- #1 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
97% matchVery Positive82% of 92,481 reviews2019
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 21.9 hrsMean: 89.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Historical 23.8%, Grand Strategy 20% ★, War 19%, RTS 14.8%, Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most comprehensive blend of grand strategy and large-scale real-time tactical battles set in the Three Kingdoms period.
- #2 Sands of Salzaar
96% matchVery Positive82% of 22,882 reviews2021
Dev: 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel StudioPub: XD
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.
Why similar: War 47.3%, Character Customization 18.3%, RPG 15.8%, Strategy 14.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the hero-focused tactical combat and strategic map exploration found in the Kingdom Heroes series.
- #3 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
96% matchVery Positive88% of 286,599 reviews2022
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 61.2 hrsMean: 152.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Why similar: War 34.4%, Historical 13.7%, Character Customization 12.8%, Strategy 11.7%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar focus on leading hero-centric armies in real-time tactical combat while managing a strategic campaign map.
- #4 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
95% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.6% ★, War 19.7%, Historical 18.5%, Character Customization 12.6%, Strategy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential grand strategy experience that captures the political and military depth of the Three Kingdoms era.
- #5 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,610 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 68.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, RTS 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 19.5%, Historical 16.3%, Tactical 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep grand strategy experience with real-time tactical battle elements set in feudal Japan.
- #6 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 7
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,985 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
《三国群英传Ⅶ》由宇峻奥汀研发,是三国群英传系列第七作。游戏内除了拥有系列作中广受好评的千人战之外,全新升级了武将技,添加更多的战略系统,在武器的合成、士兵的强化等方面都做了全新的设计。藉以触动玩家每一根运筹帷幄的思考神经,挑战玩家战术运用的极致。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.4%, RTS 19.6%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Historical 12%
Why You'll Like It: As a classic predecessor, it shares the core DNA and horizontal battle style that defined the series.
- #7 Stronghold: Warlords
93% 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 22.7%, Real Time Tactics 21.6%, RTS 18.1%, War 16.8%, Historical 13%
Why You'll Like It: It combines city-building and resource management with real-time tactical warfare in an Asian-themed setting.
- #8 Manor Lords
91% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 35.7% ★, City Builder 26.1%, Historical 23%, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends intricate city-building mechanics with realistic real-time tactical combat.
- #9 Oriental Empires
92% matchVery Positive81% of 2,990 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Historical 28%, Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, War 17.1%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game focuses specifically on the development and military history of ancient China.
- #10 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
91% matchMixed50% of 3,792 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, RTS 24.7%, Historical 16.7%, Character Customization 12.9%, Strategy 6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic turn-based strategy formula that defined the Three Kingdoms gaming experience.
- #11 SpellForce 3 Reforced
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,810 reviews2017
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!
Why similar: RTS 53%, RPG 20%, Strategy 14.7%, Character Customization 9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a compelling mix of real-time strategy and hero-based RPG mechanics that feel very similar to the tactical combat in Kingdom Heroes.
- #12 Age of Mythology: Retold
88% matchVery Positive91% of 21,438 reviews2024
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: RTS 67%, Strategy 16.9%, 3D 12.1%, Singleplayer 4%
Why You'll Like It: This hero-centric RTS provides the same satisfaction of managing powerful units with unique abilities on the battlefield.
- #13 Crusader Kings III
89% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 29.4% ★, Historical 17.5%, RTS 13.9%, War 11.6%, Character Customization 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on diplomacy, its deep character-driven grand strategy is a perfect match for fans of the political side of Kingdom Heroes.
- #14 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
89% matchMixed69% of 3,887 reviews2021
Dev: LongYou Game StudioPub: LongYou Tech Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Historical 19.5%, War 17.4%, Strategy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A detailed management-heavy strategy game that captures the lore and historical figures of the Three Kingdoms.
- #15 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
87% matchVery Positive92% of 3,971 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 57.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28% ★, War 20.4%, Historical 16.8%, Character Customization 12%, Tactical 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best entries in the series for its strategic depth and historical accuracy.
- #16 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
86% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, RTS 20.9%, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Historical 12.7%, Tactical 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on real-time tactical combat and strategic decision-making within the Three Kingdoms era.
- #17 DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
83% matchVery Positive93% of 28,542 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 30.0 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
Why similar: Historical 36.1%, War 16.4%, RPG 12.9%, Strategy 11.7%, Tactical 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes fast-paced tactical combat and the spectacle of war within the Three Kingdoms setting.
