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This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.

Reviews: Mixed — 70% — of 444 reviews
Released: 2019-03-12
Developer: Yiming
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

Overview

NationWar:Chronicles is a unique sandbox grand strategy game that captures the turbulent warfare of ancient China's Spring and Autumn period. These recommendations prioritize titles that blend deep historical simulation, grand strategy map management, and tactical real-time or turn-based combat to mirror the experience of building an empire in a historical setting.

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    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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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%

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    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 66.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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  15. #15 Field of Glory: Empires
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    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
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    Windows
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    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.

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    85% matchMixed54% of 1,072 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on tactical battles and grand strategy map management.

  19. #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.

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    Windows

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    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.1%, Historical 19%, RTS 16.9%, Political Sim 14.5%, Wargame 11.8%

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    82% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Historical 21.1%, RTS 18.2%, War 17.4%, Wargame 12.8%, Sandbox 12.4%

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
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    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.

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    82% matchMostly Positive74% of 478 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3%, RTS 14.6%, Wargame 13.1%, Military 13%, War 12.6%

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    79% matchMostly Positive70% of 62,298 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    78% matchMixed61% of 403 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    76% matchMixed54% of 226,468 reviews2023
    Dev: 鬼谷工作室
    Windows
    Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 72.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    77% matchMixed59% of 975 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,250 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    75% matchMixed57% of 529 reviews2023
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    76% matchMixed65% of 126 reviews2021
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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 17,831 reviews2024
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  41. #41 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 7,858 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    72% matchMixed61% of 583 reviews2026
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    Windows

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  45. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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%

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