- #1 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
97% matchMixed69% of 291 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Grand Strategy 24% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Historical 18.1%, Alternate History 16.7%, War 13.3%
- #2 A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 14,870 reviews2018
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Historical 20.5%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, RTS 14.5%, Medieval 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%
- #3 Medieval Kingdom Wars
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,615 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Medieval 12.9%, RTS 12.4%, Wargame 9.7%
- #4 Dawn of Ages
95% matchMixed56% of 214 reviews2025
Dev: Stratosphere GamesPub: BoomBit
Windows
Experience authentic medieval warfare. Command vast armies in brutal mass battles, utilizing diverse weapons and tactics. Embark on historical campaigns against rival kingdoms or challenge real opponents in epic PvP wars.
Why similar: Medieval 35%, Historical 26%, War 13.8%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 11.6%
- #5 Total War: ATTILA
94% matchVery Positive82% of 37,660 reviews2015
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.5 hrsMean: 81.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Historical 20.7%, War 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, RTS 11.7%
- #6 Ultimate General: Civil War
94% matchVery Positive89% of 8,579 reviews2017
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 45.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, RTS 13.7%, Wargame 13.5%, Historical 12.7%, Board Game 11.7%
- #7 Old World
93% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Alternate History 13.1%, Historical 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #8 Ancestors Legacy
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,643 reviews2018
Dev: Destructive Creations
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.
Why similar: Medieval 25.8%, RTS 24.4%, Historical 20.8%, Strategy 15%, War 9.3%
- #9 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
91% matchVery Positive83% of 2,825 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Historical 12.1%, Medieval 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #10 Veil of Crows
91% matchMixed50% of 480 reviews2018
Dev: Kerry FawdrayPub: Humble Sage Games
Windows
Veil of crows is a sandbox style real-time strategy game set in a chaotic medieval world. From violent, and overtly bloody battles, to completely destructible castles, RPG style hero development, and meaningful interactions with other factions. Trade, extort, and conquer!
Why similar: Medieval 33%, RTS 20.7%, Sandbox 17.6%, Strategy 15.7%, RPG 13.1%
- #11 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 36,336 reviews2006
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Medieval 20.1%, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Historical 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Strategy 10.4%
- #12 Iron Order 1919
89% matchMixed69% of 454 reviews2022
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Alternate History 18.6%, Board Game 14.2%, RTS 11.5%, Historical 9.3%
- #13 Field of Glory II: Medieval
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 984 reviews2021
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Field of Glory II Medieval is a turn-based tactical game set in the High Middle Ages from 1040 AD to 1270 AD. Developed by legendary designer Richard Bodley Scott it brings the best from the tabletop world into the best digital framework.
Why similar: Medieval 24.6%, Wargame 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, War 12.9%, Strategy 10.6%
- #14 Age of Conquest IV
87% matchVery Positive82% of 2,820 reviews2016
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, War 12.4%, Board Game 11.6%, Historical 9.7%
- #15 A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,961 reviews2020
Dev: Dire WolfPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game – Digital Edition is the digital adaptation of the top-selling strategy board game from Fantasy Flight Games.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Board Game 15%, Medieval 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #16 Strategos
84% matchVery Positive86% of 249 reviews2026
Dev: Strategos GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
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: Historical 18.5%, Medieval 15.3%, RTS 14.8%, Wargame 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #17 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
84% matchVery Positive83% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Windows
New Real Time Strategy Game based on medieval times, where you will control powerful factions and empires, with large-scale epic battles, asymmetric civilizations, unit customization system with RPG elements, dynamic AI, 8K support and much more.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, RTS 16.1%, Historical 15.3%, Medieval 13.5%, Wargame 13.2%
- #18 The Dark Legions
86% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: Marcell BaranyaiPub: Mascot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Dark Legions is a 3d real-time strategy game in the medieval ages. You can command your army and build your empire through story driven missions. Or you can prove your strength against computer players, on randomly generated missions.
Why similar: Medieval 43%, RTS 35.9%, Strategy 21.1%
- #19 Wars Across The World
85% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2017
Dev: StrategiaePub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.