- #18 DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires
86% matchMixed50% of 1,911 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A new release in the Empires series, featuring a mix of thrilling action and country capturing simulation. Experience the human drama of the Three Kingdoms in a way only Empires can provide. Fight exciting Castle Sieges and manipulate the country's Politics. Welcome to the Empires experience!
Why similar: Historical 30.8%, Character Customization 30.7%, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 11.5%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It blends the action-oriented combat of the series with strategic territory management and character customization.
- #19 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,843 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, War 15.2%, Historical 14.6%, Tactical RPG 14.5%, RTS 11%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a tactical look at warfare during the period immediately preceding the Three Kingdoms.
- #20 Conqueror's Blade
85% matchMixed68% of 37,668 reviews2020
Dev: Booming TechPub: Poros Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 72.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Why similar: War 33.4%, Character Customization 22%, Tactical 19.7%, Strategy 10.6%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the tactical command of units led by a customizable hero character in a war-torn setting.
- #21 Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun
84% matchMixed66% of 4,273 reviews2024
Dev: ZUIJIANGYUE GamePub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth.
Why similar: Historical 35.1%, War 30.1%, Retro 11.3%, RPG 9.8%, Combat 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that allows players to experience the legendary battles of the era through the eyes of a famous general.
- #22 Three Kingdoms Mushouden
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,063 reviews2025
Dev: NanBei StudioPub: Paleo
Windows
Set on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 182), you can play as an original character or a historical warlord, building forces and forging alliances. Whether you choose to be a lone wanderer or rally famous generals, use your knowledge and wisdom to reshape history!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.6%, Strategy RPG 20.5%, Historical 16.6%, War 16.5%, Strategy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that incorporates open-world exploration and wargame mechanics.
- #23 Fate Seeker II
82% matchVery Positive89% of 13,744 reviews2021
Dev: JSL Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Following the previous one, “Fate Seeker II” character development, thinking and exploration and other elements. You can experience real-time combat without switching scenes, and feel the delightful martial arts anytime.
Why similar: RPG 44.6%, Historical 39.3%, 3D 11.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A martial arts RPG that features deep exploration and strategic combat elements.
- #24 JIANGHU CHRONICLES
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,341 reviews2025
Dev: 一品阁Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
JIANGHU CHRONICLES is a Wuxia-themed clan simulator, which focuses on simulating Jianghu clans and experiencing realistic battle. Set up a clan of your own, recruit disciples, complete missions... And eventually make your clan second to none by improving its power and reputation.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 37.9%, Historical 35.1%, Simulation 8.2%, Action 6.8%, Combat 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines base-building and martial arts management with an open-world strategic feel.
- #25 Imperator: Rome
81% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 49.2% ★, Historical 22.8%, Strategy 12.4%, War 7.5%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy title offers complex political and military systems that appeal to fans of historical strategy.
- #26 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
78% matchVery Positive89% of 7,704 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Tactical RPG 16.8%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Historical 11.3%, War 10.1%
- #27 Sengoku Dynasty
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,351 reviews2024
Dev: SuperkamiPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sengoku Dynasty is the ultimate feudal Japan experience: build villages, grow your community, and shape the open world through combat or economy. The choice is yours alone - or that of up to 4 players in multiplayer co-op!
Why similar: City Builder 52.7%, Historical 33.7%, RPG 11%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique blend of historical city-building, survival, and combat in a feudal Asian setting.
- #28 War Selection
79% matchVery Positive85% of 23,033 reviews2019
Dev: Glyph Worlds
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.
Why similar: RTS 46.1%, War 23.1%, Strategy 15.3%, Historical 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A real-time strategy game that allows for historical progression and large-scale army management.
- #29 Han Xiongnu Wars
81% matchMixed60% of 4,106 reviews2017
Dev: Shangshi Studio
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...
Why similar: Historical 22.9%, RTS 21.9%, War 20.9%, Character Customization 13.1%, Strategy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a blend of strategy and RPG elements set against the backdrop of historical Chinese warfare.
- #30 Field of Glory: Empires
79% matchVery Positive83% of 858 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Grand Strategy 35% ★, Historical 21.4%, War 19.1%, Tactical 11.9%, Strategy 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep strategic layer that resolves into tactical battles, perfect for fans of historical warfare.
