Games Like Imperator: Rome

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.9% ★, Historical 16.5%, Political 12.7% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Economy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: If you love Imperator’s map-painting, diplomacy, expansion planning, and nation management, this is the most natural Paradox follow-up.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.6% ★, Historical 15.3%, Strategy 13%, Political 9.1% ★, Simulation 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It trades ancient Rome for the medieval world but delivers a similarly rich mix of realm management, characters, politics, and conquest.

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: Grand Strategy 39% ★, Rome 26.7% ★, Strategy 15.5%, Historical 14.1%, Real-Time with Pause 2.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest direct alternative, offering an older Paradox take on Roman-era grand strategy with familiar province, warfare, and state management systems.

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 33.7% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Strategy 17%, Historical 14.8%, War 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its ancient Mediterranean setting, faction variety, and province-based empire building make it one of the best thematic matches despite the tactical battle focus.

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 55.1% ★, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Historical 10.3%, Strategy 7.1%, Simulation 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same Paradox-style emergent storytelling and internal political maneuvering that make Imperator’s character systems appealing.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Historical 11.9%, Political 7.6% ★, Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While set later, it closely matches Imperator’s appeal for players who enjoy population management, economy, lawmaking, and political balancing.

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 38.6% ★, Historical 17.3%, Strategy 10.3%, Economy 6.6%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This character-driven historical strategy game captures the classical-era atmosphere and combines dynastic politics with territorial expansion and development.

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.7% ★, Political Sim 19.2% ★, Historical 12.8%, Strategy 8.3%, Politics 5.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its deep political economy and population simulation scratch the same internal-management itch as Imperator, even if the era is very different.

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 37.9% ★, Grand Strategy 34.6% ★, Historical 11.6%, Strategy 11.5%, War 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers classic Roman-era expansion and governance with a strong grand-campaign focus for players who mainly want the ancient setting and conquest loop.

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 35% ★, Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Historical 12.8%, War 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is one of the strongest ancient-world grand strategy games on Steam, emphasizing empire administration, regional control, and long-term historical development.

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: Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, Rome 26.1% ★, Historical 18.7%, Strategy 16.2%, War 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its collapsing empires, migration pressures, and late-antiquity atmosphere make it a great fit for players who enjoy the rise-and-fall side of Imperator.

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 47% ★, Historical 18.7%, Strategy 16.4%, War 6.2%, Simulation 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Though far more war-focused, it matches Imperator’s appeal as a nation-level grand strategy game built around diplomacy, logistics, and strategic decision-making.

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.9% ★, Political Sim 23.1% ★, Historical 14%, Strategy 10.1%, Political 6.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: This older Paradox sandbox shares the same DNA of territorial expansion, diplomacy, internal administration, and long-term historical planning.

Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Historical 17.1%, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Political 7.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is a simpler but very addictive grand strategy sandbox centered on conquering, diplomacy, and managing states across historical scenarios.

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: Grand Strategy 52.2% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Historical 12.9%, Simulation 9.4%, Multiplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more accessible real-time grand strategy experience with kingdom management, warfare, court politics, and diplomacy.

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 57% ★, Historical 16.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 4.2%, Real-Time with Pause 3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its heavier simulation and macro-level military planning will appeal if you like Imperator’s more system-dense Paradox style.

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: Grand Strategy 35.8% ★, Historical 30%, Strategy 22.4%, War 7.5%, Multiplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends large-scale campaign strategy with character politics and diplomacy in a way that feels surprisingly close to Imperator’s broader appeal.

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: Grand Strategy 35.3% ★, Historical 15.6%, Political 12.3% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Economy 6%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based ancient strategy game is a great pick if you want classical-era state-building, warfare, and regional power struggles outside the Paradox formula.

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: Grand Strategy 40.7% ★, Rome 23.8% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Historical 13.9%, War 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its Bronze Age setting, dynastic politics, and campaign-layer empire management make it a worthwhile ancient-world recommendation.

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 38.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Historical 15.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on classical conquest, diplomacy, and empire growth, making it a solid alternative for players who mainly want the ancient historical setting.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 47.6% ★, Historical 20.9%, Strategy 20.6%, Simulation 9.4%, Real-Time with Pause 1.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: This lesser-known Paradox game captures the same mix of map strategy, vassal politics, and historical state-building in feudal Japan.

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: Grand Strategy 37.9% ★, Historical 15.5%, Political 11% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Economy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a more 4X-leaning option, but its emphasis on shaping a civilization across eras can still appeal to players who enjoy Imperator’s big-picture empire building.

