- #1 Dato of Srivijaya
97% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Dato of Srivijaya is Historical RTS about rise of Srivijaya Empire in 7th century from unknown power in South Sumatra’s river to strong maritime power in Asia for almost 3.5 centuries! Explore Southeast Asia in 7th-10th century and build the strong empire!
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.2% ★, RTS 15.1%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Historical 7.9%, Management 7.8%
- #2 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Composition GS
Windows
Lead your clan through Japan's turbulent Sengoku period. Craft wise strategies to expand your domain and use cunning tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. Emerge victorious, restore order, and claim the title of Shogun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, RTS 18.3%, Historical 16.3%, War 10.1%, Strategy 10.1%
- #3 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Fight the campaigns and battles of Napoleon from the French Revolutionary Wars all the way to Waterloo’s muddy, crimson fields.
Why similar: RTS 18.8%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Historical 17.5%, Strategy 11%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%
- #4 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. In this grand strategy & RTS hybrid you play as one of a dozen characters across medieval Europe, Africa and Middle East. Start as a landless mercenary captain. Fight your way to become a minor lord. Rise up through Kingdoms hierarchy and be crowned, then expand your Kingdom.
Why similar: RTS 17.3%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Historical 9.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.3%
- #5 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
94% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: RTS 16.1%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Historical 13.7%, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, War 9.5%
- #6 东方崛起
94% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 我爱云云
Windows
无缝合全新超大沙盘大战略即时游戏 游戏第一个剧本为三国时代(不代表只结束于这一个时代和剧本) 游戏中包含1200多个据点,100多个家族,近百个势力。每个士兵代表1000人,千级士兵规模来还原百万军队。 游戏依托大量历史真实数据从补给中心,物资运输,战争机制,政治,经济,贸易等因素重新设计了新的游戏玩法。
Why similar: RTS 24%, Historical 16.2%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Wargame 11%, Strategy 9.8%
- #7 Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,322 reviews2021
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 83.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!
Why similar: Historical 20.7%, RTS 18.7%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Strategy 16.4%, War 10.8%
- #8 NationWar:Annals
92% matchMixed68% of 168 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: RTS 16%, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Historical 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 8.4%
- #9 Ultimate General: Gettysburg
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,701 reviews2014
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.
Why similar: Historical 24%, RTS 23.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Wargame 11.9%, Tactical 10.5%
- #10 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 流风Game
Windows
This is a grand strategy game set in the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States Period. Become an empire ruler or an ambitious noble, shaping your dynasty through politics and war. Face family conspiracies and minister betrayals, and write an immortal legend with your brilliant strategies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17% ★, Historical 13.5%, RTS 11.3%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Strategy 9.6%
- #11 Countryballs Conquest
90% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, War 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, Management 10.7%, RTS 9.4%
- #12 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
89% matchMixed50% of 984 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!
Why similar: RTS 15.6%, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Historical 11.4%, War 10.1%
- #13 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
89% matchVery Positive81% of 342 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, has appeared at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: RTS 15.6%, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Wargame 11.2%, War 10.9%
- #14 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 35,447 reviews2006
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Historical 17.3%, RTS 15.4%, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Medieval 15.3%, Strategy 12.4%
- #15 Fall of Bali
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided in many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has fall in warring era for nearly 2 centuries and now the threat of imperialism come. With all your kingdom potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Historical 12%, Diplomacy 9.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.4%, RTS 9.1%
- #16 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
87% matchVery Positive82% of 231 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: RTS 15.9%, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Wargame 11%, Historical 10.6%
- #17 Surabaya Inferno
86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Freedom or Death! Surabaya Inferno is a real-time tactics game based on the battle of Surabaya which occured at November 10th, 1945. Play as Surabayans fighting against the forces of Britain, Netherlands, and Japan in order to defend their independence in Indonesia!
Why similar: RTS 23.9%, Historical 15.5%, Wargame 13%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Tactical 8.6%
- #18 King's Orders
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 238 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: RTS 13.2%, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Historical 10.2%, War 8.8%
- #19 Battle of Britain, Norway and Atlantic
85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Sand Table Software
Windows
A real-time WW2 naval and air warfare simulation game on tactical/strategic level that features 18 scenarios covering Battle of Britain, Norwegian campaign and Battle of the Atlantic .
Why similar: RTS 23.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Wargame 12.3%, Historical 11.8%, Strategy 11.7%
- #20 Thorough Strife
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Summit Studio
Windows
A 2D War game inspired by Total War. Lead pixel armies, use formations and strategy to outmaneuver enemies, and grow your warband through a roguelite campaign or custom battle simulator.
