- #1 Oriental Empires
97% 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: Grand Strategy 32.1% ★, Strategy 26.5%, Simulation 20.8%, Sandbox 19.1%, Indie 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the grand strategy of managing ancient Chinese dynasties through turn-based expansion and development.
- #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: RTS 30%, Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Strategy 25.1%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%, Sandbox 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the definitive large-scale tactical warfare and diplomacy experience set in Chinese history.
- #3 Thriving City: Song
96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,278 reviews2024
Dev: White Star StudioPub: IndieArk
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In 960 AD, the new Song Dynasty needs you! As magistrate, build a prosperous city from scratch. Develop bustling streets filled with businesses and entertainment, while navigating hidden crises of political strife and foreign invasions. How will you lead through these challenges?
Why similar: City Builder 20.5%, Base Building 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 17%, Building 14.1%, Management 11%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep historical city-building experience with a focus on resource management and cultural development.
- #4 Manor Lords
95% 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: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Base Building 16.6%, City Builder 15.2%, Building 12.2%, Sandbox 11%
Why You'll Like It: Perfectly captures the blend of detailed medieval city-building and real-time tactical combat found in the seed game.
- #5 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
94% 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: RTS 21.7%, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Wargame 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features similar real-time strategy and historical exploration mechanics set in a Chinese context.
- #6 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: Grand Strategy 38.5% ★, Wargame 29.6%, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 12.5%, 3D 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that emphasizes the diplomatic and military maneuvering of the Three Kingdoms era.
- #7 Kai Yuan
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Crown Game
Windows
This is a city building game with the historical background of the Tang Dynasty of China in the 7-8th century. In the game, you will build a prosperous city in the Tang Dynasty of China.
Why similar: City Builder 23.8%, Base Building 22.8%, Management 13.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a blend of simulation and city-building that captures the essence of managing a growing historical settlement.
- #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: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, RTS 19.4%, Wargame 18.2%, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a tactical wargame experience centered on the military conflicts of the Han era.
- #9 Chang'an: The capital of Tang Dynasty
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Romulus
Windows
It is a city building game of Chang'an, the capital city of Tang dynasty in 8th century AD. Players will build the ancient city in an 1:1 proportion sandbox. Based on researches of history and ancient architecture, you will see a Chang'an city reconstructed in reality.
Why similar: City Builder 20.1%, Base Building 19.7%, Building 15.8%, Sandbox 11.3%, Simulation 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intricate city-building and management aspects of a major historical Chinese capital.
- #10 Old World
91% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Grand Strategy 37.7% ★, Management 18.2%, Sandbox 16.3%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with character-driven dynasty management, mirroring the political complexity of the Spring and Autumn period.
- #11 NationWar:Annals
90% 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: RTS 18.7%, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Political Sim 14.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Wargame 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Builds upon the NationWar series with deeper diplomacy and real-time tactical combat.
- #12 Ancient Cities
89% matchMixed63% of 2,108 reviews2023
Dev: Uncasual Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!
Why similar: City Builder 31.6%, Base Building 15.9%, Strategy 15.1%, Management 13.3%, Building 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the survival and construction aspects of early human settlements with a focus on historical accuracy.
- #13 Three Kingdoms Mushouden
87% 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: Wargame 40.3%, Strategy 22%, Simulation 18.2%, RPG 17%, Indie 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an open-world tactical RPG experience set within the iconic Three Kingdoms conflict.
- #14 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
86% matchVery Positive89% of 7,704 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.3% ★, Wargame 19.7%, Simulation 12.6%, Strategy 12.4%, Building 12%
Why You'll Like It: Blends simulation and RPG elements to provide a character-focused strategic experience.
- #15 古战三国 Ancient War: Three Kingdoms
89% 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 46%, RPG 25.6%, Simulation 24.9%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG elements with tactical warfare to bring the Three Kingdoms period to life.
- #16 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
88% 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: RTS 25.3%, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, Wargame 17.6%, Strategy 8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical and strategic challenges of the Three Kingdoms era through a mix of turn-based and real-time systems.
- #17 NationWar2:Chronicle
86% 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: Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Political Sim 25.4% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Sandbox 10.8%, Simulation 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' focus on grand strategy and tactical combat with improved simulation mechanics.
- #18 Primitive Society Simulator
85% matchVery Positive83% of 687 reviews2024
Dev: YSH BigDovePub: YSH Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A colony-building game combined with grand strategy elements. Play as a tribal leader, guiding your people from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Survive, multiply, and compete for territory among ancient nations.
Why similar: Base Building 18.4%, City Builder 17.3%, Wargame 15%, Building 13.3%, Sandbox 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the foundational aspects of city-building and resource management in a primitive setting.
- #19 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 4
84% 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: RTS 22.6%, Strategy 20%, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Base Building 14.9%, Wargame 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy-RPG that captures the military and character-driven essence of the Three Kingdoms.
