Games Like Knights of Honor

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Medieval 21.2%, RTS 16.4%, Historical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The direct successor that modernizes the unique real-time grand strategy mechanics of the original.

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

Why similar: Medieval 22.5%, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Historical 11.2%, RTS 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential blend of turn-based campaign management and large-scale real-time tactical battles.

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 29.7% ★, Medieval 20.3%, Strategy 17.8%, Historical 12.1%, RTS 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the deepest medieval dynasty management and political simulation available on the market.

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, Strategy 22.2%, Medieval 21.9%, RTS 14.3%, War 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and trade-based expansion of a medieval kingdom across a large map.

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 52% ★, Strategy 23.5%, Historical 23%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intricate medieval city-building with realistic, squad-based real-time tactical combat.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 55.6% ★, Medieval 18.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Historical 10.1%, RTS 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, highly detailed grand strategy game centered on character-driven medieval politics.

The crowned heads of Europe launch a military campaign to conquer the Holy Land. The time has come to assemble your armies and take back the land!

Why similar: Strategy 61%, Medieval 39%

Why You'll Like It: Features real-time tactical combat with light RPG elements set during the historical Crusades.

From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?

Why similar: Strategy 21.2%, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Medieval 17.1%, RTS 16.9%, Historical 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, polished campaign experience that highlights medieval warfare in the British Isles.

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Strategy 22.9%, Historical 15.2%, RTS 13.8%, War 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, survival-focused grand strategy experience with intense tactical battles.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.2% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Historical 18.4%, War 16.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 4X strategy with character-driven dynasty management similar to the Crusader Kings series.

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 37.9% ★, Strategy 28.2%, Historical 15.9%, War 12.7%, Multiplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game that emphasizes historical logistics and empire management.

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Why similar: Strategy 24.3%, Medieval 24.1%, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Historical 11.4%, RTS 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An essential expansion that adds significant depth and new scenarios to the medieval strategy experience.

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: Strategy 24.5%, Medieval 24.3%, RTS 21.8%, Historical 11.8%, War 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on squad-based medieval tactical combat with a gritty, historical atmosphere.

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 49.6% ★, Strategy 28.2%, Historical 15.8%, War 4.6%, Multiplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on empire building and character management within a complex, map-based grand strategy framework.

Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.2% ★, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 16.3%, Historical 15.6%, War 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep historical grand strategy game with real-time elements focused on feudal Japan.

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: Strategy 32.3%, Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Historical 21.8%, War 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game set in ancient China that captures the feel of managing a sprawling civilization.

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Why similar: Strategy 29.6%, RTS 27.8%, Medieval 15.8%, Historical 10.9%, Classic 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for medieval real-time strategy with a heavy focus on base building and economy.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.5% ★, Strategy 31%, Historical 18.2%, Medieval 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A focused grand strategy experience centered on the political intrigue of feudal Japan.

KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard.

Why similar: Strategy 69.5%, Medieval 11.4%, RTS 8.8%, Classic 5.8% ★, Historical 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that emphasizes complex supply chains and city-building within a medieval RTS framework.

Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.3% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Historical 16%, Medieval 14.5%, War 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that offers immense depth for players who enjoy historical simulation.

The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.

Why similar: Strategy 52%, Medieval 30.9%, Classic 15.3% ★, Multiplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hybrid that combines turn-based kingdom management with real-time tactical sieges.

Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage!

Why similar: Medieval 58.2%, Strategy 35.7%, Multiplayer 5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval turn-based strategy game that incorporates card-based combat and kingdom management.

It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment.

Why similar: Strategy 40.7%, RTS 29.2%, Historical 19.7%, War 8%, Multiplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based strategic movement with real-time tactical battles in a Napoleonic setting.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 49.8% ★, Strategy 18%, Historical 16%, RTS 7.3%, War 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly complex economic and political simulation for fans of deep grand strategy.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, Strategy 28%, Historical 17.9%, RTS 10.8%, War 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the grand strategy and tactical combat formula to a global scale.

