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  1. #1 Open The Gates!
    97% matchMostly Positive76% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: Robin van der Horst
    Windows

    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 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 15%, City Builder 14.8%, Base Building 11.8%, Military 9.9%

  2. #2 Warwolf Project
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Silas Santos
    Windows

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

    Why similar: City Builder 19.6%, RTS 16.4%, Wargame 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%, Building 7.3%

  3. #3 Vedelem: The Golden Horde
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 788 reviews2021
    Dev: Castle RoachesPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
    Windows

    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 14.6%, City Builder 13.5%, RTS 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Base Building 10.8%

  4. #4 The Winged Missive
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Duke9861
    Windows

    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 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, 2.5D 11.5%, Historical 8.7%

  5. #5 Lord of the Wilds
    94% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: AuroraDawnGames
    Windows

    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 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Base Building 10.8%, RTS 10.2%

  6. #6 Victory At Sea Ironclad
    94% matchMixed52% of 25 reviews2023
    Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
    Windows · Mac

    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 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, RTS 13.8%, Historical 12.6%, Alternate History 8.8%

  7. #7 Taking London
    93% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
    Windows · Linux

    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 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, City Builder 13.6%, RTS 13.3%, Historical 8.5%

  8. #8 Stronghold: Warlords
    92% matchMixed65% of 5,227 reviews2021
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, RTS 10.4%, Historical 8.9%, Base Building 8.4%

  9. #9 Orders Of The Ruler
    91% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: E2D2Works
    Windows

    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 16.6%, Wargame 15.1%, City Builder 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Historical 10%

  10. #10 Project Ardeal
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kernoil Studios
    Windows

    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 16.9%, City Builder 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, RTS 12.5%, Historical 11.2%

  11. #11 War Untold
    90% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2025
    Dev: Green Giraffe
    Windows

    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 17.3%, RTS 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Historical 11.7%, Base Building 8.1%

  12. #12 Four Mini Kingdoms War
    89% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2025
    Dev: Pixel Fox Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 17.4%, City Builder 14.2%, Wargame 14.2%, Base Building 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%

  13. #13 Epic Palace : Knossos
    89% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2021
    Dev: Milkroom Studios GmbH
    Windows

    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%, RTS 18.2%, Historical 13.1%, Education 12.8%, Building 9.6%

  14. #14 The Unwanted War
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bardaky
    Windows

    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 19.6%, RTS 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Historical 15.4%, War 6.8%

  15. #15 War of Dots
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 4,056 reviews2026
    Dev: TeaAndPython
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Wargame 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, RTS 18%, Strategy 9%, Historical 8.7%

  16. #16 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 10,053 reviews2025
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, RTS 11.6%, Base Building 9.4%, Historical 9.4%

  17. #17 The Stronghold Collection
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 5,569 reviews2009
    Dev: FireFly Studios
    Windows

    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 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, RTS 11.4%, Base Building 9.4%, Military 8.5%

  18. #18 Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 5,569 reviews2017
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, RTS 11.4%, Base Building 9.4%, Military 8.5%

  19. #19 Eyes of War
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 321 reviews2025
    Dev: Good Mood Games
    Windows · Linux

    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 17.3%, City Builder 12.4%, Isometric 11.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%

  20. #20 Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 2,632 reviews2016
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, RTS 10.3%, Historical 9.2%, Base Building 8.8%

  21. #21 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,726 reviews2013
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Base Building 11.2%, Military 10.7%, War 8.6%

  22. #22 Plebs
    82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: PixelWhipped
    Windows

    Plebs is a casual real time strategy game about controlling ancient Nations to victory through strategic town building, creating mighty and diverse armies, and intelligent resource management. Battle through the Campaign, Survive endless waves of enemies, or Skirmish on a variety of levels.

