Games Like Medieval: Total War™ - Collection

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: Strategy 25.3%, Medieval 18.9%, Historical 16.3%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct successor to the seed game, refining the medieval campaign mechanics and tactical battles to near perfection.

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: Strategy 29.2%, Historical 22.7%, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, RTS 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a challenging, high-stakes grand strategy experience that captures the feeling of a crumbling empire, much like the late-game crises in Medieval.

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: Strategy 26.3%, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Historical 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, RTS 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This update brings the classic Total War engine and gameplay to modern standards while maintaining the strategic depth of the early series.

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: Strategy 25.7%, Historical 21.1%, Medieval 13.9%, RTS 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses specifically on the medieval British Isles, offering a tight, historical campaign that feels very close to the scope of the original Medieval.

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.

Why similar: Strategy 31.8%, Historical 28.7%, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, RTS 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title introduces deep character-driven diplomacy and management systems that add a new layer of complexity to the traditional Total War campaign.

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 32.6%, Medieval 21.5%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Historical 12.3%, RTS 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the real-time grand strategy map and medieval focus that made the original Medieval: Total War so compelling.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.8% ★, Medieval 19.9%, Strategy 19.7%, Historical 19.2%, RTS 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: While lacking real-time battles, it is the gold standard for medieval political simulation and dynasty management.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Medieval 49.5%, Strategy 27.2%, Historical 13.1%, Action 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: It allows you to experience medieval warfare from the perspective of a single commander on the battlefield, perfectly complementing the Total War strategic experience.

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: Strategy 34%, Historical 22.4%, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Turn-Based 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated turn-based grand strategy experience that emphasizes historical accuracy and complex logistics.

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: Historical 36.4%, Strategy 31.8%, Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This modern title masterfully blends deep medieval city-building with large-scale tactical battles that feel reminiscent of the Total War series.

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: Strategy 33.2%, Historical 27.5%, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, RTS 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the Total War formula with a tighter, more focused campaign structure and improved artillery mechanics.

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: Medieval 30.4%, Strategy 27.8%, RTS 21.8%, Historical 18%, Atmospheric 2%

Why You'll Like It: This classic RTS focuses on the intricate details of medieval castle building and siege warfare, which are core components of the medieval experience.

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Strategy 34%, Historical 25.3%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, RTS 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the Total War scope to a global scale, introducing naval combat and gunpowder-era warfare.

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 37.3%, RTS 19.4%, Historical 16.1%, Medieval 13.4%, Classic 11.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that captures the essence of medieval warfare and base building with a high level of historical polish.

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: Strategy 36.6%, Historical 21.3%, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, RTS 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, comprehensive look at the Roman era with refined province management and army traditions.

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: Strategy 35.4%, Medieval 23.7%, Historical 19.8%, RTS 17.4%, Action 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This squad-based RTS focuses on tactical positioning and historical medieval combat, mirroring the feel of Total War battles.

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: Strategy 23.5%, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Historical 22.6%, RTS 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a highly regarded tactical battle engine that captures the chaos and command challenges of historical warfare.

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: Strategy 41.2%, Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Historical 26.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game offers a massive scale of empire management set in the ancient world, appealing to fans of the historical depth in Total War.

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: Strategy 38.6%, Historical 28.7%, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, RTS 15.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique seamless map experience that combines grand strategy with real-time tactical movement and supply chain management.

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: Historical 36.8%, Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Strategy 31.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive grand strategy game for those who enjoy the long-term political and economic planning found in the campaign map of Total War.

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, Historical 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Turn-Based 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It remains the premier turn-based 4X strategy game, focusing on the long-term development of a civilization through history.

Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.

Why similar: Historical 30%, Strategy 26.9%, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, RTS 18.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, turn-based historical strategy experience focused on the unification of Japan, similar to the Shogun era of Total War.

Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, Historical 28.1%, RTS 22.2%, Action 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on massive-scale historical RTS battles, capturing the feeling of commanding thousands of soldiers on a battlefield.

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 71.7%, Medieval 18.3%, RTS 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated tactical RTS that focuses on the specific nuances of medieval combat formations and terrain.

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: Strategy 36.2%, Historical 28%, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, turn-based approach to ancient warfare with a focus on diplomacy and resource management.

Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.

Why similar: Strategy 66.1%, Medieval 17.9%, RTS 16%

Why You'll Like It: It is a historically grounded RTS that focuses on the tactical realities of medieval warfare in the 13th century.

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

Why similar: Strategy 35%, Medieval 23.3%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, RTS 12.5%, Historical 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on trade and economic expansion across a vast medieval map, providing a different but complementary strategic perspective.

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 47.5%, Historical 26%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based tactical game is widely considered the best representation of ancient and medieval battlefield tactics.

SHOGUN: Total War™ is the first, original title in a 15 year series of award-winning strategy games. This Collection Edition also includes the Mongol Invasion Expansion Pack.

Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Historical 15.4%, Action 14.3%, Classic 11% ★, Grand Strategy 5.9% ★

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

Why similar: Strategy 40.7%, Historical 27.9%, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Medieval 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A focused grand strategy game from Paradox that captures the political instability of feudal Japan.

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: Strategy 29.1%, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Historical 15.7%, Action 12.7%, RTS 12.6%

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Why similar: Strategy 30.8%, Medieval 20.7%, Historical 16.9%, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, RTS 6.1%

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: Strategy 33.1%, Classic 18.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Historical 14.9%, Turn-Based 8.9%

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 41.7%, Historical 18.3%, RTS 12.3%, Grand Strategy 9.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8%

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: Strategy 34.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Historical 17.9%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Classic 8.5% ★

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: Strategy 38.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Historical 16.5%, Turn-Based 12.7%, Classic 5.4% ★

The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.

Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Medieval 20.5%, Classic 18% ★, Turn-Based 10.4%

This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.

Why similar: Strategy 67.1%, Historical 19%, RTS 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 37.1%, Historical 18.6%, RTS 18.4%, Classic 16.7% ★, Medieval 6.6%

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.1% ★, Strategy 32.2%, Historical 30%, RTS 2.5%, Medieval 1.8%

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: Strategy 35.8%, Classic 25.8% ★, RTS 20.6%, Historical 16.3%, Action 0.9%

Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

Why similar: Strategy 47.9%, Historical 21.4%, RTS 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Grand Strategy 7.7% ★

Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe.

Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Medieval 20%, Historical 13.8%

Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

Why similar: Strategy 38.9%, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, RTS 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based 5.8%

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 44.3%, Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Historical 27.2%

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, RTS 26.6%, Classic 20.1% ★, Action 9.8%, Singleplayer 1%

Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.

Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Historical 19.5%, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%, Turn-Based 5.8%

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: Strategy 53%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Historical 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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: Strategy 26.8%, Historical 23.5%, RTS 15.3%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%

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 54%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.2%, Medieval 19.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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: Historical 20.2%, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Medieval 18.6%, Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%

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: Strategy 22.9%, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, RTS 17%, Historical 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%

Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades is the next installment in this series of realistic real-time strategy games covering various periods in the development of the present day civilization – from the Middle Ages to today.

Why similar: Strategy 80%, Medieval 20%

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 44.1%, Classic 25% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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: Strategy 41.1%, Historical 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Grand Strategy 3.8% ★

Tzar: The Burden of the Crown is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2000

Why similar: Strategy 48.3%, Classic 23.5% ★, RTS 15.9%, Medieval 12.2%

KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard.

Why similar: Strategy 74.9%, Medieval 8.3%, Classic 7.5% ★, RTS 5.2%, Historical 3.8%