- #20 Knights of the Crusades
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: RTS 18.6%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, City Builder 12.4%, Base Building 10.8%, Sandbox 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a sandbox grand strategy experience that shares the city-building and RTS elements of the seed game.
- #21 Builders of Greece: Prologue
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 615 reviews2023
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Immerse yourself in the beautifully recreated golden age of Hellenic city-states. Builders of Greece: Prologue, being a shortened version of the full game, is a great way to try your hand as a ruler of an ancient Greek city-state, practice your management skills, and learn basic game mechanics.
Why similar: RTS 22.9%, City Builder 17.4%, Sandbox 12.3%, Building 12.1%, Base Building 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused city-building experience that emphasizes historical management and development.
- #22 亦春秋 Power Of Seasons
83% matchMixed64% of 922 reviews2020
Dev: 丹橘游戏Pub: Phoenix Game
Windows
《亦春秋》是由上海丹橘游戏工作室研发的一款仙侠题材ARPG单机游戏,以中国春秋时代为原型的架空设定,讲述了淮国与闽国争霸,闽国战败之将灵姑浮满门被屠,遗子灵姑从在乱世中成长历险,为报国仇家恨的故事。
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Strategy 49.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the thematic setting and historical flavor of the Spring and Autumn period through an action-RPG perspective.
- #23 大明王朝1789 | Ming dynasty 1789
84% matchMixed46% of 508 reviews2020
Dev: Long Qi Software Technology
Windows
In 1789, the Ming Dynasty had survived for a hundred years. At this time, just before the Great Revolution, what will the Ming Dynasty look like under the influence of players?
Why similar: Political Sim 27.3% ★, Strategy 25.1%, RPG 24%, Simulation 21.6%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique simulation of managing a dynasty during a specific historical period.
- #24 Nebuchadnezzar
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,793 reviews2021
Dev: Nepos GamesPub: Astra Logical
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Create and customize cities in Nebuchadnezzar, a classic isometric city-builder where careful planning and define your rise as a ruler in ancient Mesopotamia.
Why similar: City Builder 23.8%, RTS 19.9%, Building 15.8%, Sandbox 14.5%, Management 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic city-building experience that captures the challenge of managing ancient civilizations and their infrastructure.
- #25 最后的巫后:众王纷争的年代 Witch Queen
81% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: 安格法
Windows
Individual independent development Witch Queen is a lightweight storyline oriented rts game that is based the dark ages of the fantasy world of Isefaia. In here, Build countries, explore the continent, witness the endings of the Wizards, and learn the truth behind the story.
Why similar: RTS 27.7%, Base Building 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Building 14.1%, Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features real-time strategy and building mechanics that mirror the tactical depth of the seed game.
- #26 汉尘:腐草为萤
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 400 reviews2025
Dev: 兰廷科技 Lanting Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
“The last day of Han dynasty”It is a survival simulation business game based on the background of the end of the Han Dynasty in China. From the perspective of ordinary people, you can spend a difficult but warm time, and keep warm together with the characters you know in the troubled times.
Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Strategy 30.9%, Simulation 27.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 1.8%
- #27 JIANGHU CHRONICLES
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,341 reviews2025
Dev: 一品阁Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
JIANGHU CHRONICLES is a Wuxia-themed clan simulator, which focuses on simulating Jianghu clans and experiencing realistic battle. Set up a clan of your own, recruit disciples, complete missions... And eventually make your clan second to none by improving its power and reputation.
Why similar: Base Building 48.2%, Real Time Tactics 34%, Simulation 14.6%, 3D 1.9%, Singleplayer 1%
- #28 大城主战略版
79% 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: RTS 24.7%, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 16%, Strategy 8.4%
- #29 三国志猛将传
80% 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 43.4%, RTS 28%, Wargame 17.1%, Simulation 7.8%, Indie 3.7%
- #30 兵法:战国篇
79% matchVery Positive82% of 142 reviews2020
Dev: 奇正游戏
Windows
A tactical strategy game with a background set in the Warring States Period.
Why similar: Strategy 66.6%, RTS 26.1%, Simulation 7.3%
- #31 本草归元录
77% matchVery Positive81% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Orange Paper StudioPub: CC_Games
Windows
"Herbals tycoon" is a game that combines ancient style with deep management strategy, bringing players into a mysterious and fantastic world of traditional Chinese medicine. Here, you are not only a healer but also an explorer, manager, and inheritor, writing your own herbal legend every moment.
Why similar: Sandbox 34.8%, Simulation 26.2%, RPG 24.9%, Building 8.7%, Colorful 5.5%
- #32 Heavyarms Assemble: WWII
78% matchMixed66% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: XR Studio
Windows
This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?
