Games Like Empires Apart

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 40%, Strategy 18%, War 13.4%, Historical 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the classic RTS formula with high-fidelity graphics and deep historical campaigns.

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 36.9%, Strategy 19%, Real-Time 11.7% ★, Historical 9.5%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic RTS experience that perfectly mirrors the medieval focus and base-building mechanics of Empires Apart.

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 28%, Real-Time 17.3% ★, Strategy 15%, Historical 9.8%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical, squad-based medieval combat that emphasizes positioning and terrain usage.

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 39%, Strategy 19.2%, War 12.2%, Historical 12%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar blend of civilization management and real-time combat with a focus on the early modern period.

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

Why similar: RTS 42%, Strategy 19.5%, Historical 10.3%, Real-Time 8.4% ★, War 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic RTS base-building with grand-scale civilization progression across historical eras.

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 54.2%, Strategy 18.3%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Co-op 9.3%, Base Building 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed RTS that shares the same core engine and tactical depth as the Age of Empires series.

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 35.9%, Strategy 17%, War 15.2%, Historical 13.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the massive scale and historical flavor of classic RTS games with thousands of units on screen.

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 41.8%, Strategy 19.1%, War 12.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Historical 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play RTS that allows for massive multiplayer matches and civilization evolution similar to Empires Apart.

Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!

Why similar: RTS 42.9%, War 20.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Co-op 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, free-to-play RTS built by veterans of the genre that focuses on responsive controls and competitive multiplayer.

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: RTS 22.7%, Strategy 19.6%, Historical 14.9%, War 11.5%, Medieval 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, perfect for those who want a deeper historical experience.

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: Real Time Tactics 20.5%, Real-Time 18.3% ★, RTS 16.7%, War 15.4%, Strategy 11%

Why You'll Like It: Perfect for players who enjoy the base-building and castle-defense aspects of medieval strategy games.

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

Why similar: RTS 43.1%, Real-Time 15.7% ★, Strategy 13.4%, War 13.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features classic RTS mechanics with a unique dieselpunk aesthetic and heavy emphasis on tactical unit positioning.

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 48.1%, Strategy 18.2%, War 10.4%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Real Time Tactics 6%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential RTS experience that defined the genre's mechanics and fast-paced combat.

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 46.3%, Strategy 17.1%, War 11.6%, Tactical 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique RTS that blends base-building and resource management with Norse mythology and survival elements.

With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Real-Time 26.8% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Co-op 4%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, open-source style RTS that features deep tactical gameplay and a massive variety of units.

Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.

Why similar: RTS 58.2%, Strategy 20.8%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Real-Time 3.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A polished RTS that focuses on classic base-building and distinct faction mechanics in a sci-fi setting.

Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.

Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Real-Time 26.5% ★, Strategy 24.8%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, casual RTS that simplifies base-building while maintaining the thrill of large-scale army combat.

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: RTS 25.2%, Real-Time 20.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Historical 10%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, old-school RTS that emphasizes resource management and tactical positioning.

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 60.1%, Strategy 19.5%, Real-Time 8.7% ★, Multiplayer 3.9%, War 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS set in a gritty alternate history, featuring base-building and distinct faction gameplay.

8-Bit Armies is a retro Real-Time Strategy game. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date. Featuring a campaign of 25 single-player missions, 12 co-op missions, multiplayer and skirmish modes.

Why similar: RTS 47%, Strategy 27.1%, Multiplayer 8.2%, War 7.4%, Co-op 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, accessible RTS that captures the spirit of classic 90s strategy games with a fun, stylized look.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RTS 56%, Strategy 20.9%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Co-op 6%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional RTS base-building and army management with deep RPG character progression.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 50.4%, Strategy 18.2%, War 10.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Base Building 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined RTS designed for tactical combat and quick decision-making on the battlefield.

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 42.2%, Strategy 27.3%, Historical 12.9%, Medieval 11.5%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a grand strategy experience with real-time tactical battles, focusing on medieval kingdom management.

Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!

Why similar: RTS 31.3%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, War 17.7%, Strategy 13%, Medieval 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play strategy game that focuses on medieval empire building and large-scale territorial warfare.

Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.

Why similar: RTS 46.8%, Strategy 26.4%, Historical 19.6%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic historical RTS that focuses on tactical combat and hero units in ancient Rome.

Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

Why similar: War 32.8%, Strategy 25.2%, Tactical 23.5%, Medieval 18.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical action-strategy game where you command units in large-scale medieval siege battles.

Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies!

Why similar: RTS 59.4%, Strategy 22.4%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Co-op 1%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined RTS designed for quick matches, perfect for players who want tactical depth without the complexity of traditional base-building.

