- #1 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
97% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Historical 21.8%, RTS 18.8%, War 16%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct thematic match, focusing on the historical conflicts and grand strategy of the Warring States period.
- #2 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
96% matchVery Positive82% of 92,481 reviews2019
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 21.9 hrsMean: 89.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.
Why similar: Strategy 54.5%, Historical 21.6%, War 13.4%, RTS 9.9%, Simulation 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers the definitive grand-scale tactical experience set in Chinese history, perfectly mirroring the strategic depth of the seed game.
- #3 Oriental Empires
96% matchVery Positive81% of 2,990 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Strategy 62.8%, Historical 21.7%, War 10.3%, Simulation 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X strategy game that focuses on the development and military conquest of ancient Chinese civilizations.
- #4 Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 197 reviews2016
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun is a turn-based tactical and strategic game set during the Sengoku era; primarily focusing on the Japanese Warring States period and Japanese Invasion of Korea.
Why similar: Strategy 78.9%, Historical 21.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical combat that mirrors the military focus and historical setting of the seed game.
- #5 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
94% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Strategy 49.6%, Historical 24.9%, War 20.7%, Simulation 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep historical simulation that emphasizes tactical map control and character-driven strategy.
- #6 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
94% matchMixed69% of 3,887 reviews2021
Dev: LongYou Game StudioPub: LongYou Tech Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.
Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, Historical 25.5%, War 17.7%, Simulation 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a detailed turn-based strategy experience set in a similar historical context with a focus on lore and management.
- #7 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
93% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Historical 20.9%, RTS 17.4%, War 14.9%, Simulation 4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical strategy and regional power struggles, providing a similar feel to the political management of the seed game.
- #8 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,843 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Historical 27.5%, War 22.4%, RTS 15.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical military aspects of Chinese history with a focus on unit-level combat.
- #9 Field of Glory II
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,224 reviews2017
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.
Why similar: Strategy 69.9%, Historical 16.8%, War 7.3%, Simulation 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly accurate and methodical tactical simulation of ancient warfare.
- #10 Cossacks: European Wars
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 617 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.
Why similar: Strategy 80.6%, Historical 10%, RTS 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that emphasizes large-scale historical battles and resource management.
- #11 Stronghold: Warlords
89% matchMixed65% of 5,227 reviews2021
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Strategy 42.1%, RTS 18.6%, War 18.1%, Historical 17.9%, Simulation 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RTS gameplay with a focus on Asian historical settings and castle defense mechanics.
- #12 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
87% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, RTS 24.5%, Historical 20.1%, War 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines wargame elements with real-time tactical combat in a historical Chinese setting.
- #13 Real Warfare 1242
89% matchMixed55% of 92 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.
Why similar: Strategy 87.5%, RTS 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that focuses on medieval tactical combat and unit formations.
- #14 古战三国 Ancient War: Three Kingdoms
88% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Ancient War Studios
Windows
《古战三国》是一款回合制战棋游戏,玩家可以招募武将、组建军队,使用多样化的技能和丰富多变的战斗策略击败敌人。剧情战役完整重现了三国历史,匹配对战能够与其他玩家一决高下。创新的战斗玩法与独树一帜的美术风格碰撞,给你带来全新的三国游戏体验!
Why similar: Strategy 77.2%, Historical 18.5%, Simulation 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Incorporates tactical RPG elements within a familiar historical Chinese setting.
- #15 Imperator: Rome
86% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Strategy 70.1%, Historical 20.1%, War 5.2%, Simulation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that captures the massive scale and political complexity of ancient empires.
- #16 Ultimate General: Civil War
85% matchVery Positive89% of 8,396 reviews2017
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 46.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Strategy 41.8%, RTS 19.5%, War 18.6%, Historical 17.6%, Simulation 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features an excellent tactical combat system that emphasizes unit positioning, morale, and terrain usage.
- #17 Manor Lords
82% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Strategy 62.3%, Historical 31.3%, Simulation 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends historical city-building with tactical real-time combat in a way that feels grounded and authentic.
- #18 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
86% matchVery Positive83% of 277 reviews2018
Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
Windows
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: Strategy 69.1%, Historical 23.4%, War 6%, Simulation 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features strategic depth and a historical focus that aligns well with the simulation elements of the seed game.
