Games Like King of the Universe

Build, manage and defend your medieval castle in this crazy sidescroller RTS game. Build walls, towers and traps to protect your fortress from enemy sieges before launching your own. Command powerful siege weapons and design the perfect strategy to take back the empire.

Why similar: RTS 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, City Builder 14.9%, Base Building 11.8%, Military 10%

Wood needed! Return to the green roots of Stronghold in this narrative prequel to the original 'castle sim'. Immerse yourself in a cinematic campaign, hone your siegecraft with new mechanics in skirmish mode and customise your castles with a wide selection of castle pieces and cosmetics.

Why similar: City Builder 15.7%, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Isometric 8.7%

A medieval real-time strategy game focused on castle building, medieval warfare, and economy.

Why similar: City Builder 19.7%, RTS 16.6%, Wargame 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%, Building 7.3%

《水浒英雄传：八幕战役》是一款取材于《水浒传》的 2D 等距即时战略游戏。率领宋江、林冲、鲁智深、武松等梁山好汉，完成伏击、营救、破阵、据守与护送等八幕战役；也可在据守战和人机 1v1 中采集资源、建设营地、训练英雄、研究科技并指挥大军。游戏包含战争迷雾、阵型、驻军、巡逻、技能与编队系统，并内置关卡编辑器，可布置地形、单位、增援、波次和胜负条件，保存后立即试玩自己的战场。无论体验剧情还是自建战场，都能以自己的节奏调兵遣将，重演梁山豪杰的热血征途！

Why similar: City Builder 17.6%, RTS 16.7%, Wargame 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Historical 8.8%

Shape borders, build strongholds connected by roads, and break rival capitals directly on recognizable historical maps. Palisade is a fast real time territorial strategy game with five campaigns, sixteen authored battles, and configurable Skirmishes.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 16.5%, RTS 16.1%, Historical 15%, Wargame 14%, Base Building 10.1%

Build realistic medieval castles and defend them against rival knights. Bergfried is a strategy game featuring organic castle building and tactical siege battles. Manage your lands, plan your defenses and lead your troops to victory!

Why similar: City Builder 17.1%, Wargame 14.1%, RTS 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Isometric 9%

Victory at Sea Ironclad is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during the American Civil War. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.

Why similar: Wargame 15.8%, RTS 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Historical 12.6%, Alternate History 8.9%

Védelem: The Golden Horde is a medieval Real Time Strategy and Survival game set in the 13th century. Build, expand and defend your lands against the deadliest Mongolian invasion ever witnessed. They will seek to destroy your walls and salt your earth. Will you survive the Golden Horde?

Why similar: Wargame 14.7%, City Builder 13.6%, RTS 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Base Building 10.8%

The Winged Missive is a top-down RTS. Your general has a limited field of vision. Units beyond general's sight are invisible and cannot be commanded directly. Your intelligence updated when messengers of units report from frontline, and order is only executed once the messenger reaches the unit.

Why similar: Wargame 19.1%, RTS 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, 2.5D 11.4%, Historical 8.7%

Lord of the Wilds is a strategy game where you build and defend your territory in a wild land. Gather resources, train armies, and face threats from rival lords, orcs, and undead. Strategize to conquer the wilderness.

Why similar: Wargame 18%, City Builder 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Base Building 10.7%, RTS 10.3%

An alternate reality sci-fi survival RTS. Command, defend and dominate in 2044 against endless waves of Soviet super soldiers. Two factions, each with their own distinct technology and tactics.

Why similar: Wargame 18%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, RTS 10.5%, Base Building 8.8%, Military 8.6%

A love letter to old-school browser-based RTS MMOs – with charming nostalgic pixel graphics, a dash of political satire, and tonnes of strategic tension. Build your empire, face off against other players, and take what’s yours in true British imperial style: by dominating the map.

Why similar: Wargame 17%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, City Builder 13.7%, RTS 13.4%, Historical 8.6%

Besiege Great Khans, Imperial warlords and Shōgun commanders in Stronghold: Warlords, the latest 'castle sim' from Firefly Studios. Command AI warlords across the battlefield as you build a castle economy and new gunpowder-fuelled siege engines!

