Games Like Romans: Age of Caesar

Besiege Great Khans, Imperial warlords and Shōgun commanders in Stronghold: Warlords, the latest 'castle sim' from Firefly Studios. Command AI warlords across the battlefield as you build a castle economy and new gunpowder-fuelled siege engines!

Why similar: Colony Sim 15% ★, City Builder 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, RTS 9%, Economy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This entry features the signature Firefly Studios blend of base-building and real-time tactical combat in a historical setting.

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: City Builder 29.3%, RTS 24.1%, Strategy 17.6%, Historical 9.1%, Building 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Firefly Studios, this title shares the same RTS and castle-building DNA found in the developer's other strategy works.

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

Why similar: City Builder 33.9%, Rome 30.3% ★, Historical 12.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the spiritual predecessor to the seed game, it offers the definitive classic Roman city-building experience.

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: City Builder 37.5%, Rome 31.2% ★, Strategy 12%, Historical 11.8%, Simulation 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel modernizes the classic Caesar formula with 3D graphics while maintaining the core city-management gameplay.

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 33.1% ★, City Builder 27.3%, Historical 13.3%, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A focused Roman city-builder that emphasizes historical progression and infrastructure development.

A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 13.3%, City Builder 11.3%, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Colony Sim 10.9% ★, RTS 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the primary MMO strategy offering from Firefly Studios, sharing the same cooperative and persistent world philosophy.

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 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Historical 11.9%, Strategy 9.2%, Economy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game offers a much deeper look at the political and military management of the Roman Empire.

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

Why similar: City Builder 43.5%, Historical 18.9%, Colony Sim 18.7% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the same engine as the classic Caesar games, this title provides an identical management feel in an ancient Egyptian setting.

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Colony Sim 15.5% ★, City Builder 13.1%, Economy 8.7%, Historical 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern city-builder that successfully integrates tactical RTS combat, mirroring the dual-focus gameplay of the seed game.

Zeus + Poseidon delivers hundreds of hours of gameplay in one game!

Why similar: City Builder 38.4%, Colony Sim 36.2% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Historical 6.7%, Isometric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This classic city-builder shares the same historical management mechanics and charm as the Caesar series.

CivCity: Rome, an innovative city builder inspired by the world of Sid Meiers Civilization, and created by a collaboration between Firefly Studios and Firaxis Games, invites players to shift focus from building a multi-city empire and zoom-in on the great cities of the Roman Empire, culminating in Rome itself!

Why similar: City Builder 37.7%, Rome 37.6% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Historical 9.6%, Simulation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated Roman city-builder that allows players to zoom in and observe the daily lives of their citizens in great detail.

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 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Historical 14.4%, Strategy 12.4%, RTS 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the ultimate Roman military experience, balancing empire-wide management with large-scale tactical battles.

Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Why similar: City Builder 39.7%, Economy 16.4%, Strategy 9.4%, RTS 8.8%, Simulation 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features complex supply chain management and city-building depth that appeals to fans of the logistics in Romans: Age of Caesar.

Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

Why similar: City Builder 32.5%, Colony Sim 11.1% ★, Economy 8.9%, Sandbox 7.9%, Building 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an organic approach to city-building that emphasizes management and population needs over rigid grids.

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 29.6% ★, Colony Sim 24.5% ★, City Builder 22.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy game that focuses on the construction and defense of Roman settlements.

Create and customize cities in Nebuchadnezzar, a classic isometric city-builder where careful planning and define your rise as a ruler in ancient Mesopotamia.

Why similar: City Builder 20%, Colony Sim 11.1% ★, Economy 10.9%, RTS 10.5%, Isometric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to the classic city-builders of the 90s, focusing on historical accuracy and grid-based planning.

A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

Why similar: City Builder 28.4%, Colony Sim 21.8% ★, Base Building 9.7%, Economy 8.7%, RTS 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused city-builder that allows for cooperative play and competitive resource management.

Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Colony Sim 15.1% ★, City Builder 14.5%, Economy 8.5%, Historical 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoy the complex logistics and infrastructure management of city-builders, this is the most detailed simulation available.

Build a city, Create an Empire! Research 400+ technologies, and Build 70+ buildings, Craft and Trade 380+ items in an entirely player driven market. Fight Wars and Forge Alliances with thousands of players and create your own Empire in this award-winning, critically-acclaimed MMO.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 25.5%, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, City Builder 17%, Economy 10.2%, Sandbox 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A browser-based grand strategy MMO that emphasizes long-term planning and social interaction in a fantasy-historical setting.

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 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, RTS 12.3%, Historical 11.7%, Wargame 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique perspective on ancient warfare and logistics that complements the city-building experience.

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

Why similar: City Builder 28.7%, Colony Sim 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Building 11.8%, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the Anno series that excels at balancing trade, production, and city growth.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: City Builder 37.2%, Economy 17.8%, Management 11%, Strategy 10.3%, Sandbox 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, it provides a deep simulation of city management and political decision-making.

Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.2%, Strategy 14.2%, Historical 12.8%, RTS 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that offers a grand-scale view of map control and empire expansion.

Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

Why similar: City Builder 32.2%, Colony Sim 27% ★, Building 8.3%, Strategy 7.7%, Base Building 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes colony-sim that forces players to make difficult management decisions to ensure the survival of their people.

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Colony Sim 15.5% ★, City Builder 13.2%, Historical 8.5%, Economy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique colony-sim that incorporates roguelite elements to keep the management gameplay fresh and challenging.

In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

Why similar: Colony Sim 35.1% ★, City Builder 31.5%, Strategy 6.5%, Sandbox 6.4%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure colony-sim that focuses on the fundamental challenges of resource management and population survival.

