Games Like Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar

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 24.8% ★, Strategy 19.9%, Historical 15.8%, RTS 12.2%, Real-Time with Pause 10.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title features the exact same engine, supply mechanics, and tactical depth as the seed game.

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

Why similar: Strategy 31.7%, Historical 22.8%, Real-Time with Pause 17.5% ★, RTS 15.7%, Grand Strategy 8% ★

Why You'll Like It: This predecessor offers the foundational experience of the Hegemony series with a focus on the Peloponnesian War.

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 37.1% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Historical 15.8%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game that focuses on the political and military management of the Roman Republic and its rivals.

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 58.6%, RTS 21%, Rome 20.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that emphasizes unit positioning and terrain usage over base building, much like the tactical combat in Hegemony.

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

Why similar: Rome 33% ★, Strategy 28.4%, Historical 17.7%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, RTS 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive Roman grand strategy experience, combining turn-based campaign management with large-scale real-time tactical battles.

Lead a Roman expeditionary force into the heart of Ancient Britain! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your legionaries while constructing a series of fortified marching camps. Use Roman tactics and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!

Why similar: Rome 51.8% ★, Historical 22.3%, Strategy 21.3%, Indie 2.8%, Sandbox 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world strategy game that focuses on the logistical challenges of Roman occupation and pacification in Britain.

“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 36.8% ★, Strategy 28%, Historical 15.4%, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Simulation 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy title specifically focused on the Roman civil wars with a high degree of historical accuracy.

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 40.6% ★, Strategy 26%, Historical 18.2%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that captures the scale of the ancient world and integrates seamlessly with tactical wargaming.

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Strategy 26.3%, Rome 24.8% ★, Historical 21.8%, RTS 13.8%, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A challenging historical strategy game that emphasizes survival and logistics during the decline of the Roman Empire.

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Strategy 34%, RTS 21.8%, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Historical 14.8%, Simulation 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time grand strategy game that balances province management with tactical military command in a seamless world.

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 40.9% ★, Strategy 24.4%, Historical 20.1%, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Simulation 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that places a heavy emphasis on the logistical and economic requirements of maintaining a Roman empire.

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 36.7%, Rome 30.3% ★, Historical 21.4%, Simulation 11.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical wargame that provides an incredibly accurate simulation of ancient battlefield tactics.

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 42% ★, Strategy 27.1%, Historical 18.4%, Simulation 6.6%, RTS 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A blend of city-building and military management that captures the feel of expanding Roman influence.

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: Strategy 35.7%, RTS 26.5%, Historical 24.2%, Rome 13.2% ★, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that focuses on the military campaigns of Rome with a strong emphasis on hero units and formation tactics.

“he Who Fears Being Conquered Is Sure Of Defeat.”The war-game March of the Eagles focuses on the dramatic conflicts of Europe during 1805 to 1820. Explore one of the defining periods in European history with this experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy, Paradox Development Studio.

Why similar: Strategy 35.8%, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Historical 19.8%, Real-Time with Pause 14.1% ★, Simulation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A focused grand strategy game that emphasizes military coordination and logistics in a historical setting.

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 54.1% ★, Strategy 21.8%, Historical 17.4%, RPG 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused, it offers excellent tactical combat and a deep narrative set during the expansion of the Roman Republic.

Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Rome 26.2% ★, Strategy 26%, Historical 17%, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic Paradox grand strategy title that provides a deep look at the political and military landscape of the Roman Republic.

Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.

Why similar: Strategy 33.7%, Historical 24.6%, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Real-Time with Pause 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that shares the same engine and design philosophy as early Paradox titles, focusing on regional conquest.

Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar.

Why similar: Rome 41.1% ★, Strategy 32.9%, Historical 17.3%, Simulation 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic city-builder that requires careful management of Roman infrastructure and military defense.

Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.

Why similar: Historical 20%, RTS 18.6%, Strategy 18%, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game with a high level of simulation detail regarding military logistics and national management.

"Age of Gladiators" 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.

Why similar: Rome 41.4% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Historical 16.2%, Grand Strategy 8.6% ★, Simulation 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A management simulation that allows players to oversee a gladiator school, focusing on the internal mechanics of Roman entertainment.

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Historical 19.6%, Simulation 10%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: While set in WWII, its core gameplay loop revolves around supply lines and logistics, which is the defining mechanic of the Hegemony series.

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

Why similar: Strategy 24.3%, RTS 23.9%, Historical 15.7%, Real-Time with Pause 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features a complex frontline and supply-based movement system that mirrors the strategic depth found in Hegemony's map control.