Why similar: Board Game 28.5%, Historical 22.3%, Strategy 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Wargame 13.2%
- #20 Battle Synth
82% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Cow Games
Windows
BattleSynth — Tactical Fantasy Warfare Assemble your army, plan your moves, and watch your strategy come alive on the battlefield. In BattleSynth, every unit matters and every choice can lead to victory — or defeat. Smart tactics, wild magic, and a bit of chaos await!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Wargame 18.7%, Simulation 17%, Medieval 15.6%, Strategy 11.8%
- #21 BEAST: False Prophet
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 243 reviews2023
Dev: False Prophet
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%
BEAST is a brutal, gridless tactical RPG that sends players to the dark ages rife with plague and raiders. Join forces with your warband, develop your skills, and unleash your inner beast to shred through your enemies. But take heed, as your choices have consequences – in and out of battle.
Why similar: Historical 29.8%, Medieval 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%
- #22 Mordheim: City of the Damned
83% matchMostly Positive70% of 8,419 reviews2015
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Board Game 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Medieval 12.4%
- #23 Diplomacy is Not an Option
79% matchVery Positive86% of 12,512 reviews2024
Dev: Door 407
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Historical 24.3%, Real-Time with Pause 23.8% ★, Medieval 22.2%, RTS 11.8%, War 8.8%
- #24 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
81% matchVery Positive85% of 511 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!
Why similar: Board Game 21.2%, Alternate History 17.5%, Historical 13.3%, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #25 Battle Brothers
78% matchVery Positive88% of 28,621 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Why similar: Historical 20.1%, Medieval 19.7%, War 13.6%, Sandbox 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #26 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
77% 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: Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, Medieval 17.2%, Historical 16.7%, Sandbox 7.6%, Wargame 7.5%
- #27 Colonial Conquest
81% matchMixed62% of 264 reviews2015
Dev: Argonauts InteractivePub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Colonial Conquest is a conquest simulation set in the Victorian age of warfare and expansion of the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Historical 22.2%, Wargame 19.1%, Alternate History 14.5%, Strategy 10.8%
- #28 Sons of Valhalla
78% matchMixed67% of 976 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Chest
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Sons of Valhalla is a roguelike strategy game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses, gather warriors, and lay siege to enemy strongholds, engaging in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.
Why similar: Medieval 22.3%, Historical 21.1%, War 15.4%, Sandbox 12.7%, Strategy 8.3%
- #29 Blood Rage: Digital Edition
80% matchMixed56% of 838 reviews2020
Dev: EndavaPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Ragnarök is coming! The sky is falling and the end is upon you… In Blood Rage, the digital adaptation of the hit strategy board game, you lead a proud Viking clan in their final fight for glory.
Why similar: Board Game 34.5%, War 16.1%, Medieval 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Strategy 10.3%
- #30 Dead Monarchy
76% matchVery Positive81% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: Kevin Zhang
Windows
Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.
Why similar: Strategy 21.9%, RPG 21.5%, Medieval 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%
- #31 Grand Ages: Medieval
79% matchMixed48% of 1,976 reviews2015
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Medieval 20%, RTS 13.7%, Strategy 11.7%, Historical 9.7%
- #32 NORSE: Oath of Blood
74% matchMixed57% of 2,884 reviews2026
Dev: Arctic HazardPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A Turn-Based Tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight strategic battles. Manage a community of craftspeople, farmers, and warriors, as you grow strong on your path to vengeance in this story-rich saga.
Why similar: Historical 28.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 11%
- #33 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 154 reviews2023
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Napoleon's Eagles is the classic board game War & Peace for computer. Be Napoleon – or stand against him – in a series of short scenarios that cover the epic battles of the age, or in a multiplayer-only grand campaign that may – or may not – end on the field of Waterloo.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Historical 18.1%, Wargame 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, War 11.8%
- #34 Supreme Ruler 1936
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.4% ★, Historical 14.1%, RTS 11.7%, Wargame 10.1%
- #35 Viking Rise
73% matchMixed70% of 974 reviews2024
Dev: IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 90.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Race against other players to explore Valhalla and conquer Midgard!
Why similar: Medieval 21.1%, Historical 21%, Wargame 19.6%, War 13%, Strategy 10.3%
- #36 Grand War: Rome
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Studio
Windows
A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Board Game 15.5%, Medieval 14.6%, Wargame 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #37 Thirty Years' War
75% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Thirty Years War is a new game designed by developer HQ covering one of the darkest ages of European history. The Thirty Years War is the series of conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire and its surroundings, between 1618 and 1648.
Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, Simulation 32.4%, Historical 32.4%
- #38 Unmatched: Digital Edition
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 285 reviews2023
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Unmatched: Digital Edition is a fast-paced tactical dueling game where legendary heroes face off in battles across the ages. Each player controls a hero, their sidekick(s), and a unique deck of cards built around that character’s fighting style and abilities.
