- #1 Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,405 reviews2016
Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Stealth 37.2%, Strategy 17.9%, Tactical 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Isometric 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the modern gold standard for real-time tactics, perfectly capturing the squad-based stealth and environmental puzzle-solving found in Robin Hood.
- #2 Commandos 2: Men of Courage
96% matchVery Positive86% of 2,823 reviews2007
Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives.
Why similar: Strategy 27.6%, Stealth 25.2%, Classic 16% ★, Tactical 15.3%, Isometric 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: As one of the primary inspirations for the genre, this classic offers the same challenging, high-stakes squad management and stealth mechanics.
- #3 Desperados III
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,578 reviews2020
Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Stealth 29.1%, Real Time Tactics 19.3%, Strategy 18.9%, Isometric 17.3%, Tactical 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the masters of the genre, this title offers deep tactical stealth gameplay with a polished interface and complex character abilities.
- #4 Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
95% matchVery Positive88% of 2,437 reviews2013
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
"Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.
Why similar: Isometric 21.9%, Strategy 21.5%, Stealth 21.1%, Tactical 15.2%, Classic 10.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: This foundational title shares the exact isometric tactical DNA and mission structure that made Robin Hood so memorable.
- #5 Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
94% matchVery Positive90% of 4,033 reviews2007
Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.
Why similar: Stealth 28.7%, Strategy 19.6%, Classic 17.6% ★, Tactical 13%, Isometric 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original classic that established the real-time tactics genre, providing a pure experience of stealth and tactical planning.
- #6 Partisans 1941
94% matchVery Positive82% of 8,737 reviews2020
Dev: Alter GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants.
Why similar: Stealth 25.8%, Strategy 20.7%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Isometric 16%, Tactical 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends squad-based stealth with base management, capturing the feeling of leading a small group of rebels against an overwhelming force.
- #7 Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
93% matchVery Positive91% of 6,521 reviews2023
Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!
Why similar: Strategy 65%, RPG 16.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 5.8%, Action 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game refines the real-time tactics formula with a supernatural twist, offering immense freedom in how you approach infiltration missions.
- #8 Frigato: Shadows of the Caribbean
92% matchMostly Negative33% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Mercat GamesPub: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Frigato: Shadows of the Caribbean is a challenging Real-Time Tactics stealth game set in the intriguing realm of pirates. Take command over a motley crew of sea rogues and beat the British Royal Navy to the Caribbean’s most valuable treasure.
Why similar: Stealth 23.6%, Isometric 19.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, Tactical 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to the classic real-time tactics genre, focusing on pirate-themed stealth and squad coordination.
- #9 War Mongrels
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,485 reviews2021
Dev: Destructive Creations
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC).
Why similar: Stealth 24.3%, Isometric 21.3%, Strategy 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Tactical 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, isometric tactical game that focuses on squad-based stealth and combat, mirroring the tactical depth of the seed game.
- #10 Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
91% matchVery Positive93% of 4,832 reviews2021
Dev: Mimimi GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.
Why similar: Stealth 23.8%, Isometric 22%, Real Time Tactics 17.2%, Strategy 16.2%, Tactical 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that delivers more of the high-quality tactical stealth gameplay found in the base game.
- #11 Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty
90% matchVery Positive89% of 1,118 reviews2007
Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and must now mobilize in a series of 8 new dangerous missions.
Why similar: Stealth 27.7%, Strategy 25.1%, Tactical 19.1%, Classic 13% ★, Isometric 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An essential expansion that adds more challenging missions and tactical scenarios to the classic Commandos experience.
- #12 Knights of Honor
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,387 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: Strategy 44%, Medieval 28.9%, Classic 14.4% ★, Historical 11.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that captures the medieval atmosphere and political intrigue of the Robin Hood era.
- #13 Commandos 3: Destination Berlin
89% matchMixed62% of 1,136 reviews2007
Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a game of real-time tactics that places you in command of an elite unit of Special Forces behind enemy lines in the European theater of World War II.
Why similar: Stealth 35.9%, Strategy 30.4%, Tactical 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%, Action 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A more intense, action-oriented entry in the series that maintains the core tactical stealth mechanics of its predecessors.
- #14 Thief Gold (1999)
88% matchVery Positive92% of 4,168 reviews2012
Dev: Looking Glass StudiosPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.
Why similar: Stealth 57.5%, Classic 34% ★, Medieval 6.2%, Adventure 1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it is the ultimate stealth experience that shares the same spirit of infiltration and avoiding detection as Robin Hood.