- #19 Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs
84% matchVery Positive85% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Object SoftwarePub: Strategy First
Windows
An epic real-time strategy game set in chaotic Ancient China. Control the kingdoms of Liu Bei, Sun Quan, or Cao Cao, warlords who played a pivotal role in Ancient China. Lead your kingdom, innovate tech, forge alliances, build a formidable army to unite the nation.
Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Historical 22.5%, RTS 19.7%, War 18.1%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric strategy-RPG that explores classic Chinese historical narratives and warfare.
- #20 Sengoku
84% matchMixed62% of 473 reviews2011
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.
Why similar: Strategy 72.5%, Historical 21.8%, Simulation 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game centered on the political and military struggles of historical Japan.
- #21 NationWar:Annals
82% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, RTS 20.6%, Historical 17.2%, War 13.6%, Simulation 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the grand strategy and diplomacy elements of ancient warfare with a focus on historical accuracy.
- #22 Battleplan: American Civil War
83% matchMixed47% of 300 reviews2014
Dev: The Mustard CorporationPub: KPL
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Battleplan: American Civil War introduces you to fastplay wargaming, a new kind of strategy game experience. Take command of either Confederate or Union troops and fight your way through eleven of the American Civil War’s most famous battles.
Why similar: Strategy 80.5%, Historical 14.2%, Simulation 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical decision-making and command in a historical war setting.
- #23 Gettysburg: The Tide Turns
81% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a hex-based wargame set in one of the most decisive and iconic battles of the Civil War. 150 years ago, brave soldiers fought across this idyllic battlefield, and, now, we put you in their shoes.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A deep historical simulation focusing on specific tactical engagements and unit command.
- #24 劍紙三國
76% matchVery Positive100% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: JGame CO., LTD.
Windows
以三國時代為背景的派對遊戲。在遊戲中玩家可選擇一位三國時期的主人公,靈活運用資源、兵力和人才,制定出色的策略,體驗歷史上重要事件和戰役,成就自己的霸業之路。
Why similar: Strategy 79.3%, Historical 20.7%
- #25 Warring States
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: polynation games ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.
Why similar: Strategy 66.4%, Historical 21.4%, War 12.2%
- #26 Warrior Kings
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.
Why similar: Strategy 84.1%, RTS 15.9%
Why You'll Like It: An RTS with a focus on tactical unit management and a distinct historical flavor.
- #27 春秋
79% matchMixed61% of 400 reviews2022
Dev: weiqianPub: INDIECN
Windows
此为以春秋时代为背景,历史战略类即时制游戏。两千多年前华夏大地锦绣山河一眼尽收,可在其间建造城郭,构筑关隘,修筑长城,农商、车船、战阵行走其间。礼崩乐坏,百家兴起、诸侯争霸、异族入侵、合纵连横,列国之伐兵、伐交、伐谋就此展开。磅礴壮丽的春秋画卷待君前来指点江山!
Why similar: Strategy 66.6%, RTS 26.1%, Simulation 7.3%
- #28 三国志猛将传
79% matchMixed57% of 118 reviews2020
Dev: OneOneGames
Windows
摒弃传统三国游戏的数据对碰,实现对每个单位都进行独立的实时演算。国产单机三国游戏,尽可能在保留三国历史原貌同时还原壮观的冷兵器决战场景。
Why similar: Strategy 76.4%, Historical 8.5%, RTS 7.5%, War 6.2%, Simulation 1.4%
- #29 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,610 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 68.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Strategy 47.3%, Historical 25.7%, RTS 23%, Simulation 4%
- #30 三国群英之兵临天下
78% matchMixed64% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Putao Game (Beijing) Limited
Windows
《三国群英之兵临天下》是一款以三国为题材,集策略及养成卡牌为一体的热血战争游戏。游戏采用写实的三国画风,贴合历史的故事剧 情,完美还原三国经典战役。收集培养武将、多重兵种类型、不同阵型随心搭配。点将史诗战场,无敌军团征伐,PVP真实对抗。一策谋定天下,名将任君调遣!
