- #1 Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece
97% matchVery Positive95% of 218 reviews2012
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
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 37.6%, RTS 31.5%, Historical 30.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same focus on historical military logistics and real-time tactical combat on a grand scale.
- #2 Field of Glory: Empires
96% 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: 4X 23.4% ★, Rome 22.5% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Historical 11.9%, Military 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated grand strategy experience that perfectly mirrors the management and conquest aspects of the Roman era.
- #3 Spartan
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: Sinister Cyclops Game Studio
Windows
Spartan is an epic 2d platformer powered by UE4. Featuring silky smooth animations, pixel perfect controls, challenging gameplay, huge non linear levels and an awesome original soundtrack , Spartan is taking classic platforming to the next level, UE4 Turbocharged style!
Why similar: 2D 100%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Legion, this title offers an almost identical interface and strategic approach to ancient warfare.
- #4 Praetorians - HD Remaster
95% matchVery Positive92% of 1,082 reviews2020
Dev: Torus GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.
Why similar: Strategy 46.6%, RTS 28.2%, Rome 15.8% ★, Old School 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes tactical unit management and positioning, which is essential for fans of the combat in Legion Gold.
- #5 Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"
94% matchMixed69% of 1,232 reviews2021
Dev: Dinamic Software
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.
Why similar: RTS 29.3%, Strategy 23.4%, Historical 18.2%, Military 11.1%, Rome 7.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time strategy game that focuses heavily on the tactical military battles of the Roman Republic.
- #6 Chariots of War
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Chariots of War is an operational real-time game where you can play one of 58 different nations on a huge historically accurate and beautiful map covering the entire Middle East! Build up your cities and keep their inhabitants happy.
Why similar: Strategy 48%, Historical 37.3%, War 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Sharing the engine and design philosophy of Legion, this game provides a deep, authentic ancient world management experience.
- #7 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,138 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Why similar: 4X 26.6% ★, Rome 24% ★, RTS 17.7%, Strategy 12.8%, Historical 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive Roman strategy experience that combines turn-based empire management with large-scale real-time battles.
- #8 Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
93% matchMixed67% of 237 reviews2008
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, Rome 36% ★, Historical 27.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that focuses on the political and military challenges of the Roman Republic.
- #9 Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
90% matchVery Positive87% of 86,286 reviews2013
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.8 hrsMean: 113.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.
Why similar: Rome 30% ★, Strategy 26.6%, Historical 18.9%, RTS 12.3%, Tactical 6%
Why You'll Like It: It expands upon the Roman military experience with massive scale and deep tactical variety.
- #10 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
91% matchMixed60% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 31.3%, Rome 28.7% ★, RTS 22.1%, Historical 17.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep dive into the military campaigns of Julius Caesar with a focus on supply lines and tactical movement.
- #11 Grand Ages: Rome
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2009
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.
Why similar: Rome 37.6% ★, Strategy 25.7%, Historical 19.8%, RTS 8.7%, Building 8%
Why You'll Like It: This game balances city-building and military management within the Roman Empire, offering a slightly more civilian-focused perspective.
- #12 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
89% matchVery Positive83% of 277 reviews2018
Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
Windows
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: 4X 28.4% ★, Rome 23% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Historical 13.3%, Military 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that captures the logistics and political maneuvering required to build a Roman power.
- #13 Roma Invicta
89% matchVery Positive83% of 247 reviews2022
Dev: Puntigames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roma Invicta combines action packed real-time battles with turn-based strategy on a big campaign map. Supply your legions and conquer ancient Gaul turn by turn. Fight by yourself or hand over your soldiers to the AI and enjoy the spectacle.
Why similar: Rome 32.2% ★, Strategy 23.5%, RTS 17.2%, Historical 12.9%, War 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that captures the gritty, tactical essence of Roman military history in a 2D format.
- #14 Advanced Tactics Gold
88% matchVery Positive84% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Advanced Tactics: Gold offers a unique and infinitely replayable wargaming experience for any strategy fan. Building off of the enormous success of Advanced Tactics: World War II, the Gold edition gives players a more powerful game editor, much improved random game engine, many new features and abilities, and more.
Why similar: Strategy 98%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: Its deep, hex-based wargaming mechanics appeal to players who enjoy the management and military depth of Legion.
- #15 Panzer Corps Gold
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,690 reviews2014
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Historical 24.6%, Military 11.7%, Tactical 6.7%, War 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Though set in a different era, its turn-based military management and focus on unit types feel very similar to Legion's core loop.
- #16 Field of Glory II
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,224 reviews2017
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.
Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, Rome 27.3% ★, Historical 23.4%, War 7.1%, Tactical 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it is the gold standard for simulating tactical ancient warfare and unit interactions.
