- #1 Dungeon Keeper™ 2
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,298 reviews2024
Dev: Bullfrog ProductionsPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.
Why similar: Strategy 52%, God Game 16.6% ★, RTS 11.7%, Base Building 9.7%, Classic 7.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: Like Majesty, this classic focuses on managing a dungeon where minions have their own needs and autonomy.
- #2 Majesty 2
97% matchMixed69% of 1,297 reviews2009
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done. In fact, Majesty is the only game where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through...
Why similar: Strategy 39.4%, Simulation 23.5%, RTS 11.8%, Base Building 10.3%, Fantasy 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the indirect control mechanics and fantasy kingdom management that made the original a classic.
- #3 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive86% of 10,331 reviews2023
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Strategy 22.7%, RTS 16.9%, Base Building 15.3%, Simulation 11.2%, Economy 10%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the classic medieval base-building and economic management experience that complements the fantasy strategy of Majesty.
- #4 War for the Overworld
95% matchVery Positive86% of 8,111 reviews2015
Dev: Brightrock GamesPub: Mythwright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.
Why similar: Base Building 23.2%, Simulation 19.8%, Strategy 15.9%, RTS 15%, Fantasy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern spiritual successor to Dungeon Keeper that emphasizes building a base and managing autonomous creatures.
- #5 RimWorld
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 245,287 reviews2018
Dev: Ludeon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 59.6 hrsMean: 266.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
Why similar: Base Building 35.1%, Strategy 27.6%, Simulation 21%, City Builder 7.8%, Management 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: While a colony sim, the high level of settler autonomy and emergent storytelling mirrors the unpredictable nature of Majesty's heroes.
- #6 Dwarf Fortress
93% matchVery Positive95% of 31,421 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Why similar: Strategy 28.7%, Base Building 26%, Simulation 22.8%, City Builder 11%, Management 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The ultimate indirect management game where you influence a complex society of dwarves who have their own personalities and desires.
- #7 The Guild Gold Edition
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 604 reviews2014
Dev: 4HEAD StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
It’s the year 1400- the late Middle Ages. Europe sees the dawn of the golden age of the new departures and the free spirit. Under the rule of the bourgeoisie and businessmen, more and more towns are emerging from the clutches of the aristocracy and are achieving independence, power and wealth.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Simulation 33.9%, Economy 13.7%, Medieval 6.9%, Management 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on medieval life simulation and economic management, offering a deeper look at the societal aspects of a fantasy kingdom.
- #8 Evil Genius 2: World Domination
92% matchMixed69% of 13,234 reviews2021
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind! Construct your base, train your minions, defend your operations from the Forces of Justice, and achieve global domination!
Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, Base Building 30.1%, Simulation 21.6%, Management 5.3%, RTS 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features base-building and management where you influence minions to carry out your schemes in a stylized, humorous setting.
- #9 Songs of Syx
91% matchVery Positive94% of 9,164 reviews2020
Dev: Gamatron AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.
Why similar: Strategy 24.2%, Base Building 20.3%, Simulation 16.9%, Economy 11.8%, City Builder 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A massive-scale city builder where you manage thousands of autonomous citizens with their own needs and behaviors.
- #10 Anno 1404 - History Edition
91% matchVery Positive82% of 3,586 reviews2020
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.
Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, Simulation 25.3%, City Builder 14.4%, Management 5.7%, RTS 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A premier city-builder that excels in complex economic chains and long-term kingdom development.
- #11 KeeperRL
90% matchVery Positive84% of 1,807 reviews2024
Dev: Electric Succubi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.
Why similar: Strategy 32.4%, Base Building 31.1%, Simulation 28.8%, Management 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon management game that incorporates hero-like units and roguelike elements, capturing the spirit of fantasy base defense.
- #12 Rise to Ruins
89% matchVery Positive88% of 7,757 reviews2019
Dev: Raymond DoerrPub: SixtyGig Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.
Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Base Building 23.7%, Simulation 18.7%, City Builder 14.7%, God Game 9.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A god-game style village simulator that requires you to manage resources and influence your villagers' survival in a dangerous world.
- #13 Hearthlands
89% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2017
Dev: Four White Cats
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Hearthlands is a medieval/fantasy city-building real time strategy game in which you take a role of a king in a procedurally generated world. You can not control your subjects directly; instead you focus on city-building, resource management, diplomacy, magic, etc.
Why similar: Strategy 22.9%, Simulation 17.2%, RTS 15.3%, City Builder 9.5%, Fantasy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy city-builder that focuses on managing a kingdom's economy and defense against various threats.
