Games Like Knights of Honor II: Sovereign

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 31.1%, Strategy 21.8%, Medieval 21.1%, RTS 16.8%, Historical 7.8%

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

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 31.9%, Medieval 15.8%, Strategy 13.9%, RTS 11.7%, Historical 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive medieval grand strategy experience, focusing on character-driven politics and dynasty management.

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 40.8%, Historical 14.5%, 4X 14.4% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 4x strategy with character-driven narrative elements similar to the royal court mechanics in Knights of Honor.

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 32.4%, RTS 19.4%, Historical 11.7%, 4X 11.1% ★, Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines detailed medieval city-building with real-time tactical combat on a regional scale.

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 27.1%, Medieval 21.2%, Strategy 19.1%, RTS 14.5%, Historical 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the best combination of turn-based campaign map strategy and large-scale real-time tactical battles.

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 51.7%, Strategy 21.5%, Historical 13.5%, Simulation 8.7%, Multiplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy title that focuses on population management, culture, and territorial expansion.

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 24.7%, RTS 21.1%, Strategy 19.4%, Medieval 15.4%, Historical 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused, high-quality medieval campaign experience with refined RTS mechanics.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6%, Strategy 17.9%, Medieval 17.5%, RTS 15.9%, Simulation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on trade, diplomacy, and expanding a kingdom across a large map.

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 47.9%, Strategy 15.6%, Historical 15.2%, Simulation 9.9%, Sandbox 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex political and economic simulation that appeals to fans of deep grand strategy management.

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 43.6%, Strategy 23.5%, Historical 14.6%, 4X 13% ★, Multiplayer 4.7%

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

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 26.1%, Medieval 23.1%, Strategy 17.1%, Historical 12.7%, City Builder 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that perfectly captures the medieval castle-building and real-time siege warfare 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: RTS 31.5%, Strategy 25.5%, Medieval 25.2%, Historical 13.6%, Multiplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based tactical combat in a medieval setting with a strong emphasis on RTS mechanics.

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 57.7%, Historical 41%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines strategic management of a legion with engaging turn-based tactical combat.

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 33.6%, Strategy 24%, 4X 15% ★, Historical 13.6%, City Builder 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 4x strategy game that allows for cultural evolution and empire building across different historical eras.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.9%, Strategy 23.4%, Historical 15.3%, Simulation 11.3%, Medieval 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An early Paradox title that provides a focused look at feudal management and internal politics.

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 33.9%, RTS 16.3%, Historical 12.1%, 4X 12% ★, Strategy 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic simulation that challenges players to manage political stability and military resources.

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 33.6%, RTS 20.3%, Medieval 15.9%, Strategy 9.7%, 4X 9.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A real-time grand strategy game that focuses heavily on siege warfare and kingdom management.

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 25.6%, Strategy 14%, Historical 9.5%, 4X 5.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical strategy with a strong emphasis on environmental factors and historical leadership.

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 33.2%, RTS 18%, Historical 11.8%, Strategy 11.2%, 4X 10.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A medieval kingdom simulation that focuses on the complex social and political interactions of your nobility.

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 30.2%, Strategy 22.4%, Historical 16.6%, 4X 16.1% ★, Simulation 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 4x strategy game set in ancient China that utilizes a unique real-time turn system.

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 43.8%, Strategy 27%, Simulation 10.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%, City Builder 7%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval strategy game that mixes board-game style movement with card-based combat and city management.

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 32.9%, Historical 24.2%, RTS 23.3%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval base-building game that features massive scale RTS combat against overwhelming odds.

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 28.3%, RTS 24.7%, Medieval 22.7%, Historical 7%, City Builder 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features the classic castle-building and RTS combat loop in a desert-themed medieval setting.

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 51.8%, Strategy 35.8%, Multiplayer 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A social strategy game that emphasizes political maneuvering and the consequences of royal choices.

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 53.1%, Strategy 29.3%, Simulation 17.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern grand strategy game with a heavy focus on diplomacy, espionage, and global politics.