Why similar: Strategy 47.9%, Historical 20.2%, RTS 18.3%, War 13.5%
- #31 大城主战略版
78% matchMixed66% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: wywl
Windows
《大城主攻略版》是一款拥有沉浸式体验感以三国时代为背景的战争策略类游戏。军阀四起,天下大乱,玩家化身一代君王带领传世神将征战乱世。天时地利,攻城略地;排兵布阵,革图易虑,全方位展现东方战争艺术的魅力,跟随主公以国之名,平定天下,创太平盛世!
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Historical 21%, RTS 18.8%, War 15.5%, Simulation 3.1%
- #32 七雄纷争
77% matchMixed68% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: 海南慕远信息技术有限公司Pub: 成都上游数字娱乐有限公司
Windows
The classic strategy SLG mobile game "Clash of Seven Heroes" uses a brand-new war strategy and magnificent scenes to unfold the intricate historical scroll of the "Warring States" period for you.
Why similar: Strategy 62.2%, RTS 16.5%, Historical 9.1%, War 6.5%, Simulation 5.8%
- #33 Danmo Three Kingdoms: Battle of Wits
73% matchNo user reviews82% of 92 reviews2026
Dev: 墨春秋Pub: 量子艺界(QUANTUM ARTS)
Windows
A Three Kingdoms-themed tactical chess game with light strategy and easy controls. Step into the era as a strategist, use over 200 historical figures—each with unique traits and counters—to form teams, revisit key battles, and shape outcomes with your tactics.
Why similar: Strategy 80.2%, Historical 15.6%, Simulation 4.1%
- #34 逐鹿
76% matchMixed57% of 526 reviews2023
Dev: TKG Inc
Windows · Mac
A stand-alone turn-based war chess game with the theme of Chinese history. The core gameplay is territorial competition, and diplomacy, construction, combat and other gameplay will also revolve around territorial competition.
Why similar: Strategy 52.4%, Historical 26.7%, War 20.9%
- #35 逆乱封神之武王伐纣
74% matchVery Positive91% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: 赚大钱工作室
Windows
A turn based battle chess game called Fengshen Bang
Why similar: Strategy 69.6%, Historical 19%, War 11.4%
- #36 Three Kingdoms Mushouden
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,063 reviews2025
Dev: NanBei StudioPub: Paleo
Windows
Set on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 182), you can play as an original character or a historical warlord, building forces and forging alliances. Whether you choose to be a lone wanderer or rally famous generals, use your knowledge and wisdom to reshape history!
Why similar: Strategy 53.3%, Historical 23.7%, War 18.4%, Simulation 4.6%
- #37 The Three Kingdoms: The Tales of Jian An
71% matchVery Positive92% of 826 reviews2025
Dev: 开翼网络
Windows
This is a historical strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era, told from Liu Bei's perspective. It covers the Yellow Turban Rebellion to early Three Kingdoms. Featuring classic turn-based gameplay, it reinterprets historical events, offering both engaging battles and rich cultural insights.
Why similar: Strategy 74.7%, Historical 25.3%
- #38 三国吕布传说(Legend of Lv Bu of the Three Kingdoms)
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2020
Dev: 炎黄工作室
Windows
《吕布传说》是一款以三国为背景的策略战棋游戏。玩家将扮演三国第一猛将吕布,召集自己的队伍过关斩将,在意外发现了恶灵的秘密后,为了与恶灵展开最终决战开始收集六法器。
Why similar: Strategy 89.7%, Simulation 10.3%
- #39 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
74% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Youkia International Limited
Windows
Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals is a multi-player online real-time strategy game based on the Three Kingdoms history which recreates realistic landscapes in the world map. Look out for flank attacks and road blocks from your enemies when you explore the open world and build your city.
Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, RTS 18.5%, Historical 17.2%, War 12.2%, Simulation 4.7%
- #40 三国.群将传
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Three Kingdoms Limited
Windows · Mac
379座城池,谋略攻城,你能一统三国吗?
Why similar: Strategy 47%, Historical 20.3%, RTS 17%, War 11.7%, Simulation 3.9%
- #41 Aggression: Europe Under Fire
75% matchMixed55% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #42 Rise Of Three Kingdoms
71% matchMixed61% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: SLGames
Windows
Rise Of Kingdoms is a game with features that connected with strategies and turn-based system. It is also mixed with real historical events and monarchs that appeared in the history.