Why similar: RTS 26.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Wargame 11.9%, War 9.9%
- #21 Radio Commander: Pacific '41
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squadron StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Command operations in the Pacific War by analyzing reports, issuing radio orders, and making strategic decisions. This new title in the Radio Commander series enhances realism, focusing on situational awareness built through radio communications.
Why similar: RTS 16.2%, Historical 12.7%, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, War 10.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%
- #22 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
83% matchVery Positive86% of 1,212 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.6 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: RTS 16.8%, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Wargame 11.8%, War 11.7%
- #23 Age of Resistance
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Luis Humberto
Windows
Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America. Manage your economy, internal stability, political ideologies, and regional conflicts in real-time with pause. Will you be able to dominate the continent?
Why similar: RTS 19.3%, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Wargame 9.7%, Strategy 9.7%
- #24 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
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: RTS 16%, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Historical 11.7%, Wargame 9.3%
- #25 Bellfortis
80% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, RTS 16.2%, Historical 15.7%, Medieval 10.9%, War 9.8%
- #26 Total War: ATTILA
81% matchVery Positive82% of 36,976 reviews2015
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Linux
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 80.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Historical 20.4%, RTS 16.6%, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, War 14.4%, Strategy 12.2%
- #27 Victory at Sea Atlantic - World War II Naval Warfare
79% matchMixed67% of 111 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows
Victory At Sea Atlantic transports you to the cold, unforgiving waters of the Atlantic Theatre in WWII. With a vast array of ships, planes, and subs, engage in epic sea battles & secure your place in history. Victory At Sea Atlantic is the ultimate naval warfare experience.
Why similar: RTS 17%, Naval Combat 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Historical 9.6%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%
- #28 A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 14,652 reviews2018
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: RTS 23.2%, Historical 22.8%, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Medieval 11.5%
- #29 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: FrostFire
Windows
A simple strategy about capturing castles. Build up your forces, manage armies and capture enemy fortresses. Build buildings in castles and use strategic tricks. Capture all the fortresses to win.
Why similar: RTS 20.6%, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Medieval 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%
- #30 Total War: SHOGUN 2
77% matchVery Positive92% of 66,379 reviews2011
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Why similar: RTS 21.1%, Historical 21%, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Diplomacy 8.6% ★
- #31 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,461 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 24.3% ★, RTS 24.1%, Medieval 15.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Historical 12.2%
- #32 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
76% matchVery Positive92% of 26,827 reviews2010
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Historical 25.7%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, RTS 16%, Strategy 14.4%, War 11.8%
- #33 Nations
74% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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: RTS 20.9%, Historical 20.3%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Wargame 10.5%
- #34 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,078 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.3% ★, RTS 17.1%, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Wargame 11.8%, War 10.7%
- #35 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
75% matchVery Positive82% of 92,481 reviews2019
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 21.9 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 26.4%, RTS 17.1%, War 16%, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Strategy 13.5%
- #36 Knights of Honor
76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,365 reviews2009
Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.
Why similar: RTS 21%, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Medieval 17.9%, Strategy 16.5%, Historical 13.5%
- #37 Victory At Sea Ironclad
74% matchMixed52% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac
Victory at Sea Ironclad is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during the American Civil War. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: RTS 18.9%, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Historical 13.9%, Wargame 10.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%
- #38 Cavalry Charge·Three Kingdoms
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Chengdu Liudao Wuyu Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
Three Kingdoms Cavalry Charge is a game that combines the historical theme of the Three Kingdoms with strategic elements. The game features a connected large-scale map design, supporting national wars with up to ten thousand players on the same map.
Why similar: RTS 25.9%, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Historical 10.2%
- #39 Systemic War
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Play of Battle SA
Windows
Lead your nation in a modern grand strategy game (2008–2025), using a macroeconomic model with exchange rates, diplomacy, and hybrid warfare. Engage in kinetic warfare on the strategic map, then shift to RTS battles at focal points.
Why similar: RTS 15.8%, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Historical 10.5%, Wargame 8.5%
- #40 The Winged Missive
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duke9861
Windows
The Winged Missive is a top-down RTS. Your general has a limited field of vision. Units beyond general's sight are invisible and cannot be commanded directly. Your intelligence updated when messengers of units report from frontline, and order is only executed once the messenger reaches the unit.