- #31 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,851 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 56.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
《三国群英传Ⅱ》是由奥汀科技运营研发的一款即时战略游戏。于1999年发行,为《三国群英传》系列游戏作品的第二部。游戏开创性地在此类游戏中引入了即时战略的时间概念、独特的内政和作战模式、动听的CD音轨以及华丽的背景地图。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.2%, Historical 17.9%, RTS 17.3%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Strategy 11.4%
- #32 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 3
77% matchVery Positive85% of 764 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
《三国群英传Ⅲ》是三国群英传系列第三部作品。游戏拥有壮丽的战争场面,战争兵数最多可增加到800人,且战斗受不同地形影响。画面镜头可自行调整,方便玩家调兵遣将。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.2%, RTS 20%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Historical 10.2%
- #33 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,303 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 129.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
《三国群英传》是由宇峻奥汀(Odin)公司出品的一款策略战棋游戏,也是三国群英传系列的第一部作品 ,于1998年发布。 游戏按即时制展开,双方行动和交战同时进行。游戏进行的大致流程是“内政经营模式”到“大地战略模式”,然后到“战争发生”,再循环到“内政经营模式”。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.1%, RTS 19.1%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Historical 10.8%
- #34 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
77% matchMixed58% of 7,530 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 116.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, RTS 18.5%, War 16%, Historical 14.6%, Character Customization 9.8%
- #35 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 4
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 201 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
《三国群英传IV》是由奥汀科技研发的一款即时战略类游戏,是三国群英传系列的第四作。玩家将在游戏中重历三国时代,指挥武将驰骋于华夏神州大地之上,征战于天南地北之间,平定乱世,以一统中原为目标,最终建立属于自己的英雄事业。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.1%, RTS 18.1%, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Historical 10.1%
- #36 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 5
75% matchVery Positive84% of 245 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
《三国群英传Ⅴ》是由宇峻奥汀研发的一款即时战略类游戏,也是三国群英传系列的第五部作品 。 玩家在游戏中将扮演三国时期的君主,调兵遣将、攻城掠池。画面清晰度全面升级至1024*768分辨率,并实现千人同屏的超大型战役。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.5%, RTS 18.4%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Historical 12%, Strategy 11.9%
- #37 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 6
74% matchVery Positive82% of 188 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
《三国群英传Ⅵ》是由奥汀科技研发的一款即时战略类游戏,是三国群英传系列的第六作。 游戏中精心安排了许多剧情事件,并设计了繁多的兵种,让玩家在游戏中可获得千人作战的畅快,也可体验运筹帷幄的快乐。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.9%, RTS 18.6%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Historical 10.9%
- #38 The Three Kingdoms: The Tales of Jian An
70% matchVery Positive92% of 826 reviews2025
Dev: 开翼网络
Windows
This is a historical strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era, told from Liu Bei's perspective. It covers the Yellow Turban Rebellion to early Three Kingdoms. Featuring classic turn-based gameplay, it reinterprets historical events, offering both engaging battles and rich cultural insights.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.8%, Strategy RPG 25.3%, Historical 17.8%, Strategy 8.2%, RPG 6.9%
- #39 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
74% matchVery Positive82% of 714 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, War 20.8%, Historical 17%, Character Customization 12.2%, Tactical 9.3%
- #40 Path Of Wuxia
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 30,319 reviews2022
Dev: 香港商河洛互動娛樂股份有限公司
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Path of Wuxia combines classic wuxia world and youthful school life with anime art style, features simulation gameplay well known by Heluo fans. Play as a young Xia who join the academy known as the Hermitic Pavilions of Xia, grow strong along with various schoolmates and seek your own path of Xia.
Why similar: RPG 74%, Character Customization 18.8%, Simulation 7.2%
- #41 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,212 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, RTS 16.9%, War 16%, Character Customization 8.8%
- #42 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
71% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Windows
New Real Time Strategy Game based on medieval times, where you will control powerful factions and empires, with large-scale epic battles, asymmetric civilizations, unit customization system with RPG elements, dynamic AI, 8K support and much more.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16% ★, RTS 13%, Tactical RPG 12.3%, City Builder 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%
- #43 下一站江湖Ⅱ
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 8,987 reviews2024
Dev: 白玉京工作室
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
(“Steam成就”现已推出,当前已更新15个免费玩法资料片)《下一站江湖Ⅱ》是白玉京工作室研发的第二款3D单机武侠游戏,是一款包含了沙盒式的剧情主角养成、无缝大地图任意采集建造模拟经营、骑砍Like式门派霸图玩法的开放世界游戏,无内购、可离网游玩!
Why similar: City Builder 31.7%, War 30.9%, Combat 10.5%, RPG 9.6%, Strategy 6.3%
- #44 The Scroll Of Taiwu
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 62,126 reviews2018
Dev: ConchShip Games
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.
