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 49.1%, RTS 30.6%, Old School 9.5%, Rome 6% ★, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same developer and core tactical DNA as Praetorians, focusing on historical Roman warfare.

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 33.8%, Rome 23.6% ★, RTS 23.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive historical strategy experience for fans of the Roman era, featuring massive tactical battles.

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 59.1%, RTS 20.8%, Rome 20.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, historically grounded strategic experience that mirrors the Roman campaign focus of the seed game.

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 80.1%, Real Time Tactics 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a pioneer of real-time tactics, it shares the intense focus on unit-specific abilities and careful planning found in 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 55.9%, RTS 36.4%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Real Time Tactics 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at squad-based tactical combat that relies on positioning and terrain rather than extensive base building.

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 45.3%, RTS 30.2%, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game strips away base building to focus entirely on tactical unit management and battlefield positioning.

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 51.7%, RTS 38.1%, Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic RTS feel of large-scale historical warfare with a heavy emphasis on unit formations.

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 50.9%, RTS 40.4%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern RTS that balances base building with deep tactical combat and distinct unit roles.

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 43.6%, RTS 22.5%, Rome 19.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines grand strategy with a focus on supply lines and tactical combat that feels very similar to the seed game's historical scope.

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 52.4%, RTS 28.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides unparalleled control over individual units and tactical maneuvers in a realistic historical setting.

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 47.2%, RTS 40.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Real Time Tactics 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in tactical RTS design that emphasizes cover, flanking, and unit synergy over simple resource gathering.

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: Strategy 48.1%, RTS 21.2%, Rome 16.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.3%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers some of the most challenging and rewarding tactical combat in the Total War series within a historical context.

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 45%, Strategy 43.9%, Multiplayer 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features unique unit abilities and tactical combat that elevate it beyond standard RTS gameplay.

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 37.8%, RTS 30.3%, Real Time Tactics 26.8%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at tactical castle defense and unit management, requiring careful planning to succeed.

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 45%, RTS 41.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Real Time Tactics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential RTS experience that defined the genre's mechanics and tactical pacing.

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

Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, RTS 40.4%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that rewards tactical planning and efficient unit management across different eras.

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 61.7%, RTS 33.1%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, allowing for a deep historical experience.

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 56.3%, RTS 38.2%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features unique tactical combat mechanics and a training system that rewards strategic unit usage.

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 50.2%, RTS 41.6%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on tactical positioning and the strategic use of historical units on a massive scale.

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: Strategy 40.8%, RTS 40%, Rome 9.7% ★, Multiplayer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It brings refined tactical combat mechanics to an ancient historical setting, perfect for fans of Roman-era strategy.

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

Why similar: Strategy 66%, RTS 34%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that incorporates hero-led tactical combat and unique unit management systems.

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 37.5%, RTS 33.1%, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on tactical combat scenarios that prioritize unit preservation and smart movement over base construction.

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 61.2%, RTS 38.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that focuses on large-scale historical combat and complex unit formations.

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

Why similar: Strategy 69.6%, RTS 30.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy game that emphasizes diplomacy and tactical unit management.

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 50.1%, Strategy 46.2%, Multiplayer 3.6%

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

Why similar: Strategy 70.2%, RTS 29.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that emphasizes unit hierarchy and formation-based combat in a historical-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 84.3%, RTS 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses specifically on medieval tactical unit formations and battlefield command.

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 46.2%, RTS 37.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical simulation that demands high-level unit synergy and terrain awareness.

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 55.4%, RTS 36.2%, Multiplayer 8.4%

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 59.3%, RTS 23.2%, Rome 14.5% ★, Multiplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic expansion that provides a focused, high-stakes tactical campaign in the ancient world.

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 62.2%, RTS 32.8%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of historical grand strategy and real-time tactical battles that feels very familiar to the genre.

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 43.4%, RTS 29.6%, Real Time Tactics 27%

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 71.1%, RTS 28.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on line infantry tactics and morale, providing a grounded historical combat experience.

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 50.3%, Rome 24.9% ★, RTS 24.8%

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 52.8%, RTS 39.6%, Multiplayer 7.6%

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 45.6%, Strategy 44.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Real Time Tactics 2.4%

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

Why similar: Strategy 79.3%, RTS 20.7%

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: Strategy 37.4%, RTS 36.4%, Real Time Tactics 26.2%

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

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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

Why similar: Strategy 78.1%, Multiplayer 14.8%, RTS 7.1%

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

Why similar: Strategy 69.6%, RTS 30.4%

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 59.2%, RTS 40.8%

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 50.6%, RTS 41.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%

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

Why similar: Strategy 75.8%, RTS 24.2%

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 88.9%, RTS 8.2%, Old School 1.8%, Multiplayer 1.1%

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: Strategy 44.1%, RTS 33.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Multiplayer 7%

Army Men RTS brings you back to the days of staging battles with tiny plastic soldiers in your backyard...except these green soldiers carry out your every command!

Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, RTS 43%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, RTS 45.4%, Multiplayer 7.1%

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 42.1%, RTS 35%, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, Multiplayer 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 40.9%, RTS 32.9%, Real Time Tactics 26.2%

Battlezone: Combat Commander remasters FPS-RTS classic Battlezone II with slick new visuals, brand new achievements, Steam Workshop support and much more! The solar system is at war. Take command.

Why similar: Strategy 60.5%, RTS 32.3%, Multiplayer 7.1%

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 51.8%, RTS 29.8%, Rome 15% ★, Multiplayer 3.5%

S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster is the new edition of the challenging classic strategy game S.W.I.N.E! The filthiest of all wars between the Rabbit and the Pig armies is a sophisticated real-time strategy with completely revised textures, detailed unit models, a 16:9 adapted interface.

Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, RTS 33%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%

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 63.6%, RTS 36.4%

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 46.1%, Strategy 45.2%, Multiplayer 8.6%

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 58.7%, RTS 34.3%, Multiplayer 7%

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

Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, RTS 43.6%, Multiplayer 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: Strategy 29.5%, RTS 28.9%, Rome 24.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.8%

Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General

Why similar: Strategy 58.2%, RTS 30.6%, Multiplayer 11.2%

Experience the hit World War 2 real-time strategy game for the first time in full 3D glory, expanding on all strategic and tactical options. Command joint operations of naval, land-based and airborne units on the largest maps in the series.

Why similar: Strategy 72.5%, RTS 27.5%