Games Like The Three Kingdoms: The Tales of Jian An

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: Historical 41.3%, Strategy 25.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.1%, Tactical 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most comprehensive grand strategy experience set within the iconic Three Kingdoms period.

The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Historical 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Strategy 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on turn-based strategy and historical management, mirroring the classic feel of the seed game.

"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 31%, Historical 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Tactical 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy experience that captures the political intrigue and military management of the Three Kingdoms era.

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: Tactical RPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Historical 11.5%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar blend of historical narrative, character-driven RPG elements, and deep turn-based tactical combat.

《古战三国》是一款回合制战棋游戏，玩家可以招募武将、组建军队，使用多样化的技能和丰富多变的战斗策略击败敌人。剧情战役完整重现了三国历史，匹配对战能够与其他玩家一决高下。创新的战斗玩法与独树一帜的美术风格碰撞，给你带来全新的三国游戏体验！

Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Historical 38.4%, RPG 19.4%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated tactical wargame that focuses heavily on the battlefield maneuvers of the Three Kingdoms era.

百花三国志是一款以三国和武侠为题材的战棋游戏。玩家将扮演穿越回二次元的平行三国世界的左慈弟子，和化身为美少女的上百名可以加入队伍的三国武将一起，找出妄图颠覆三国世界的幕后神秘人。三国名将们除了拥有专属的主动武将技外，关系亲密的武将同时出场战斗还会产生联动效果。

Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.2%, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that leans into the character-driven storytelling and turn-based combat of the Three Kingdoms.

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: Turn-Based Tactics 33.4%, Historical 32.1%, Strategy 16.3%, RPG 14%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, tactical mercenary management experience that shares the same focus on party-based combat and strategic positioning.

Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 34.2%, Strategy RPG 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.7%, RPG 7%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a gold standard for tactical RPGs, offering deep narrative choices and complex grid-based combat.

Make a name for yourself in this old-school Wuxia RPG. Explore the chaotic lands of ancient China and engage in challenging turn-based battles to change the world of kungfu forever.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.1%, Historical 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG captures the martial arts and historical atmosphere of ancient China with strategic combat elements.

Set on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 182), you can play as an original character or a historical warlord, building forces and forging alliances. Whether you choose to be a lone wanderer or rally famous generals, use your knowledge and wisdom to reshape history!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.7%, Strategy RPG 25.7%, Historical 15.9%, Strategy 8.8%, Top-Down 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and open-world exploration within the Three Kingdoms setting.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.1%, Tactical RPG 26.8%, RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world tactical RPG that emphasizes party management and turn-based combat in a historical-inspired setting.

Swipe through military negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances and recruit soldiers to fight in turn-based card battles in this historical epic.

Why similar: Historical 32.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Strategy 17.6%, RPG 15.9%, 2D 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique, narrative-focused strategy experience that explores the Three Kingdoms through a card-based system.

*** This game is only available in Chinese ***单人回合制角色扮演游戏。三国时代初年，大汉丞相诸葛亮在数年的休息生养之后，毅然决定展开北伐复兴大业。然而此时此刻谁也没有想到，汉军中突然出现一支来历不详、身份神秘之奇兵部队，在不久的未来，却将左右整个大汉之命运……

Why similar: Historical 29%, RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich historical RPG that explores Chinese mythology and history through turn-based combat.

A few days ago, a bright meteor streak across of the sky, the golden light lit up the whole sky. The color of golden symbolizes wealth, power, strength, sacredness and happiness, has attracted countless adventurers, including you, on the adventurous journey for this reason...

Why similar: Strategy RPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, RPG 10%, Strategy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy RPG that captures the charm and tactical depth of older Three Kingdoms-themed titles.

In the game, players will play the role of Liu Bei, the monarch of Shu Han during The Three Kingdoms period, and defeat the strong enemies encountered by cultivating the military generals and forming the characteristic army. Whether you can change your life and unify the three countries is up to you

Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Historical 13.3%, Tactical RPG 13.2%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a lighter, RPG-focused take on the Three Kingdoms era with turn-based strategy mechanics.

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 32.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 29.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Story Rich 8.5%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at blending procedural narrative with tactical turn-based combat, creating a unique story-driven experience.

TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 24.2%, Strategy RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers immense depth in character customization and tactical combat mechanics for fans of complex strategy RPGs.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.7%, Strategy RPG 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, RPG 7.3%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong narrative focus paired with challenging, grid-based tactical combat.

