- #1 Heroes of Might & Magic V
97% matchVery Positive88% of 4,317 reviews2008
Dev: NivalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.8%, Strategy 18.6%, Classic 17.8% ★, Turn-Based 12.6%, Fantasy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is the closest official successor, retaining the adventure map, faction towns, hero skills, creature armies, and grid-based battles in a polished 3D form.
- #2 Songs of Conquest
96% matchVery Positive86% of 13,568 reviews2024
Dev: LavapotionPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38%, Strategy 19.5%, Fantasy 12%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Co-op 7%
Why You'll Like It: It is a modern, pixel-art homage to Heroes III built around recruiting armies, claiming resources, developing settlements, and conquering a richly detailed adventure map.
- #3 Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East
96% matchVery Positive93% of 3,283 reviews2008
Dev: NivalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
For the first time, play as the Orc faction and recruit heroes, build armies and manage cities as you explore and conquer legendary lands. Use tactics, skills and magic to outsmart fantasy armies while developing your heroes and unveiling the dark plot that threatens to tear the world of Ashan apart.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.3%, Strategy 27.1%, Turn-Based 17.1%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Fantasy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This standalone expansion delivers one of the strongest Heroes V packages, with additional factions, upgrades, campaigns, and refined tactical systems.
- #4 Might & Magic: Heroes VI
95% matchMixed48% of 9,282 reviews2011
Dev: BlackholePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Heroes VI is a fast-paced epic story where Angels plot to end -- once and for all -- an unfinished war with their ancient rivals, the Faceless.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.5%, Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based 21%, Fantasy 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It preserves the core Heroes formula of expanding through a fantasy map, leveling heroes, building towns, and leading creature armies in turn-based battles.
- #5 Hero's Hour
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,752 reviews2022
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Turn-Based 23.3%, Strategy 15.2%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: It closely mirrors Heroes-style overworld exploration and town management while making its large creature battles play out in fast real time.
- #6 Might & Magic® Heroes® VII
94% matchMixed55% of 7,199 reviews2015
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII makes a triumphant return bringing you the essence of turn based strategy gaming. Set in a fantasy universe with RPG progression with a strong story narrative, you will embark on a journey that you will never forget!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.5%, Strategy 22%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Classic 8% ★, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its faction-based empire building, hero development, resource control, and hex-grid army battles are unmistakably rooted in the Heroes tradition.
- #7 King's Bounty: The Legend
93% matchVery Positive91% of 4,035 reviews2009
Dev: Katauri InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
King’s Bounty: The Legend is a fan-favorite classic fantasy adventure and an early entry into the modern King’s Bounty era, built around tough battles, smart decisions, and turn-based tactics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.3%, Strategy 21%, Classic 14% ★, Turn-Based 13.3%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its traveling hero, collectible creature forces, open-world questing, and tactical turn-based encounters make it one of Heroes III's closest cousins.
- #8 King's Bounty: Armored Princess
92% matchVery Positive91% of 1,440 reviews2009
Dev: Katauri InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
King’s Bounty: Armored Princess builds on the foundation of The Legend, expanding the classic formula with deeper turn-based tactics, a huge hand-crafted world, and new mechanics that change how you approach battles and progression.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.7%, Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Classic 10.8% ★, RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands the King's Bounty formula with more tactical depth, creature management, exploration, and a lengthy fantasy campaign.
- #9 Disciples II: Gallean's Return
91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,658 reviews2006
Dev: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a compilation edition that includes the base game, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, plus the two standalone expansions Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and Disciples II: Servants of the Dark.
Why similar: Classic 35.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.6%, Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based 8.9%, Fantasy 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its dark fantasy tone, territory-based adventure map, city upgrades, hero-led forces, and turn-based battles make it a classic alternative to Heroes III.
- #10 Disciples III: Reincarnation
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,868 reviews2014
Dev: AkellaPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
"Disciples III: Reincarnation" offers a revamped and enhanced version of "Disciples III: Renaissance" plus the addon "Resurrection" with all new features, a revised battle engine and all new graphics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38.3%, Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based 19.9%, RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers faction campaigns, city development, heroes, creatures, and tactical fantasy battles in a darker and more story-driven style.
- #11 King's Bounty: Crossworlds
90% matchVery Positive92% of 1,659 reviews2010
Dev: Katauri InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
King’s Bounty: Crossworlds is a standalone expansion that includes Armored Princess, two additional campaigns, and a world editor, expanding the classic King’s Bounty formula with new challenges and content.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.6%, Strategy 28.2%, Turn-Based 20.8%, RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a huge amount of refined Armored Princess-style content centered on hero-led armies and careful tactical creature battles.
