Games Like Knights of Honor II: Sovereign

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 31.3% ★, Medieval 15.7%, Strategy 14.2%, RTS 11.6%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive medieval dynasty simulator that offers unparalleled depth in character-driven political intrigue and grand strategy.

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: Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Medieval 21.3%, Strategy 19.9%, RTS 14.2%, Historical 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that perfectly balances turn-based campaign management with large-scale real-time 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 40.3% ★, 4X 14.9% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Historical 13.7%, Simulation 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4x mechanics with character-driven narrative elements that mirror the sovereign focus of the seed game.

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 39.8% ★, 4X 14.3% ★, Historical 13.7%, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends immersive city-building with grounded real-time tactical combat in a highly detailed medieval setting.

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.5% ★, Historical 14.7%, Strategy 14.1%, 4X 13.1% ★, Simulation 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the most comprehensive grand strategy experience for players who enjoy managing complex diplomatic and economic systems.

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

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

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the unique real-time grand strategy formula found in the sequel.

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 32.5% ★, Strategy 22.4%, RTS 17.5%, Historical 15.2%, Medieval 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging and high-stakes grand strategy experience with deep tactical combat and survival mechanics.

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 52.2% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Historical 12.9%, Simulation 9.4%, Multiplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex population and province management systems that mirror the depth of sovereign control.

In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.2% ★, RTS 25.1%, Strategy 14.4%, Historical 9.1%, 4X 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers a focused, intense grand strategy campaign with deep tactical battles set in the Bronze Age.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 53.2% ★, Historical 16.6%, Strategy 15%, Simulation 8%, Multiplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on complex economic and political simulation, perfect for those who enjoy the management side of grand strategy.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Medieval 17.5%, RTS 15.5%, Simulation 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a focus on trade and province management within a medieval setting.

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: RTS 25.3%, Medieval 23.2%, Strategy 17.8%, Historical 12.4%, Simulation 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the castle-building and siege warfare aspects that are central to the medieval experience.

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: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, RTS 20.9%, Strategy 20.1%, Medieval 15.6%, Historical 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tighter, more focused historical campaign set in a pivotal medieval era.

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 42.8% ★, Strategy 24.2%, Historical 14%, 4X 13.4% ★, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game that focuses on the rise and fall of empires with a unique management style.

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 33% ★, Strategy 24.7%, 4X 15.7% ★, Historical 12.7%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a 4x experience that allows for significant cultural evolution and empire building.

A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38% ★, RTS 20.2%, Strategy 12.9%, Historical 12.9%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern take on the province management and stabilization mechanics found in grand strategy.

Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Medieval 34.2%, Historical 23.8%, RTS 22.2%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique blend of massive-scale real-time combat and base management.

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: RTS 30.8%, Strategy 26.6%, Medieval 25.4%, Historical 13.1%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical, real-time combat aspect of medieval warfare with a cinematic feel.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.4% ★, Strategy 24%, Historical 14.5%, Simulation 11.9%, Medieval 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An early Paradox title that focuses on the internal politics of feudal Japan, similar to the court management in the seed game.

Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.9% ★, Strategy 14.1%, 4X 13.7% ★, Historical 13.6%, Simulation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval colony sim that emphasizes the social and political drama of ruling a kingdom.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: Strategy 59.4%, Historical 39.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Adds a layer of party-based RPG depth to the historical conquest and management formula.

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 33.4% ★, RTS 19.8%, Medieval 15.9%, Strategy 9.9%, 4X 9.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time strategy with grand strategy elements for a chaotic, war-focused experience.

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.4% ★, 4X 14.6% ★, Historical 13.5%, Strategy 13%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Streamlines the grand strategy experience into a fast-paced, high-stakes empire simulator.

Take your rightful place on the throne in this multiplayer-only party game for 4+ players. Rule the kingdom with an iron fist or silver tongue as you steer through bloodshed, intrigue & madcap disaster! Can you keep your crown when others plot your downfall? More importantly, can you keep your head?

Why similar: Medieval 51%, Strategy 36.1%, Multiplayer 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the political intrigue and decision-making aspects of being a medieval ruler.