- #14 Warlords Battlecry III
88% matchVery Positive84% of 1,019 reviews2016
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 99.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Warlords Battlecry III is the next installment in the award-winning Warlords Battlecry series. Builds upon the famous features of previous Battlecry titles such as the outstanding AI, innovative gameplay and hero system that has made this brand renowned throughout the RTS genre.
Why similar: Strategy 48.4%, RTS 26.6%, Classic 13.1% ★, Fantasy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: An RTS that places a heavy emphasis on hero units that level up and persist, similar to the hero-centric progression in Majesty.
- #15 The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition
87% matchVery Positive84% of 845 reviews2019
Dev: Ubisoft Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 66.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
With this modernized History Edition dive into the diversified mix of enthralling build-up matches and exciting real-time fights. Manifold landscapes await to be explored and populated. Includes the main game plus the two expansions.
Why similar: Strategy 53.9%, RTS 26.7%, City Builder 12.8%, Medieval 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic RTS mechanics with city-building and resource management in a medieval fantasy setting.
- #16 Noble Fates
85% matchVery Positive83% of 1,483 reviews2021
Dev: Xobermon, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RULE. Navigate a world of interesting Nobles, earn their respect, and decide their Fates.
Why similar: Strategy 26.1%, Base Building 24.4%, Simulation 15.9%, Fantasy 10.8%, City Builder 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A management game where you rule a kingdom and influence the lives of autonomous characters who have their own agendas.
- #17 The Guild II
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 844 reviews2010
Dev: 4HEAD StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!
Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, Simulation 36.6%, Economy 10.5%, Medieval 6.8%, Management 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the life-simulation and economic management aspects of the medieval era, allowing for complex political maneuvering.
- #18 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
86% matchVery Positive81% of 405 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!
Why similar: Strategy 23.4%, RTS 20.5%, Simulation 17.7%, Economy 11.6%, Isometric 9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that features deep resource management and diplomacy, capturing the strategic depth of older kingdom builders.
- #19 Crownbound - Fantasy Kingdom Sim
84% matchMixed50% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
You’re the ruler, but your heroes have minds of their own. Recruit heroes, set rewards, build a thriving kingdom and hope your warriors don’t run off chasing squirrels instead of fighting monsters.
Why similar: Strategy 22.9%, RTS 19.7%, Simulation 17.6%, Fantasy 10.5%, Economy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A kingdom management game that leans into the fantasy strategy elements found in Majesty.
- #20 WorldBox - God Simulator
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 56,385 reviews2021
Dev: Maxim Karpenko
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
Why similar: Simulation 43.8%, God Game 26% ★, Fantasy 15.5%, Medieval 7.9%, Management 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to influence the development of fantasy civilizations indirectly through environmental and divine intervention.
- #21 Going Medieval
81% matchVery Positive89% of 21,328 reviews2026
Dev: Foxy VoxelPub: Mythwright
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.
Why similar: Strategy 21%, Base Building 19.1%, RTS 18.8%, Simulation 15.4%, Economy 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A colony sim set in the medieval era where settlers have their own personalities and needs, requiring careful management.
- #22 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
81% matchVery Positive92% of 11,558 reviews2025
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Strategy 27%, RTS 16.4%, Base Building 15.7%, Economy 10.1%, City Builder 9%
Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite medieval RTS that emphasizes castle defense and economic sustainability.
- #23 Disciples Sacred Lands Gold
83% matchVery Positive86% of 418 reviews2014
Dev: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Disciples GOLD takes the phenomenal gameplay, stunning graphics, over 100 spells and a powerful scenario editor of Disciples and adds new scenarios and gameplay features that set the new standard in Turn-Based Strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Fantasy 18.3%, Classic 12.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy strategy game that focuses on hero management and tactical combat within a dark fantasy world.
- #24 XIII Century – Gold Edition
84% matchMixed56% of 194 reviews2009
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 81.1%, RTS 13.8%, Medieval 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical medieval RTS that focuses on large-scale battles and military strategy.
- #25 Reus
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,987 reviews2013
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.
Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, Simulation 24.4%, God Game 22.1% ★, Fantasy 3.1%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: A god-game where you indirectly shape the world and influence the growth of civilizations through the actions of giants.
- #26 Lords of Solgrund
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Sillylas
Windows
Lords of Solgrund combines elements of real time strategy, city building and other unique additions. The game features detailed animations, complex gameplay systems inspired by the early middle ages and elements of fantasy.
Why similar: Strategy 16.5%, RTS 16%, Base Building 15.7%, Economy 10.7%, Simulation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that focuses on management and economy, providing a sandbox experience for kingdom growth.