Why similar: Board Game 23.4%, Alternate History 22.1%, Wargame 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%
- #39 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
74% matchMixed60% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Historical 20.8%, Strategy 18.1%, Real-Time with Pause 17.6% ★, RTS 15.7%, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★
- #40 Kingdom Wars 4
72% matchMixed66% of 240 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Medieval 11.6%, RTS 11.4%, Historical 10.6%
- #41 The Age of Decadence
72% matchVery Positive82% of 4,045 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.
Why similar: Medieval 29.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, RPG 10.9%
- #42 Fantasy Wars
73% matchVery Positive86% of 314 reviews2010
Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 42.3%, Fantasy 15.1%
- #43 Clash II
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Prime Bit Games SA
Windows
Clash II is a turn-based strategy game in a world steeped in ancient magic. Immerse yourself in its history and explore forgotten land full of magical creatures. Gather and train an army, expand your stronghold, upgrade your heroes! Lead one side of the conflict and decide the fate of the continent!
Why similar: Medieval 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, War 16.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%
- #44 Voor De Kroon
69% matchVery Positive87% of 688 reviews2022
Dev: Future Minimalism
Windows
Voor de Kroon is an immersive medieval strategy-action game with historically inspired arms and armor. Fight historical battles and command your troops from the front line or the RTS camera. Use the Warforge editor to reshape the entire game and build your own medieval campaigns.
Why similar: Medieval 24.3%, Historical 21.4%, War 17%, Sandbox 13.1%, Alternate History 11.1%
- #45 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,097 reviews2011
Dev: Martin IvanovPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39% ★, Historical 19.8%, Strategy 12%, Wargame 11.3%, RTS 7.2%
- #46 Field of Glory II
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,237 reviews2017
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.
Why similar: Historical 22.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Strategy 16.5%, Wargame 15%, Simulation 13%
- #47 Solium Infernum
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,714 reviews2024
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Board Game 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Wargame 8%
- #48 Scythe: Digital Edition
69% matchVery Positive89% of 3,814 reviews2018
Dev: The Knights of Unity
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!
Why similar: Board Game 30.4%, Alternate History 26.1%, Historical 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, War 8.3%
- #49 Ultimate General: Gettysburg
70% matchVery Positive80% of 2,709 reviews2014
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Historical 30.8%, RTS 20.9%, Wargame 16.3%, Strategy 14.7%, War 9.2%
- #50 King's Orders
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Historical 10.6%, Medieval 9.6%, RTS 9.6%
- #51 King of Dragon Pass
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 566 reviews2015
Dev: A SharpPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.
Why similar: Medieval 32.2%, Strategy 23.3%, RPG 21.9%, Fantasy 13.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%
- #52 Britannia
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: Avalon DigitalPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac
Relive over a thousand years of Great Britain's history in this epic game of conquest and domination. From Roman legions to the Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror, explore the fate of numerous nations and fight to become king.
Why similar: Wargame 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Historical 15.4%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 13.1%
- #53 Rising Lords
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: ArgonwoodPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage!
Why similar: Medieval 30.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Sandbox 8.5%
- #54 Millennia
66% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Alternate History 17.7%, Historical 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%
- #55 RuneQuest: Warlords
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: VirtuosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
RuneQuest: Warlords is a battle-scale turn-based strategy game set in the RuneQuest universe. Immerse yourself in the rich lore of Glorantha. Become a warlord, master the use of runes and defend your tribe against the incursions of Chaos. Field an army drawing from heroes and creatures.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.5%, Strategy 29.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.7%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #56 Fated Kingdom
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 298 reviews2019
Dev: GameLiberty
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Fated Kingdom is an old school digital board game sandbox for 2-4 players with shared physical space and no rules enforced by computer. The Kingdom of Kinmarr is falling apart, and to survive in this dark times, players need to roll the dice, draw cards from the decks and move along a game board.
Why similar: Board Game 38.5%, Sandbox 13.9%, Co-op 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, RPG 9.9%
- #57 Age of History 3
63% matchVery Positive85% of 18,617 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Alternate History 16%, Wargame 12.1%, RTS 10.8%
- #58 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
63% matchVery Positive84% of 319 reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Historical 16%, RTS 14.5%, Wargame 10.9%, Alternate History 8.9%