Why similar: RTS 25.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Wargame 13.2%, Strategy 12.4%, Historical 9.9%
- #41 Ukraine War 2022
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Sand Table Software
Windows
Ukraine War 2022 is a real-time, tactical land and air warfare simulation game focusing on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
Why similar: RTS 32%, Strategy 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Tactical 12.4%, War 12%
- #42 Take Command - 2nd Manassas
73% matchVery Positive94% of 85 reviews2016
Dev: MadMinute GamesPub: Norb Software Development LLC
Windows
Your quest for the true immersive Civil War battle experience ends here. Voted in PC Gamers list of Best 100 Games of All Time, Take Command is an RTCS "Real-Time Combat Simulator" and you've never played anything like it!
Why similar: RTS 18.5%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Historical 12.3%, War 12.3%
- #43 Glory
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Jason Kelly
Windows
Glory is an RTS/Simulation game set in the Medieval period. Command your army in combat and battles to defeat your enemy and achieve victory. For Glory!
Why similar: RTS 26.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Medieval 12.3%, Simulation 10.9%
- #44 Spee
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: EUGENE LOPATIN
Windows
A World War I strategy game where you command fleets, manage trade and logistics, and fight for dominance across 50 colonial ports.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Historical 12.9%, Naval Combat 12.6% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Strategy 11.2%
- #45 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
71% matchNo user 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: RTS 20%, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Historical 15.3%, Wargame 9.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.6%
- #46 Harpoon Classic '97
69% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Alliance InteractivePub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.
Why similar: RTS 25.4%, Strategy 15.1%, Wargame 14.9%, Naval Combat 12.2% ★, War 10.5%
- #47 三国争雄
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 石家庄龙游科技有限公司
Windows
A real-time strategy game based on the history of the Three Kingdoms. The player can experience the fun of conquering cities, directing the country, and ultimately ending the Three Kingdoms disputes and uniting the world through their own efforts in the simulated historical background of the game!
Why similar: RTS 21%, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Wargame 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Historical 9%
- #48 Firefight
71% matchVery Positive86% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: Sean O'Connor
Windows
Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game similar in style to the old Close Combat series but brought up to date with better AI, individual soldier modelling, a faster frame rate to give more intense and realistic combat and an easy to use command interface.
Why similar: RTS 18.7%, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, Wargame 11.8%, Historical 11.6%, War 11%
- #49 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,610 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: RTS 20.5%, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Historical 16.3%, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%
- #50 北宋风云
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 石家庄龙游科技有限公司
Windows
A real-time strategy game based on the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. The player can experience the fun of conquering cities, directing the country, and ultimately uniting the world through their own efforts in the simulated historical background of the game!
Why similar: RTS 19.3%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Wargame 13.3%, War 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%
- #51 The King's Campaign
69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield
Why similar: RTS 18%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Historical 11.4%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Wargame 9.5%
- #52 Empires Apart
69% matchMixed68% of 2,472 reviews2018
Dev: DESTINYbitPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.
Why similar: RTS 33.5%, Historical 14.1%, Strategy 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, War 11.2%
- #53 Total War: PHARAOH
67% matchMixed63% of 5,332 reviews2023
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: RTS 25.7%, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, War 14%, Historical 13.1%, Tactical 11.8%
- #54 Dreaded Conquest
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ExpectedTime
Windows
Dreaded Conquest is a real-time strategy game of grand-scale control, where you lead sinister forces to spread your influence across a procedurally-generated world. Use your units and skills to conquer cities and crush mortal forces.
Why similar: RTS 30.3%, Real Time Tactics 14%, Wargame 13.8%, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Strategy 12%
- #55 Master of Command
66% matchVery Positive92% of 3,127 reviews2025
Dev: Armchair Interactive
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.
Why similar: RTS 19.4%, Historical 16.8%, War 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, Tactical 9.6%
- #56 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,138 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, RTS 17.4%, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Historical 11.9%, Wargame 9.2%
- #57 Steel Covenant 钢铁盟约
67% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: 金戈兄
Windows
"Steel Covenant" is a 3D real-time strategy game. The game is set against the backdrop of World War II. Players can transform into Allied or German commanders, commanding multiple units to participate in battles
Why similar: RTS 23.4%, Historical 17.7%, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.1%, Wargame 8.6%
- #58 迷你王国战争 Mini Kingdom Wars
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: 枫叶FengYe工作室
Windows
This is a medieval strategy war game where you can freely choose your faction, acquire resources, purchase armies from crystals, strengthen yourself, defeat enemy armies, break down enemy walls, and destroy enemy crystals to win the game. You can compete with AI and invite friends to play online.
Why similar: RTS 31.2%, Wargame 15.8%, Strategy 15.5%, Medieval 10.4%, War 10.3%
- #59 Strategeist
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
Windows
Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Historical 16.2%, Diplomacy 15% ★, RTS 9.6%, War 7.8%