- #1 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,572 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 61.6%, Medieval 38.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a seamless blend of grand strategy and real-time tactical combat that mirrors the core loop of the seed game.
- #2 XIII Century – Gold Edition
97% matchMixed56% of 190 reviews2009
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 32%
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 80.2%, Medieval 19.8%
Why You'll Like It: A focused tactical RTS that emphasizes realistic medieval unit formations and battlefield maneuvers.
- #3 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 35,815 reviews2006
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 36.7 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: Strategy 58%, Medieval 42%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for combining grand-scale campaign management with large-scale real-time tactical battles in a medieval setting.
- #4 Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades
96% matchMixed47% of 135 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades is the next installment in this series of realistic real-time strategy games covering various periods in the development of the present day civilization – from the Middle Ages to today.
Why similar: Strategy 80.6%, Medieval 19.4%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact thematic focus on the Crusades and historical medieval warfare found in the seed game.
- #5 Knights of Honor
94% matchVery Positive93% of 2,370 reviews2009
Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.
Why similar: Strategy 61%, Medieval 39%
Why You'll Like It: The original grand strategy title that pioneered the blend of map-based management and real-time tactical combat.
- #6 Real Warfare 1242
94% matchMixed55% of 94 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.
Why similar: Strategy 79.2%, Medieval 20.8%
Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that focuses on authentic medieval combat mechanics and unit types.
- #7 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
91% matchVery Positive92% of 10,644 reviews2025
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.
Why similar: Strategy 56.1%, Medieval 43.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that perfectly captures the castle-building and crusade-themed warfare of the era.
- #8 Medieval Kingdom Wars
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,606 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: Medieval 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines grand-scale strategy with real-time siege warfare, making it a strong modern alternative.
- #9 Ancestors Legacy
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,588 reviews2018
Dev: Destructive Creations
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.3 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: Strategy 60.6%, Medieval 39.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a gritty, squad-based tactical RTS experience that feels very similar to the combat segments of the seed game.
- #10 Praetorians - HD Remaster
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,097 reviews2020
Dev: Torus GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 100%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that prioritizes unit positioning, terrain usage, and formation management over base building.
- #11 Mount & Blade: Warband
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 170,920 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 120.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Medieval 63.9%, Strategy 36.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it provides an unparalleled immersive experience of leading armies during the medieval period.
- #12 Lords of the Realm II
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,667 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 72%, Medieval 28%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that balances turn-based resource management with real-time tactical combat in a medieval setting.
- #13 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
87% matchVery Positive95% of 178,065 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 87.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 74%, Medieval 26%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential medieval RTS that offers deep historical campaigns and tactical depth.
- #14 Cossacks 3
88% matchVery Positive82% of 15,892 reviews2016
Dev: GSC Game World
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 100%
Why You'll Like It: Provides large-scale historical RTS combat that emphasizes unit variety and tactical positioning.
- #15 Grand Ages: Medieval
89% matchMixed48% of 1,971 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: Strategy 60.8%, Medieval 39.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and military expansion of a medieval kingdom across a large historical map.
- #16 The Valiant
86% matchMixed66% of 332 reviews2022
Dev: KITE GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Why similar: Strategy 57.1%, Medieval 42.9%
Why You'll Like It: A squad-based medieval RTS that focuses on hero units and tactical combat, similar to the hero-centric design of the seed game.
- #17 Manor Lords
82% matchVery Positive84% of 87,232 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Strategy 50.4%, Medieval 49.6%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines detailed medieval city-building with large-scale tactical real-time battles.
- #18 Imperial Glory
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,330 reviews2014
Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 100%
Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based strategy on a world map with real-time tactical battles in a historical setting.
- #19 Sengoku
85% matchMixed61% of 476 reviews2011
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.
Why similar: Strategy 85.2%, Medieval 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that captures the historical tension and military focus of feudal conflict.
- #20 A Game of Thrones - Genesis
86% matchMostly Negative35% of 712 reviews2011
Dev: Cyanide StudiosPub: 1C-SoftClub
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Immerse yourself into the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros and keep your spot on the Iron Throne by any means.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the political and military maneuvering required to control a kingdom in a medieval-inspired setting.
- #21 Warrior Kings
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 143 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A unique medieval RTS that allows for deep customization of your army and tactical approach.
- #22 Field of Glory: Kingdoms
80% matchVery Positive83% of 333 reviews2024
Dev: AGEODPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Politics, religion, war. They are nothing without a legacy that can stand the test of time. Lead any nation, and turn it into a mighty kingdom in one of the most compelling grand strategy games ever created.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A deep historical grand strategy game that features complex tactical combat mechanics.
- #23 Pike and Shot : Campaigns
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 390 reviews2015
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The ultimate wargame set in the age of Pike and Shot is back. You are now in full charge of your nation’s armies, throughout a long campaign in the struggle for dominance.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly detailed historical wargame experience focused on the evolution of medieval and renaissance tactics.
- #24 Reign: Conflict of Nations
83% matchMixed49% of 126 reviews2010
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Reign: Conflict of Nations allows players to have a well thought-out and historically accurate system of building and assigning labor forces in cities, a large selection of scenario-based and random missions, an expansive and realistic technology tree, more than 150 types of military units and elaborated graphics and animations which brin
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that incorporates historical RTS elements to simulate medieval warfare.