- #17 Imperator: Rome
85% 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: Rome 42.2% ★, Strategy 26.4%, Historical 21%, Management 6.2%, War 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern grand strategy game that provides immense detail on the management of the Roman state and its military.
- #18 XIII Century – Gold Edition
87% matchMixed56% of 187 reviews2009
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
XIII Century Gold Edition combines the highly successful strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory with the follow-up sequel, XIII Century: Blood of Europe.XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game which immerses players in the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Strategy 72.8%, RTS 27.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical real-time tactical battles with a high degree of unit management and historical accuracy.
- #19 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
84% matchVery Positive95% of 15,511 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!
Why similar: RTS 44.3%, Strategy 29.1%, Historical 16.1%, War 6.7%, Building 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RTS mechanics with 4X elements, allowing for a historical progression that feels rewarding.
- #20 Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,918 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 44.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.
Why similar: 4X 53.5% ★, Strategy 30.1%, Historical 15.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of the 4X genre, offering the deep historical progression and management that Legion fans appreciate.
- #21 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,461 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 34.2%, Strategy 31.8%, 4X 18.5% ★, Historical 15%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends real-time grand strategy with tactical battles, offering a similar sense of scale to Legion.
- #22 Imperium Romanum Gold Edition
83% matchVery Positive85% of 472 reviews2008
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.
Why similar: Rome 48.9% ★, Strategy 40.6%, Historical 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the city-building and administrative challenges of the Roman Empire, complementing the military focus of Legion.
- #23 Making History: The Calm and the Storm Gold Edition
82% matchVery Positive87% of 179 reviews2015
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows
Making History Gold Edition is the expanded and updated version of the original WWII grand strategy game Making History: Calm & the Storm. Command your nation and change the course of history.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes the logistics and military management of historical conflicts.
- #24 Warrior Kings: Battles
81% matchVery Positive91% of 323 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Warrior Kings: Battles maintains the excitement that made Warrior Kings a leading RTS. It is a stand-alone title that adds a new strategic and tactical dimension to the series.
Why similar: RTS 53.5%, Strategy 46.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that requires careful unit management and positioning, similar to the combat in Legion.
- #25 Grand War: Rome
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Studio
Windows
A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Rome 24% ★, Building 12.3%, Military 10.6%, Strategy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical wargame that focuses on the military history of the Roman era.
- #26 Sudden Strike 2 Gold
80% matchVery Positive86% of 342 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%
At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.
Why similar: RTS 52.7%, Strategy 47.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that prioritizes unit positioning and military management over base building.
- #27 Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,368 reviews2009
Dev: Relic EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...
Why similar: RTS 40.8%, Strategy 32.3%, Military 14.6%, War 5.1%, Historical 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: While modern-themed, it is the benchmark for high-quality tactical RTS combat and unit management.
- #28 American Conquest: Fight Back
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 599 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
American Conquest: Fight Back is the sequel to American Conquest. The most significant events of that glorious time have found their way into this title.
Why similar: RTS 44.2%, Strategy 34.8%, Historical 20.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale historical RTS battles that require careful management of massive armies.
- #29 Pax Augusta
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 626 reviews2025
Dev: Roger GassmannPub: Senatis
Windows
Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!
Why similar: Rome 44.3% ★, Strategy 21.1%, Historical 21%, Management 8%, Resource Management 5.2%
- #30 Imperium Galactica II
78% matchVery Positive87% of 633 reviews2017
Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Reintroducing a classic from the golden era of gaming, the original empire building space RTS, Imperium Galactica 2 is back and looking better than ever with new high-res textures and vivid colors.
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, 4X 36% ★, RTS 25.1%
- #31 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,726 reviews2013
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Building 20.6%, Military 18%, RTS 14.7%, Strategy 13.7%, War 10.9%
- #32 Majesty Gold HD
77% matchVery Positive92% of 586 reviews2009
Dev: CyberlorePub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!
Why similar: Strategy 61.1%, RTS 32.5%, Management 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #33 Cossacks: Back to War
76% matchVery Positive89% of 2,894 reviews2010
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.
Why similar: RTS 40.2%, Strategy 38.5%, Historical 15.3%, War 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #34 Rome: Total War™ - Alexander
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 901 reviews2007
Dev: The Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Rome: Total War - Alexander is the second official expansion pack to Rome: Total War. An entirely new campaign map that stretches from Macedonia to Greece and into the heart of the ancient Persian Empire New campaign game that tasks players with matching the exploits of Alexander the Great as he swept across Central Asia and dominated...