The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

Why similar: Rome 45.9% ★, Strategy 36.2%, Simulation 10%, Historical 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A city-building and strategy hybrid that focuses on the expansion and maintenance of Roman provinces.

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 40.6% ★, Historical 18.8%, Strategy 18.5%, RTS 16.8%, Simulation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactics game that focuses on the complexities of historical battlefield command.

Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?

Why similar: Historical 18.9%, Strategy 17%, Real-Time with Pause 16% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, RTS 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that offers a broad look at historical management and military expansion.

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 52.7% ★, Strategy 21.1%, Historical 11%, Simulation 6.2%, RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A management simulation that focuses on the brutal competitive side of Roman society.

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 56.3% ★, Historical 21.5%, Strategy 19.4%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie strategy game that captures the spirit of Roman expansion through tactical combat and management.

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: Strategy 52.8%, Historical 19.5%, Simulation 19.1%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that simulates the historical campaigns of Caesar using a board-game aesthetic.

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 52.9%, RTS 25.6%, Historical 21.6%

Why You'll Like It: An RTS that emphasizes unit formations, morale, and supply lines, similar to the tactical feel of Hegemony.

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 60.1% ★, Historical 25.8%, Simulation 7%, RPG 5.5%, Indie 1.4%

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

Why similar: Rome 40.2% ★, Strategy 29.6%, RTS 17.6%, Historical 11.2%, Indie 1.5%

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

Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, Rome 23.8% ★, Historical 16.4%, RTS 16.3%, Grand Strategy 8.2% ★

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 23.6% ★, RTS 22.1%, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Historical 12.2%

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, RTS 20.7%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Historical 13.2%, Simulation 9.8%

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: Strategy 32.1%, Historical 26.2%, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Indie 3.6%

A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you.

Why similar: Rome 60.5% ★, Historical 26.5%, RPG 5.7%, Simulation 4.9%, Indie 2.1%

As Emperor of a crumbling realm, hold back collapse in this grand strategy epic. Fall of an Empire has you balance deadly politics, manage resources, and command battles to survive invasions and intrigue in a vast, Roman-inspired world.

Why similar: Rome 44.7% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, RTS 11.8%, Simulation 5.7%

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: Historical 32.6%, RTS 29.5%, Strategy 27.1%, Simulation 7%, Indie 3.1%

Play as the leader of a civilization, make it prosper and stand the test of time. Orbi Universo is a strategy/simulation game in which you manage your civilization with an abstract and complex node system and you make your society evolve through different periods, from cavemen to the Modern Era.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.3% ★, Historical 18.3%, Rome 17.2% ★, RTS 15.4%, Strategy 13.7%

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 34.7%, Historical 31.5%, RTS 23.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Indie 2.3%

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: RTS 27.6%, Historical 22.8%, Strategy 22.3%, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Simulation 4.7%

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 36.9% ★, Strategy 19.2%, RTS 15.6%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Historical 13.7%

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: Strategy 33.6%, Historical 29.4%, RTS 23.2%, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Singleplayer 0.4%

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Strategy 25.4%, Historical 21.5%, Real-Time with Pause 15.7% ★, RTS 6%

"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!

Why similar: RTS 24.4%, Historical 23.9%, Strategy 21.3%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Simulation 8.4%

Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!

Why similar: Rome 43.6% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Historical 17.7%, Grand Strategy 9.5% ★, Simulation 8.7%

A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!

Why similar: Rome 56.1% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Historical 13.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga: TROY brings a blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles to the heart of the Trojan War.

Why similar: Strategy 24%, Historical 22.5%, RTS 21.5%, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.2% ★

Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

Why similar: RTS 35%, Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Strategy 26.3%, Simulation 7%, Sandbox 3.4%

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: Historical 31.7%, Strategy 30.6%, Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.

Why similar: RTS 25.8%, Strategy 22.3%, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Historical 16.9%, Rome 14.6% ★

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: Historical 33.1%, Strategy 27.6%, Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Simulation 9.9%, Sandbox 2.9%

44 BC. Caesar, the dictator of Rome, discovers that the threat of conspiracy comes from the people closest to him. Can you resist the impending danger and rewrite history?

Why similar: Rome 49.9% ★, Historical 21.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Simulation 6.6%, RPG 4.5%

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

Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, RTS 28%, Historical 27%, Singleplayer 0.2%

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 46.6% ★, Strategy 31.6%, Historical 21.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

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 29.2%, Strategy 22.6%, Historical 21.8%, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, RPG 6.1%

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 33.3%, Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Strategy 24.7%, Simulation 8.3%, Sandbox 4%

Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

Why similar: RTS 38%, Historical 32.1%, Strategy 25.1%, Simulation 2.2%, Indie 2.1%