- #1 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
96% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: 4X 23.3% ★, Wargame 18.4%, RTS 17%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.3%
- #2 The King's Campaign
95% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield
Why similar: 4X 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, RTS 14.6%, Wargame 13.6%, City Builder 8.2%
- #3 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: 4X 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, RTS 16.8%, Wargame 14.7%, Historical 9.3%
- #4 State of Survival: Last Warrior
94% matchMostly Negative38% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: FunPlus International AG
Windows
Build a shelter to fend off the zombies and survive in the apocalypse
Why similar: 4X 29.5% ★, RTS 18.2%, City Builder 16.6%, Wargame 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%
- #5 Primordial Nation
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vezeko
Windows
Embark on a journey to explore & expand your nation through the early ages of antiquity. Lead it to exploit the lands and exterminate those who oppose you! This ambitious 4X/Grand Strategy game incorporates immersive city-building with RTS elements to the fray!
Why similar: 4X 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, RTS 13.4%, City Builder 13.2%, Wargame 11.8%
- #6 Kingdom Wars 4
92% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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: 4X 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, RTS 14.6%, Wargame 13.9%, City Builder 13.6%
- #7 Realm of Mystery
91% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Puzala Games Limited
Windows
Set forth on an epic journey of conquest!
Why similar: 4X 30% ★, RTS 18.8%, City Builder 16.8%, Wargame 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%
- #8 Golden Age
91% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Beast Of World
Windows
Guard the holy city, and at the right time, go deep into the hinterland of the dark legion, and retrieve the holy objects lost in the last temple catastrophe, the book of contract, the holy grail, the holy sword, the holy stone, the magic bottle, the Thor's hammer, etc.
Why similar: 4X 21.1% ★, Wargame 14.2%, City Builder 13.9%, RTS 13.7%, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★
- #9 Knights of the Crusades
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
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 18% ★, RTS 17.7%, 4X 15.9% ★, City Builder 15.8%, Wargame 14.9%
- #10 Four Mini Kingdoms War
89% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Fox Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is an RTS game less than 300MB, but it already contains many interesting game mechanics, There are many types of soldiers and tactics for you to choose. Support LAN online battle. Special Thanks for Pixel Art UwU~ I hope you will be interested in more RTS games after playing :)
Why similar: RTS 20.8%, Tower Defense 16.9%, Wargame 14.6%, City Builder 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.5%
- #11 City States: Medieval
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
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 tower defense warfare.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.6%, RTS 17.4%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, City Builder 14.9%, Wargame 14%
- #12 Small Kingdoms
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and RTS game with procedurally generated campaigns. Build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Rule a medieval fantasy kingdom and conquer your rivals.
Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, RTS 17.1%, Wargame 16%, City Builder 10.6%
- #13 WHO THE HELL OPENED THE PORTAL?!
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uberbax Gaming
Windows
A funny pixel art roguelite strategy. You manage a fantasy island kingdom connected by magical portals. By day — build, gather resources, hire heroes, and dive through portals to expand into new lands. By night — defend! The same portals unleash hordes of demons straight from Hell.
Why similar: 4X 23% ★, City Builder 18.5%, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, RTS 13.4%, Tower Defense 13%
- #14 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,610 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 68.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Wargame 21.7%, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, RTS 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Alternate History 10.8%
- #15 Taking London
85% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
Windows · Linux
A love letter to old-school browser-based RTS MMOs – with charming nostalgic pixel graphics, a dash of political satire, and tonnes of strategic tension. Build your empire, face off against other players, and take what’s yours in true British imperial style: by dominating the map.
Why similar: Wargame 18.2%, RTS 16.6%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, City Builder 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 11%
- #16 CannonCraft
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: mihuangame
Windows
Real-time strategy game. Players move freely to find a suitable place to settle down and develop. They build various buildings to explore, attack, and defend themselves, so as to resist AI attacks. They also find and defeat other targets on the map to become the only surviving human player.
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, RTS 20.4%, Tower Defense 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, Historical 6.4%
- #17 To Victory
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Old_Gamer
Windows
This is a single player strategy management game.Base on a randomly generated map.It includes construction, trading, strategy, and management elements . Players need to make decisions to achieve the final victory.