Why similar: Strategy 73.4%, Historical 19.9%, Simulation 6.7%
- #43 Stalingrad
72% matchVery Positive87% of 462 reviews2015
Dev: DTF gamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Stalingrad is a real-time strategy title that places gamers in the middle of the most dramatic periods of World War II, covering major events from June 1942 till January 1943.
Why similar: Strategy 74.4%, RTS 14.9%, War 10.7%
- #44 Sanguo's Ambition 4 :Three Kingdoms
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Youshen Interactive
Windows · Mac
A real-time strategy+team competition game, in 189, the Han Dynasty launched a mutual attack and expansion of territories, operating their own forces, and seizing generals and resources until the world was unified.
Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, RTS 26.3%, Historical 18%, Simulation 5.1%
- #45 Bellfortis
67% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Historical 21.9%, RTS 16.2%, War 14.1%, Simulation 2.6%
- #46 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,303 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 129.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
《三国群英传》是由宇峻奥汀(Odin)公司出品的一款策略战棋游戏,也是三国群英传系列的第一部作品 ,于1998年发布。 游戏按即时制展开,双方行动和交战同时进行。游戏进行的大致流程是“内政经营模式”到“大地战略模式”,然后到“战争发生”,再循环到“内政经营模式”。
Why similar: Strategy 73.8%, RTS 13.5%, Historical 10.3%, Simulation 2.4%
- #47 Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
73% matchMixed58% of 642 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 74.1%, RTS 13.5%, Historical 12.4%
- #48 魔塔三国之群雄争霸
70% matchVery Positive87% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: 赚大钱工作室
Windows
Players play one of the heroes in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, conquer other forces and unify the world
Why similar: Strategy 87.1%, War 12.9%
- #49 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
70% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.
Why similar: Strategy 48.4%, Historical 24.2%, War 22.8%, Simulation 4.6%
- #50 Strategos
66% matchVery Positive87% of 205 reviews2026
Dev: Strategos GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.
Why similar: Strategy 47.3%, Historical 19.8%, RTS 16.2%, War 13.2%, Simulation 3.5%
- #51 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
71% matchMixed69% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.
Why similar: Strategy 76.1%, Historical 12.6%, War 11.2%
- #52 Wars Across The World
70% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2017
Dev: StrategiaePub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.
Why similar: Strategy 89%, Historical 11%
- #53 Three Kingdoms: Real-Time War
65% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Surviving Mechanical Team
Windows
Real-Time Warfare: Three Kingdoms is a real-time strategy (RTS) and sandbox warfare game that emphasizes real-time command, tactical gameplay, and large-scale battles. Experience true strategic combat and the art of war on the historical battlefields of the Three Kingdoms period.
Why similar: Strategy 90.5%, Simulation 9.5%
- #54 Master of Command
62% matchVery Positive92% of 3,127 reviews2025
Dev: Armchair Interactive
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Strategy 42.6%, Historical 20.8%, RTS 17.2%, War 16.2%, Simulation 3.1%
- #55 NationWar2:Chronicle
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 419 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.
Why similar: Strategy 67.9%, Historical 24.7%, Simulation 7.3%
- #56 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
69% matchMixed68% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...
Why similar: Strategy 48.3%, Historical 24.5%, War 22.9%, Simulation 4.4%
- #57 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 4
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 201 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
《三国群英传IV》是由奥汀科技研发的一款即时战略类游戏,是三国群英传系列的第四作。玩家将在游戏中重历三国时代,指挥武将驰骋于华夏神州大地之上,征战于天南地北之间,平定乱世,以一统中原为目标,最终建立属于自己的英雄事业。
Why similar: Strategy 75%, RTS 13%, Historical 9.7%, Simulation 2.3%
- #58 A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI
69% matchMixed70% of 1,679 reviews2012
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.
Why similar: Strategy 71.4%, Historical 14%, RTS 10.2%, War 4.4%
- #59 Ultimate General: Gettysburg
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,701 reviews2014
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.
Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Historical 20.4%, RTS 14.1%, War 7.4%, Simulation 3.3%