Relive the conflict between the mighty Roman Republic and the brave Celtiberian people of Numantia! Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, classic turn-based strategy mechanics, and combat tactics, with decision-making and side missions.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Historical 11.7%, Strategy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D tactical turn-based game that focuses on historical warfare and unit positioning.

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Historical 20.1%, Top-Down 11.1%, Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that emphasizes grand strategy and historical military simulation.

Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.5%, Historical 22.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Tactical 9%

Why You'll Like It: A wargame that focuses on the tactical military aspects of the Han Dynasty era.

This is a "fictional, but plausible" strategy role-playing game with a plot which can be regarded as a history of the Three Kingdoms in a different realm. Thus, those who have received little or no attention in the original history may blossom in this very different time and space.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.6%, Historical 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines historical drama with strategy RPG elements to tell a compelling story.

"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.1%, Strategy RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Historical 12.3%, Strategy 9.1%

The battle between light and chaos comes to a head in this remake of legendary Strategy RPGs Langrisser I and Langrisser II.

Why similar: Strategy 25.1%, RPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Tactical RPG 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: These classic remakes provide a quintessential tactical RPG experience with strong focus on unit management.

A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 29.5%, Tactical RPG 9.5%, Strategy 7.4%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RPG that prioritizes narrative branching and complex, terrain-based tactical combat.

《三国群英传Ⅲ》是三国群英传系列第三部作品。游戏拥有壮丽的战争场面，战争兵数最多可增加到800人，且战斗受不同地形影响。画面镜头可自行调整，方便玩家调兵遣将。

Why similar: Strategy RPG 33.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused title that captures the classic military management feel of the Three Kingdoms.

"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: Historical 53.5%, Strategy 28.8%, Top-Down 10.2%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth.

Why similar: Historical 48.4%, RPG 18.3%, Story Rich 14.5%, Linear 10.3%, Singleplayer 5.5%

This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.8%, Historical 24.9%, Strategy 15.5%, RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 7.5%

This game starts from Yuan Shu's proclaimed emperor,Liu Bei's crusade by imperial decree，participated in Dong Cheng's plan to assassinate Cao Cao on the way.Main chapters:Attack Yuan Shu、war of Guandu、Story of Jingzhou、war of Chibi、Attack the Cities near Jingzhou、capture Sichuan、Attack Wei State.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Historical 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon is a turn-based Roguelike card game where you assume the role of a Shu general. Explore dungeons, gather relics, and amass a collection of cards. In each round, you can assemble a unique combination of cards and treasures to defeat your enemies and rewrite history!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Strategy RPG 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Legendary Heros in the Three Kingdoms is a strategy sandbox game of Sanguo hero's fantasy story. Player can play the role of any one of more than three hundred officers in Sanguo's history.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 30.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, 2D Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy RPG that utilizes pixel graphics to deliver a nostalgic tactical experience.

Rise Of Kingdoms is a game with features that connected with strategies and turn-based system. It is also mixed with real historical events and monarchs that appeared in the history.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Historical 22%, Strategy 20.1%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%

You, an ordinary modern person, cross into the Three Kingdoms. There you meet legendary heroes and beauties. Will you retreat with your love, or rise to conquer the land? Every choice rewrites history—or leads to your doom.

Why similar: RPG 56%, Story Rich 44%

A Three Kingdoms-themed tactical chess game with light strategy and easy controls. Step into the era as a strategist, use over 200 historical figures—each with unique traits and counters—to form teams, revisit key battles, and shape outcomes with your tactics.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.1%, Tactical RPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Strategy 11.3%

Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Tactical RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Strategy 14.2%, RPG 9.6%

Liberate the Fallen Kingdom and Ignite a New Hope! A classic fantasy SRPG featuring a simple system and a cast of captivating characters woven into an epic tale.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Tactical RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%

以三國時代為背景的派對遊戲。在遊戲中玩家可選擇一位三國時期的主人公，靈活運用資源、兵力和人才，制定出色的策略，體驗歷史上重要事件和戰役，成就自己的霸業之路。

Why similar: Tactical RPG 36.4%, Strategy RPG 33%, Historical 12.5%, Strategy 11.8%, Cartoon 6%

"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Strategy 28%, Strategy RPG 21.8%, Singleplayer 6.1%, 2D 3.7%

Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 31.7%, Historical 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.8%, Strategy 12.3%, Tactical 3.6%

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Why similar: RPG 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Strategy 11.3%