Why similar: 4X 24.2% ★, RTS 16.1%, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Historical 5.9%
- #18 The Qin Empire
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: MAX GAME PTE. LTD.
Windows
真·春秋戦国戦略SLG―中国史上最もドラマチックな時代が舞台! 名もなき小国の人物から成長し、春秋時代の戦国武将を集め、領土を広げ、他のプレイヤーや味方と同盟を結んで共に戦い、戦略と知恵を駆使して始皇帝の如く天下を制覇しよう! いざ出陣だ!これは、始皇帝へとつながる戦乱!
Why similar: 4X 34.3% ★, RTS 21.6%, Wargame 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Strategy 10%
- #19 三国.群英录
82% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
Windows · Mac
点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!
Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Wargame 14.8%, City Builder 11.7%, Historical 9.4%
- #20 Kingdom Of Force
83% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Beijing Hydra Technology Co., Ltd.
Windows
KOF is a magic background real-time strategy game, which is based on the method of dispatching troops to occupy the city, and combines the elements of resource collection, construction, upgrading, tower defense and so on.
Why similar: RTS 18.8%, Wargame 16.8%, City Builder 16.1%, Tower Defense 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%
- #21 三國.爭霸
81% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: 龙吟天下工作室
Windows · Mac
在这款沉浸式三国策略卡牌游戏中,你将化身一方主公,招揽名将、打造无敌军团,体验从乱世枭雄到一统天下的霸业征程!
Why similar: 4X 21.3% ★, Wargame 17.3%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, City Builder 12.1%, Alternate History 10.4%
- #22 Base of War
82% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Atom Games
Windows
Base of War is a next generation 4x RTS game.
Why similar: 4X 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Wargame 16.5%, City Builder 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%
- #23 Beyond Astra
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nebule Games
Windows
Lead your civilization in a galaxy brimming with life and intrigue. Seamlessly explore and expand across uncharted worlds, from their surfaces to the stars. Forge your destiny in this sci-fi 4X offering a unique blend of grand strategy, planetary city-building, and RTS combat.
Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Wargame 14.9%, City Builder 14.7%, RTS 12.9%
- #24 StarFringe: Adversus
80% matchMixed65% of 231 reviews2023
Dev: CasualogicPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
This is the story about the beginning of the conquest of outer space by earthlings. It began as a global idea of saving mankind from hunger and lack of resources, and ended as a brutal and merciless war in space far from Earth.
Why similar: 4X 22.5% ★, RTS 21.5%, Wargame 13.4%, Grand Strategy 12.9% ★, Base Building 9.1%
- #25 玩具帝国 Toy Empires
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 二维公民
Windows
Toy Empires is a unique fast-paced, micro-management-free real-time strategy game. All you have to do is make the purest decisions and games!
Why similar: RTS 22%, Wargame 21.5%, Tower Defense 18.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Historical 7.5%
- #26 Mandate Order
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sky
Windows
Mandate Order is a strategy game set in the Warring States period. Starting from barren lands, build strongholds integrating production, defense and military functions. Manage resources and the people's will, expand your territory, counter threats, and ultimately rise to prominence amidst the chaos.
Why similar: City Builder 24.8%, 4X 15.9% ★, RTS 13.4%, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Wargame 11.8%
- #27 Empires Edge
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaser Studio
Windows
Empires Edge is a 4X-lite strategy game about building a civilization on floating islands, inspired by the classic Tyrants: Fight Through Time (Mega Lo Mania). Lead your people, achieve technological breakthroughs, and conquer new territories as you forge an empire at the edge of the Universe.
Why similar: 4X 34.7% ★, RTS 22%, City Builder 19.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Wargame 7.2%
- #28 Small Kingdoms Prologue
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 18.9%, Wargame 17%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%
- #29 NationWar:Annals
78% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, RTS 16.6%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #30 Подвиги древних Русов
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: MomentGameStudio
Windows
"Great Feats of Ancient Rus: Defenders of the Homeland" is an exciting real-time strategy game where you'll immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Russian mythology and become the leader of a thriving settlement constantly under threat from lizardmen attacks.