Why similar: City Builder 16%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, RTS 10.5%, Historical 8.9%, Base Building 8.4%

Experience the thrill of a medieval RTS like never before. With 9 maps to conquer every battle is unique and challenging. Build your base and manage your resources wisely to outsmart your opponents and emerge victorious. Every move you make is crucial in this immersive experience.

Why similar: RTS 16.8%, Wargame 15.2%, City Builder 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Historical 10.1%

Project Ardeal is an upcoming multiplayer real-time strategy game spanning from the Medieval to the Napoleonic Era. Build up your town, manage your resources and raise armies to engage in battles against other players or together against AI opponents.

Why similar: Wargame 17.1%, City Builder 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, RTS 12.8%, Historical 11.3%

War Untold is an RTS wargame spanning both land and air warfare. Employ powerful tanks and devastating airstrikes to punch through the enemy's front line, or dig in with infantry and mortars to withstand an oncoming onslaught. The choice is yours, commander.

Why similar: Wargame 17.4%, RTS 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Historical 11.8%, Base Building 8%

Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.

Why similar: City Builder 19%, Wargame 16.6%, Historical 13.6%, RTS 13%, Base Building 10.6%

This is an RTS game less than 300MB, but it already contains many interesting game mechanics, There are many types of soldiers and tactics for you to choose. Support LAN online battle. Special Thanks for Pixel Art UwU~ I hope you will be interested in more RTS games after playing :)

Why similar: RTS 17.7%, City Builder 14.4%, Wargame 14.3%, Base Building 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%

Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.

Why similar: Wargame 19%, RTS 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Military 8.8%, Strategy 8.7%

Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

Why similar: City Builder 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, RTS 11.8%, Historical 9.4%, Base Building 9.2%

Fight battles through human history, defeat your enemies and save humanities future! The Unwanted War lets you follow history itself and take influence on humanities ultimate fate. Are you going to use your knowledge and power for good or will you bring doom over the human race?

Why similar: Wargame 19.7%, RTS 18.6%, Real Time Tactics 18%, Historical 15.4%, War 6.8%

Immerse yourself in the epic world of the Bronze Age! Rule over the first European civilization and build the famous Palace of Knossos. Be smart in diplomacy and trade, use your gained reputation and equip your throne room with unique frescoes from all over the world.

Why similar: City Builder 19.1%, RTS 18.5%, Historical 13.2%, Education 13%, Building 9.7%

Command real-time WWII battles across the complete Theatre of War series, unified on the latest version of its original engine. Experience deep tactical combat, realistic ballistics, and over 100 missions, enhanced for modern systems.

Why similar: Wargame 21.1%, RTS 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 19.6%, Historical 12.4%, Strategy 8.6%

Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!

Why similar: Wargame 19.7%, RTS 17.4%, City Builder 12.4%, Isometric 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.8%

Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.

Why similar: Wargame 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 19%, RTS 17.4%, Historical 13.1%, PvE 8.9%

Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.

Why similar: City Builder 16.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, RTS 11.5%, Base Building 9.3%, Military 8.6%

Enjoy the complete medieval experience in The Stronghold Collection, featuring five real-time strategy games. Create and defend your castle stronghold as you expand your lands, survey the castle life in your domain, host great jousting festivals and feasts, or conduct public executions to keep the peasantry in line.

Why similar: City Builder 16.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, RTS 11.5%, Base Building 9.3%, Military 8.6%

Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns.

Why similar: City Builder 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, RTS 10.4%, Historical 9.2%, Base Building 8.7%

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: City Builder 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, RTS 13.1%, Historical 10.9%, Base Building 9.6%

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Wargame 18.8%, RTS 17.2%, Isometric 12.1%, Historical 9.1%

The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

Why similar: City Builder 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Base Building 11.1%, Military 10.8%, War 8.7%

Freedom or Death! Surabaya Inferno is a real-time tactics game based on the battle of Surabaya which occured at November 10th, 1945. Play as Surabayans fighting against the forces of Britain, Netherlands, and Japan in order to defend their independence in Indonesia!

