- #1 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
97% matchVery Positive82% of 92,924 reviews2019
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 89.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Historical 22.6%, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, War 16.3%, RTS 12.8%, Strategy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep grand strategy with large-scale real-time tactical battles in a historical Chinese setting.
- #2 Oriental Empires
96% matchVery Positive80% of 2,991 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Historical 17.3%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Military 12.1%, War 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 4X strategy game that focuses on the development of ancient Chinese civilizations through history.
- #3 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
96% matchMixed63% of 15,760 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 23.4 hrsMean: 109.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Historical 15.5%, Wargame 15.5%, Military 15.5%, War 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex grand strategy experience focused on regional management and historical character interactions.
- #4 The Emperor and State
95% matchMixed57% of 327 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28% ★, Historical 17.9%, Politics 15.6% ★, Wargame 14.9%, War 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: A detailed historical simulation that emphasizes the administrative and military challenges of ruling an ancient state.
- #5 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
94% matchMixed58% of 7,557 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 116.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, RTS 14.7%, Military 13.1%, Wargame 13%, Historical 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep character-focused strategy and diplomacy within the iconic Three Kingdoms era.
- #6 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,649 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: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, RTS 14.8%, Wargame 14.1%, Historical 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar grand strategy feel with a focus on historical warfare and regional unification in feudal Japan.
- #7 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
93% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,034 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Historical 11.4%, War 10.7%, 4X 10.3% ★, Political Sim 9.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical military aspects of ancient Chinese warfare with a strong historical foundation.
- #8 Old World
92% matchVery Positive82% of 6,533 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, 4X 21.1% ★, Historical 13.9%, War 12.4%, Military 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends 4X strategy with character-driven narratives, perfect for players who enjoy historical empire building.
- #9 Imperator: Rome
91% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 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: Grand Strategy 36.4% ★, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Historical 17.1%, Strategy 9.9%, War 5%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the expansion and management of ancient empires with complex military systems.
- #10 NationWar2:Chronicle
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 420 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Political Sim 16.3% ★, 4X 13.3% ★, Historical 9.8%, Military 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: The direct successor that refines the strategic and tactical systems of the original game.
- #11 NationWar:Annals
90% matchMixed68% of 169 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 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Political Sim 11.4% ★, RTS 11%, Wargame 8%
Why You'll Like It: A related title that expands on the real-time tactics and diplomacy of the series.
- #12 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
89% matchMixed69% of 3,913 reviews2021
Dev: LongYou Game StudioPub: LongYou Tech Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, 4X 17.3% ★, Historical 14.6%, War 11.7%, Military 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that emphasizes historical accuracy and lore-rich gameplay.
- #13 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
88% matchVery Positive87% of 751 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: 4X 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, War 11.7%, Wargame 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game that deals with historical conflict and political maneuvering.
- #14 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
89% matchVery Positive84% of 592 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 66.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Wargame 15%, Military 14.8%, War 14.6%, Historical 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that offers a deep, map-based strategic experience for fans of the genre.
- #15 Field of Glory: Empires
87% matchVery Positive82% of 862 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.9 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: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, 4X 18% ★, Historical 13.2%, War 10.7%, Military 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes the rise and fall of ancient civilizations through tactical and strategic depth.
- #16 Kingdom Heroes 8
86% matchMixed54% of 14,674 reviews2021
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, RTS 17.8%, Historical 15.3%, War 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 13%
Why You'll Like It: Blends real-time strategy with RPG elements in a setting that mirrors the tactical combat of the seed game.
- #17 Knights of the Crusades
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 169 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 24.4% ★, RTS 17.1%, 4X 14.6% ★, Wargame 11.4%, Sandbox 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox grand strategy game that incorporates RTS elements and city-building mechanics.
- #18 Ultimate General: American Revolution
85% matchMixed54% of 1,072 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: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, 4X 17.3% ★, RTS 12.2%, Historical 11.2%, Wargame 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on tactical battles and grand strategy map management.
- #19 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
86% matchVery Positive83% of 280 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 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Historical 17.4%, Military 13.5%, Strategy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game that captures the essence of ancient world conquest and resource management.
- #20 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 4
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
《三国群英传IV》是由奥汀科技研发的一款即时战略类游戏,是三国群英传系列的第四作。玩家将在游戏中重历三国时代,指挥武将驰骋于华夏神州大地之上,征战于天南地北之间,平定乱世,以一统中原为目标,最终建立属于自己的英雄事业。
Why similar: Military 20.6%, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, RTS 18.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Wargame 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-RPG hybrid that emphasizes historical military units and tactical positioning.
- #21 Nations
81% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Historical 19%, RTS 16.9%, Political Sim 14.5% ★, Wargame 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on historical development and military expansion.
- #22 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
82% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Youkia International Limited
Windows
Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals is a multi-player online real-time strategy game based on the Three Kingdoms history which recreates realistic landscapes in the world map. Look out for flank attacks and road blocks from your enemies when you explore the open world and build your city.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, RTS 12.6%, Wargame 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Historical 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical and strategic aspects of historical warfare in the Three Kingdoms era.
