Games Like Rome: Total War™ - Alexander

Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

Why similar: Rome 25.2% ★, Strategy 18.5%, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, RTS 16.5%, Historical 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern way to experience the classic Rome: Total War engine with updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements.

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: Strategy 26.6%, Rome 21.7% ★, Historical 15.5%, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most comprehensive and polished modern grand strategy experience set in the Roman era.

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 24.2%, Historical 18.7%, Rome 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, RTS 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more challenging and desperate historical campaign that tests your ability to manage a crumbling empire.

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 30.5% ★, Strategy 26.3%, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Historical 17.1%, Multiplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy title from Paradox focuses heavily on the political and administrative complexities of the Roman Republic and its neighbors.

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

Why similar: Strategy 29.8%, Historical 19.1%, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, RTS 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the classic Total War engine to deliver a deep, expansive campaign that feels very similar to the original Rome experience.

Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.

Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Historical 26.6%, RTS 21.5%, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It shares the specific focus on ancient Greek warfare and logistics that makes the Alexander expansion so compelling.

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 25.4%, RTS 19%, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Rome 14.4% ★, Historical 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep dive into the ancient Bronze Age collapse with complex tactical combat and empire management.

Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Why similar: Rome 25.5% ★, Strategy 23.1%, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Historical 15.1%, Turn-Based 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based grand strategy game offers a deep, historically accurate simulation of the ancient Mediterranean world.

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 35.5%, Rome 23.6% ★, Historical 16.4%, RTS 16.2%, Grand Strategy 8.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the tactical and strategic challenges of Roman expansionism in a way that mirrors the Alexander campaign's structure.

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.

Why similar: Strategy 29.3%, Historical 26.4%, RTS 15.5%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features the most advanced character-driven campaign mechanics in the series, perfect for players who enjoy the focus on a single legendary leader.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Historical 23.4%, Strategy 20.7%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends 4X strategy with character-driven narratives, capturing the personal ambition and leadership challenges found in the Alexander campaign.

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

Why similar: Strategy 32.1%, Historical 23.9%, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, RTS 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the Total War formula to a global scale, offering a different but equally deep strategic experience.

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 27.9%, Historical 22.8%, RTS 21.2%, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more focused, smaller-scale historical campaign that rewards careful management and tactical proficiency.

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 34.8%, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, RTS 24.2%, Historical 13.4%, Multiplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully combines a grand strategy map with real-time battles, offering a seamless experience similar to the Total War formula.

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

Why similar: Strategy 37%, Rome 20.9% ★, Historical 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is widely considered the gold standard for turn-based tactical combat in the ancient world, focusing on unit formations and battlefield maneuvers.

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

Why similar: Strategy 32.1%, Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Rome 22.9% ★, Historical 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Paradox grand strategy title that provides a deep look into the political and diplomatic landscape of the Roman era.

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

Why similar: Strategy 30.5%, Historical 25.2%, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, RTS 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: It features highly polished tactical combat and a focused campaign structure that mirrors the intensity of the Alexander expansion.

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

Why similar: Strategy 59.3%, RTS 23.2%, Rome 14.5% ★, Multiplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It strips away the grand strategy layer to focus purely on the tactical, real-time combat mechanics of the Roman legions.

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, Historical 19.3%, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, RTS 12.1%, Turn-Based 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This expansion pack offers several focused, high-quality campaigns that capture the spirit of the Alexander add-on.

SHOGUN: Total War™ is the first, original title in a 15 year series of award-winning strategy games. This Collection Edition also includes the Mongol Invasion Expansion Pack.

Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Historical 18.9%, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★, RTS 6.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the origin of the series, it provides a foundational experience for fans of the classic Total War gameplay loop.

A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

Why similar: Rome 29.1% ★, Strategy 24.6%, Historical 18.9%, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based 6%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based 4X strategy game offers a deep, complex simulation of ancient Mediterranean power struggles.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: Rome 41.5% ★, Strategy 23.4%, Historical 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a narrative-heavy, tactical perspective on Roman military campaigns that complements the grand strategy experience.