    Why similar: RTS 19.5%, City Builder 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Base Building 13.6%, Wargame 8.7%

  23. #23 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 9,888 reviews2023
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 19.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, RTS 12.7%, Historical 11%, Base Building 9.7%

  24. #24 Commandos: Origins
    80% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,206 reviews2025
    Dev: Claymore Game StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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%, Wargame 18.9%, RTS 16.9%, Isometric 11.9%, Historical 9.2%

  25. #25 Empire Eternal
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: EPO GamesPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    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%, RTS 19%, Historical 14.5%, Isometric 12%, Base Building 8.9%

  26. #26 Surabaya Inferno
    82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: Sengkala Dev
    Windows

    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 19.9%, RTS 19.4%, Historical 15.6%, Military 10.6%

  27. #27 The Trial of Progress
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Evg32
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 20.2%, Alternate History 17.3%, Historical 17.1%, Base Building 9.9%

  28. #28 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: FrostFire
    Windows

    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 19.1%, RTS 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, 2.5D 10.1%, War 6.3%

  29. #29 Fractured Alliance
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tense Games
    Windows

    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 15.7%, Historical 14.7%, Wargame 12.1%, Base Building 10.7%, Isometric 9.7%

  30. #30 Veil of Ashes
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Greifenmaer
    Windows

    Conquer the battlefield in this real-time tactics wargame within a dark setting. Command infantry, steam-powered tanks and colossal behemoths of three unique factions across destructible terrain. Assemble your army from a variety of units and experience immersive single- and multiplayer battles.

    Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.1%, Wargame 17.4%, RTS 13.1%, Historical 11.6%, War 8%

  31. #31 Glorious Storm
    77% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Eddy CHARLESPub: Oedipe games
    Windows

    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 17.5%, RTS 16.4%, Historical 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, War 9.2%

  32. #32 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
    76% matchMostly Positive73% of 161 reviews2024
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    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 15.6%, RTS 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 12%, Historical 11.9%, Base Building 9.1%

  33. #33 Kingdom Wars 4
    77% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.

    Why similar: Wargame 14.3%, City Builder 14.2%, RTS 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Historical 10.4%

  34. #34 Coloniser
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Cantos Games
    Windows

    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 15.6%, Wargame 14.8%, RTS 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Isometric 10.9%

  35. #35 Ruin or Victory
    76% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Wedge End Games
    Windows

    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 16.4%, City Builder 14.9%, RTS 14.4%, Base Building 12.1%, Historical 11.7%

  36. #36 A Story in Bronze Ware
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Haojoy GamePub: 2P Games
    Windows

    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 16.3%, City Builder 16.1%, Historical 11.3%, 2.5D 10.3%, Alternate History 9.3%

  37. #37 Supreme Power
    74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Samuel Parker
    Windows

    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 13.9%, Military 11.8%

  38. #38 Explorers of Esmar
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Tipri Games
    Windows

    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 18.3%, Real Time Tactics 18%, RTS 12%, Economy 10.7%, Historical 10.4%

  39. #39 LouLan Kingdom
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MockingCrown Games
    Windows

    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 13.5%, Base Building 11.2%

  40. #40 玩具帝国 Toy Empires
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 二维公民
    Windows

    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 18.7%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, Historical 10.9%, Military 8%

  41. #41 Combat Directive : Napoleonic Wars
    71% matchPositive89% of 35 reviews2024
    Dev: Fatice GamesPub: REVVY GAMES LLC
    Windows

    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 17.4%, Historical 15.4%, Military 10.4%

  42. #42 Kriegsspiel ~ 7 Years' War
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: La Forge du Code
    Windows

    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 20.7%, Military 8.8%, Strategy 8.4%

  43. #43 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 52,705 reviews2020
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

    Why similar: RTS 21.4%, Base Building 18%, City Builder 17.9%, Historical 13.7%, Military 11.8%

  44. #44 Kingdom Of Force
    73% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Beijing Hydra Technology Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    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 17%, City Builder 16.6%, RTS 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Base Building 12.8%

