- #1 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
97% 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: Rome 26.5% ★, 4X 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Military 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.1%
- #2 Field of Glory: Empires
96% matchVery Positive83% of 858 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Why similar: Rome 24.1% ★, 4X 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Wargame 7.6%, Military 7.6%
- #3 Demise of Nations
96% matchVery Positive81% of 542 reviews2017
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.
Why similar: 4X 31.4% ★, Rome 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, War 8.4%
- #4 Roma Invicta
95% matchVery Positive83% of 247 reviews2022
Dev: Puntigames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roma Invicta combines action packed real-time battles with turn-based strategy on a big campaign map. Supply your legions and conquer ancient Gaul turn by turn. Fight by yourself or hand over your soldiers to the AI and enjoy the spectacle.
Why similar: Rome 43% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%, War 8.9%, Strategy 8.2%
- #5 逆乱封神之武王伐纣
94% matchVery Positive91% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: 赚大钱工作室
Windows
A turn based battle chess game called Fengshen Bang
Why similar: Wargame 18%, Board Game 14.9%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Military 11.4%
- #6 Grand Ages: Rome
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2009
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Rome 66.9% ★, Historical 13.7%, Strategy 11.9%, Building 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #7 Field of Glory II
93% 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: Rome 27.3% ★, Wargame 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Strategy 9.2%
- #8 Chaos Galaxy 2
92% matchVery Positive84% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Windows
A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, War 9.5%
- #9 Songs of Steel: Hispania
91% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Combat Time
Windows
Relive the conflict between the mighty Roman Republic and the brave Celtiberian people of Numantia! Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, classic turn-based strategy mechanics, and combat tactics, with decision-making and side missions.
Why similar: Rome 35.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Historical 7.7%, War 7.6%
- #10 Yield! Fall of Rome
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: BillionworldsPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Forge your Kingdom amidst the Ruins of Rome in this turn-based 4X strategy game! As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny. Unleash your strategic prowess, conquer provinces, and crush all who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, War 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #11 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Wargame 16%, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #12 Bellfortis
89% 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: Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Medieval 13.2%, Military 12.5%, War 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%
- #13 Danmo Three Kingdoms: Battle of Wits
88% 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: Wargame 17.5%, Board Game 16.7%, Strategy RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%
- #14 Strategos
87% 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: Rome 33.1% ★, Wargame 17.3%, Military 11%, War 10.1%, Medieval 9.2%
- #15 Age of Conquest IV
89% matchVery Positive82% of 2,804 reviews2016
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, War 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Board Game 11.5%, Medieval 8.6%
- #16 逐鹿
86% 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 17% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Military 14.7%, War 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #17 NationWar2:Chronicle
85% 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: 4X 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Military 10.9%, Wargame 10.9%
- #18 Never Second in Rome
84% matchVery Positive81% of 496 reviews2025
Dev: Alessandro Roberti
Windows
Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You are a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. You will control both your character and the unit under his command.
Why similar: Rome 49.9% ★, War 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Historical 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #19 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,138 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Rome 26.9% ★, 4X 21% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Wargame 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%
- #20 Expeditions: Rome
83% matchVery Positive88% of 6,478 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Why similar: Rome 50% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Historical 7.3%, Strategy 5.3%
- #21 Blocks!: Julius Caesar
86% matchMixed52% of 71 reviews2019
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Blocks!: Julius Caesar is an epic two-player wargame that brings the drama of the Roman Civil War (49-45 BC) to life. Take control of the legions of Caesar or Pompey against AI or in online Multiplayer. Fight to determine the future of Rome: Republic or Empire.
Why similar: Board Game 29.5%, Wargame 26.9%, Strategy 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Historical 11.1%
- #22 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
82% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2021
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.
Why similar: Wargame 17.3%, Military 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, War 11.7%, Board Game 11.3%
- #23 Britannia
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Avalon DigitalPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac
Relive over a thousand years of Great Britain's history in this epic game of conquest and domination. From Roman legions to the Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror, explore the fate of numerous nations and fight to become king.
Why similar: Wargame 27.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, War 13.7%, Military 13.6%, Medieval 9.1%
- #24 Total Tank Generals
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 320 reviews2023
Dev: Noobz From PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.
Why similar: Wargame 15%, Board Game 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, War 12.2%, Military 11.6%
- #25 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
81% 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: 4X 18.8% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Military 10.3%, War 8.9%
- #26 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
80% 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: Wargame 19.8%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Military 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, War 13%
- #27 Imperator: Rome
78% 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: Rome 48% ★, Grand Strategy 29.2% ★, Historical 9.3%, Strategy 7.8%, War 5.2%
- #28 Millennia
77% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: 4X 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Military 11.6%, War 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%
- #29 Imperiums: Greek Wars
77% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 34.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Military 13.1%, War 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #30 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
79% matchMixed60% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...