The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

Why similar: Medieval 39.5%, Strategy 23.1%, Simulation 16.8%, RTS 6%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the life-simulation and economic management aspects of medieval society.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.

Why similar: Strategy 29.2%, RTS 23.8%, Medieval 22.8%, Historical 6.7%, Simulation 6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time strategy experience centered on castle defense and siege warfare.

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.9% ★, 4X 16.1% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Historical 12.8%, Simulation 7.1%

Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.7% ★, RTS 19.9%, Strategy 19.5%, 4X 13.7% ★, Historical 9.3%

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: RTS 25.5%, Medieval 24.7%, Strategy 21.1%, Historical 11.7%, City Builder 7.2%

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.9% ★, Strategy 30%, Simulation 12.2%, Historical 11%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the deep logistical and strategic management that grand strategy fans appreciate.

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43% ★, RTS 24.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Historical 7.6%, Simulation 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep, real-time grand strategy experience for those who want maximum control over their nation.

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 34.1% ★, RTS 20.8%, Medieval 13.1%, Strategy 10.3%, 4X 7.8% ★

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 38.9% ★, Strategy 24.2%, 4X 17.2% ★, Historical 16.4%, Simulation 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep 4x strategy game that emphasizes historical accuracy and complex empire management.

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: RTS 27.1%, Medieval 24.7%, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 13.2%, City Builder 7.9%

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 43.1%, Strategy 25.6%, Historical 9.4%, Simulation 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.3% ★, 4X 16.5% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 13.1%, Simulation 8.7%

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: RTS 29%, Medieval 27.4%, Strategy 16.5%, Historical 9.3%, City Builder 7.9%

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 58.8% ★, Medieval 14%, Strategy 9.7%, Historical 8.3%, Simulation 4%

Brave a new world in Stranded: Alien Dawn, a planet survival sim placing the fate of a small marooned group in your hands. Forge your story through compelling and immersive strategic gameplay as you make vital decisions to protect your survivors.

Why similar: Strategy 58.8%, Simulation 39.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Medieval 23.7%, RTS 22.6%, Strategy 19.6%, City Builder 14.6%, Simulation 9.6%

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 29.2% ★, RTS 17.8%, Medieval 13.9%, Strategy 10.3%, 4X 9.2% ★

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 40.4% ★, Medieval 20.7%, Strategy 14.3%, Historical 12.8%, Simulation 8.7%

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 45.4% ★, Strategy 28.2%, Medieval 18.6%, Historical 7.9%

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.2% ★, 4X 14.9% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 13.2%, Simulation 8.9%

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: Grand Strategy 29.4% ★, Strategy 23%, 4X 16.1% ★, Historical 15.9%, Simulation 11.8%

Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

Why similar: RTS 31.1%, Strategy 23.5%, Simulation 14.3%, Historical 14%, City Builder 8.6%

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 37.5% ★, Medieval 17.3%, RTS 16.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Historical 11.6%

Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.

Why similar: RTS 57.4%, Strategy 34.2%, Multiplayer 8.4%

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 13%, Historical 12.5%, 4X 11.8% ★, Medieval 10.7%

Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga: TROY brings a blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles to the heart of the Trojan War.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, RTS 22.6%, Strategy 16.8%, Historical 13%, Simulation 8.7%

A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders.

Why similar: Medieval 33.7%, Strategy 23.2%, Historical 19.4%, Simulation 11.7%, City Builder 9.9%

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.

Why similar: RTS 50.6%, Historical 25%, Simulation 22.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!

Why similar: Simulation 91.4%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.6% ★, 4X 18.2% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Historical 13.6%, Multiplayer 1.7%

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 24.9%, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Medieval 18%, RTS 16.8%, Simulation 5.6%

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: Medieval 33.6%, Strategy 22.6%, Historical 22.2%, Simulation 14.3%, Sandbox 5.6%

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: RTS 39.1%, Strategy 24.3%, Historical 23.8%, Simulation 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.

Why similar: Medieval 51.2%, Historical 21.8%, Strategy 18.6%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%