Summa Expeditionis is a colony sim and base building game set in ancient Roman Empire. Follow the career of a Roman soldier from Legionnaire to Centurion. Build and manage your camp, recruit more soldiers and face the barbarians for the glory of Rome.

Why similar: Rome 21.5% ★, Colony Sim 19.7% ★, City Builder 12.4%, Base Building 8.6%, Building 8%

Why You'll Like It: A focused colony-sim that emphasizes the management of resources and building a thriving settlement from scratch.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.7% ★, Economy 17.9%, Historical 17.1%, Management 8.8%, Sandbox 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy title offers unparalleled depth in economic and social simulation for those who enjoy the macro-management of an empire.

The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Colony Sim 14.8% ★, City Builder 13.4%, Historical 8.6%, Economy 8.6%

Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

Why similar: City Builder 20.5%, RTS 14%, Rome 10.8% ★, Economy 10.4%, Sandbox 9%

Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.

Why similar: City Builder 42.8%, Building 13.8%, Economy 10.5%, Sandbox 9.9%, Management 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern city-building, offering endless possibilities for infrastructure and urban planning.

At the farthest reaches of the empire, a new Roman city is born! Manage and grow your city, please the gods, and survive against barbarians and mythological threats to achieve Roman Triumph!

Why similar: Rome 21.8% ★, Colony Sim 16.3% ★, City Builder 13.7%, RTS 10.8%, Base Building 6.8%

Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!

Why similar: Rome 25.3% ★, City Builder 18.1%, Isometric 11.9%, Historical 10.8%, Economy 8.1%

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Why similar: RTS 29%, Base Building 21.2%, Massively Multiplayer 17.1%, Strategy 12.4%, Historical 8.1%

Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.

Why similar: Rome 25.6% ★, Colony Sim 18.8% ★, City Builder 16.1%, Economy 9.4%, Historical 8.9%

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 31.4% ★, City Builder 18.1%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Historical 11.4%, Simulation 7.3%

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18%, Historical 16.5%, Wargame 12.9%, Strategy 11.2%

Kingdom Wars is a free to play 3D MMORTS with real-time siege combat, without the pay to win element so common in the genre. Kingdom Wars offers beautiful 3D online world, where players construct strongholds, direct citizens, complete quests and eventually manage a global empire.

Why similar: RTS 27.4%, Massively Multiplayer 25.9%, Strategy 15%, City Builder 12%, Building 10.7%

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

Why similar: RTS 27.8%, City Builder 23.5%, Base Building 18.4%, Historical 13.6%, Strategy 13%

A love letter to old-school browser-based RTS MMOs – with charming nostalgic pixel graphics, a dash of political satire, and tonnes of strategic tension. Build your empire, face off against other players, and take what’s yours in true British imperial style: by dominating the map.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Wargame 14.7%, City Builder 13.8%, RTS 13.4%, Colony Sim 13.1% ★

Empire Architect is an ancient city-building real time strategy game, with elements from grand strategies sprinkled in for good measure. The levels are procedurally generated, and you have limited control over your subjects

Why similar: City Builder 21.6%, Rome 15.9% ★, Economy 9.2%, RTS 8.4%, Building 7.9%

We insist on fair competition, and focus on testing players' strategic intelligence and teamwork. We are committed to creating a user-friendly game, so that every player can easily enter the game, enjoy the glory of the ancient civilization, and feel the endless fun of conquest.

Why similar: Wargame 17.4%, City Builder 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Sandbox 9.5%, Isometric 8.5%

Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare.

Why similar: Rome 27.7% ★, City Builder 17.2%, Historical 9.9%, Economy 9.4%, Building 8.5%

Imperia Online brings you into a world, which exists in the times before the age of gunpowder. It is the world of the sharp blade, long bow and war horse. Experience the vast amount of gameplay mechanics and compete with thousands of players in a totally realistic medieval strategic simulation!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18%, RTS 14.2%, Wargame 13.7%, Economy 10.1%

CaesarIA is a remake of an old-school economic strategy game, Caesar III which is a masterpiece among the games of this genre in our opinion. There are different economic strategy games and they can be broken down to subtypes but from our viewpoint Caesar encompasses planning, constructing, diplomacy and military campaigns.

Why similar: City Builder 64.5%, Rome 17.9% ★, Strategy 17.7%

Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.

Why similar: Colony Sim 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, City Builder 16.4%, RTS 12.7%, Economy 7%

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

Why similar: Colony Sim 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, City Builder 16.3%, RTS 12.7%, Economy 6.9%

This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Wargame 19.5%, Massively Multiplayer 19.2%, RTS 12.7%, Strategy 8.4%

Factions, countries and empires that have truly existed in the real history await you. The only difference is that it is in your hand to rewrite their history. Become the ruler of any country you want and lead your nation from small village to the way to be the magnificent empire!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Historical 9.2%, RTS 8.2%

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: Colony Sim 15.3% ★, City Builder 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, RTS 9.7%, Economy 7.7%

Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.

Why similar: Colony Sim 19.8% ★, City Builder 16%, RTS 13.7%, Economy 10.7%, Base Building 8.7%

Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 19.2%, Wargame 18.9%, City Builder 17.1%, RTS 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%

Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36% ★, Rome 27.8% ★, Historical 18.3%, Strategy 10.6%, Building 7.3%

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 40.5%, Real Time Tactics 24.1%, Strategy 16.3%, Historical 16.2%, Base Building 2.9%

Forge your Kingdom amidst the Ruins of Rome in this turn-based 4X strategy game! As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny. Unleash your strategic prowess, conquer provinces, and crush all who stand in your way.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, City Builder 25.4%, Historical 15.5%, Building 13.4%, Management 10.4%

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: City Builder 22.5%, Historical 13%, Economy 11.5%, RTS 10.7%, Building 10%