- #15 Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
86% matchVery Positive90% of 20,528 reviews2018
Dev: The Bearded LadiesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, Stealth 24%, Tactical 21.6%, RPG 8.5%, Adventure 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully combines real-time stealth exploration with turn-based tactical combat, rewarding players for careful positioning.
- #16 Jagged Alliance 3
85% matchVery Positive89% of 14,785 reviews2023
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
Why similar: Strategy 37.4%, Tactical 26.1%, Isometric 20.9%, Classic 8.1% ★, RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it offers the deep squad management and tactical combat depth that fans of the genre will find highly satisfying.
- #17 Satellite Reign
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 5,366 reviews2015
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.
Why similar: Strategy 31%, Stealth 24.4%, Isometric 19.1%, Tactical 17.9%, Real Time Tactics 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical game that emphasizes stealth and infiltration in a cyberpunk setting, requiring careful coordination of unique character skills.
- #18 Sneaky Sneaky
86% matchVery Positive90% of 283 reviews2014
Dev: Naiad Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Sneak through the shadows, dash to cover, pick your moment and strike! Unleash your inner thief in this strategic stealth adventure.
Why similar: Stealth 48.5%, Strategy 38.8%, RPG 8.1%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming top-down stealth game that focuses on tactical movement and outsmarting enemies, mirroring the core loop of the seed game.
- #19 Gone Rogue
84% matchVery Positive89% of 313 reviews2023
Dev: AskaLot Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Gone Rogue is a tactical stealth game with RPG elements. Get into the role of a thief from the city slums. Lurking in the shadows, sneak unnoticed past enemies, get behind any locked doors, and carry off rich loot.
Why similar: Stealth 31.5%, Isometric 21.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, Strategy 12.7%, Tactical 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric stealth-focused tactical RPG that rewards players for careful planning and avoiding direct confrontation.
- #20 Medieval: Total War™ - Collection
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,454 reviews2015
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
MEDIEVAL: Total War™ - Collection Edition is the compilation of the critically-acclaimed Medieval: Total War and its official expansion pack - Viking Invasion.
Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, Medieval 19.9%, Classic 17.6% ★, Historical 14.5%, Action 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the grand-scale tactical warfare and medieval setting that complements the smaller-scale tactical focus of the seed game.
- #21 Invisible, Inc.
83% matchVery Positive91% of 5,772 reviews2015
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.
Why similar: Stealth 33.2%, Isometric 31.3%, Strategy 20%, Tactical 14.5%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes stealth tactics game where every move counts, perfect for players who enjoy the planning phase of Robin Hood.
- #22 Stronghold Crusader 2
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 18,068 reviews2014
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Medieval 24.8%, Classic 14% ★, Historical 8.5%, Tactical 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the castle-building and tactical defense aspects of medieval warfare, which are thematic staples of the Robin Hood legend.
- #23 Seven: Enhanced Edition
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,146 reviews2017
Dev: IMGN.PRO
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Seven: Enhanced Edition is an open-world, isometric stealth and action role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire. Includes the Drowned Past expansion.
Why similar: Stealth 45.8%, Isometric 42%, RPG 6.1%, Adventure 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that places a heavy emphasis on stealth, parkour, and infiltration, capturing the movement-based feel of the seed game.
- #24 Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc
80% matchVery Positive92% of 412 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Relive the most intense battle scenarios of medieval Europe in this third-person 3D epic saga. Brandish your sword as you slay enemies amidst adrenaline-pumping action while you lead your troops to victory.
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Historical 28.6%, Medieval 22.8%, Action 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-strategy hybrid that allows you to lead troops in medieval combat, sharing the historical hero-led theme.
- #25 Chicago 1930 : The Prohibition
81% matchMixed70% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: SpellboundPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side!
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Isometric 24%, Classic 23.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: An isometric tactical game that uses similar mechanics to the Commandos series but shifts the setting to a gritty crime drama.
- #26 Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders - Bandit's Trail
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,086 reviews2023
Dev: MeanAstronautsPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
FREE PROLOGUE! Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders is an action-adventure RPG with base-building elements, where you take on the role of a classic hero who stands up to the tyranny and injustice that haunts Sherwood. Fight, craft, steal, and of course help the local people grow and prosper.
Why similar: Isometric 36.2%, Medieval 19.1%, Stealth 17.7%, Historical 12%, RPG 8.1%
- #27 Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1
78% matchVery Positive92% of 1,182 reviews2020
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into this lovely adventuring RPG and experience a heartwarming story. Take little orphan Brent under your wing, gather supplies, and lend a helping hand to those in need. Explore picturesque landscapes and enjoy a serene journey together, completely at your own pace.
