Games Like Praetorians

Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 50.3%, Rome 24.9% ★, RTS 24.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern version of the original game, preserving the core tactical mechanics while updating the visuals.

Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.

Why similar: RTS 33.9%, Strategy 33.3%, Historical 16.6%, Rome 16.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same historical focus and real-time tactical combat style that made the original Praetorians a cult classic.

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: Rome 48% ★, RTS 19.6%, Strategy 17.5%, Historical 9.2%, War 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most comprehensive tactical Roman warfare experience, blending large-scale battles with strategic depth.

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...

Why similar: Rome 40.4% ★, Strategy 30%, RTS 17.2%, Historical 10.9%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes historical accuracy and tactical movement across a map, focusing on the logistical challenges of Roman campaigns.

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: RTS 38.7%, Strategy 36.4%, Historical 15.9%, War 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on squad-based tactical combat and unit formations, mirroring the infantry-centric gameplay of Praetorians.

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: Rome 32.5% ★, Strategy 24.2%, RTS 17.4%, Historical 14.7%, War 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, high-stakes tactical experience that captures the tension of defending the Roman Empire against overwhelming odds.

Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!

Why similar: Rome 41.5% ★, Strategy 23.3%, RTS 19.7%, Historical 13.6%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the strategic and tactical realities of ancient warfare, emphasizing supply lines and unit movement.

It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment.

Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, RTS 34.9%, Historical 17.9%, War 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar mix of grand strategy and real-time tactical combat set within a historical context.

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: RTS 38.9%, Strategy 35.8%, War 13.8%, Historical 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Praetorians, this game removes traditional base-building in favor of pure tactical unit management and terrain exploitation.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: Strategy 36.5%, RTS 32.5%, War 15.3%, Historical 8.6%, Classic 7.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title offers deep tactical control over individual units and squads, rewarding players who master positioning and cover.

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: RTS 44%, Strategy 31.2%, War 12.3%, Classic 7.2% ★, Historical 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for squad-based tactical RTS gameplay, utilizing cover and unit abilities similar to the tactical depth found in Praetorians.

Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.

Why similar: Rome 41.3% ★, Strategy 36.2%, Historical 15.5%, War 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a highly accurate tactical wargame that captures the nuances of ancient battlefield formations and morale.

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

Why similar: RTS 32.5%, Strategy 26.3%, Classic 26.1% ★, Historical 9.3%, War 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic RTS experience that spans the history of civilization, offering tactical depth in unit composition.

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: RTS 33.6%, Strategy 31.5%, Classic 19.6% ★, Historical 12.3%, War 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic historical RTS that emphasizes army composition and tactical maneuvering on the battlefield.

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 50.9%, RTS 33.8%, Historical 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes formation-based combat and morale, which are key tactical elements shared with Praetorians.

Rome: Total War - Alexander is the second official expansion pack to Rome: Total War. An entirely new campaign map that stretches from Macedonia to Greece and into the heart of the ancient Persian Empire New campaign game that tasks players with matching the exploits of Alexander the Great as he swept across Central Asia and dominated...

Why similar: Strategy 32.2%, Rome 31.2% ★, RTS 20.6%, Historical 11%, Classic 4.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: This expansion provides a focused, high-intensity tactical campaign centered on the legendary conquests of Alexander the Great.

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: Rome 54.1% ★, Strategy 24.3%, Historical 12.5%, War 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep strategic layer that complements the tactical combat of the Field of Glory series.

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: Rome 58.7% ★, Strategy 25.1%, Historical 12.8%, War 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that offers immense depth in managing the political and military expansion of the Roman Empire.

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: Strategy 32.8%, RTS 28.1%, Classic 17.2% ★, Historical 11.5%, War 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses entirely on tactical combat without base-building, requiring players to make the most of the units they are given.

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

Why similar: RTS 37.1%, Strategy 30.8%, Historical 17%, War 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS that focuses on massive historical battles and complex unit management.

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: Strategy 45.9%, RTS 40.2%, Historical 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines grand strategy with real-time tactical battles that require careful unit management and positioning.

Lead a Roman expeditionary force into the heart of Ancient Britain! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your legionaries while constructing a series of fortified marching camps. Use Roman tactics and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!

Why similar: Rome 65.4% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Historical 14.4%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, tactical open-world experience focused on the Roman conquest of Britain.

Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.

Why similar: Rome 47.1% ★, RTS 18.8%, Strategy 15%, Historical 11.2%, War 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on real-time tactical wargaming that prioritizes unit positioning and battlefield command.

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: Rome 57.5% ★, Strategy 24.1%, Historical 14.5%, War 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a detailed 4X experience that focuses on the military and political challenges of the Roman era.

In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.

Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, RTS 39.9%, Historical 17.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes the same engine and tactical RTS philosophy as many classic historical strategy titles.