Why similar: Wargame 21.5%, Real Time Tactics 19.8%, RTS 19.5%, Historical 15.7%, Military 10.7%

A fast-paced city-building experience inspired by the concept of civilization. As you advance your technologies and attract some of the greatest historical figures, you will face the trial of progress and strive to create a lasting legacy.

Why similar: City Builder 26.5%, RTS 20.4%, Alternate History 17.4%, Historical 17.1%, Base Building 9.8%

A simple strategy about capturing castles. Build up your forces, manage armies and capture enemy fortresses. Build buildings in castles and use strategic tricks. Capture all the fortresses to win.

Why similar: Wargame 19.3%, RTS 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, 2.5D 10.1%, War 6.4%

Immerse yourself in the ultimate real-time strategy war game where all of human history is at your command. Create powerful empires across all eras on a scale never seen before.

Why similar: Wargame 21.1%, RTS 19.2%, Historical 14.6%, Isometric 12%, Base Building 8.8%

Delve into the Spring and Autumn Period, experience an epic journey of rebuilding your country, and build your home in leisure, tranquil and idyllic vibrations. Your sweat and wisdom will pave the way for a difficult but glorious journey.

Why similar: Wargame 16.4%, City Builder 16.2%, Historical 11.3%, 2.5D 10.2%, Alternate History 9.4%

A classics inspired real-time strategy game with a brand new story and exciting units! Command varied forces, gather resources, build your base, adapt tactics, and dominate vast landscapes. Script your legacy in rich campaigns and dynamic multiplayer battles. Shape the destiny of the world!

Why similar: RTS 15.9%, Historical 14.7%, Wargame 12.1%, Base Building 10.7%, Isometric 9.7%

Prime Domination is a real-time strategy game where you build your base, manage finance, produce powerful military units, and battle against AI or other players in large-scale multiplayer matches with up to 10 commanders.

Why similar: RTS 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, Wargame 12.7%, Base Building 12%, City Builder 9%

Glorious storm is a turn based real time strategy game. As a general, you lead to battle your army and different units such as cavalery, infantery and artillery on 3D maps. It is heavily inspired by the napoleonic era but it is completely fictional.

Why similar: Wargame 17.6%, RTS 16.6%, Historical 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, War 9.2%

ZeroSpace is a hybrid sci-fi RTS / RPG game that allows you to play as the commander of The Protectorate, a galactic force dedicated to securing humanity’s place in the galaxy. The Orion sector is locked in a vicious power struggle between many alien factions, ready to fight to the death.

Why similar: Wargame 14.9%, City Builder 14%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, RTS 12.5%, Isometric 9.8%

Veil of Ashes is a real-time strategy game set in a dark universe with steam-powered war machines. Command infantry, tanks, and colossal behemoths across destructible battlefields. Build your army from a variety of units, and experience immersive single-player and multiplayer battles.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.3%, Wargame 17.5%, RTS 13.3%, Historical 11.5%, War 8%

KOF is a magic background real-time strategy game, which is based on the method of dispatching troops to occupy the city, and combines the elements of resource collection, construction, upgrading, tower defense and so on.

Why similar: Wargame 16.8%, City Builder 16.5%, RTS 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Base Building 12.5%

Broken Crown is a fantasy RTS where you build a settlement, gather resources, research powerful upgrades, and command hundreds of units in formation-based battles. Advance troops through five visual tiers, preserve Bronze-to-Gold veterans, and conquer tactical maps shaped by Fog of War.

Why similar: Wargame 18.8%, RTS 18.4%, City Builder 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Base Building 13.1%

The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.

Why similar: Wargame 15.7%, RTS 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 12%, Historical 11.9%, Base Building 9%

A real-time war of air defence and industry. Build the economy, bury it, and layer SAMs over what you cannot hide. Read a fading intel picture of the enemy base and aim every missile yourself. Break their will to fight before they break yours.