Why similar: Isometric 75.2%, RPG 13.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that captures the spirit of medieval exploration and questing in a simplified, charming format.
- #28 The Kings' Crusade
81% matchMostly Negative40% of 176 reviews2010
Dev: NeoCoreGames
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The crowned heads of Europe launch a military campaign to conquer the Holy Land. The time has come to assemble your armies and take back the land!
Why similar: Strategy 69.2%, Medieval 30.8%
Why You'll Like It: A real-time strategy game set in the medieval period that emphasizes hero units and tactical decision-making.
- #29 Legends of Eisenwald
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,830 reviews2015
Dev: Aterdux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world.
Why similar: Medieval 30.4%, Strategy 23.6%, Tactical 22%, Historical 17.8%, RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on medieval combat and party management, perfect for players who enjoy the hero-centric nature of the seed game.
- #30 King's Bounty: The Legend
78% matchVery Positive91% of 4,012 reviews2009
Dev: Katauri InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
King’s Bounty: The Legend is a fan-favorite classic fantasy adventure and an early entry into the modern King’s Bounty era, built around tough battles, smart decisions, and turn-based tactics.
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, RPG 14.9%, Classic 14.1% ★, Tactical 13.5%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that features a rich fantasy-medieval world and deep turn-based combat mechanics.
- #31 Cossacks: European Wars
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 633 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.
Why similar: Strategy 82%, Historical 16.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic historical RTS that offers large-scale tactical battles for those who enjoy the medieval and historical strategy elements.
- #32 Legends of the Round Table
74% matchVery Positive90% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: Artifice Studio
Windows
Lead the Knights of the Round Table through King Arthur's legend in a unique RPG, full of honor, magic and romance. Plunge into a colorful world inspired by medieval art, tales and music. Undertake perilous quests and fiercely defend your kingdom to make the flower of chivalry blossom again.
Why similar: Medieval 29.9%, Strategy 29.7%, Historical 28.2%, RPG 8.1%, Adventure 4%
- #33 Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
75% matchMixed67% of 205 reviews2026
Dev: Black Tower BasementPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
The legendary medieval strategy adventure has returned – enhanced for a new generation of knights. Conquer provinces, raise armies, storm castles, and influence the balance of power through bold strategy and action moments.
Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, Medieval 13.3%, Historical 10.9%, RPG 10.8%
- #34 Lords of the Realm II
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,702 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 50.8%, Classic 22% ★, Medieval 20%, RPG 7.2%
- #35 Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders
75% matchMixed69% of 1,108 reviews2024
Dev: MeanAstronautsPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders is an action-adventure RPG with base-building elements, where you take on the role of a classic hero who stands up to the tyranny and injustice that haunts Sherwood. Fight, craft, steal, and of course help the local people grow and prosper.
Why similar: Medieval 71.5%, RPG 14.4%, Adventure 8.8%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #36 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
72% matchVery Positive92% of 11,558 reviews2025
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.3%, Medieval 21%, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, Isometric 20.5%, Historical 11.4%
- #37 Commandos 2 - HD Remaster
76% matchMixed57% of 2,459 reviews2020
Dev: Yippee! EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 41%, Stealth 23.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, Isometric 8.4%, Classic 7.3% ★
- #38 Lords of the Realm
76% matchVery Positive82% of 128 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The year is 1268 and the English throne lies empty. Fight for the right to be King in this classic blend of turn-based and real-time strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #39 Knights and Merchants
74% matchVery Positive85% of 4,956 reviews2013
Dev: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 78.3%, Classic 9.8% ★, Medieval 8.7%, Historical 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #40 Crown Wars: The Black Prince
72% matchMixed60% of 645 reviews2024
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 33.6%, Medieval 21.6%, Tactical 20%, RPG 9.2%, Historical 8.3%
- #41 Tabletop Tavern
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,980 reviews2026
Dev: TJPub: Frostbloom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Tabletop Tavern is a roguelike RTS where you build an army from scratch and command them across a brutal campaign. Recruit diverse units, create devastating synergies, and make tactical choices that shape the fate of every run.
Why similar: Isometric 22%, Strategy 18.6%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Tactical 14.5%, Medieval 13.8%
- #42 Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood
73% matchVery Positive94% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Andrew G. Schneider
Windows · Mac
You are Robin Hood! Forge your destiny and fight to liberate Nottingham in this epic story-driven RPG blending interactive fiction, resource management, and base building set within a lushly-illustrated Sherwood Forest.
