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  1. #1 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
    97% matchVery Positive95% of 175,733 reviews2019
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 86.2 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: RTS 30.1%, City Builder 29.6%, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 12.5%, Base Building 10.3%

  2. #2 Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 15,117 reviews2019
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: RTS 29.9%, City Builder 25.8%, Strategy 17.1%, Historical 15.2%, Base Building 11.1%

  3. #3 Cultures - Northland
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 650 reviews2015
    Dev: Funatics SoftwarePub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The Vikings are back! Get this RTS classic!

    Why similar: City Builder 46.5%, RTS 27.5%, Strategy 20.6%, Base Building 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  4. #4 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
    95% matchVery Positive85% of 52,705 reviews2020
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

    Why similar: RTS 28.8%, City Builder 26%, Base Building 15.3%, Strategy 15.1%, Historical 14.1%

  5. #5 Raider of Realms
    94% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: CosmicClawGames
    Windows

    A 2D real-time strategy game played on a hexagonal grid. Gather resources, build an army, and expand your kingdom by conquering new tiles. Strategically place units to launch successful attacks and defend your realm against enemies.

    Why similar: RTS 34%, Hex Grid 23.7%, City Builder 23.6%, Strategy 15.1%, 2D 1.6%

  6. #6 Cultures - 8th Wonder of the World
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 503 reviews2015
    Dev: Funatics SoftwarePub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Solve the mystery surrounding the 8th Wonder of the World with your heroes and banish evil from the Earth! Play this RTS-Classic.

    Why similar: City Builder 43%, RTS 30.5%, Strategy 26.5%

  7. #7 Ordo Et Chao: New World
    92% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: Kobold Workforce Studios
    Windows

    Inspired by famed series like "The Settlers", "Battle for Middle-Earth", "Anno" and "Age of Empires", Ordo Et Chao is a solo-player strategy game combining elements of real time strategy, resource management and city building.

    Why similar: City Builder 42.7%, RTS 30.1%, Strategy 27.3%

  8. #8 The Settlers® 7 : History Edition
    91% matchMixed63% of 993 reviews2019
    Dev: Ubisoft Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Let yourself be enchanted by the new world of Settlers with this modernized History Edition – in the midst of green forests and lush meadows, it will bustle again. You alone hold the fate of your kingdom in your hands. Which strategy will you choose?

    Why similar: City Builder 57.9%, Strategy 22.1%, RTS 19.9%

  9. #9 Knights Province
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Krom Stern
    Windows

    Real-Time Strategy game focused around town-building and resource management

    Why similar: City Builder 39.4%, RTS 30.2%, Strategy 27.4%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  10. #10 Stronghold 3 Gold
    91% matchMostly Negative33% of 4,763 reviews2012
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Set 10 years after the original, Stronghold 3: Gold follows the vengeful story of The Wolf in the third installment of the award-winning castle building series. The Wolf has cheated death become even more bitter and twisted. Build castles, rally your troops and save medieval England!

    Why similar: City Builder 38.9%, RTS 22.6%, Strategy 21.7%, Historical 10%, Base Building 6.3%

  11. #11 Tentlan
    89% matchMixed48% of 128 reviews2018
    Dev: Lionmoon UG
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of a maya emperor in this new take on the classic idle empire building genre! Start your settlement in the heart of the rainforest and develop ancient rituals and research, recruit powerful eagle and jaguar warriors, raid barbarian settlements, deal with friendly and hostile tribes and more!

    Why similar: City Builder 51%, RTS 30.2%, Strategy 18.9%

  12. #12 Taste of Power
    89% 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: RTS 37.3%, Strategy 24.2%, Alternate History 20.8%, Base Building 17.6%

  13. #13 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 91,161 reviews2021
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 75.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.

    Why similar: RTS 33.6%, City Builder 23.4%, Strategy 15.9%, Base Building 13.7%, Historical 12.5%

  14. #14 In the beginning
    88% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Solare Games
    Windows

    Do you want to become a God? Welcome to the coolest social simulator in the world! Here you can create your very own people and uplift them form humble cavemen to an adnvanced civilization!

    Why similar: City Builder 34.2%, Alternate History 25.2%, Historical 21.4%, Strategy 16.5%, Indie 2.7%

  15. #15 The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
    86% matchMostly Positive76% of 730 reviews2019
    Dev: Ubisoft Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Build vibrant cities in a medieval world with this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. Will you go down in history as a legendary king?

    Why similar: City Builder 52.7%, Strategy 26.6%, RTS 20%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  16. #16 American Conquest
    86% matchMixed68% of 673 reviews2011
    Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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

    Why similar: RTS 43.9%, Strategy 28.6%, Historical 26.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  17. #17 Cosmo Magnat
    84% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: DeepRootsDevelop
    Windows

    Enter the world of Cosmic Megapolis, an exciting 3D construction genre game where you will become the architect of your own city in space! Your task is to create a thriving city on an uncharted planet using advanced technologies and innovative building materials.