- #12 The Dragoness: Command of the Flame
89% matchMixed69% of 173 reviews2022
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Dragoness mixes HOMM-like exploration, city-building and turn-based strategic combat, with a roguelite twist. Choose your battles, paths and skills as you explore a world ravaged by war. Gather and manage your army of beasts, collect resources and expand your city.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.8%, Strategy 31.3%, Fantasy 19.1%, RPG 7.7%, Magic 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This colorful fantasy strategy game combines Heroes-like map movement, town growth, resource gathering, hero equipment, and creature-stack combat.
- #13 King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,071 reviews2012
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is a standalone entry of the beloved tactical RPG series set in the world of The Legend, generations after its events. You will lead a Viking hero, wield Rune Magic, command Valkyries, and defend the northern lands of Endoria from an undead invasion.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.3%, Strategy 29.8%, RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based 14.9%, Fantasy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: It keeps the series' appealing blend of fantasy exploration, army collection, equipment progression, and tactical turn-based combat.
- #14 Age of Wonders 4
86% matchVery Positive81% of 23,080 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.5 hrsMean: 61.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.2%, Strategy 22%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Fantasy 12.1%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its highly customizable factions, heroes, magical tomes, expanding cities, and tactical battles provide a modern fantasy-4X take on the Heroes appeal.
- #15 Age of Wonders III
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,326 reviews2014
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.7%, Strategy 28.5%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Fantasy 7.8%, Classic 5.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: It combines a strategic world map, empire development, customizable heroes, spellcasting, and deep turn-based fantasy battles.
- #16 Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
87% matchVery Positive90% of 654 reviews2010
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is the third entry in the award winning fantasy strategy series. This fan-favorite enhances the series' praised fusion of empire building, role-playing and tactical combat with the eerie Shadow World and battle with races never before seen, across new and diverse landscapes.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.9%, Classic 23.8% ★, Strategy 18%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This classic fantasy strategy game emphasizes heroes, cities, magical research, exploration, and tactical combat across varied underground and surface maps.
- #17 Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne
86% matchVery Positive83% of 414 reviews2010
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings s turn-based strategy to new heights.
Why similar: Strategy 26.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Classic 18.7% ★, Turn-Based 16.1%, RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its fantasy realms, hero units, city construction, spells, and tactical battles make it an excellent old-school companion to Heroes III.
- #18 King's Bounty II
85% matchMixed62% of 5,542 reviews2021
Dev: Fulqrum GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.9%, Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based 13%, RPG 10%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused than its predecessors, it still delivers a fantasy adventure built around hero leadership, unit recruitment, and tactical turn-based battles.
- #19 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
84% matchVery Positive80% of 2,683 reviews2023
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 45%, Strategy 25.8%, Fantasy 12.5%, RPG 10.4%, Magic 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This turn-based fantasy conquest game centers on sending heroes across a map, building magical power, gathering armies, and fighting tactical battles.
- #20 Fantasy General II
84% matchVery Positive81% of 1,984 reviews2019
Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.3%, Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: It is focused more on campaign-scale army tactics, but its persistent units, fantasy factions, heroes, and turn-based battlefield decisions will suit Heroes fans.
- #21 Master of Magic
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,233 reviews2022
Dev: MuHa GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 52.1%, Strategy 28.9%, Fantasy 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its wizard-led empire building, spell research, creature recruitment, exploration, and tactical combat deliver a classic fantasy strategy sandbox.
- #22 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
78% matchVery Positive87% of 22,960 reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34.5%, Turn-Based 23.1%, Strategy 19.2%, Multiplayer 13.9%, RPG 7.9%
- #23 Etherlords II
83% matchVery Positive83% of 500 reviews2014
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.5%, Classic 21.6% ★, Turn-Based 20.9%, Strategy 13.4%, RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends fantasy exploration, hero progression, creature summoning, and turn-based tactical conflict through a distinctive card-driven combat system.
- #24 Fort Triumph
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,003 reviews2020
Dev: CookieByte Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A strategy game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM. Build towns, collect artifacts, improve your heroes, and influence your tactical surroundings using physics!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.9%, Turn-Based 20.6%, Strategy 13.2%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes Heroes-style overworld exploration, resource gathering, town progression, and tactical battles with terrain manipulation and RPG-like heroes.