- #27 Anno 1701 History Edition
79% matchVery Positive86% of 224 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.
Why similar: Strategy 28.7%, Simulation 23.3%, RTS 21.5%, City Builder 10.1%, Economy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished economic simulation experience that rewards long-term planning and kingdom expansion.
- #28 El Dorado: The Golden City Builder
78% matchMixed54% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Hobo BunchPub: Gameparic
Windows
El Dorado is a strategy city-building game in which you plan, build and develop your settlement to conquer Jukatan and earn the title of The Golden City. Become a leader, whom even Gods will bow to. Offer sacrifices to the Gods to earn their favor, but beware and don’t lose yourself in your riches.
Why similar: Strategy 19.8%, RTS 17%, Base Building 16.8%, Simulation 15.6%, Economy 10%
Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that requires careful resource management and strategic planning to build a thriving civilization.
- #29 RPG Tycoon
80% matchMixed51% of 487 reviews2016
Dev: Skatanic StudiosPub: Macrocosmic Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hire heroes, send them on quests, get loot and make a profit as you expand from nothing into a bustling fantasy kingdom and attempt to win the coveted title of the greatest kingdom in all of the land!
Why similar: Strategy 29.6%, Simulation 25.8%, Isometric 12.3%, Fantasy 9.9%, City Builder 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A management game where you build and run a fantasy kingdom to attract heroes, directly mirroring the core loop of Majesty.
- #30 Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,052 reviews2025
Dev: Rockbee TeamPub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lessaria is an RTS inspired by Majesty 👑 where you guide heroes with indirect control. Play through the campaign or relax in sandbox mode as you build your magical kingdom.
Why similar: Strategy 25.5%, RTS 23%, Simulation 18.8%, Fantasy 11.2%, City Builder 9.3%
- #31 Stronghold HD (2012)
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,431 reviews2013
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
Why similar: Strategy 20.5%, RTS 19.4%, Base Building 18.7%, Economy 12.2%, City Builder 8.7%
- #32 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,047 reviews2013
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Strategy 24.2%, Base Building 21.9%, RTS 11.9%, City Builder 9.8%, Simulation 8.8%
- #33 Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece
78% matchVery Positive95% of 225 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 72.3%, RTS 27.7%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that blends real-time tactics with grand-scale logistics and supply chain management.
- #34 Majesty 2 Collection
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,560 reviews2011
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the Kingdom. Your rule is not absolute, however, as you face subjects that are independent and stubborn. They will need a great deal of persuasion before they carry out your wishes...
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, RTS 25.4%, Base Building 12.1%, Fantasy 10.2%, Simulation 8.2%
- #35 Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition
76% matchVery Positive88% of 2,721 reviews2016
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Strategy 16%, Base Building 15.5%, RTS 15.1%, Economy 11%, Simulation 10.5%
- #36 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
75% matchVery Positive95% of 15,848 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!
Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, RTS 26.7%, Classic 14.5% ★, Simulation 9%, Base Building 5.6%
- #37 Age of Empires II (Retired)
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 102,812 reviews2013
Dev: Skybox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, RTS 27.3%, Classic 11.9% ★, Base Building 10.6%, Medieval 4.9%
- #38 Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 24,854 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: Ubisoft Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The most popular Heroes® title of all time is back in HD! Fifteen years later, rediscover the epic tale of Queen Catherine Ironfist, as she re-embarks on her critically acclaimed quest to unite her ravaged homeland and re-conquer the kingdom of Erathia.
Why similar: Strategy 55.7%, Classic 26.6% ★, Fantasy 12.9%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #39 Crown of Greed
73% matchMixed61% of 698 reviews2026
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Master the art of indirect rule in this fantasy RTS inspired by the classic Majesty. Forget direct orders, use gold to bribe subjects and set bounties for heroes. Build your kingdom in Rodovia and master a unique system where the coin is king. Can you lead those who won't obey?
Why similar: Strategy 24.2%, RTS 22.2%, Simulation 15%, Economy 11.8%, Fantasy 11.1%
- #40 Gold Gold Adventure Gold
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 862 reviews2026
Dev: Can Can Can a Man
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this world, it’s all about the gold! Use it to build up a fantasy town, recruit heroes, give quests, raise a Godbeast, cast powerful spells, and expand your influence—all one gold coin at a time.
Why similar: Strategy 18.5%, RTS 17.3%, Base Building 16.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Isometric 9.5%
- #41 Anno 1503 History Edition
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.
