Games Like Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders

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: Medieval 30.4%, War 26.2%, Strategy 14%, RPG 12.9%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive experience of leading armies into massive real-time battles while fighting alongside your troops in the thick of the action.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RTS 44.3%, RPG 19.9%, Strategy 14.2%, Fantasy 11.8%, Nudity 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly balances deep RPG hero progression with traditional RTS base building and army management.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Medieval 41.2%, RPG 17.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sandbox experience that excels at placing the player in command of a growing army within a gritty medieval world.

Become a battlemage, build a city, and command your troops in this fantasy warfare simulator. Jump into the fray and use your might, magic, and wits to fight enemies in battles of up to a hundred units and fully destructible city siege combat. The fate of an empire is in your hands.

Why similar: War 16.4%, Medieval 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique mix of first-person combat and tactical army command in a destructible fantasy world.

Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!

Why similar: RTS 22.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Medieval 13.1%, Tactical RPG 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the open-world tactical combat and army management feel found in the seed game.

You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.

Why similar: RTS 37.2%, Strategy 20%, RPG 18.6%, Fantasy 13.9%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-fantasy RTS mechanics with unique third-person action sequences where you control a dragon in combat.

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

Why similar: RTS 30.6%, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, War 14.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Fantasy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the grand scale of fantasy army combat and the importance of powerful hero units on the battlefield.

Relive the most intense battle scenarios of medieval Europe in this third-person 3D epic saga. Brandish your sword as you slay enemies amidst adrenaline-pumping action while you lead your troops to victory.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Strategy 25.7%, Medieval 24.6%, Action 16.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An early action-strategy hybrid that allows players to switch between third-person combat and tactical unit commands.

Experience the sequel to the Role-playing Real Time Strategy Hit!

Why similar: RTS 36.3%, RPG 26.5%, Strategy 25.7%, Fantasy 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends dark fantasy narrative with tactical, unit-based combat that emphasizes hero abilities.

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.3%, RTS 25.4%, Action 12%, Strategy 10.2%, Third Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct blend of third-person hack-and-slash combat and RTS-style unit management within a heavy metal fantasy world.

An intense real-time strategy game set in a dark fantasy world of Orcs, Elves and Dragons. Kingdom Wars 2 combines the best of Zombie survival and crafting with complex fast-paced city building. Fight massive siege battles that turn beautiful landscapes into gory blood-soaked battlefields.

Why similar: RTS 26.3%, Real Time Tactics 19.5%, War 13.5%, Medieval 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fantasy-themed RTS combat with a focus on hero-like units and tactical positioning.

Warlords Battlecry III is the next installment in the award-winning Warlords Battlecry series. Builds upon the famous features of previous Battlecry titles such as the outstanding AI, innovative gameplay and hero system that has made this brand renowned throughout the RTS genre.

Why similar: RTS 48.4%, Strategy 24.3%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that places a heavy emphasis on persistent hero units that level up and gain abilities throughout the campaign.

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: Medieval 24.2%, War 23.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, Strategy 11.7%, RPG 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on leading specialized medieval units in large-scale multiplayer sieges with direct action-oriented combat.

Legends of Ellaria is a unique blend of sandbox action-RPG and real-time strategy. Build a new kingdom for your people, construct and manage its cities, command your troops in epic battles and join them fighting in third-person action, and live adventures in an immersive high fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 24.4%, Strategy 22.5%, RTS 18.4%, Action 12%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person exploration and combat with the ability to command armies in real-time strategy battles.

No King No Kingdom – First-Person Strategy Game. Ride Dragons! Command peasants! Build towns! Raise Armies! Tame Epic Creatures! Take your own sword and fight side by side with your troops against powerful giant bosses.

Why similar: RTS 22.8%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, War 13.2%, Strategy 8.3%, Strategy RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends strategy and action with a focus on leading troops in a fantasy world through a first-person perspective.

A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.4%, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Fantasy 12.3%, RPG 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the intense, skill-based hack-and-slash fantasy combat feel of the seed game's hero segments.

The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.

Why similar: Medieval 20.8%, RPG 19.5%, Strategy 17.4%, Tactical RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical squad-based combat with a focus on medieval warfare and strategic decision-making.

Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!

Why similar: RTS 40.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy game that emphasizes hero units and tactical warfare within a fantasy-historical setting.

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: RTS 22.6%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Tactical RPG 12.7%, Medieval 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical RTS combat with tactical unit control and base management.