Why similar: Rome 55.8% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Historical 13.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #31 Armchair Commander
76% matchVery Positive89% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.
Why similar: Wargame 27.7%, Military 20.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Historical 11.2%
- #32 Wars Across The World
78% 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: Board Game 47.6%, Strategy 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Historical 12.2%
- #33 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 223 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!
Why similar: Wargame 19.1%, Military 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, War 11.8%, Board Game 10.6%
- #34 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Napoleon's Eagles is the classic board game War & Peace for computer. Be Napoleon – or stand against him – in a series of short scenarios that cover the epic battles of the age, or in a multiplayer-only grand campaign that may – or may not – end on the field of Waterloo.
Why similar: Wargame 24.5%, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, War 14.1%, Military 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%
- #35 Old World
73% 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: 4X 32.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, War 13.2%, Military 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #36 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
76% matchMixed67% of 264 reviews2018
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Rome 51.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Strategy RPG 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%
- #37 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
73% 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: 4X 30.7% ★, Wargame 20.8%, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Military 8.9%
- #38 Gladiators and Glory
73% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Oguz Kemerli
Windows
A Turn-Based Fighting Game Set in the Roman Era, where you can develop your Gladiators and fight them in arenas to increase the glory of your Ludus.
Why similar: Rome 29.1% ★, Medieval 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Wargame 11.2%
- #39 Alea Jacta Est
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 137 reviews2014
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
“ALEA JACTA EST” (The Die is Cast) is what Caesar said as he crossed the Rubicon River when he learned that the Senate had removed him from his command. Crossing that small Italian river was equivalent to disobeying Rome’s orders and entering into open rebellion in this historical turn-based strategy wargame .
Why similar: Rome 53.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Historical 10.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #40 Age of History 3
69% 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: Wargame 32%, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, War 13.2%, Medieval 12.4%, Building 7.1%
- #41 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
70% 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 25.2% ★, Medieval 16.9%, Strategy RPG 15%, Wargame 14.4%, War 10.7%
- #42 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
74% 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: Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, War 26.2%, Strategy 19.8%, Historical 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #43 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
72% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!
Why similar: Wargame 17%, Board Game 14.6%, Military 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, War 11.5%
- #44 Kingdom Wars 4
71% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: 4X 24% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Military 10.8%, Medieval 9.9%
- #45 Politon
68% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: 4X 30.3% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
- #46 Warnament
67% matchVery Positive87% of 367 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.4% ★, Military 23.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Historical 10.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #47 Commander: The Great War
71% matchVery Positive80% of 292 reviews2014
Dev: The Lordz Games StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Take Command and Secure Victory in the Great War! Commander – The Great War features a Grand Campaign covering the whole war from the invasion of Belgium on August 5, 1914 to the Armistice on the 11th of November 1918 in addition to 16 different unit types including Infantry, Cavalry, Armoured Cars and Tanks, Artillery, and much more!
Why similar: Wargame 32.5%, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Historical 9.7%
- #48 Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,190 reviews2024
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 34.5% ★, Rome 19% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, War 6.4%
- #49 Defense of Roman Britain
72% matchMixed61% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: First Games Interactive
Windows · Mac
Tower defense Game to safeguard the land of Rome.
Why similar: Rome 58.1% ★, Wargame 24.8%, Historical 7.8%, Strategy 6.2%, 2D 2.6%
- #50 Making History: The Great War
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 453 reviews2015
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, 4X 19.9% ★, Military 14.9%, War 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #51 Civil War II
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 345 reviews2014
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Wargame 23.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Historical 17.1%, Strategy 14.8%
- #52 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
67% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.
Why similar: Wargame 27.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Military 14.9%, War 12%, Historical 9.5%
- #53 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
70% matchVery Positive82% of 552 reviews2015
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!
Why similar: Rome 40.4% ★, Wargame 20.1%, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Historical 11.8%, Strategy 8.7%
- #54 魔塔三国之群雄争霸
68% 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: Wargame 27.5%, Strategy RPG 19.6%, Military 16.1%, War 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%
- #55 Kingdom's Life
69% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: 4X 29.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Wargame 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%, War 9.2%
- #56 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
66% 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: Wargame 20.2%, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, War 16.5%, Military 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
- #57 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Imugi
Windows
1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.
Why similar: 4X 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Wargame 12.9%, War 9.2%, Military 9.1%
- #58 Making History: The Second World War
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 284 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: 4X 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, War 13.6%, Military 13.4%, Wargame 12.9%
- #59 Castle Empire
68% matchMixed57% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: HaoPlay Limited
Windows
Empire falls eventually. Build your own empire and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Strategy RPG 11.3%, Military 10.6%, War 8.3%