Games Like SHOGUN: Total War™ - Collection

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 40%, Historical 20.2%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%, Classic 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the classic Total War formula, it perfectly balances grand strategy with massive, cinematic real-time battles.

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 33.7%, Historical 17.8%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Action 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful update to one of the most beloved entries in the series, maintaining the core strategic depth that fans of the original Shogun will appreciate.

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 39%, Historical 27.5%, Grand Strategy 11% ★, War 8%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces sophisticated character-driven mechanics and diplomacy that enhance the classic Total War strategic experience.

Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

Why similar: Strategy 57.2%, Historical 20%, Grand Strategy 6.3% ★, RTS 5.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone expansion provides the definitive gunpowder-era experience within the Shogun setting, featuring intense tactical combat.

Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.

Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Historical 28.3%, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, War 9.5%, RTS 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the same Sengoku period as Shogun, this game offers an incredibly deep grand strategy experience focused on Japanese history and political maneuvering.

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 41.3%, Historical 26.7%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, War 5.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title refines the tactical combat mechanics of the series, focusing on the fast-paced warfare of the Napoleonic 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 39.2%, Historical 23.8%, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, War 8.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its challenging campaign and brutal tactical combat, it provides a high-stakes experience for veteran strategy players.

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 53%, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Historical 16%, RTS 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends a real-time grand strategy map with tactical battles, mirroring the core appeal of the Total War series.

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

Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Historical 24.7%, Grand Strategy 12.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 5.8%, War 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the scale of the Total War formula to a global level, introducing complex naval combat and gunpowder-era warfare.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Historical 25.5%, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, War 6.2%, RTS 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: While it lacks real-time battles, its focus on dynasty management and historical grand strategy offers a similar sense of long-term empire building.

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 37.9%, Historical 24.3%, Grand Strategy 10.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8%, RTS 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, historical grand strategy experience that tightens the scope of the Total War formula to a specific time and place.

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 51.8%, Historical 24.7%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that focuses specifically on the military history of the Shogun era, perfect for those who enjoy the setting.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, Historical 21.8%, Action 19.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique perspective on historical warfare by allowing you to lead your troops on the battlefield from a third-person perspective.

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 46.8%, Historical 21.3%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, War 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, polished entry in the series that provides a deep look at the expansion of the Roman Republic.

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Why similar: Strategy 54.1%, Historical 18.2%, Classic 13.4% ★, RTS 11.6%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic historical RTS that focuses on base building and tactical unit control, capturing the spirit of real-time warfare.

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, Historical 35%, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for historical grand strategy, offering unparalleled depth in diplomacy, trade, and empire management.

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 32.9%, Historical 22.6%, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Action 8.8%, War 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It introduces unique resource management and mythological elements to the classic Total War tactical framework.

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 44.8%, Historical 24.7%, RTS 10.3%, War 9.8%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A large-scale historical RTS that emphasizes massive armies and resource management, similar to the tactical scale of Total War.

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 47.5%, Historical 21.1%, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, War 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive turn-based 4X strategy game, focusing on the long-term development of a civilization through history.

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 49.4%, Historical 21.2%, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 4.2%, RTS 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An essential expansion that adds significant depth and new campaigns to the medieval Total War experience.

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: Strategy 35.5%, Historical 35%, Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game that focuses on the complex economic and political shifts of the 19th century.

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 54.8%, Historical 24.3%, RTS 9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.6%, War 4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a turn-based strategic map with real-time battles, capturing the core gameplay loop of the Total War series.

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Historical 23.7%, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, War 9.1%, RTS 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intense grand strategy experience focused on military logistics and the global scale of World War II.

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

Why similar: Strategy 62.5%, Historical 25.7%, RTS 11.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Cossacks, this game offers large-scale historical RTS combat in the Americas.

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 40.6%, Historical 19.3%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, RTS 10.5%, War 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical war game that emphasizes historical accuracy and detailed unit management on the battlefield.

Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.

Why similar: Strategy 58.8%, Historical 17.4%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, War 7.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a variety of tactical historical scenarios that test your ability to manage units in complex war zones.

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 94.5%, RTS 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the tactical aspect of medieval warfare, providing a pure combat experience for strategy fans.

Making History® delivers the open-ended gameplay of strategy-game classics, but with compelling new economic, military, and diplomatic systems and deep research that lets you play with real historical challenges.

Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Historical 11.7%, Action 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that allows players to rewrite the history of the 20th century through careful planning and military action.

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 36.9%, Historical 15.6%, Action 15.6%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, RTS 6.6%

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 44.8%, Historical 15.4%, Action 14.3%, Classic 11% ★, Grand Strategy 5.9% ★

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 52%, Historical 25%, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that focuses on the rise of Rome, offering a deep look at ancient political and military structures.

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

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 45.2%, Classic 19.9% ★, Historical 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Grand Strategy 5.8% ★

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 29.5%, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Historical 16.5%, Action 9.9%, RTS 9%

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

Why similar: Strategy 76.3%, Historical 16.9%, RTS 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 73.7%, Historical 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 48.9%, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Historical 14.4%, Classic 10% ★, RTS 6.3%

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 49.8%, Classic 25.9% ★, Historical 12.7%, RTS 8.1%, War 3.2%

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 54.9%, Historical 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Classic 6% ★, Grand Strategy 5.2% ★

Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General

Why similar: Strategy 63.5%, Action 18.4%, RTS 10.4%, Classic 6% ★, Singleplayer 1.7%

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 70.1%, Historical 21%, RTS 8.9%

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 71.9%, Historical 20.6%, RTS 7.5%

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 58.3%, Historical 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Grand Strategy 3.7% ★, Singleplayer 0.7%

A tactical strategy game with a background set in the Warring States Period.

Why similar: Strategy 80.8%, Historical 12.2%, War 3.6%, RTS 3.4%

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 48.7%, Historical 19.1%, Classic 17.2% ★, RTS 9.9%, War 2%

Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!

Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Classic 26.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 51%, Classic 26.3% ★, RTS 14.7%, War 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.

Why similar: Strategy 82.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

AGEod goes back to the Napoleonic era and delivers the most detailed and comprehensive strategy game ever created about a time of struggle and conquest that forged modern Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 57.7%, Historical 23.3%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 6.9%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: Strategy 65.8%, Classic 25% ★, RTS 9.1%

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 51.5%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, RTS 8.5%, War 7%

Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.

Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Historical 27.6%, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★

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 51.7%, Classic 21.6% ★, Action 15.5%, RTS 10.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

The legendary RTS game which started it all. Will you side with the humanistic GDI or bring the world to its knees with Kane and the Brotherhood of Nod. Your adversaries are without mercy. And so are you.

Why similar: Strategy 55%, Action 22.6%, RTS 11.3%, Classic 9.5% ★, Singleplayer 1.5%

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 54.5%, Historical 28.8%, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, RTS 7.1%

Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Historical 31.5%, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, RTS 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 84.1%, Historical 6.6%, RTS 5.3%, War 2.5%, Action 1.2%