Why similar: RTS 16.5%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Base Building 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Wargame 11.8%
- #33 Three Kingdoms: Real-Time War
75% 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: RPG 32.3%, Simulation 30.5%, Strategy 30.1%, 3D 7.1%
- #34 逐鹿
77% 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: Grand Strategy 37.4% ★, Wargame 23.5%, Strategy 14.3%, Sandbox 14.1%, RPG 6.9%
- #35 Ballads of Hongye: REBORN
73% matchVery Positive85% of 4,158 reviews2024
Dev: 珠海金山数字网络科技有限公司Pub: 海南西山居互动娱乐科技有限公司
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
《东方:平野孤鸿》是一款休闲、轻度的“国风造景”游戏。游戏中包含大量细节精美的国风建筑,还原了许多祖国的大好河山和人文景观,你将沉浸在古建筑的精致美学和壮阔的东方情怀之中,并由此打造出自己心中独一无二的、充满东方韵味的古代盛世。
Why similar: City Builder 45.1%, Base Building 27.9%, Simulation 17.9%, Colorful 4.1%, 3D 3.2%
- #36 侠客春秋
75% matchMixed65% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: 黑心小作坊
Windows · Mac
正义不是这个江湖里唯一的选择。 面对绝世武学,是选择众叛亲离私吞功法,还是上交掌门蛰伏待发? 身处险恶江湖,是胸怀正义弑魔证道,还是沦陷深渊为祸武林? 更多门派、武学以及功能玩法,高自由度不做太多束缚。 历练、奇遇、双修、传承,从寂寂无名到一代盟主。 每过一代就会成为下一代的先祖,战斗时可以唤醒祖宗十八代加入战场。 解锁更多羁绊,获得先祖传承,与道侣子嗣一同并肩作战!
Why similar: Sandbox 30.1%, Management 25.1%, RPG 21.9%, Strategy 20.1%, Indie 1.8%
- #37 九州:立志
72% matchVery Positive84% of 237 reviews2026
Dev: Xbgzs
Windows
《九州:立志》是一款以古代中国为背景的开放模拟养成游戏,您可以选择成为商贩四处贸易,与九州一同成长发展。又或是以专精武艺,游历在九州各地,挑战强敌。
Why similar: City Builder 25.2%, Management 20.7%, Sandbox 17.6%, Building 15.1%, RPG 11.4%
- #38 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 3
74% matchVery Positive85% of 764 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
《三国群英传Ⅲ》是三国群英传系列第三部作品。游戏拥有壮丽的战争场面,战争兵数最多可增加到800人,且战斗受不同地形影响。画面镜头可自行调整,方便玩家调兵遣将。
Why similar: RTS 25.1%, Strategy 19.6%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Base Building 14.4%, Wargame 13.5%
- #39 Han Xiongnu Wars
76% matchMixed60% of 4,106 reviews2017
Dev: Shangshi Studio
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...
Why similar: RTS 30.8%, Sandbox 18.9%, Wargame 17.8%, Strategy 13.2%, RPG 12.8%
- #40 大宋广记
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: 希望城
Windows
在北宋世界之中,找寻历史的变数! 玩家将扮演一位流民,嘉佑二年科举入仕。经历了仁宗朝的安稳守成、英宗朝的党争初现......最终在神宗朝迎来了轰轰烈烈的熙丰变法。 江山如画,王安石、蔡挺、文彦博、司马光轮番登场。 天下纷纷,跻身宰执的你能否以一己之力扭转华夏乾坤?