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Why similar: Strategy 38.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based 16.5%, Historical 16.3%, Grand Strategy 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It remains a quintessential 4X experience for historical strategy fans who enjoy long-term empire building.

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 55.6%, RTS 24.1%, Historical 20.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features large-scale historical RTS combat that emphasizes formations and unit management.

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

Why similar: Strategy 31.9%, Rome 31.6% ★, RTS 15.1%, Historical 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie title that captures the essence of Roman military expansion through a unique, stylized strategic lens.

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 35.8% ★, Strategy 33.8%, Historical 21.3%, RTS 7.4%, Multiplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It balances city-building with military management, providing a different perspective on the Roman experience.

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 24.5%, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Historical 13.7%, Rome 9% ★

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

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that focuses specifically on the military conflicts of the ancient Roman world.

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 43.2%, RTS 35.5%, Historical 20.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers large-scale historical RTS battles that share the tactical intensity found in the Total War series.

Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun is a turn-based tactical and strategic game set during the Sengoku era; primarily focusing on the Japanese Warring States period and Japanese Invasion of Korea.

Why similar: Strategy 41.6%, Historical 25.3%, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical game focuses on unit-level combat and formations, appealing to those who enjoy the battlefield aspect of Total War.

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 41.7%, Historical 18.3%, RTS 12.3%, Grand Strategy 9.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8%

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 24.9%, RTS 24.4%, Historical 21.8%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%

Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, RTS 23.8%, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based 6.8%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion delivers six unique and interesting scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their...

Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Turn-Based 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Historical 12.2%, Multiplayer 1.4%

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 32.2%, Rome 31.2% ★, RTS 20.6%, Historical 11%, Classic 4.9% ★

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

Why similar: Strategy 36.5%, Historical 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Grand Strategy 8.3% ★

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, RTS 40.9%, Historical 4.4%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 52.4%, RTS 27.7%, Historical 20%

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 26.1%, Rome 22.9% ★, Historical 19.3%, RTS 17.5%, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Historical 21.2%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Grand Strategy 4.4% ★

Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.

Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, RTS 28.9%, Historical 13.9%, Classic 10% ★, Multiplayer 4.1%

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.3% ★, Strategy 29.8%, Historical 27.6%, RTS 3.9%, Multiplayer 1.1%

A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.

Why similar: Strategy 37.7%, Historical 32%, RTS 28.4%, Multiplayer 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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

Why similar: Strategy 43.9%, RTS 32.7%, Historical 23%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 36.1%, RTS 29.3%, Historical 22.9%, Rome 8.7% ★, Multiplayer 2.5%

With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, Historical 17.9%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Grand Strategy 9% ★

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 39.2%, RTS 26.8%, Historical 22.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Multiplayer 2.3%

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9% ★, Historical 27.9%, Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, Historical 19.4%, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based 10.1%

The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Why similar: Strategy 51%, RTS 39.9%, Historical 5.7%, Multiplayer 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, Historical 28.4%, Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Multiplayer 4.5%

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

Why similar: Rome 31.3% ★, Strategy 20.2%, RTS 20.1%, Historical 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 53%, RTS 38.2%, Classic 8.8% ★

Well-received by gamers and critics alike, Legion Gold is the expanded and improved version of its predecessor, Legion, and includes not only the original Legion game but a hefty expansion pack too.

Why similar: Strategy 33.4%, RTS 26.3%, Rome 22.1% ★, Historical 17.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, RTS 40.4%, Grand Strategy 9.8% ★, Multiplayer 4.6%, Classic 3.8% ★

Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.

Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Grand Strategy 30% ★, Historical 20%, RTS 7.3%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.7% ★, Historical 26.2%, Strategy 25.3%, RTS 9.7%, Multiplayer 1.6%

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

Why similar: Strategy 30.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Historical 18.1%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★