- #25 Conquest of Elysium 5
80% matchVery Positive90% of 2,000 reviews2021
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 41.4%, Strategy 22%, Fantasy 12.7%, Multiplayer 6%, Co-op 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its procedurally generated fantasy worlds, asymmetric factions, recruitable armies, spells, and territorial conquest reward the same exploratory strategic mindset.
- #26 Rising Lords
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 974 reviews2024
Dev: ArgonwoodPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 39.6%, Turn-Based 21.7%, Strategy 21.7%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Co-op 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This medieval fantasy strategy game combines kingdom management, territorial expansion, resource planning, hero units, and turn-based tactical encounters.
- #27 Warlock - Master of the Arcane
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,672 reviews2012
Dev: Ino-Co PlusPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36.9%, Strategy 23.9%, Turn-Based 22.1%, Fantasy 9.9%, Multiplayer 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a streamlined fantasy 4X loop of founding cities, researching spells, recruiting units, exploring hostile lands, and fighting turn-based wars.
- #28 Heroes Of Might And Magic III
77% matchMixed52% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
This is the original version of the game from 1999. The pack includes the original Heroes of Might and Magic III and its two expansions: Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.3%, Strategy 26.8%, Fantasy 7.9%, RPG 7.4%, Multiplayer 5%
- #29 Disciples: Liberation
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,993 reviews2021
Dev: Frima StudioPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 49.4%, Strategy 28.7%, RPG 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: It modernizes the Disciples formula with dark fantasy recruitment, faction choices, a strategic map, and squad-based turn-based combat.
- #30 Eador. Masters of the Broken World
81% matchMixed68% of 2,816 reviews2013
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Eador is a universe made of countless shards of land drifting in the Great Nothing. Each of the shards is a little world unto itself, with geography and denizens of its own. The power over the shards is bitterly contested by Masters, the immortal beings mortals believe to be gods.
Why similar: Strategy 80%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based 5.6%, Fantasy 2.7%, RPG 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features turn-based shard conquest, hero progression, province management, creature armies, and tactical battles with a distinctly old-school fantasy feel.
- #31 Age of Wonders: Planetfall
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 6,729 reviews2019
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 45.2%, Strategy 24.8%, Turn-Based 21.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: Its science-fiction setting differs sharply, but the exploration, colony growth, hero armies, mods, and substantial tactical battles closely follow the Age of Wonders formula.
- #32 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
75% matchVery Positive95% of 15,915 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!
Why similar: Classic 54.8% ★, Strategy 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Nostalgia 4% ★
- #33 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
72% matchVery Positive87% of 10,396 reviews2023
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 65.6%, Multiplayer 22%, Atmospheric 12.5%
- #34 Might and Magic: Heroes VII – Trial by Fire
77% matchMixed66% of 1,724 reviews2016
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Five years after the epic events of Might & Magic Heroes VII, lead the new Fortress faction to define the destiny of the Dwarves and shed light on some of the darkest chapters of their history.
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Turn-Based 26.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, RPG 13%
- #35 Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate
76% matchVery Positive87% of 416 reviews2008
Dev: NivalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Take part in a thrilling new adventure in the world of Ashan with the Hammers of Fate expansion. Discover uncharted territories and experience new ways of playing Heroes of Might & Magic V. Introducing a brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk the deepest mountains and most hostile regions of...
Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 34.4%, Turn-Based 19%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #36 Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
74% matchVery Positive93% of 36,311 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.
Why similar: Classic 49.1% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Nostalgia 5.6% ★
- #37 Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection
72% matchVery Positive91% of 35,068 reviews2020
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.
Why similar: Classic 50.2% ★, Strategy 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Retro 0.8%
- #38 Age of Wonders
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,053 reviews2010
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!
Why similar: Classic 30.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 7%
- #39 Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
75% matchVery Positive88% of 1,445 reviews2006
Dev: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The award-winning series Disciples introduced a milestone in the game's very successful history; the introduction of a new race: The Elves. The Elven Race added a new dimension to the game and added countless hours of gameplay. Now that series has expanded further with Disciples II: Rise Of The Elves.
Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%, Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%
- #40 Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
73% matchVery Positive84% of 15,692 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.
Why similar: Classic 45.9% ★, Strategy 32.6%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Co-op 2.4%
- #41 Worms Armageddon
73% matchVery Positive94% of 10,953 reviews2013
Dev: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
The iconic intrepid invertebrates return with a vengeance in the fan-favourite classic Worms™ Armageddon. Relive their glory days once again as you blast your way into enemy territory, sweep their fields and remain the last worm standing.
Why similar: Classic 41.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Strategy 13.4%, Multiplayer 10.2%
- #42 Gothic 1 Remake
66% matchVery Positive89% of 41,445 reviews2026
Dev: Alkimia Interactive
Windows
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.