Why similar: RPG 69.8%, Singleplayer 30.2%
- #43 Robber Knight
73% matchMixed65% of 303 reviews2022
Dev: Sartorian
Windows
RPG/Strategy. Lead your army through intense battles, make decisions that influence the story, and conquer vast lands. Play solo or fight side by side with up to 4 friends.
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Medieval 42.8%, RPG 10%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #44 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
70% matchVery Positive81% of 380 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Medieval 33.4%, Strategy 33.2%, Historical 24.2%, RPG 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #45 Commandos: Origins
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,508 reviews2025
Dev: Claymore Game StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Isometric 23.5%, Strategy 22.6%, Real Time Tactics 19.4%, Stealth 19.4%, Historical 8%
- #46 Tzar: The Burden of the Crown
70% matchVery Positive90% of 568 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Tzar: The Burden of the Crown is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2000
Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, Classic 32.8% ★, Medieval 14%
- #47 Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader
71% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2017
Dev: Reflexive EntertainmentPub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows
A champion will rise and change the course of history. As a descendent of King Richard the Lionheart, prepare to battle the forces of evil in an alternate Europe transformed by magic. Choose your race, skills, and abilities, and begin your quest in this darkened alternative world.
Why similar: Isometric 37.4%, Medieval 17.8%, Historical 16.3%, Classic 14.5% ★, RPG 6.9%
- #48 Reign: Conflict of Nations
73% matchMixed49% of 130 reviews2010
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Reign: Conflict of Nations allows players to have a well thought-out and historically accurate system of building and assigning labor forces in cities, a large selection of scenario-based and random missions, an expansive and realistic technology tree, more than 150 types of military units and elaborated graphics and animations which brin
Why similar: Strategy 81.4%, Medieval 18.6%
- #49 Ascension to the Throne
71% matchVery Positive90% of 685 reviews2014
Dev: DVSPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ascension to the Throne is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. In a vast fantasy world the hero will have to pass many tests on his way to victory. Enemies seek to stop players from regaining power and taking revenge. Gain new friends to aid you in reclaiming the throne.
Why similar: Strategy 76.8%, RPG 21.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #50 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
66% matchVery Positive86% of 10,331 reviews2023
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Isometric 23.2%, Strategy 22.5%, Real Time Tactics 21.1%, Medieval 20.6%, Historical 12.6%
- #51 The Valiant
69% matchMixed66% of 336 reviews2022
Dev: KITE GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Medieval 33.6%, Isometric 13.8%, RPG 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #52 Crown Gambit
65% matchVery Positive95% of 453 reviews2025
Dev: WILD WITS GAMESPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac
Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!
Why similar: Strategy 39.8%, Medieval 39.2%, RPG 11.1%, Adventure 6.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #53 Robin's Quest
70% matchVery Positive85% of 123 reviews2014
Dev: Gogii GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
“Nobility is not a birthright. It’s defined by one’s actions.” – Robin Hood
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #54 Stronghold HD (2012)
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,431 reviews2013
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 24.4%, Medieval 24.1%, Strategy 22.1%, Isometric 19.2%, Historical 10.2%
- #55 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,047 reviews2013
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Why similar: Medieval 24.9%, Real Time Tactics 24.1%, Strategy 23.3%, Isometric 18.2%, Historical 9.4%
- #56 XIII Century – Gold Edition
71% matchMixed56% of 194 reviews2009
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 79.8%, Medieval 20.2%
- #57 The Stone of Madness
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 277 reviews2025
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The Stone of Madness is a real-time tactical stealth game set in an 18th-century Spanish Monastery. Five prisoners pool their skills and resources to face their phobias, stave off insanity, uncover the mysteries of the Monastery, and find a way to escape.
Why similar: Stealth 25.8%, Isometric 19.2%, Strategy 14.2%, Medieval 12.2%, Historical 11.8%
- #58 Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,555 reviews2025
Dev: River End GamesPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Experience an isometric, narrative-driven stealth game and join Hanna’s adventure in the vibrant city of Eriksholm. The mysterious disappearance of her brother, Herman, ignites a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city.
Why similar: Stealth 32.4%, Isometric 28.4%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Strategy 8.7%, Historical 8.1%
- #59 Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition
66% matchVery Positive88% of 2,721 reviews2016
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns.
Why similar: Isometric 24.7%, Real Time Tactics 23.9%, Medieval 20.7%, Strategy 17.5%, Historical 13.1%