The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.4%, Strategy RPG 24.9%, Historical 17.5%, Strategy 8%, RPG 6.8%

人氣經典策略RPG遊戲《三國立志傳二》，不僅強化一代深受歡迎的特色，更加入多項新玩法！戰鬥模式新增騎馬打仗、機關車、特殊計謀，並加入天候與風向增添謀略性！重要的將領還會隨著成長改變造型，更高自由度的開放劇情，劉備、曹操與孫權三國主君任你選，吳蜀魏三國名將英雄伴你重寫新三國！

Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Strategy RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Historical 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%

Classic single player game

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Historical 11.5%, Strategy 10.3%

This is a 3D chess strategy turn role-playing game. The game is easy to operate, fun to play and unique story perspective.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.3%, Tactical RPG 21.9%, Strategy 17.5%, RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 32.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Historical 22.9%, Strategy 11.2%, Tactical 9%

Swallowing the Heaven and Earth Version of Zhao Yun's Biography, in which multiple girls fall in love with you, also known as: Zhao Yun's Harem Biography

Why similar: Historical 22.2%, RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 14.2%

《三国群英传Ⅶ》由宇峻奥汀研发，是三国群英传系列第七作。游戏内除了拥有系列作中广受好评的千人战之外，全新升级了武将技，添加更多的战略系统，在武器的合成、士兵的强化等方面都做了全新的设计。藉以触动玩家每一根运筹帷幄的思考神经，挑战玩家战术运用的极致。

Why similar: Strategy RPG 31.5%, Strategy 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Historical 10.9%

《三国群英传》是由宇峻奥汀（Odin）公司出品的一款策略战棋游戏，也是三国群英传系列的第一部作品 ，于1998年发布。 游戏按即时制展开，双方行动和交战同时进行。游戏进行的大致流程是“内政经营模式”到“大地战略模式”，然后到“战争发生”，再循环到“内政经营模式”。

Why similar: Strategy RPG 31.6%, Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Historical 9.7%

The unique game of war chess, hundreds of military generals and equipment, experience the plot story of millions of copywriting, recruit generals all the way, obtain equipment, from a cloth clothes to the king of Hanzhong, until the defeat of Yiling.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Historical 11.1%, Strategy 9.9%

Civil war continues down south, even the emperor bows to the mighty warlords. Han Empire will soon divide into THREE KINGDOMS. What should the young master do to keep his tribesmen on prairie safe and sound? Everything is in the turn-based RPG: Roam Across.

Why similar: Historical 28.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 9.2%

三国游侠志是一款集合角色扮演和策略游戏中有趣元素的单机游戏。玩家将在游戏中扮演一个从现代穿越到古代的角色诸葛南阳，去拯救被张角和上古魔兽九婴搅的秩序混乱的三国世界。玩家在游历的过程中会结识三国演义中耳熟能详的君主、名将、谋士和其他知名人物。

Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, RPG 9.6%

Players play one of the heroes in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, conquer other forces and unify the world

Why similar: Strategy RPG 35.7%, Strategy 20.6%, RPG 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, 2D 4.7%

RPG gameplay, turn-based combat, collect martial arts to become the leader of the martial world, recruit disciples, cultivate martial skills, and compete for supremacy in the world.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, RPG 14%, 2D Platformer 12.4%

Indies' Lies 2: Fire Seed​​ is a top-down 2D roguelite tactics game. Command three heroes in chess-like battles, forging legends through terrain strategy, skill combos, and ever-evolving rogue builds on a dynamic battlefield.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 16.2%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%

A city-building sim with a historical twist

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.9%, Strategy 20.8%, Historical 17.1%, Top-Down 12.7%, Tactical 8.7%

Craft a legendary deck and lead your troops to protect the Kingdom for the glory of the Han Dynasty in this fast-paced deck-building strategy roguelike. The Kingdom is on the verge of disaster against the Yellow Turbans rebellion, and only you – and your skills as a general – stand in their way!

Why similar: Historical 26.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Strategy 13.3%

Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...

Why similar: Historical 51.5%, Strategy 25.3%, RPG 21.6%, Indie 1.6%

《三国群英传Ⅴ》是由宇峻奥汀研发的一款即时战略类游戏，也是三国群英传系列的第五部作品 。 玩家在游戏中将扮演三国时期的君主，调兵遣将、攻城掠池。画面清晰度全面升级至1024*768分辨率，并实现千人同屏的超大型战役。

Why similar: Strategy RPG 31.2%, Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Historical 10.9%