  45. #45 Military Crusaders
    72% matchMixed67% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: LuftWaffel
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Wargame 25.1%, RTS 16.4%, Base Building 14.4%, Alternate History 11.4%, PvE 10.5%

  46. #46 Timber
    71% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: CaliCosDev Studio
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: City Builder 22.1%, RTS 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Isometric 12.3%, Economy 7.5%

  47. #47 Bannerfall
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chris PopieluchPub: Duckloud studio
    Windows

    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 23.6%, Real Time Tactics 19.7%, RTS 17.3%, 2.5D 11%, PvE 9.6%

  48. #48 Battle of Britain, Norway and Atlantic
    70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Sand Table Software
    Windows

    A real-time WW2 naval and air warfare simulation game on tactical/strategic level that features 18 scenarios covering Battle of Britain, Norwegian campaign and Battle of the Atlantic .

    Why similar: Wargame 21.3%, RTS 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 20%, Historical 12.5%, Strategy 9%

  49. #49 Throne of ages
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 千叶工作室
    Windows

    "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 19.2%, Historical 17.7%, Military 11.4%, Alternate History 7.2%

  50. #50 Romans: Age of Caesar
    70% matchMixed45% of 453 reviews2022
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Build Rome Together! A co-operative grand strategy MMO from a team of veteran city builders, Romans: Age of Caesar is the latest historical strategy game from Firefly Studios.

    Why similar: City Builder 15.4%, Wargame 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, RTS 12.6%, Historical 10.6%

  51. #51 Base of War
    69% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2023
    Dev: Atom Games
    Windows

    Base of War is a next generation 4x RTS game.

    Why similar: City Builder 17%, Wargame 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Isometric 10.7%, 2.5D 10.5%

  52. #52 Magine: War of Restoration
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GreatZaochen
    Windows

    A real-time strategy game anyone can pick up, featuring “click-to-deploy” and “zero micromanagement”. On a continent of magic and engine, gather your remnants, rebuild under siege and restore a shattered empire. Say goodbye to complex RTS controls and enjoy the pure joy of strategy and epic battles!

    Why similar: Wargame 18.7%, City Builder 17.1%, RTS 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Historical 10.7%

  53. #53 To the Stars Idle
    66% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Denys Osypenko
    Windows

    To the Stars Idle is a text-based incremental game about developing your primitive tribe to type-3 galactic civilization. Take control of production, research and battles to advance through the ages and achieve total space domination.

    Why similar: Wargame 18.3%, City Builder 14.5%, Economy 11.1%, Alternate History 10.6%, Historical 8%

  54. #54 World War 2 Craft (二战演义)
    69% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: 三角形游戏工作室
    Windows

    World War II RTS

    Why similar: Wargame 19.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.5%, RTS 17.1%, Historical 11.8%, Military 10%

  55. #55 Age of Respair
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Respair Games
    Windows

    Age of Respair is a medieval strategy castle-builder. Build massive castles with fortifications while managing resources and production chains. Assemble a large army and lay siege to enemy castles. Lead your people and bring respair to your kingdom🏰⚔️

    Why similar: City Builder 20.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Base Building 13.9%, RTS 12.7%, Historical 11.8%

  56. #56 Kuroba: Oghuz
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ancyra Studio
    Windows

    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 23.5%, Base Building 15.7%, City Builder 15.1%, Historical 12.5%, War 11.4%

  57. #57 Stronghold HD (2012)
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,246 reviews2013
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.

    Why similar: City Builder 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, RTS 14.6%, Base Building 11.7%, Economy 10.5%

  58. #58 Last Front
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Murzin Studio
    Windows

    Modern armies, unique commanders, tactical battles. In Last Front, each faction offers its own style of war and exclusive units. Build your base, lead your army, and prove your superiority on the battlefield.

    Why similar: Wargame 21.3%, RTS 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, Military 10%, War 8.3%

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