Games Like Praetorians - HD Remaster

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: Strategy 48.1%, RTS 31%, Old School 9.5%, Rome 6.7% ★, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same developer DNA and tactical focus as Praetorians, offering a very similar historical real-time tactics experience.

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: Strategy 33.1%, Rome 24% ★, RTS 23.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive Roman-era tactical experience by combining grand strategy with large-scale, formation-based battlefield combat.

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: Strategy 58.3%, RTS 21.2%, Rome 20.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on historical Roman warfare with a strong emphasis on supply lines and tactical unit movement across a grand map.

Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Why similar: Strategy 79.1%, Real Time Tactics 20.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a pioneer of the real-time tactics genre, it shares the high-stakes, precision-based gameplay that defines the tactical side of Praetorians.

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: Strategy 54.9%, RTS 37.3%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Real Time Tactics 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features squad-based tactical combat that heavily relies on positioning and special abilities, mirroring the core gameplay loop of Praetorians.

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: Strategy 54.3%, RTS 37.5%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic historical RTS that provides the foundational base-building and unit-management experience found in many strategy games.

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: Strategy 46.8%, RTS 41.2%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Real Time Tactics 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in tactical RTS, it prioritizes cover, unit positioning, and squad-level management over simple base construction.

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: Strategy 50.9%, RTS 39%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feel of large-scale historical warfare with a focus on managing massive armies and formation tactics.

Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.

Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, RTS 38.6%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique RTS that emphasizes tactical unit interactions and terrain advantages, making every skirmish feel meaningful.

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: Strategy 44.6%, RTS 30.7%, Real Time Tactics 20.9%, Multiplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It removes traditional base building in favor of pure tactical combat, requiring players to manage units and terrain effectively.

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 51.6%, RTS 29.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides an incredibly deep tactical experience where individual unit control and environmental usage are essential for survival.

Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, RTS 31.1%, Real Time Tactics 26.6%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines castle building with intense tactical defense, requiring careful management of units and fortifications.

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

Why similar: Strategy 52.5%, RTS 41.1%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends historical progression with tactical depth, allowing for complex strategic decisions across different eras.

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: Strategy 49.5%, RTS 42.4%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a complex tactical simulation where unit composition and battlefield positioning are the keys to victory.

Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

Why similar: RTS 46%, Strategy 43%, Multiplayer 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It brings a classic RTS experience with a mythological twist, focusing on hero units and tactical combat abilities.

Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

Why similar: Strategy 37%, RTS 33.6%, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focusing on tactical combat without the distraction of base building, it emphasizes unit preservation and strategic positioning.

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

Why similar: Strategy 74.3%, RTS 25.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a realistic historical tactical experience with a focus on medieval unit formations and battlefield maneuvers.

Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005

Why similar: Strategy 65.3%, RTS 34.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features classic RTS mechanics with a focus on hero units and tactical combat in a fantasy setting.

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 83.9%, RTS 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game is dedicated to large-scale medieval tactical battles, emphasizing the importance of morale and formation.

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, RTS 37.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a highly complex tactical environment where unit synergy and terrain knowledge are paramount.

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 50.9%, Strategy 45.5%, Multiplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic RTS formula that emphasizes base building and tactical unit control.

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Strategy 55.6%, Real Time Tactics 29.3%, RTS 15%

Why You'll Like It: A pure real-time tactics game that demands extreme precision and careful planning, similar to the tactical missions in Praetorians.

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Why similar: Strategy 52.7%, Real Time Tactics 41.3%, RTS 6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a refined tactical experience where every unit's unique abilities must be coordinated to overcome overwhelming odds.

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

Why similar: Strategy 62.8%, RTS 37.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic historical RTS that focuses on large-scale battles and the management of diverse unit types.

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 61.6%, RTS 33.5%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of turn-based grand strategy and real-time tactical battles set in a historical context.