Why similar: Strategy 33.4%, RTS 26.3%, Rome 22.1% ★, Historical 17.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #35 Civilization IV®: Warlords
75% matchVery Positive91% of 532 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion delivers six unique and interesting scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their...
Why similar: 4X 53.2% ★, Strategy 36%, Historical 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #36 Marble Age: Remastered
73% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2020
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Marble Age is a turn-based historical strategy where your task is to turn a small Ancient Greek village into a flourishing Polis, powerful enough to conquer the known world!
Why similar: 4X 25.7% ★, Building 19.3%, Historical 17.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Management 10.2%
- #37 Praetorians
74% matchVery Positive81% of 700 reviews2014
Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor.
Why similar: Rome 33.9% ★, Strategy 25.4%, RTS 25.1%, Historical 10.6%, War 5%
- #38 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,513 reviews2008
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...
Why similar: 4X 48.7% ★, Strategy 30.6%, Historical 20.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #39 Warfare Legacy Collection
68% matchVery Positive93% of 943 reviews2025
Dev: Con Artist GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Warfare 1917 and 1944 return, fully remastered with enhanced visuals, full-screen support, and custom battles. Warfare Legacy Collection also Includes the Battle of the Bulge, a brand-new campaign set during WWII’s final offensive with all-new missions, snowy maps, and intense front-line action.
Why similar: Historical 24.7%, Military 22.3%, Strategy 19.8%, War 13.8%, Tactical 12.4%
- #40 Zeus + Poseidon
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,911 reviews2016
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Zeus + Poseidon delivers hundreds of hours of gameplay in one game!
Why similar: Strategy 70.6%, Historical 27.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #41 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
73% matchVery Positive82% of 552 reviews2015
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Rome 29% ★, RTS 24.8%, Strategy 23.9%, Historical 21.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #42 Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete
72% matchVery Positive89% of 7,586 reviews2006
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.
Why similar: 4X 39.7% ★, Strategy 31.7%, Historical 17.4%, Military 7.1%, Old School 2%
- #43 Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
70% matchVery Positive93% of 35,988 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.
Why similar: RTS 54.2%, Strategy 36%, Historical 6.6%, Tactical 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #44 Imperiums: Greek Wars
70% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 41% ★, Historical 17.2%, Military 12.4%, Strategy 11.8%, Management 9.1%
- #45 Anno 117: Pax Romana
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 11,270 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 25.3%, Building 17.7%, Strategy 17%, Historical 14%, Rome 13.7% ★
- #46 Sudden Strike Gold
71% matchVery Positive88% of 488 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!
Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, RTS 47.3%
- #47 Medieval: Total War™ - Collection
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,398 reviews2015
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 49.9%, Historical 26.7%, RTS 22.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #48 Pharaoh + Cleopatra
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,537 reviews2016
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.
Why similar: Historical 50.5%, Strategy 48.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #49 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
69% matchVery Positive92% of 26,827 reviews2010
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
Why similar: Historical 27.6%, Strategy 27.4%, RTS 19.9%, Military 9.8%, War 9.1%
- #50 Warlords I + II
67% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Strategic Studies GroupPub: SNEG
Windows
Warlords 1 + Warlords II Deluxe is a compilation of two great award-winning games. Both bring different worlds to conquer, mighty armies to conquer, and enemies to vanquish.
Why similar: Strategy 63.4%, Old School 22.8%, Tactical 12.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #51 Microcivilization
65% matchVery Positive80% of 1,364 reviews2026
Dev: Ondrej Homola
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Incremental clicker strategy, where you expand, construct, research, fight, collect heroes and make choices between good and evil. Ascend through difficulty tiers by playing through challenge campaign going back and forth through history. Mammoths included.
Why similar: 4X 40.3% ★, Historical 17.1%, Building 14.3%, Strategy 11.3%, Management 7.7%
- #52 Nova Roma
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 670 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: 4X 33.7% ★, Building 17.9%, Historical 17.7%, Strategy 13.1%, Management 10.4%
- #53 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,626 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: 4X 34.4% ★, Historical 15.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Military 9.5%, Management 9%
- #54 Cossacks II: Battle for Europe
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,184 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Strategy 47.2%, RTS 31.7%, Historical 21.1%
- #55 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
67% matchVery Positive92% of 3,559 reviews2006
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...
Why similar: 4X 45.4% ★, Strategy 27.9%, Historical 17.7%, War 2.5%, Resource Management 2.1%
- #56 Last Day of Rome
69% matchMixed49% of 177 reviews2019
Dev: Hamsters
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Large-scale military-economic strategy. Which strategy lovers will appreciate! War, politics, and unique system of card tactical combat, and many features.
Why similar: Rome 31.9% ★, Strategy 27.5%, Military 12.3%, War 8%, Management 7.9%