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.8% ★, Historical 26.7%, Strategy 24.1%, War 4.8%, Multiplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a broader gunpowder-era variant of the same formula, rewarding players who enjoy balancing conquest, trade, and imperial administration.

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 36.7% ★, Strategy 22.8%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Historical 15.7%, Simulation 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its Roman campaign blends logistics, territorial control, and historical conquest in a way that complements Imperator’s ancient warfare focus.

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 49.7% ★, Historical 18.3%, Strategy 11.1%, Economy 5.8%, Simulation 5.6%

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 35.5% ★, Historical 25.4%, Strategy 21.7%, Simulation 10.3%, War 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This historical empire builder captures a similar feeling of growing an ancient state through expansion, administration, and regional control.

Politics, religion, war. They are nothing without a legacy that can stand the test of time. Lead any nation, and turn it into a mighty kingdom in one of the most compelling grand strategy games ever created.

Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, Historical 34.6%, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Though medieval rather than classical, it offers a similarly thoughtful grand strategy focus on governance, expansion, and historical statecraft.

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

Why similar: Grand Strategy 53.8% ★, Historical 23.8%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 6.4%, Alternate History 2%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on officers, clan politics, territorial management, and strategic expansion echoes the administrative side of Imperator in a different era.

Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 49% ★, Historical 21.5%, Strategy 12.6%, War 7.2%, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers officer-driven grand strategy, diplomatic maneuvering, and territorial consolidation for players who enjoy political empire management as much as war.

Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

Why similar: Rome 23.8% ★, Historical 17%, Strategy 16.9%, Political 13.7% ★, Simulation 9.5%

The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.1% ★, Political Sim 20% ★, Historical 15.1%, Strategy 8.5%, Economy 6%

Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.5% ★, Political Sim 28.1% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Historical 9.1%, Politics 8.5% ★

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 60.9% ★, Strategy 16.6%, Economy 9.7%, War 5.8%, Moddable 3.7% ★

SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

Why similar: Political Sim 38.1% ★, Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Politics 7.8% ★, Simulation 6.2%

Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.2% ★, Political Sim 25% ★, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 8.9%, Political 8.8% ★

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 66.2% ★, Historical 17.2%, Strategy 15.4%, Choices Matter 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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: Grand Strategy 46.1% ★, Rome 14.6% ★, Historical 13.7%, Strategy 12.9%, War 6.1%

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.8% ★, Historical 16.8%, Strategy 10.2%, Economy 7.2%, Simulation 6%

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 31.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Historical 16.4%, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 6.7%

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.5% ★, Strategy 23.5%, Historical 22.5%, War 5.5%, Multiplayer 2.5%

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 42% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Historical 13.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 8.1%

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: Grand Strategy 39.2% ★, Political Sim 21.5% ★, Historical 9.1%, Strategy 8.4%, Politics 5.4% ★

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 51.5% ★, Strategy 20.1%, Historical 18.8%, Simulation 7.9%, Multiplayer 1.3%

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.8% ★, Historical 16.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Economy 6.5%, Simulation 6.2%

In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!

Why similar: Political Sim 41% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Politics 10.1% ★, Political 7.7% ★

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.8% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Historical 20.2%, Management 4.7%, Multiplayer 4.4%

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 41.7% ★, Historical 18.7%, Strategy 11.4%, Economy 7.8%, Simulation 6.8%

Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...

Why similar: Political Sim 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Political 12.8% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Politics 8.9% ★

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 36.4% ★, Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Political Sim 9% ★, Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 4.5%

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 41.2% ★, Historical 18.8%, Strategy 11%, Economy 8%, Simulation 6.6%

Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.

Why similar: Rome 42.8% ★, Political Sim 22.8% ★, Historical 13.5%, Strategy 8.5%, Economy 6%

Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Political Sim 24.6% ★, Political 10.7% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Politics 6% ★

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion, colonization and social upheaval, to emerge as one of the great world powers by the dawn of the 20th century in Victoria Complete.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 55.7% ★, Strategy 25.9%, Historical 14.2%, Real-Time with Pause 4.3% ★

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: Rome 30.5% ★, Strategy 26.3%, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Historical 17.1%, Multiplayer 1.4%

Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Why similar: Strategy 29%, Economy 16%, Simulation 14.3%, Historical 11.9%, Political 10% ★

“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: Grand Strategy 50.1% ★, Strategy 21.6%, Historical 16.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Real-Time with Pause 2.9% ★

Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.2% ★, Political Sim 21.7% ★, Historical 21.1%, Strategy 15.6%, War 2.9%

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: Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Historical 12.7%, Rome 10.6% ★, Strategy 8.2%