Fall in, soldier! Commandos 3 - HD Remaster sends you to the relentless and unforgiving battlefields of Europe. Remastered in high definition including reworked 3D models and textures, improved controls and refined UI.

Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Strategy 36.8%, Real Time Tactics 26.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tactical focus of the series, requiring careful planning and execution in hostile environments.

Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.

Why similar: Strategy 69.6%, RTS 30.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique approach to tactical RTS with a focus on unit formations and strategic alignment.

Tzar: The Burden of the Crown is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2000

Why similar: Strategy 67.8%, RTS 32.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy game that balances base building with tactical combat, reminiscent of the old-school RTS era.

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

Why similar: Strategy 78%, Multiplayer 14.8%, RTS 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on simulation, it provides a deep historical setting and complex logistical management.

Spartan is an epic 2d platformer powered by UE4. Featuring silky smooth animations, pixel perfect controls, challenging gameplay, huge non linear levels and an awesome original soundtrack , Spartan is taking classic platforming to the next level, UE4 Turbocharged style!

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that dives deep into the historical conflict of the ancient world with a focus on tactical army management.

Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, RTS 29.8%, Real Time Tactics 26.5%

Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor.

Why similar: Strategy 49.5%, RTS 25.4%, Rome 25% ★

Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 46.1%, Strategy 43.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Real Time Tactics 2.6%

Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.

Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, RTS 42.4%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Real Time Tactics 6.2%

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

Why similar: Strategy 78.8%, RTS 21.2%

Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

Why similar: Strategy 52.4%, RTS 38.5%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.

Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, RTS 40.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%

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 74.4%, RTS 25.6%

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

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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

Why similar: Strategy 69%, RTS 31%

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 70.4%, RTS 29.6%

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 58.6%, RTS 23.7%, Rome 14.8% ★, Multiplayer 2.9%

Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.

Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, RTS 42%, Multiplayer 8.1%

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: Strategy 42.9%, RTS 22.8%, Rome 19.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.4%

Celtic Kings: Rage of War is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2002. It is the first game of the award-winning franchise Celtic Kings

Why similar: Strategy 58.5%, RTS 41.5%

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: Strategy 50.5%, RTS 40.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%

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 40.3%, Strategy 40.2%, Rome 9.8% ★, Multiplayer 9.7%

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, RTS 33.4%, Real Time Tactics 26.4%

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: Strategy 43.5%, RTS 33.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Multiplayer 7%

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: Strategy 52.1%, RTS 30.1%, Rome 14% ★, Multiplayer 3.8%

KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard.

Why similar: Strategy 88.7%, RTS 8.4%, Old School 1.8%, Multiplayer 1.1%

American Conquest: Fight Back is the sequel to American Conquest. The most significant events of that glorious time have found their way into this title.

Why similar: Strategy 60.5%, RTS 39.5%

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: Strategy 41.7%, RTS 35.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, Multiplayer 7%

An RTS classic updated in 2026 for modern systems. Welcome to Hell, soldier, and mind the radioactive dust. Join one of two groups battling tooth, claw, tentacle, and any other appendage for survival in this post-nuclear real-time strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 71.9%, RTS 28.1%

Warrior Kings: Battles maintains the excitement that made Warrior Kings a leading RTS. It is a stand-alone title that adds a new strategic and tactical dimension to the series.

Why similar: Strategy 62.8%, RTS 37.2%

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 56.7%, RTS 34.1%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Real Time Tactics 2.3%

Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.

Why similar: Strategy 53.9%, RTS 44.1%, Multiplayer 2%

War Party is a strategy game where you enter a prehistoric world of Dinosaurs, Cavemen and Magic! Build up your chosen faction, gather resources, explore the land and command them against enemy tribes and wildlife! Will your story be about Life, Death or Balance? Can you survive?

Why similar: RTS 46.9%, Strategy 44.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%

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: Strategy 54.9%, Rome 31.8% ★, RTS 10.1%, Multiplayer 3.2%

One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and much more.

Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Strategy 28.9%, Rome 25.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.8%