Why similar: Fantasy 32.2%, RPG 26.8%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Magic 11.6%, Adventure 5.7%
- #43 Might & Magic X - Legacy
74% matchMixed66% of 3,431 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...
Why similar: Turn-Based 46.5%, Classic 20.7% ★, RPG 19.4%, Fantasy 10.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #44 Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition
65% matchVery Positive86% of 6,282 reviews2026
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rediscover the dark fantasy classic that defined the modern ARPG genre; fully remastered with a new class, fresh content, quality‑of‑life upgrades, and an overhauled endgame. Chain brutal skill and item synergies, rise in power, and carve through Hell’s armies with up to eight players.
Why similar: Strategy 36.2%, RPG 25.2%, Multiplayer 22.5%, Co-op 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #45 Cossacks 3
71% matchVery Positive82% of 16,201 reviews2016
Dev: GSC Game World
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!
Why similar: Strategy 56.7%, Multiplayer 26.7%, Co-op 12.7%, Singleplayer 3%, Action 0.9%
- #46 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
71% matchVery Positive82% of 3,587 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: Classic 44.3% ★, Turn-Based 22%, RPG 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #47 Fable Anniversary
70% matchVery Positive86% of 16,643 reviews2014
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Why similar: Classic 60.2% ★, RPG 12.3%, Fantasy 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Atmospheric 3.2%
- #48 Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
70% matchVery Positive92% of 18,088 reviews2013
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The classic returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition restores the full original adventure and Tales of the Sword Coast, now polished with quality‑of‑life upgrades for a smoother timeless Dungeons & Dragons journey.
Why similar: Fantasy 24.8%, Strategy 18.3%, RPG 17.1%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Co-op 9%
- #49 Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition
67% matchVery Positive81% of 473 reviews2023
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Plan your next move wisely, every additional combo can make the difference! Whether in solo or duo, online or offline, mix and match your units to defeat your enemies in this Definitive Edition of Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.1%, Strategy 21.1%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 8.6%
- #50 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,017 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.
Why similar: Turn-Based 38.6%, Fantasy 20.8%, RPG 17.8%, Nostalgia 13% ★, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #51 Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete
69% matchVery Positive89% of 7,820 reviews2006
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.
Why similar: Classic 35.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.2%, Strategy 20.2%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Multiplayer 3.8%
- #52 Disciples Sacred Lands Gold
69% matchVery Positive86% of 420 reviews2014
Dev: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Disciples GOLD takes the phenomenal gameplay, stunning graphics, over 100 spells and a powerful scenario editor of Disciples and adds new scenarios and gameplay features that set the new standard in Turn-Based Strategy.
Why similar: Classic 28.5% ★, Strategy 27.7%, Turn-Based 25.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Fantasy 9.2%
- #53 Royal Bounty HD
70% matchMixed59% of 170 reviews2015
Dev: iosoftware
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Royal Bounty HD is a fantasy RPG in the feel of the great old 1990 King's Bounty. You control a hero to gather gold and armies, level up and upgrade your stats, and complete quests across a huge map with 4 continents.
Why similar: Strategy 65.9%, RPG 21.1%, Magic 8.7%, Adventure 4.2%
- #54 ENDLESS Legend™
67% matchVery Positive83% of 19,088 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ENDLESS Legend™ is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS Space™ and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.6%, Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based 21.8%, Fantasy 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%
- #55 Age of Mythology: Retold
62% matchVery Positive90% of 23,592 reviews2024
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Strategy 39.4%, Multiplayer 23.7%, Fantasy 20.6%, Co-op 13.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #56 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
64% matchVery Positive95% of 182,846 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 89.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Classic 38.5% ★, Multiplayer 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Co-op 3%
- #57 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
68% matchVery Positive84% of 3,247 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: Classic 51.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Turn-Based 12.3%, RPG 10.8%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #58 Sid Meier's Civilization® V
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 210,966 reviews2010
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.9 hrsMean: 125.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 41.2%, Strategy 19.6%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Classic 8.6% ★, Multiplayer 8.1%
- #59 Disciples III - Renaissance Steam Special Edition
71% matchMixed51% of 545 reviews2010
Dev: AkellaPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Disciples III: Renaissance is the next title in the award-winning Disciples series and represents a leap forward in the evolution of the turn-based strategy RPG genre.
Why similar: Strategy 32.7%, Turn-Based 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 23%, RPG 14.1%, Fantasy 4.7%