Why similar: RTS 19.8%, Wargame 19%, Real Time Tactics 18.9%, Base Building 11.6%, Military 8.8%

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: Wargame 14.3%, City Builder 14.3%, RTS 13%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Historical 10.5%

Welcome to Explorers of Esmar! Build your settlement, master complex production chains. Claim the riches to explore and conquer the new island continent of Esmar!

Why similar: City Builder 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, RTS 12.1%, Historical 10.5%, Economy 10.2%

A survival-first multiplayer RTS. Secure a foothold, outlast rivals, and earn the right to build your colony in massive persistent worlds.

Why similar: City Builder 15.7%, Wargame 14.8%, RTS 14%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Isometric 10.9%

Ruin or Victory is a modern take and evolution of the classic RTS genre with added detail, continuity, and strategic depth while remaining accessible and well-paced. Devise your strategy, manage and expand your economy, and choose your warriors' equipment and tactics.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 16.5%, City Builder 15.1%, RTS 14.6%, Base Building 12.1%, Historical 11.8%

Loulan Kingdom is a city-building survival and real-time strategy game. As the ruler of Loulan, you must build your city amid a perilous desert oasis, grow your power through the Silk Road, and fight to protect your kingdom—until the very end.

Why similar: Wargame 19.7%, City Builder 19%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, RTS 13.6%, Base Building 11.1%

Fight and stand your ground as you build a nation, research and develop armies and cities alike to earn the title of the Supreme Power. Make lasting choices on how you will forge a new empire. Will you create an economic powerhouse to eclipse all or take what is yours with sword and grit.

Why similar: Wargame 21.9%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, City Builder 18%, RTS 14%, Military 11.8%

Toy Empires is a unique fast-paced, micro-management-free real-time strategy game. All you have to do is make the purest decisions and games!

Why similar: Wargame 21.3%, RTS 18.9%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, Historical 11%, Military 8%

Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Base Building 18%, City Builder 17.9%, Historical 13.8%, Military 11.8%

Inspired by legendary classic wargames , Combat Directive brings the strategic depth and ideological brilliance of these classics to life, reimagining the monumental battles of the Napoleonic Wars. It's crafted for the true enthusiasts of historical warfare.

Why similar: Wargame 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, RTS 17.6%, Historical 15.4%, Military 10.5%

Play as a 7 Years' War general in Kriegsspiel ~ 7 Years' War, a real-time wargame. You command huge armies, but depend on couriers to send orders to your troops, and to be aware of the situation on the battlefield. Think strategically, and send the right orders to win every of your battle!

Why similar: Wargame 30.4%, Historical 22.7%, RTS 20.8%, Military 8.9%, Strategy 8.2%

Build and manage your industrial empire unlike ever before. Dive into Timber: where strategic resource management meets the forest.

Why similar: City Builder 22.3%, RTS 19.1%, Real Time Tactics 17.9%, Isometric 12.3%, Economy 7%

Bannerfall is a cute-looking but deeply tactical single-player roguelike RTS. Build custom squads of units, equip them with empowering banners and face sieges, skirmishes and story events as you journey through a randomly generated world each run.

Why similar: Wargame 23.7%, Real Time Tactics 19.7%, RTS 17.5%, 2.5D 10.9%, PvE 9.2%

"Throne of ages" blends roguelike progression with grand-scale RTS gameplay, letting players command multiple legions across vast battlefields. Command your troops in real-time across dynamically generated battlefields where every campaign offers unique randomized upgrades and unit evolution.

Why similar: Wargame 20.1%, RTS 19.4%, Historical 17.7%, Military 11.5%, Alternate History 7.3%

Kuroba is a historical RTS set in the brutal frontier of 13th-century Anatolia. Build settlements, manage logistics, and command armies in grounded, realistic combat. No magic, no heroes—only economy, strategy, and leadership determine who endures.

Why similar: RTS 23.7%, Base Building 15.6%, City Builder 15.2%, Historical 12.5%, War 11.4%

Build your military state, create an army, lead your crusade and crush the enemy

Why similar: Wargame 25.3%, RTS 16.6%, Base Building 14.4%, Alternate History 11.5%, PvE 10.1%