- #23 Han Xiongnu Wars
83% matchMixed60% of 4,110 reviews2017
Dev: Shangshi Studio
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 50.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...
Why similar: Historical 21.1%, RTS 18.2%, War 17.4%, Wargame 12.8%, Sandbox 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of action, RPG, and strategy set during the historical conflicts of the Han Dynasty.
- #24 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
79% matchVery Positive84% of 219 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: Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, 4X 12.4% ★, RTS 11.2%, Political Sim 10.1% ★, Historical 9.9%
- #25 Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs
81% matchVery Positive85% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: Object SoftwarePub: Strategy First
Windows
An epic real-time strategy game set in chaotic Ancient China. Control the kingdoms of Liu Bei, Sun Quan, or Cao Cao, warlords who played a pivotal role in Ancient China. Lead your kingdom, innovate tech, forge alliances, build a formidable army to unite the nation.
Why similar: RTS 29.4%, Historical 27.6%, War 25.7%, Strategy 8.1%, Top-Down 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric strategy-RPG that captures the historical flavor of ancient Chinese conflicts.
- #26 Rebel Inc: Escalation
80% matchVery Positive82% of 7,279 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, 4X 15.4% ★, Historical 10.2%, War 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that requires intense tactical management and political foresight.
- #27 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 478 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, RTS 14.6%, Wargame 13.1%, Military 13%, War 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a streamlined yet deep strategic experience with a focus on military diplomacy.
- #28 The Scroll Of Taiwu
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 62,298 reviews2018
Dev: ConchShip Games
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.
Why similar: Sandbox 48.4%, Open World 28.9%, Strategy 19.7%, Singleplayer 3%
- #29 春秋
78% matchMixed61% of 403 reviews2022
Dev: weiqianPub: INDIECN
Windows
此为以春秋时代为背景,历史战略类即时制游戏。两千多年前华夏大地锦绣山河一眼尽收,可在其间建造城郭,构筑关隘,修筑长城,农商、车船、战阵行走其间。礼崩乐坏,百家兴起、诸侯争霸、异族入侵、合纵连横,列国之伐兵、伐交、伐谋就此展开。磅礴壮丽的春秋画卷待君前来指点江山!
Why similar: RTS 21.8%, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Wargame 10.8%
- #30 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal
76% matchMixed54% of 226,468 reviews2023
Dev: 鬼谷工作室
Windows
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 72.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.
Why similar: Sandbox 62.9%, Exploration 30.7%, Singleplayer 6.5%
- #31 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
77% matchMixed59% of 975 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 18% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, RTS 13.8%, Wargame 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%
- #32 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,250 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, RTS 10.5%, Political Sim 9.3% ★, Military 9%
- #33 Three Kingdoms Mushouden
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,106 reviews2025
Dev: NanBei StudioPub: Paleo
Windows
Set on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 182), you can play as an original character or a historical warlord, building forces and forging alliances. Whether you choose to be a lone wanderer or rally famous generals, use your knowledge and wisdom to reshape history!
Why similar: Historical 20.2%, Wargame 18.9%, Military 18.7%, War 18.2%, Open World 9.4%
- #34 Age of History II
74% matchVery Positive90% of 49,603 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 61.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Historical 19.8%, War 16.8%, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Strategy 8.2%
- #35 Victoria II
75% matchVery Positive92% of 19,943 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.2% ★, Political Sim 14% ★, Historical 12.5%, Politics 9.7% ★
- #36 Supreme Ruler 1936
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.7% ★, RTS 11.2%, Historical 10.8%, War 9.3%
- #37 JIANGHU CHRONICLES
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,375 reviews2025
Dev: 一品阁Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
JIANGHU CHRONICLES is a Wuxia-themed clan simulator, which focuses on simulating Jianghu clans and experiencing realistic battle. Set up a clan of your own, recruit disciples, complete missions... And eventually make your clan second to none by improving its power and reputation.