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 43.2%, RTS 25.2%, Strategy 11.4%, Historical 7.9%, Simulation 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A complex real-time grand strategy simulation that offers immense control over national affairs.

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 41.9%, Historical 14.2%, 4X 14.1% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined 4x strategy game that focuses on rapid expansion and empire growth.

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 39.2%, Strategy 23.5%, Historical 17.2%, 4X 16.9% ★, Simulation 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep 4x strategy game that prioritizes logistics, diplomacy, and historical empire building.

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 44.3%, Historical 15.6%, Strategy 14%, 4X 13.1% ★, Simulation 8.7%

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 36.1%, RTS 19.9%, Strategy 18.9%, 4X 13.1% ★, Historical 10%

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 25.8%, Medieval 24.5%, Strategy 20.9%, Historical 11.9%, City Builder 7.8%

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 29.3%, Medieval 27.2%, Strategy 15.8%, Historical 9.6%, City Builder 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic experience of managing medieval estates and defending castles in real-time.

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 27.4%, Medieval 24.4%, Strategy 14.8%, Historical 13.7%, City Builder 8.2%

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 34.3%, RTS 21.3%, Medieval 13.1%, Strategy 10%, 4X 7.4% ★

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 45.8%, Strategy 27.4%, Medieval 18.5%, Historical 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for character-driven grand strategy that paved the way for the genre.

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 44.1%, Historical 15.5%, Strategy 13.8%, 4X 12.6% ★, Simulation 8.4%

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 42.9%, 4X 16% ★, Strategy 15%, Historical 13.9%, Simulation 8.3%

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 43.6%, Strategy 25.2%, Historical 9.8%, Simulation 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.3%

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 40.8%, 4X 14.4% ★, Historical 14.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 8.4%

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 29.5%, RTS 18.1%, Medieval 13.8%, Strategy 10%, 4X 8.8% ★

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 39.8%, Historical 25%, Strategy 23.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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 32.4%, Strategy 21.5%, RTS 17.9%, Historical 15.9%, Medieval 7.7%

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 40.7%, Medieval 20.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 13.4%, Simulation 8.2%

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 23.8%, RTS 23%, Strategy 19%, City Builder 15.5%, Simulation 9.2%

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 59%, Medieval 14%, Strategy 9.4%, Historical 8.7%, Simulation 3.8%

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.7%, RTS 23.7%, Medieval 14.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Multiplayer 2.2%

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 37.8%, RTS 17.2%, Medieval 17.1%, Historical 12%, Strategy 11.4%

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 59.8%, Simulation 38.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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 28.4%, RTS 23.1%, Strategy 16.3%, Historical 13.6%, Simulation 8.2%

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: Grand Strategy 25%, Strategy 24.2%, Medieval 18%, RTS 17.2%, Simulation 5.3%

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 37.8%, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 12.7%, 4X 11.4% ★, Medieval 10.7%

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 33.6%, Strategy 22.5%, Historical 20.4%, Simulation 11%, City Builder 10.4%

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 22.8%, Historical 14.9%, Simulation 13.4%, City Builder 9.2%

You are the leader of a city-state in high medieval Europe. Expand your city through deep city-building systems, build a trade empire across the known world, and lead men to war to defend trade routes in a high-stakes struggle of global strategy and brutal warfare.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.4%, RTS 21.9%, Strategy 14.3%, Medieval 13.2%, Historical 9.5%

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 91.5%, Singleplayer 8.5%

In this real-time grand strategy game, command armies, build cities, and manage a dynamic economy. Establish automated supply routes within your territory to streamline production. Fortify your defenses and brace for intense battles. Can you lead your empire to dominance?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.1%, RTS 22.9%, Medieval 18.8%, Strategy 10.6%, City Builder 5.4%

Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns.

Why similar: RTS 27%, Medieval 24.5%, Strategy 14%, Historical 14%, City Builder 8.3%

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 46%, Strategy 13.2%, Medieval 12.8%, RTS 11.6%, 4X 6.9% ★

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 47%, 4X 17.4% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Historical 14.4%, City Builder 1.9%