Why similar: Simulation 57.2%, Political Sim 39.8% ★, Singleplayer 3%
- #41 Strategos
71% 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: RTS 28.6%, Real Time Tactics 23.4%, Wargame 21.2%, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 9.2%
- #42 The Scroll Of Taiwu
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 62,126 reviews2018
Dev: ConchShip Games
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.3%, RPG 25.6%, Strategy 16.3%, Building 12.6%, Simulation 11.1%
- #43 River Town Factory
71% matchVery Positive89% of 1,328 reviews2024
Dev: iFAction Studio
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
If possible, would you like to go back to ancient times to start a factory, refine oil, or even build a large computer? With the accidental fall of a meteorite, you traveled back to River Town a thousand years ago and became a workshop owner. And the story will begin from here……
Why similar: Base Building 30.4%, Sandbox 19%, Building 18.3%, City Builder 17.9%, Simulation 12.7%
- #44 MEMORIAPOLIS
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,686 reviews2025
Dev: 5PM Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In Memoriapolis, you're not just building a city, you're shaping a living, evolving civilization. Travel through five major eras, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Leave your mark on history by navigating the power struggles between rival factions.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.8% ★, City Builder 21.4%, Base Building 15.9%, Building 13.6%, Management 11.1%
- #45 Tlatoani: Aztec Cities
71% matchVery Positive86% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: Perspective GamesPub: Paradox Arc
Windows
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: RTS 18.1%, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, City Builder 14.5%, Base Building 12.4%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #46 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
72% 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: Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.9%, Wargame 19%, Building 17.1%, Strategy 11.5%
- #47 全战天下
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: 全战天下
Windows
《全战天下》是一款全新的SLG战争策略游戏,游戏背景上我们抛开了单一历史时空的限制,将东西方文明中那些伟大的名字写到了游戏中,如果您热爱华夏文明,辅佐玄德公匡扶汉室,与嬴政白起一统六国,加入刘邦项羽的楚汉之争,携手成吉思汗征服亚欧将是您完美的选择,如果您喜欢日本战国,那就与三刀一流的宫本武藏,天下布武的织田信长一道征战沙场,您要是喜好欧美文明,我们推荐您选择圣女贞德,美杜莎、阿克琉斯来助您成就大业,经典英灵不胜枚举,阵容豪华堪称策略游戏的复仇者联盟。
Why similar: RTS 19.5%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Base Building 13.5%, Political Sim 12.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.1%
- #48 皇帝游戏:天下-皇游天下
68% matchVery Positive96% of 245 reviews2026
Dev: OTTOCOM
Windows
《皇帝游戏》是一款将皇帝扮演与卡牌构筑相结合的roguelike游戏,在这款游戏中,在这里,您将穿越时空化身千古帝王,亲自执掌乾坤,打造您独一无二的能臣良将班底,亲自排兵布阵,合纵连横。运筹帷幄之中,决胜千里之外。是宵衣旰食开创盛世,还是酒池肉林沦为昏君,都在您的一念之间!
Why similar: Strategy 62.7%, RPG 28.1%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #49 Nova Roma
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 670 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Base Building 16.6%, City Builder 15.4%, Building 12%, Sandbox 10.6%
- #50 Summa Expeditionis
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Lobico GamesPub: Megalevel
Windows
Summa Expeditionis is a colony sim and base building game set in ancient Roman Empire. Follow the career of a Roman soldier from Legionnaire to Centurion. Build and manage your camp, recruit more soldiers and face the barbarians for the glory of Rome.
Why similar: Base Building 21.1%, Building 15.3%, City Builder 15.2%, Management 13.3%, Sandbox 12.2%
- #51 Heian City Story
68% matchVery Positive89% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A city-building sim with a historical twist
Why similar: City Builder 33.6%, Simulation 18.6%, Strategy 18.1%, Building 16.9%, Management 8.5%
- #52 House of Legacy
66% matchVery Positive83% of 3,616 reviews2025
Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
Why similar: City Builder 21.6%, Base Building 17.7%, Sandbox 17.6%, Management 17%, RPG 9.2%
- #53 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
69% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Windows
New Real Time Strategy Game based on medieval times, where you will control powerful factions and empires, with large-scale epic battles, asymmetric civilizations, unit customization system with RPG elements, dynamic AI, 8K support and much more.
Why similar: RTS 21.5%, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, City Builder 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 14%, Wargame 13.2%
- #54 中国战疫
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: 不吃蛋黄
Windows
《中国战疫》是一款科普防疫知识的模拟经营类游戏,玩家将临危受命地前往不同地区进行疫情控制,展示中国防疫的成功经验,最终达成疫情控制和经济稳定的双赢。
Why similar: RTS 56.4%, Simulation 22.3%, Strategy 16%, 3D 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #55 Age of History 3
65% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, RTS 27.7%, Wargame 23.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Building 8.3%
- #56 三国英雄传奇
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: 三国英雄传奇项目组
Windows
《三国英雄传奇》以恢弘三国乱世为舞台,打造沉浸式策略征战体验。在这里,你可化身一方诸侯,于赤壁烽烟中运筹帷幄,在官渡古战场上挥师破阵,招揽关张赵马黄等名将,组建专属传奇阵容。更有多重福利助你快速崛起,开启属于你的三国传奇之路。
Why similar: RPG 56.3%, Strategy 39.3%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #57 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms
68% 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: RTS 23.9%, Strategy 20%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Base Building 14.3%, Wargame 13.4%
- #58 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 5
69% matchVery Positive84% of 245 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
《三国群英传Ⅴ》是由宇峻奥汀研发的一款即时战略类游戏,也是三国群英传系列的第五部作品 。 玩家在游戏中将扮演三国时期的君主,调兵遣将、攻城掠池。画面清晰度全面升级至1024*768分辨率,并实现千人同屏的超大型战役。
Why similar: RTS 23.3%, Strategy 19.9%, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Base Building 14.1%
- #59 Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs
67% 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: RTS 51.4%, RPG 17.2%, Strategy 15.8%, Management 15.6%
- #60 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
65% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, Political Sim 16.7% ★, Management 11.7%, Sandbox 10.6%, Wargame 9.4%