Why similar: Historical 43.3%, Real Time Tactics 33.4%, Top-Down 11.5%, Exploration 5.9%, 3D 3.7%
- #38 逐鹿
75% matchMixed57% of 529 reviews2023
Dev: TKG Inc
Windows · Mac
A stand-alone turn-based war chess game with the theme of Chinese history. The core gameplay is territorial competition, and diplomacy, construction, combat and other gameplay will also revolve around territorial competition.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Historical 15.6%, War 14.2%, Military 13%, Wargame 11.5%
- #39 大城主战略版
76% matchMixed65% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: wywl
Windows
《大城主攻略版》是一款拥有沉浸式体验感以三国时代为背景的战争策略类游戏。军阀四起,天下大乱,玩家化身一代君王带领传世神将征战乱世。天时地利,攻城略地;排兵布阵,革图易虑,全方位展现东方战争艺术的魅力,跟随主公以国之名,平定天下,创太平盛世!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, RTS 15.1%, Historical 13.9%, Wargame 12.5%, War 11.9%
- #40 Age of History 3
71% matchVery Positive85% of 17,831 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Wargame 19.9%, RTS 19.5%, War 12.1%, Tactical 9.3%
- #41 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
70% matchVery Positive89% of 7,858 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Historical 14.7%, Military 13.5%, War 11.6%
- #42 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 3
73% matchVery Positive85% of 786 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
《三国群英传Ⅲ》是三国群英传系列第三部作品。游戏拥有壮丽的战争场面,战争兵数最多可增加到800人,且战斗受不同地形影响。画面镜头可自行调整,方便玩家调兵遣将。
Why similar: Military 20.3%, RTS 20.1%, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Strategy 14.3%, Wargame 13.3%
- #43 Huaxia: Warring States
72% matchMixed61% of 583 reviews2026
Dev: 秦川汉渚
Windows
Build your own epic story in the Huaxia: Warring States. Start a clan, conquer the lands, and build an empire. Or roam the Nine Provinces as a lone warrior fighting bandits and monsters. The choice is yours!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, 4X 20% ★, War 12.9%, Military 12.8%, Historical 10.1%
- #44 Countryballs at War
71% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: SHN Games
Windows
Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame that combines turn-based empire building with real-time battles. Lead any countryball nation, expand your territory through conquest or diplomacy, and rise as the ultimate superpower.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Military 10.2%, Historical 10%
- #45 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
72% matchVery Positive92% of 4,021 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 59.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, War 14.9%, Wargame 14.8%, Military 14.4%, Historical 13.6%
- #46 Sanguo's Ambition 4 :Three Kingdoms
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Youshen Interactive
Windows · Mac
A real-time strategy+team competition game, in 189, the Han Dynasty launched a mutual attack and expansion of territories, operating their own forces, and seizing generals and resources until the world was unified.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, 4X 17.7% ★, RTS 15%, Wargame 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.2%
- #47 March of the Eagles
73% matchMixed67% of 384 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
“he Who Fears Being Conquered Is Sure Of Defeat.”The war-game March of the Eagles focuses on the dramatic conflicts of Europe during 1805 to 1820. Explore one of the defining periods in European history with this experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy, Paradox Development Studio.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 24% ★, Historical 19.8%, Strategy 14.5%
- #48 Millennia
69% matchMixed67% of 3,763 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 35.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Historical 14.2%, War 12.3%, Military 10.6%
- #49 AfterWar
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Political Sim 18.8% ★, RTS 15.3%, War 12.9%, Politics 10.8% ★
- #50 Maestro's Cold War 2
67% matchVery Positive98% of 142 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Military 12.8%, Politics 12.7% ★, Wargame 11.9%
- #51 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, 4X 21.1% ★, Historical 15.9%, War 9.6%, Real-Time with Pause 8.7% ★
- #52 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms
68% matchVery Positive92% of 1,313 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 128.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
《三国群英传》是由宇峻奥汀(Odin)公司出品的一款策略战棋游戏,也是三国群英传系列的第一部作品 ,于1998年发布。 游戏按即时制展开,双方行动和交战同时进行。游戏进行的大致流程是“内政经营模式”到“大地战略模式”,然后到“战争发生”,再循环到“内政经营模式”。
Why similar: Military 20.5%, RTS 19.4%, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Wargame 13.3%
- #53 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,221 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, RTS 13.5%, Wargame 13.2%, War 12.9%, Military 12.5%
- #54 Syrian Warfare
69% matchVery Positive87% of 5,490 reviews2017
Dev: Cats Who Play
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.
Why similar: RTS 18.9%, Military 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Historical 14.4%, Wargame 14%
- #55 NovaMundi
66% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac
NovaMundi is an open world exploration game with tactical combat. Lead your party into the dangerous lands of the Andes. Recruit people in towns, explore caverns filled with dangerous spirits to gain the blessings of the land, and unite the people to stand against the invaders.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 22.6% ★, Historical 15.3%, RTS 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, Tactical 8.6%
- #56 兵法:战国篇
68% matchVery Positive81% of 143 reviews2020
Dev: 奇正游戏
Windows
A tactical strategy game with a background set in the Warring States Period.
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Historical 21.9%, RTS 18.9%, War 16.1%
- #57 Heavyarms Assemble: WWII
67% matchMixed66% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: XR Studio
Windows
This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Historical 14.2%, RTS 12.3%, Wargame 10.8%, Military 10.8%
- #58 Kai Yuan
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Crown Game
Windows
This is a city building game with the historical background of the Tang Dynasty of China in the 7-8th century. In the game, you will build a prosperous city in the Tang Dynasty of China.
Why similar: War 32.2%, Real Time Tactics 26.4%, Strategy 24.2%, Top-Down 8.1%, 3D 8%
- #59 Obscure Chronicle of Dynasty
66% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: IsaacZhang
Windows
This is a "fictional, but plausible" strategy role-playing game with a plot which can be regarded as a history of the Three Kingdoms in a different realm. Thus, those who have received little or no attention in the original history may blossom in this very different time and space.
Why similar: Historical 73.1%, Strategy 24.8%, Singleplayer 2%