Why similar: RPG 35.6%, Strategy 22%, Strategy RPG 20.8%, Simulation 13.1%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #45 Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion
69% matchVery Positive85% of 24,122 reviews2023
Dev: 半瓶醋工作室(Half Amateur Studio)Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion is a wuxia open-world RPG. You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga.
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Strategy 23.5%, Simulation 16.4%, 2D 10.9%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #46 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
72% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Youkia International Limited
Windows
Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals is a multi-player online real-time strategy game based on the Three Kingdoms history which recreates realistic landscapes in the world map. Look out for flank attacks and road blocks from your enemies when you explore the open world and build your city.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Tactical RPG 12.8%, RTS 12.1%, Strategy RPG 11.3%
- #47 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 467 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, RTS 19.3%, War 16.6%, Historical 14%, Character Customization 9.6%
- #48 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
73% matchMixed68% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30% ★, War 21.3%, Historical 17.8%, Character Customization 12.4%, Tactical 8.8%
- #49 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
71% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.2% ★, War 21.2%, Historical 17.6%, Character Customization 12.3%, Tactical 9.9%
- #50 Wandering Sword
66% matchVery Positive95% of 40,579 reviews2023
Dev: The Swordman StudioPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
Median: 22.6 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.
Why similar: RPG 47.6%, Tactical 25.1%, Strategy 21.5%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #51 觅长生
67% matchVery Positive93% of 30,994 reviews2023
Dev: Chalcedony Network
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
《觅长生》是一款想要还原真实修仙世界的开放世界角色扮演游戏。 在这里,你可以体验到从零开始一步步积攒修为突破境界的逆天修仙之旅,也可以体验到那些充满修仙味的故事和剧情。当然也少不了寻求奇遇、探索秘境,更可以和游戏中的角色互动,与人为善或是杀人夺宝全都由你自己抉择。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 31.3%, RPG 25.1%, Character Customization 17.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 7.8%
- #52 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal
68% matchMixed54% of 226,468 reviews2023
Dev: 鬼谷工作室
Windows
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 72.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 37.9%, Strategy RPG 31.6%, RPG 9.4%, Simulation 8.3%, 2D 5.6%
- #53 Crown and Adventure
67% matchMixed62% of 1,611 reviews2025
Dev: C3D GamesPub: Luckycalf
Windows
An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.6%, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.8%, Strategy RPG 16.7%, War 8.6%
- #54 河洛群俠傳 (Ho Tu Lo Shu : The Books of Dragon)
69% matchVery Positive82% of 10,927 reviews2018
Dev: 香港商河洛互動娛樂股份有限公司
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Ho Tu Lo Shu: The Books of Dragon offers a highly freedom to play in an wuxia style open world. With realistic art style and rich character development, you can explore a vast wuxia world and create your own adventure with the company of various memorable characters.
Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Strategy 20.1%, 3D 18.1%, Simulation 14.7%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #55 龙胤立志传
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,787 reviews2026
Dev: TPP StudioPub: 噪点游戏 SERICA GAMES
Windows
Median: 22.0 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
《龙胤立志传》是一款融合门派经营的开放江湖武侠游戏。在各大门派割据一方的神州之上,你可以自由驰骋,历经奇遇,修炼神功,踏上行侠仗义或行凶作恶之路,也可以经营自己的门派,攻城略地,称霸一方,最终谱写一段独一无二的武林传奇。
Why similar: Strategy RPG 42.5%, RPG 25.6%, Simulation 19%, Strategy 7.2%, 2D 3.8%
- #56 七雄纷争
69% matchMixed68% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: 海南慕远信息技术有限公司Pub: 成都上游数字娱乐有限公司
Windows
The classic strategy SLG mobile game "Clash of Seven Heroes" uses a brand-new war strategy and magnificent scenes to unfold the intricate historical scroll of the "Warring States" period for you.
Why similar: RTS 19.6%, Strategy RPG 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Tactical RPG 12.9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #57 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
70% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, RTS 17.7%, Historical 15.3%, War 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 13%
- #58 Bellfortis
65% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Historical 14.2%, RTS 14.1%, War 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%
- #59 Rise Of Three Kingdoms
67% matchMixed61% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: SLGames
Windows
Rise Of Kingdoms is a game with features that connected with strategies and turn-based system. It is also mixed with real historical events and monarchs that appeared in the history.
Why similar: Historical 41.7%, Strategy 24%, Simulation 18.6%, RPG 8%, 2D 5.6%
- #60 Sword and Fairy 7
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 18,993 reviews2021
Dev: 软星科技(SoftStarlight)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.
Why similar: RPG 59.9%, 3D 19.5%, Singleplayer 12%, Action 8.6%