Voor de Kroon is an immersive medieval strategy-action game with historically inspired arms and armor. Fight historical battles and command your troops from the front line or the RTS camera. Use the Warforge editor to reshape the entire game and build your own medieval campaigns.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 30.1%, War 24.3%, Medieval 22.1%, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features real-time tactical combat with a strong focus on medieval warfare and unit formations.

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: RTS 19.9%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, War 14.2%, Medieval 12.4%, Action RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes the Mount & Blade engine to provide a deep tactical and action-oriented experience in a historical setting.

An epic action-adventure with tower defense combat! Dungeon crawl through a ruined kingdom, fending off hordes with turrets and traps! Punch them into pits! Pull them into spinblades! Zap and burn them!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 15%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Strategy RPG 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Action RPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tower defense strategy with action-adventure combat mechanics in a fantasy setting.

Welcome to Polygon Fantasy Battle Simulator, the most colorful medieval fantasy battle simulator in existence! Throw tens of thousands of soldiers into battle, enjoy the show, or take direct control of one of them to prove your valor!

Why similar: RTS 26.2%, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, War 10.5%, Strategy 10%, Simulation 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a sandbox approach to large-scale fantasy army battles where you can observe or influence the outcome.

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, RPG 14.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the visceral, difficult hack-and-slash combat found in the seed game's hero-driven encounters.

The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms.

Why similar: RTS 19.5%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Hack and Slash 14%, Tactical RPG 11.7%, War 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a mix of tactical RPG elements and real-time army combat within a historical fantasy framework.

The enemy is invading your lands, and only the Legendary Knight, the king himself, can rally his forces to stand against them. As both ruler and commander, you must lead your army, fortify defenses, and push back relentless waves of invaders to safeguard your kingdom.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 22.9%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Medieval 11.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features action-oriented combat with tactical elements in a fantasy setting.

The legendary medieval strategy adventure has returned – enhanced for a new generation of knights. Conquer provinces, raise armies, storm castles, and influence the balance of power through bold strategy and action moments.

Why similar: RTS 25.9%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Strategy RPG 14.6%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy 13.1%

The cult hit Kingdom Under Fire saga continues on PC in glorious HD. Control seven new heroes across fifty brutal missions of hybrid hack n’ slash action and strategy. Crush your foes, hoard their treasure, and upgrade your forces for the next battle.

Why similar: RTS 29.9%, Strategy 16.3%, RPG 16.3%, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Action 9.5%

The Dark Legions is a 3d real-time strategy game in the medieval ages. You can command your army and build your empire through story driven missions. Or you can prove your strength against computer players, on randomly generated missions.

Why similar: RTS 44.3%, Medieval 28.4%, Strategy 19.4%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A niche indie title that emphasizes RTS combat and unit management within a dark fantasy setting.

- World first to achieve a successful serverless online gaming feature by utilizing Locus Chain Blockchain technology - RPG game mode with multi-play capability - Unique RTS/RPG Hybrid

Why similar: RTS 45.5%, Strategy 21.5%, RPG 19.9%, Action 11.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.

Why similar: RTS 30.5%, Strategy 16.8%, War 14.9%, Fantasy 11.6%, Real Time Tactics 10%

Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!

Why similar: RTS 34.1%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Medieval 14.9%, War 10.9%, Strategy 9%

Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.4%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 11.2%, Strategy 9.7%, War 8.9%

The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.

Why similar: RTS 20.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Strategy RPG 12.5%, Tactical RPG 12.4%, RPG 10.2%

Love n War: Hero by Chance II is a tactical RPG with exciting battles and hot girls. The fight against the Drogakan empire goes on with a more sophisticated storyline this time. Build your economy, recruit gorgeous heroic girls, upgrade units, and immerse in stimulating love tales.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 18.6%, War 15.1%, Nudity 13.1%, Tactical RPG 12.5%, Medieval 12.4%

Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.

Why similar: RTS 28.6%, Real Time Tactics 20.9%, War 15%, Medieval 14.9%, Strategy 8.7%

The Legend Of King Arthur Reborn! A vast army has gathered in front of the castle gates and is preparing to attack King Arthur! How has it come to this? Witness important events in the history of the legendary king and accompany him and his army on the path to an uncertain future.

Why similar: RTS 31.1%, Medieval 18.2%, Strategy 14.3%, War 9.8%, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that focuses on medieval warfare, siege mechanics, and tactical positioning.

Enter the war-torn world of Veá, where sci-fi and fantasy collide in Liquidation, an immersive RTS. Lead your armies and harness powerful abilities in a high-stakes battle for Quenrium, the mysterious substance that holds Veá’s fate.