- #25 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 53.7%, Medieval 46.3%
Why You'll Like It: Expands upon the medieval RTS formula with a focus on the transition into the Renaissance era.
- #26 American Conquest
81% matchMixed68% of 679 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS from the same developers as the Cossacks series, sharing similar tactical combat DNA.
- #27 Kingdom Wars 4
79% matchMixed66% of 239 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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: Strategy 52.5%, Medieval 47.5%
Why You'll Like It: A real-time strategy title that emphasizes grand-scale medieval warfare and siege mechanics.
- #28 Aggression: Europe Under Fire
81% matchMixed55% of 118 reviews2014
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A historical strategy game that incorporates tactical combat elements within a grand-scale map.
- #29 Knights of the Crusades
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 169 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: Strategy 53.8%, Medieval 46.2%
- #30 To Battle!: Hell's Crusade
78% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2019
Dev: Filthy Peasant Games
Windows
Classic, old-school, turn-based battle in a satirical medieval world. Raise a Holy Army and stop the march of Evil.
Why similar: Strategy 65%, Medieval 35%
Why You'll Like It: A hex-based tactical game that specifically explores the themes and battles of the Crusades.
- #31 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
76% matchVery Positive83% of 89 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: Strategy 57.4%, Medieval 42.6%
- #32 Lords of the Realm
78% matchVery Positive82% of 123 reviews2015
Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The year is 1268 and the English throne lies empty. Fight for the right to be King in this classic blend of turn-based and real-time strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational classic that established the blend of medieval management and tactical combat.
- #33 Praetorians
76% matchVery Positive81% of 702 reviews2014
Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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 100%
- #34 Dawn of Ages
74% matchMixed55% of 205 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: Strategy 50.6%, Medieval 49.4%
- #35 Crusader Kings Complete
77% matchMixed61% of 243 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe.
Why similar: Strategy 69.2%, Medieval 30.8%
- #36 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,852 reviews2013
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Why similar: Medieval 50.9%, Strategy 49.1%
- #37 Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
75% matchMixed57% of 648 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 100%
- #38 King and Kingdoms
74% matchMixed41% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Bad Button Studio
Windows
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: Strategy 54.7%, Medieval 45.3%
- #39 Theatre of War
75% matchMixed62% of 371 reviews2010
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #40 Panzer Tactics HD
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 241 reviews2014
Dev: SproingPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Strategists to the frontline!The HD remake of the Nintendo DS classic.Are you the strategist that the world has been waiting for?
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #41 King's Orders
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 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: Strategy 52.3%, Medieval 47.7%
- #42 Taste of Power
73% matchMixed67% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: OneOcean LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Show your strategic talents in Taste of Power! It's a RTS set in an alternate medieval world, where Europe, Middle East, and China confront each other. Develop unique technologies and lead warriors into an epic battlefield – the victory is yours!
Why similar: Strategy 69.3%, Medieval 30.7%
- #43 Eyes of War
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Good Mood Games
Windows · Linux
Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!
Why similar: Strategy 63.1%, Medieval 36.9%
- #44 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
73% 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: Strategy 100%
- #45 Bellfortis
68% matchVery Positive94% of 131 reviews2025
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Medieval 49.6%
- #46 Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,078 reviews2020
Dev: Blueside
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
The cult heavy metal fantasy action-strategy gem comes to PC in HD. Lead your armies from the front lines, giving strategic orders to your forces while wading into hack n’ slash action battle. Crush your foes across four campaigns, and spend the spoils of war on upgrading your forces.
Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, Medieval 44.1%
- #47 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
71% matchVery Positive94% of 246 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #48 Rush for Berlin Gold
71% matchVery Positive86% of 189 reviews2009
Dev: StormregionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
By the creators of Codename Panzers: Stormregion; this real-time strategy title will once more take you onto the European battlefields of the Second World War. 1944–1945: In a race for the German capital Berlin, you take command of American, British, French and Soviet Red Army forces.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 The Dark Legions
70% matchVery Positive86% of 172 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: Strategy 56.5%, Medieval 43.5%
- #50 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Strategy 64.4%, Medieval 35.6%
- #51 A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 14,744 reviews2018
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 65.7%, Medieval 34.3%
- #52 Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,338 reviews2021
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 94.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #53 Age of Castles: Warlords
72% matchMostly Negative30% of 74 reviews2015
Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
War is upon us and only the mightiest kingdom will rule the realm. Build the ultimate kingdom, wage total war on your enemies, and conquer the realm!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 Kingdom Ascension
66% matchVery Positive84% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: RainRingStudio
Windows
Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland.
Why similar: Strategy 59.2%, Medieval 40.8%
- #55 Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
67% matchVery Positive89% of 5,627 reviews2017
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.
Why similar: Medieval 53.1%, Strategy 46.9%
- #56 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,788 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Why similar: Strategy 56.6%, Medieval 43.4%
- #57 Blitzkrieg 3
69% matchMixed54% of 7,316 reviews2017
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #58 TFC: The Fertile Crescent
65% matchVery Positive89% of 370 reviews2024
Dev: Wield InteractivePub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gather resources, build your base, and lead your people to victory in this captivating reimagining of classic RTS, set in the Bronze Age. Secure fertile land, fend off raids, and stockpile food to generate knowledge and unlock powerful village advancements.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #59 Old World
65% matchVery Positive82% of 6,533 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 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: Strategy 100%
- #60 Wars of Napoleon
69% matchMixed53% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
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 100%