“ALEA JACTA EST” (The Die is Cast) is what Caesar said as he crossed the Rubicon River when he learned that the Senate had removed him from his command. Crossing that small Italian river was equivalent to disobeying Rome’s orders and entering into open rebellion in this historical turn-based strategy wargame .

Why similar: Rome 56.4% ★, Strategy 31%, Historical 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated historical strategy game that focuses on the specific military campaigns of the Roman Republic.

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

Why similar: Strategy 65.7%, RTS 34.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on realistic historical unit behavior and tactical formations in a medieval setting.

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 33.7%, Strategy 21.1%, Rome 19.9% ★, War 13.5%, Historical 11.8%

As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

Why similar: Rome 54.8% ★, Strategy 25.6%, Historical 12.6%, RTS 7%

Roma Invicta combines action packed real-time battles with turn-based strategy on a big campaign map. Supply your legions and conquer ancient Gaul turn by turn. Fight by yourself or hand over your soldiers to the AI ​​and enjoy the spectacle.

Why similar: Rome 47.4% ★, Strategy 23.6%, RTS 14.1%, Historical 8.3%, War 5.4%

The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

Why similar: Rome 60.5% ★, Strategy 34.2%, Historical 5.3%

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: Rome 30.8% ★, Strategy 26.9%, RTS 25.3%, Historical 11.4%, War 5.6%

Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar.

Why similar: Rome 56.3% ★, Strategy 31.5%, Historical 12.2%

Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!

Why similar: Rome 48.7% ★, Strategy 20.6%, Classic 19.2% ★, Historical 11.4%

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, RTS 23.4%, Historical 18%, War 11.4%, Classic 11.4% ★

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

Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, RTS 25.9%, Historical 13.4%

As Emperor of a crumbling realm, hold back collapse in this grand strategy epic. Fall of an Empire has you balance deadly politics, manage resources, and command battles to survive invasions and intrigue in a vast, Roman-inspired world.

Why similar: Rome 59.3% ★, Strategy 16.2%, RTS 15%, War 9.5%

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

Why similar: Rome 44.6% ★, Strategy 27%, Historical 12.3%, RTS 10.2%, War 5.8%

Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.

Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, RTS 29.8%, Historical 15.6%

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, RTS 26.3%, Classic 14.2% ★, Historical 11.5%, War 8.8%

Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.

Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Classic 32.3% ★, Historical 27.1%

Relive the conflict between the mighty Roman Republic and the brave Celtiberian people of Numantia! Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, classic turn-based strategy mechanics, and combat tactics, with decision-making and side missions.

Why similar: Rome 54% ★, Strategy 26.5%, Historical 13.2%, War 6.3%

From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?

Why similar: Strategy 34.3%, RTS 32.7%, Historical 22%, War 11%

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

Why similar: Strategy 41%, Historical 23.9%, RTS 18.8%, War 11.2%, Classic 5.1% ★

Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Rome 49.4% ★, Strategy 34.2%, Historical 16.4%

Tower defense Game to safeguard the land of Rome.

Why similar: Rome 54.2% ★, RTS 20.5%, Strategy 15.3%, Historical 8.2%, Indie 1.8%

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: Rome 69.3% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Historical 11.3%

Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You are a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. You will control both your character and the unit under his command.

Why similar: Rome 72.6% ★, Historical 16%, War 10.6%, Indie 0.8%

Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.

Why similar: Rome 70.4% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Historical 7.6%, Indie 2.2%

Relive over a thousand years of Great Britain's history in this epic game of conquest and domination. From Roman legions to the Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror, explore the fate of numerous nations and fight to become king.

Why similar: Strategy 57.3%, Historical 21.7%, War 18.7%, Indie 2.3%

Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!

Why similar: Rome 65.2% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Historical 13.6%

Builders of Egypt is a city-building economic strategy taking place in the Nile Valley. Immerse yourself in a world full of pyramids, where you will become a part of the ancient world. Create history, be history!

Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, RTS 27.8%, Historical 24.5%, War 11.7%, Indie 3.4%

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Strategy 67%, Historical 33%

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 44%, Strategy 32.5%, Historical 12.7%, War 10.8%

A real-time strategy game featuring 2 Massive Single Player Campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

XIII Century Gold Edition combines the highly successful strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory with the follow-up sequel, XIII Century: Blood of Europe.XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game which immerses players in the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Strategy 76.7%, RTS 23.3%

Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.

Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, RTS 41.6%

Blocks!: Julius Caesar is an epic two-player wargame that brings the drama of the Roman Civil War (49-45 BC) to life. Take control of the legions of Caesar or Pompey against AI or in online Multiplayer. Fight to determine the future of Rome: Republic or Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 71.8%, Historical 19.4%, Indie 8.8%

Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?

Why similar: RTS 24.5%, Rome 23.6% ★, Strategy 21.8%, Historical 17.8%, War 10.9%