Why similar: Wargame 15.6%, City Builder 15.6%, RTS 15.5%, Tower Defense 14%, Real Time Tactics 9.3%
- #31 Supreme Power
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Samuel Parker
Windows
Fight and stand your ground as you build a nation, research and develop armies and cities alike to earn the title of the Supreme Power. Make lasting choices on how you will forge a new empire. Will you create an economic powerhouse to eclipse all or take what is yours with sword and grit.
Why similar: Wargame 22.5%, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, City Builder 18.1%, RTS 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%
- #32 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
77% matchMixed59% of 961 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: 4X 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Wargame 16.3%, RTS 16%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%
- #33 Ultimate General: American Revolution
75% matchMixed54% of 1,053 reviews2024
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.
Why similar: 4X 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, RTS 17.7%, Wargame 17.5%, Historical 10.1%
- #34 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
75% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Wargame 16.1%, RTS 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%
- #35 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!
Why similar: 4X 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Historical 10.6%, City Builder 9.4%, Wargame 8.5%
- #36 Wood'N'Destroy
72% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Abyssal Interactive
Windows · Linux
Wood’N’Destroy is a real-time strategy game where you build your base, gather resources, and command your army to destroy your enemies. Expand your economy, develop new technologies, and dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, City Builder 14.9%, Wargame 14.9%, RTS 14.7%, Tower Defense 13.1%
- #37 山海:传承
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 薮羽制作组
Windows
在这款幻想题材的4X类型游戏中,您将扮演真龙天子,上承天命,下安黎民。打造一个四方来朝的盛世王朝。您将在此过程中体验朝代的更迭与传承,体验或真实或奇妙的事件,经受住时代的考验。每一次风云变幻都将让您感受到独特的民族魅力与文化。谨记,帝国只有一位真龙。
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, RTS 20.7%, Wargame 15.2%, Historical 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%
- #38 TerraMartis4x
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeBroGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
For gamers who love Master of Orion and Homeworld but want something new and different. For gamers with a small time budget. A lightweight fresh take on the space 4x game genre about the war between Terra and Mars.
Why similar: 4X 32.7% ★, RTS 21.8%, Wargame 20%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 6.5%
- #39 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Composition GS
Windows
Lead your clan through Japan's turbulent Sengoku period. Craft wise strategies to expand your domain and use cunning tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. Emerge victorious, restore order, and claim the title of Shogun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, RTS 20.8%, Wargame 15.4%, Historical 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #40 Medieval Kingdom Wars
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,602 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: 4X 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, RTS 15.9%, City Builder 14.5%, Wargame 14.4%
- #41 三国.群英志
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Three Kingdoms Heroes Studio
Windows · Mac
东汉末年,天下动荡,群雄并起,在这片风云变幻的乱世中,你将化身一方霸主,自偏安一隅的孤城出发,广揽贤才、经营城政、整军备战、攻城略地。是匡扶汉室,重振中兴?还是割据一方,自立为王?亦或是问鼎中原,君临天下?你的每一次抉择皆可改写这段波澜壮阔的乱世史诗!
Why similar: 4X 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Wargame 14.9%, RTS 13.2%, City Builder 12.3%
- #42 文明征程
71% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: 广州小鑫互娱科技有限公司
Windows
《文明征程》是一款以历史文明为背景的策略游戏,让玩家扮演一位伟大的文明开拓者,带领自己的国家蓬勃发展。在游戏中,你将面临各种挑战和决策,需要智慧和策略来发展经济、建设城市、训练军队,同时也要与其他玩家进行外交交流和战争对抗。
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Wargame 21.8%, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, RTS 14.7%, Historical 11.8%
- #43 The Extinction Directive
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: CustomBit
Windows
A single-player sci-fi strategy game set in a future where humankind has made the first leap to a distant star system
Why similar: RTS 25.9%, Wargame 21.4%, Tower Defense 20.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Strategy 10.5%
- #44 Cavalry Charge·Three Kingdoms
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Chengdu Liudao Wuyu Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
Three Kingdoms Cavalry Charge is a game that combines the historical theme of the Three Kingdoms with strategic elements. The game features a connected large-scale map design, supporting national wars with up to ten thousand players on the same map.