Why similar: Strategy 27%, Simulation 24%, RTS 21.9%, City Builder 10.2%, Economy 9.5%
- #42 Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
74% matchMixed68% of 241 reviews2008
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 18.8 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 84.1%, Simulation 15.9%
- #43 Anno 1602 History Edition
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.
Why similar: Strategy 30.2%, RTS 21.9%, Simulation 21%, City Builder 10.1%, Economy 9.5%
- #44 Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
69% matchVery Positive93% of 36,248 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: Strategy 41.8%, RTS 28.6%, Classic 15.4% ★, Simulation 6.2%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #45 Knights of Honor
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,387 reviews2009
Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Strategy 58.5%, RTS 22%, Medieval 9.6%, Classic 8.1% ★, Multiplayer 1%
- #46 Tropico Reloaded
71% matchVery Positive88% of 990 reviews2009
Dev: PopTop SoftwarePub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
TROPICO RELOADED is the ultimate game compilation for hobby-dictators and those dreaming of their own Caribbean island. Tropico combines real-time strategy and simulation elements with a healthy dose of political intrigue and Caribbean flair to create a unique and critically acclaimed game experience.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Simulation 30.7%, City Builder 14.9%, Classic 10% ★, Management 5.3%
- #47 Reign: Conflict of Nations
73% matchMixed49% of 130 reviews2010
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Reign: Conflict of Nations allows players to have a well thought-out and historically accurate system of building and assigning labor forces in cities, a large selection of scenario-based and random missions, an expansive and realistic technology tree, more than 150 types of military units and elaborated graphics and animations which brin
Why similar: Strategy 94.6%, Medieval 5.4%
- #48 Royal Bounty HD
72% matchMixed59% of 170 reviews2015
Dev: iosoftware
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Royal Bounty HD is a fantasy RPG in the feel of the great old 1990 King's Bounty. You control a hero to gather gold and armies, level up and upgrade your stats, and complete quests across a huge map with 4 continents.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition
69% matchVery Positive82% of 9,827 reviews2010
Dev: EA - MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.
Why similar: Strategy 19.1%, Base Building 18.1%, Simulation 15%, Economy 11.3%, Isometric 10.2%
- #50 Stronghold Crusader 2
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 18,068 reviews2014
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 44.8%, RTS 19%, Simulation 11%, City Builder 8.2%, Medieval 6.1%
- #51 The Settlers: New Allies
68% matchMixed49% of 1,203 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft DüsseldorfPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Settlers®: New Allies is a strategy game with an in-depth build-up experience and real-time strategic battles.
Why similar: Strategy 32.1%, Simulation 21.2%, City Builder 10.5%, Economy 10.2%, God Game 8.7% ★
- #52 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
65% matchVery Positive95% of 181,760 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 89.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, RTS 23.6%, Base Building 15.6%, City Builder 7.8%, Classic 6.3% ★
- #53 Age of Mythology: Retold
63% matchVery Positive90% of 23,380 reviews2024
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Strategy 29.4%, RTS 27.9%, Base Building 25.6%, Fantasy 12.2%, Multiplayer 3.1%
- #54 Stronghold: Warlords
67% matchMixed65% of 5,310 reviews2021
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Strategy 18.4%, RTS 16.6%, Base Building 16.3%, Economy 11%, Simulation 10.9%
- #55 Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
66% matchVery Positive84% of 15,601 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.
Why similar: Strategy 38%, RTS 23.3%, Base Building 15.9%, Classic 9.2% ★, City Builder 6.5%
- #56 The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 751 reviews2019
Dev: Ubisoft Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Build vibrant cities in a medieval world with this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. Will you go down in history as a legendary king?
Why similar: Strategy 59.8%, RTS 16.3%, City Builder 13.8%, Medieval 6.5%, Multiplayer 2.5%
- #57 SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,359 reviews2009
Dev: PhenomicPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition presents the award-winning SpellForce saga hits: "SpellForce 2 – Shadow Wars" and the add-on "SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm" for a spectacular game experience!
Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, RTS 29%, Fantasy 11.7%, Base Building 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #58 Age of Wonders
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,046 reviews2010
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!
Why similar: Strategy 60.6%, Fantasy 18.1%, Classic 18.1% ★, Multiplayer 2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #59 Stronghold 3 Gold
70% matchMostly Negative33% of 4,856 reviews2012
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set 10 years after the original, Stronghold 3: Gold follows the vengeful story of The Wolf in the third installment of the award-winning castle building series. The Wolf has cheated death become even more bitter and twisted. Build castles, rally your troops and save medieval England!
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, RTS 14.7%, Simulation 14%, City Builder 8.5%, Base Building 7.9%