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 37.6%, Strategy 19.8%, Historical 11.5%, Real-Time 10.8% ★, Multiplayer 7.3%

Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.

Why similar: Strategy 46.6%, RTS 44.5%, Medieval 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic historical RTS that emphasizes authentic medieval combat tactics and unit formations.

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 27.1%, Real-Time 23.6% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 11.3%, Tactical 9.8%

Art of War: Red Tides is a fair multiplayer strategy game that allows different teams on the same platform (e.g. smartphones, PC, etc.) to battle against each other. You will encounter players around the world!

Why similar: RTS 47.4%, Strategy 19.8%, War 14.4%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Co-op 4.6%

Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.

Why similar: RTS 33.1%, Strategy 19.3%, Real Time Tactics 17.2%, War 8.4%, Multiplayer 8%

Kingdom Wars is a free to play 3D MMORTS with real-time siege combat, without the pay to win element so common in the genre. Kingdom Wars offers beautiful 3D online world, where players construct strongholds, direct citizens, complete quests and eventually manage a global empire.

Why similar: RTS 47.6%, Strategy 27.4%, Medieval 8.1%, War 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

Why similar: RTS 53.8%, Strategy 22.8%, Real-Time 10% ★, Multiplayer 9.2%, Base Building 1.9%

A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!

Why similar: Real-Time 22.1% ★, RTS 21.6%, Strategy 20%, Real Time Tactics 11%, War 10.2%

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: RTS 29.7%, Strategy 25.4%, Historical 11.2%, Medieval 11%, War 10.4%

Andalia is a fantasy real-time strategy game (RTS) with a diverse range of civilisations, resources and environments. Build up your town and lead your forces into war against enemy players. Alternatively you may construct a monument and hold it long enough to reach victory.

Why similar: RTS 48.6%, Strategy 14.4%, Multiplayer 12.1%, War 11.8%, Medieval 7.4%

《Empries:The Rise》 is the a Cross-Platform Real-Time-Strategy (R.T.S.) game. Choose your nation and conquer those, who stand in your way!

Why similar: RTS 61.1%, Strategy 38.9%

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. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: RTS 43.8%, Strategy 18%, War 12.9%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Tactical 5.2%

From the genre-defining RTS franchise Command & Conquer comes a unique, free-to-play strategic warfare MMO experience!

Why similar: RTS 39.7%, Real-Time 23.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Strategy 7.9%

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 47.9%, Strategy 22.5%, Real-Time 8.1% ★, Multiplayer 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Emporea is an oldschool fantasy strategy game, where cooperation with other players is necessary to achieve victory. Only the best alliance can win! Multiple realms available, with new ones starting every two weeks.

Why similar: Strategy 78.6%, Multiplayer 21.4%

Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter where you can not only build your base and create armies, but also take control of your units and fight as one of them.

Why similar: RTS 42.7%, Real-Time 19.6% ★, Strategy 16.8%, War 8.9%, Multiplayer 5.1%

AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Why similar: RTS 53%, Strategy 23.2%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Co-op 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Imperia Online brings you into a world, which exists in the times before the age of gunpowder. It is the world of the sharp blade, long bow and war horse. Experience the vast amount of gameplay mechanics and compete with thousands of players in a totally realistic medieval strategic simulation!

Why similar: RTS 40.9%, War 18.9%, Strategy 15.6%, Multiplayer 11%, Medieval 10.1%

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!

Why similar: War 21.9%, Strategy 21.6%, Historical 18.6%, RTS 15.7%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: RTS 30.3%, Real-Time 19.5% ★, Strategy 18.9%, War 11.9%, Tactical 8%

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 41.5%, RTS 35.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, Multiplayer 7%

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 31.2%, Strategy 18.9%, Historical 18.1%, War 11%, Medieval 6.7%

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 62%, Strategy 38%

Hardcore real-time strategy with a long-term round. Development of your civilization from caves to space. Huge world. Thousands of players. 240+ sciences and technologies. About 100 troops. 4 races. 50+ resource deposits. War, trade, science, construction...

Why similar: Strategy 85%, Multiplayer 15%

Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

Why similar: War 24.6%, Strategy 23.2%, RTS 15.3%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Historical 12.4%

Build your empire, wage wars, forge alliances, and claim glory in a vibrant medieval world. Over 200 million players have already joined the battle for power and influence — are you ready to make history?

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 42.6%, Strategy 26.5%, Historical 16.7%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Medieval 7%

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 43.5%, Strategy 19%, Real-Time 15.6% ★, Multiplayer 6.8%, War 4.8%