Why similar: RTS 27.5%, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, War 15.8%, Fantasy 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%

How a Retired Strategist Saved the Country is a real time strategy simulation game where you manage resources to develop your country. The player is asked by elves, beastmen... Etc. various heroines ask you for help, and then you take command of their country's army.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 17.2%, Strategy RPG 17.1%, Nudity 16.3%, Sexual Content 12.3%, Medieval 10.6%

Kingdom Wars is a free to play 3D MMORTS with real-time siege combat, without the pay to win element so common in the genre. Kingdom Wars offers beautiful 3D online world, where players construct strongholds, direct citizens, complete quests and eventually manage a global empire.

Why similar: RTS 36.5%, Strategy 18%, Medieval 14.8%, RPG 9%, War 7%

The world of Swords and Sandals is at war! Join the Crusade against Emperor Antares! For the first time since 2007, the beloved Swords and Sandals Crusader returns, reforged from the ground up. Fast paced, addictive tactical warfare is back and better than ever!

Why similar: Strategy RPG 28%, Medieval 16.5%, War 15.8%, RPG 13.7%, Strategy 12.3%

Enter the real time tactical nightmare of Nordic Warriors and use your handful of brave souls to stem an endless horde of undead horrors. You'll need to take advantage of the terrain and your Hero abilities to heal and lead your units as you blast, smash or slash your way through the unfolding apocalypse.

Why similar: RTS 31.2%, Real Time Tactics 26.5%, War 17%, Strategy 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

Sentry Knight Tactics is a charming, cute action-strategy RPG adventure. Set in a land under siege by a transdimensional evil, you command your team of powerful heroes through various realms as you slaughter enemy hordes, complete quests, upgrade your gear and save the world.

Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Strategy 24.1%, Action RPG 16.3%, Action 12.8%, Fantasy 11.1%

Updated in 2026 for modern systems, Krush Kill 'N Destroy 2: Krossfire is a fast and furious post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game where you have to be quick or be dead. Play as one of three unique factions in the struggle to seek out and conquer oil fields to fuel your army.

Why similar: Strategy 46%, RTS 45.2%, Action 8.8%

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 71.2%, Strategy 19.7%, War 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Action 1.3%

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: RTS 39.3%, Medieval 25.8%, Strategy 21.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Delve into an original adventure and defy the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles. Summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians thanks to intuitive and innovative gameplay and make quick tactical decisions to prevail.

Why similar: RTS 39.6%, Strategy 23.9%, RPG 21%, Action 15.5%

From the Command & Conquer veterans at Petroglyph comes the first ever survival RTS set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Play solo or team up in multiplayer in Conan Unconquered’s action-packed co-op Mode where you build a shared stronghold and fend off the hordes together.

Why similar: RTS 56.4%, Strategy 28.9%, Simulation 9.1%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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: RTS 30.9%, Real Time Tactics 23.5%, Medieval 16.7%, War 12.9%, Strategy 9.6%

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: Real Time Tactics 26.2%, RTS 24.9%, Medieval 16.8%, War 16.8%, Strategy 11.3%

Welcome to Epic Fantasy Battle Simulator, the most immersive medieval battle simulator to date! Throw tens of thousands of soldiers into battle, enjoy the show, or take control of one of them to prove your valor! The only limit is your imagination! Or maybe your CPU?

Why similar: RTS 27.4%, War 15.3%, Medieval 14.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 7.3%

Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.

Why similar: Medieval 31.4%, Strategy 21.3%, Fantasy 16.8%, RPG 11.6%, Action 8.7%

Sequel to the critically acclaimed, squad-based/real-time tactical combat game, Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers delivers the most authentic and realistic infantry combat experience ever. As Squad Leader, coordinate the actions of multiple infantry squads, leading them through over 12 levels of intense action.

Why similar: Strategy 65.6%, Action 34.4%

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, War 17.8%, Medieval 16.3%, RPG 8.8%, Strategy 8.5%

Weaves of Fate is a unique and epic blend of isometric role playing and tactical strategy. In the far future, a demonic invasion throughout all of time has been triggered as a result of humanity’s actions.

Why similar: RPG 19.3%, Strategy 19%, Tactical RPG 15.1%, Strategy RPG 12.5%, Action 10.5%

Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.

Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Tactical RPG 40.5%, Fantasy 13.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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: Real Time Tactics 29.2%, War 21%, Medieval 19.2%, RTS 17.2%, Strategy 9.7%