Games Like Old World

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, 4X 14.3% ★, Historical 12.6%, Moddable 9.6% ★, War 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the most comparable experience to Old World's focus on dynasty management, character relationships, and political intrigue.

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: 4X 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Historical 11%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 4X title that emphasizes historical progression and cultural evolution across different eras.

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: 4X 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Historical 11.3%, Turn-Based 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential 4X experience that shares the core map-painting and city-building mechanics found in Old World.

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 38.6% ★, Historical 17.3%, Strategy 10.3%, Economy 6.6%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep historical grand strategy experience set in the ancient world with a focus on character management and political stability.

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: 4X 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Moddable 11.7% ★, War 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep 4X empire building with highly tactical turn-based combat and significant character customization.

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: Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, 4X 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Historical 9.1%, Moddable 8.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for historical grand strategy, offering unparalleled depth in diplomacy, trade, and empire management.

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 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, Turn-Based 7.8%, Alternate History 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical eras and alternative timelines, allowing players to shape their civilization through unique historical turning points.

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: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, War 14%, 4X 13% ★, Tactical 10.8%, Historical 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the Bronze Age, providing a tactical military experience that complements the historical setting of Old World.

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: 4X 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Turn-Based 11.8%, Historical 10.1%, War 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated grand strategy game that focuses on the ancient world and the rise and fall of civilizations.

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Historical 10.1%, Economy 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined 4X experience that focuses specifically on the Bronze Age, making it a perfect thematic companion to Old World.

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 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Historical 12.6%, Military 9.6%, Tactical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X strategy game that captures the feel of ancient Mediterranean power struggles with complex logistics.

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.3% ★, 4X 14.9% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Historical 13.7%, Simulation 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with real-time elements, focusing on managing a royal court and expanding a medieval kingdom.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Historical 11.1%, Economy 9.9%, Moddable 9.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep economic and political simulation that appeals to players who enjoy the management aspects of Old World.

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Why similar: 4X 16% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Diplomacy 11.4% ★, Moddable 8.4% ★, Historical 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed historical 4X game that captures the specific political and military landscape of ancient Greece.

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: 4X 12.8% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Moddable 7.3% ★, Historical 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game that requires long-term planning and political maneuvering on a global scale.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.9%, Historical 27.6%, Tactical 16.3%, Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends tactical turn-based combat with a strong historical narrative and meaningful character-driven choices.

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: 4X 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Moddable 12% ★, Historical 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends intricate city-building with tactical combat in a grounded, historical medieval setting.

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 22.5% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Historical 12.3%, Military 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical 4X strategy game that focuses on the development of ancient Chinese dynasties.

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

Why similar: 4X 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelite city-builder that emphasizes resource management and strategic decision-making under pressure.

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: Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Alternate History 10.2%, Historical 10.1%, War 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on political management, stability, and counter-insurgency in a challenging historical context.

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: 4X 31.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Historical 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Strategy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An expanded version of the base game that adds significant depth to the historical campaign experience.

Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

Why similar: 4X 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, Historical 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A social simulation game that focuses on managing a noble family and their subjects in a medieval world.

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: Diplomacy 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Economy 10.1%, Moddable 10% ★

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy wargame that allows for deep control over historical map painting and military logistics.

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Turn-Based 9.6%, Historical 8.6%, War 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 4X game that incorporates deckbuilding elements to streamline the strategic experience.

Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Why similar: Economy 27.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Simulation 10.8%, Historical 10%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep economic simulation and city-building experience that rewards long-term planning and trade management.

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: 4X 12.4% ★, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Moddable 6.7% ★, Turn-Based 6.3%

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 19.9% ★, Historical 14.9%, War 13.2%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Turn-Based 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game focused on historical map painting and global diplomacy.

Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.

Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Economy 10.3%, Tactical 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features excellent tactical turn-based combat and empire management mechanics within a sci-fi setting.

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: 4X 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Historical 10.2%, Alternate History 8.5%

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: 4X 28.2% ★, Turn-Based 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 4X experience that focuses on specific historical goals and distinct management challenges.

The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

Why similar: 4X 15.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Historical 8.1%, Military 7.1%

You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.

Why similar: Diplomacy 16.3% ★, 4X 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Moddable 10.9% ★, Historical 9%

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Turn-Based 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, War 9.1%, Military 9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly tactical approach to historical warfare, focusing on supply lines and strategic movement.

Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.

Why similar: 4X 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Alternate History 11.1%, Historical 9.5%

A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Why similar: 4X 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Management 9.2%, War 8.6%

The legendary city-builder returns! Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this HD remake with modernized UI. Build monuments, manage your population and explore 4,000 years of history through over a hundred hours of gameplay.

Why similar: Diplomacy 31% ★, Historical 20.6%, Economy 18.7%, Management 15.8%, Simulation 7.1%

ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

Why similar: 4X 38.7% ★, Turn-Based 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Grand Strategy 6.6% ★

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Historical 12.2%, War 12%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, Military 9.8%

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: Historical 21.8%, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, War 12.5%, Strategy 10.3%

Strategy simulator of the Great Pyramids period, where you take your path from the unification of Egyptian tribes to the foundation of The First Empire. Developed with the assistance of Egyptologists.

Why similar: 4X 21.3% ★, Turn-Based 17.9%, Historical 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Economy 10.7%

The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Moddable 9.8% ★, 4X 9.3% ★, Historical 8.5%, War 7.8%

Politics, religion, war. They are nothing without a legacy that can stand the test of time. Lead any nation, and turn it into a mighty kingdom in one of the most compelling grand strategy games ever created.

Why similar: Historical 40.8%, Strategy 26%, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Multiplayer 14.7%

Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

Why similar: Economy 22%, Historical 20.8%, Sandbox 15.2%, Management 12.8%, Strategy 11.9%

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: 4X 29.4% ★, Turn-Based 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Historical 9.8%, Moddable 9.3% ★

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: 4X 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 8.2%

Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

Why similar: 4X 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Turn-Based 9%, Historical 7.7%

A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.

Why similar: 4X 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Historical 10.5%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Alternate History 8.1%

Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, 4X 13.3% ★, Economy 9.3%, Military 8.6%

Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

Why similar: 4X 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Historical 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

Why similar: 4X 46.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Tactical 17.2%, Co-op 10.3%, Strategy 7.3%

Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Why similar: 4X 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Moddable 11.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

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: Grand Strategy 42.2% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Historical 18.4%, War 16.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%

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 24.2% ★, Historical 19.9%, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Alternate History 10.5%, Moddable 10.1% ★

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: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Historical 16.5%, War 14.9%, 4X 10.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.

Why similar: War 30.4%, Historical 22.1%, Strategy 19.2%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Management 5.8%

Discover the uncharted during the Age of Exploration in this strategy game of exploration, combat and colony management.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.9%, 4X 22.8% ★, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Historical 14.9%, Strategy 12.6%

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 30.6% ★, Historical 13.9%, Economy 9.1%, Diplomacy 8.1% ★, Military 6.2%

Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil

Why similar: Historical 20.3%, Turn-Based 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Economy 14.1%, Tactical 8.9%

Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, 4X 11.6% ★, Moddable 9.2% ★, Turn-Based 8.8%, Historical 8.3%

The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.

Why similar: Diplomacy 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Historical 12.1%, War 11.3%, Economy 10.9%