A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.7% ★, Strategy 32.5%, Historical 21.5%, War 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X strategy game that focuses on historical logistics and the expansion of ancient empires.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 56.6% ★, Strategy 43%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time grand strategy game that allows for complex political and military decision-making.

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: Strategy 44.5%, RTS 36.4%, Classic 19.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional RTS mechanics with hero-led army management and RPG progression.

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: Grand Strategy 36.2% ★, RTS 22.3%, Medieval 19%, Strategy 14.4%, War 7.4%

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 31.2% ★, Medieval 19.6%, RTS 14.2%, Strategy 13%, Historical 12.3%

Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.5% ★, Strategy 31.5%, Medieval 21.5%, Historical 8.6%

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.6% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Historical 14.4%, War 6.1%, RTS 5.7%

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 49.2% ★, Strategy 38.6%, Historical 12.2%

A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!

Why similar: Strategy 27.4%, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Medieval 20.5%, RTS 14.1%, War 9.2%

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, RTS 29.5%, Historical 17.4%

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 52.6% ★, Strategy 22%, Historical 17.6%, RTS 3%, War 2%

Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!

Why similar: Strategy 31.7%, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, RTS 16%, Historical 15.8%, War 9.7%

MEDIEVAL: Total War™ - Collection Edition is the compilation of the critically-acclaimed Medieval: Total War and its official expansion pack - Viking Invasion.

Why similar: Strategy 32.6%, Medieval 21.5%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Historical 12.3%, RTS 10.1%

In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the Kingdom. Your rule is not absolute, however, as you face subjects that are independent and stubborn. They will need a great deal of persuasion before they carry out your wishes...

Why similar: Strategy 53%, RTS 46.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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: Medieval 32.1%, RTS 25.9%, Strategy 23.8%, Historical 16.2%, Multiplayer 2%

An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.

Why similar: RTS 29.5%, Strategy 26%, Medieval 11.2%, Historical 11.2%, War 10.4%

Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.5% ★, Strategy 17.6%, Medieval 17.2%, RTS 11.2%, War 9%

Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Strategy 29.7%, RTS 20.9%, Historical 18.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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: Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, Medieval 19.3%, RTS 18.3%, Strategy 13.9%, Historical 10.7%

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: RTS 29%, Strategy 28.1%, Classic 16.8% ★, Historical 10.9%, War 7.4%

In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.6% ★, Medieval 24.8%, Strategy 16.6%, Historical 14.5%, War 8%

Immerse yourself into the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros and keep your spot on the Iron Throne by any means.

Why similar: Strategy 71%, RTS 29%

Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.

Why similar: Strategy 36.5%, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Historical 21.1%, RTS 20.8%

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: Grand Strategy 28.8% ★, RTS 17.7%, Medieval 17.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Historical 11.6%

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...

Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, RTS 20.7%, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Historical 17.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.1% ★, Medieval 22.1%, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 13.3%, War 10.1%

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9% ★, Strategy 23.1%, RTS 20.6%, Historical 18%, War 7.1%

Set 10 years after the original, Stronghold 3: Gold follows the vengeful story of The Wolf in the third installment of the award-winning castle building series. The Wolf has cheated death become even more bitter and twisted. Build castles, rally your troops and save medieval England!

Why similar: Strategy 35.8%, Medieval 26.8%, RTS 19%, Historical 8%, Classic 5.3% ★

Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.

Why similar: Strategy 62.7%, RTS 37.3%

Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.

Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, RTS 36.6%

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

Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, Historical 26.9%, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Multiplayer 4.2%

In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done. In fact, Majesty is the only game where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through...

Why similar: Strategy 68%, RTS 30.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Build vibrant cities in a medieval world with this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. Will you go down in history as a legendary king?

Why similar: Strategy 48%, Medieval 30.1%, RTS 18.4%, Multiplayer 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%