 35.4%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Historical 9.2%, War 5.7%

Enjoy an unforgettable blast from the past with this classic real-time strategy experience. This all-inclusive bundle includes the original 22 missions from State of War (2000), and 16 additional missions from its sequel, State of War: Warmonger (2003).

Why similar: Classic 33.6% ★, Strategy 32.1%, RTS 27%, War 6.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, RTS 19.5%, Historical 17.1%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Classic 8.4% ★

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: Strategy 35.1%, RTS 25.6%, Classic 20.1% ★, Historical 9.9%, War 6.1%

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

Why similar: Strategy 44.5%, RTS 33%, Historical 22.5%

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 47.7%, Strategy 26.4%, Classic 11.5% ★, Multiplayer 8.8%, War 5.2%

The Western Front Armies is a multiplayer standalone for COH2 that adds two factions to the roster of playable multiplayer armies: the Oberkommando West (OKW) and the US Forces (USF). Each army can also be purchased separately.

Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, RTS 29%, Historical 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.2%, War 5.9%