Why similar: RTS 25.3%, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Wargame 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Strategy 10.2%
- #45 Spider-Robots War
72% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
This is a strategy game against artificial intelligence, in the style of science fiction
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Wargame 15.7%, RTS 15.5%, City Builder 15.4%, Tower Defense 14%
- #46 Dynasty Rush
70% matchNo user reviews2029
Dev: 柘苻
Windows
"Dynasty Rush" is an official Chinese-themed TD game. Command legendary heroes and unique towers across iconic Chinese landscapes. Experience deep strategy infused with rich culture as you defend the realm. The vast empire awaits your command!
Why similar: RTS 24.2%, Tower Defense 23.9%, Wargame 15.3%, Historical 10.3%, Strategy 9%
- #47 3 Days War
70% matchVery Positive84% of 707 reviews2023
Dev: 荆棘鸟工作室
Windows
3 Days War is a unique multiplayer strategy war game. Integrating the mechanics of RTS+4X, it allows dozens of players to engage in a three-day real-time strategy competitionon. Commanders, use your skills, strategies, games and even deception to become the ultimate winner!
Why similar: 4X 21% ★, RTS 16%, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Wargame 15%, City Builder 13.1%
- #48 Starithm
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Orithm
Windows
Become the dominant star-fairing-civilization throughout the procedurally generated star systems. The player must establish/pursue: (1) Ideology; (2) Population; (3) Military assets; (4) 4x dominance (5) Technologies; (6) Artificial Evolution; (7) Cyber attacks; (8) Peace or war.
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, RTS 19.5%, Wargame 19.2%, Strategy 6.4%
- #49 Haunted Dorm
68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: mihuangame
Windows
"Haunted Dorm" is a 2D tower defense game. In the game, players need to evade the pursuit of dream hunters, find a suitable dormitory to hide in, and develop the economy to build forts to resist the dream hunters.
Why similar: 4X 33.7% ★, RTS 22.3%, Tower Defense 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Strategy 6.8%
- #50 Powerplay
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frantic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Powerplay is an RTS with a focus on resources and industry. Create supply chains, transport, and explore in this thrilling base builder. Grow into a powerful industrial nation, but don't spread too thin! Resources are finite and "the others" can reclaim what is theirs at any time.
Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, RTS 21.2%, City Builder 17.1%, Wargame 14.2%, Base Building 9.8%
- #51 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
68% 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 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 16.5%, Wargame 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #52 Final War: Frozen Defense
67% matchMixed46% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: HaoPlay Limited
Windows
Strategy Tower Defense, RTS Battles on the World Map
Why similar: RTS 22%, Wargame 20.8%, Tower Defense 18.8%, City Builder 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%
- #53 Empire Takeover
69% matchMixed42% of 180 reviews2022
Dev: Love Game HK
Windows
This is a fun & amazing tower crush game! Crush enemy's towers, take over the empire!
Why similar: 4X 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Tower Defense 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%
- #54 Ascendant Dawn
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Nikous Studio
Windows
Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 28% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Wargame 17.2%, Historical 10.7%, Alternate History 10.4%
- #55 Field of Arms: Tactics
68% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: BALANDRA S.A.S
Windows
A strategy game set in the 18th century Caribbean recreating clashes between the empires of the time. Manage resources and armies via three integrated game layers; a strategic overworld for logistics; city building for production and tactical battles to conquer your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, City Builder 14.6%, RTS 13.4%
- #56 Warwolf Project
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silas Santos
Windows
A medieval real-time strategy game focused on castle building, medieval warfare, and economy.
Why similar: City Builder 23.4%, RTS 23.2%, Wargame 15.1%, Tower Defense 13.8%, Strategy 9.2%
- #57 Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,322 reviews2021
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 83.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, RTS 20.8%, Historical 16.6%, Strategy 15%, Wargame 14.1%
- #58 Hillside
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dominik G.Pub: Soulraider.dev
Windows
Hillside is a unique tower defence game that features lots of level`s, monster`s, and weapons to defend yourself. survive each stage to access the next, or play the one`s you succeedet as infinte and see how far you can push it. and theres many more to come in the future
Why similar: RTS 17.5%, Tower Defense 16.3%, City Builder 15.2%, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Wargame 14.1%