    Why similar: City Builder 50.3%, RTS 35.9%, Strategy 11%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  18. #18 American Conquest: Fight Back
    85% matchMostly Positive72% of 599 reviews2011
    Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    American Conquest: Fight Back is the sequel to American Conquest. The most significant events of that glorious time have found their way into this title.

    Why similar: RTS 47.3%, Strategy 28%, Historical 24%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  19. #19 KurOba
    84% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2023
    Dev: BerkSavi
    Windows

    KurOba, Selçuklu'dan Osmanlı'ya uzanan bir strateji oyunu. Medeniyetleri yönet, kaynakları kullan, tarihî olayları deneyimle ve savaş. Geleceğe yönlendir, kaynakları sürdürülebilir kullan. Tarihi bir yolculuk!

    Why similar: City Builder 33.2%, Alternate History 27.1%, Historical 14.7%, Base Building 12.4%, Strategy 10.5%

  20. #20 Stronghold Crusader 2
    83% matchMostly Positive72% of 17,791 reviews2014
    Dev: Firefly Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.

    Why similar: City Builder 36.4%, RTS 28%, Strategy 22.9%, Historical 10.6%, Base Building 1.5%

  21. #21 Kuroba: Oghuz
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ancyra Studio
    Windows

    Kuroba is a historical RTS set in the brutal frontier of 13th-century Anatolia. Build settlements, manage logistics, and command armies in grounded, realistic combat. No magic, no heroes—only economy, strategy, and leadership determine who endures.

    Why similar: RTS 33.4%, City Builder 23.1%, Strategy 15%, Base Building 14%, Historical 13.6%

  22. #22 Polismos
    82% matchMostly Positive74% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Composition GS
    Windows

    Polismos is a city builder set in ancient Greece. To ensure your city's prosperity you will need to care for your people, trade valuable resources, enact wise policies, and maybe even dominate other cities.

    Why similar: Historical 33.4%, City Builder 22.5%, Base Building 19%, Strategy 12.6%, RTS 11.6%

  23. #23 TerraStorm
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GameLoad
    Windows

    TerraStorm is a survival city builder set 70 years after the apocalyptic ending of the Second World War. You will be an Architect, responsible for finding a suitable place to start new settlements, self-sufficient Towers, that will become humankind's new bastions.

    Why similar: City Builder 33.7%, Alternate History 27.2%, RTS 19.3%, Base Building 11.8%, Strategy 7.5%

  24. #24 天下霸圖
    80% matchMostly Positive77% of 289 reviews2023
    Dev: T-Time Technology CO., LTD.
    Windows

    經典武俠經營策略遊戲《天下霸圖》,結合門派經營、弟子養成及戰略元素,玩家可扮演武當、峨嵋、丐幫、魔教…等12種各具特色及獨門武學的掌門人,招收弟子因材施教、採集資源煉丹練功、擴大地盤設立分舵,不論是消滅其它門派一統江湖,或以聲望讓各派歸順,都能享受成為一代武林霸主的快感!

    Why similar: City Builder 34.8%, RTS 28.6%, Strategy 16.2%, Base Building 10.4%, Historical 9.5%

  25. #25 Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 462 reviews2008
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Children of the Nile™ is a unique gem of a city-building game, unparalleled in both grandeur and attention to detail.As Pharaoh you will guide your people through thousands of years of history: from simple hunter-gatherers to the creation of an immortal civilization.

    Why similar: City Builder 58.7%, Historical 25.7%, Strategy 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  26. #26 4 Civilizations
    79% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2020
    Dev: Tomas Daugela
    Windows

    Four Civilisations is an indie game. It brings you back to early civilization times and lets you control the destiny of your civilization. You will compete with 3 other civilizations in the game. You will need to gather resources to advance in science and upgrade your buildings.

    Why similar: RTS 33.1%, City Builder 24.8%, Strategy 16.1%, Base Building 14%, Historical 10.7%

  27. #27 Epic Palace : Knossos
    78% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2021
    Dev: Milkroom Studios GmbH
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in the epic world of the Bronze Age! Rule over the first European civilization and build the famous Palace of Knossos. Be smart in diplomacy and trade, use your gained reputation and equip your throne room with unique frescoes from all over the world.

    Why similar: City Builder 32.2%, RTS 28.8%, Strategy 15.9%, Historical 15.8%, Base Building 6.9%

  28. #28 Pharaoh + Cleopatra
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 2,537 reviews2016
    Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.

    Why similar: City Builder 59.2%, Historical 24.2%, Strategy 15.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  29. #29 Taste of Blood
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Federico Ponzio
    Windows

    Wave-based real-time strategy (RTS) with roguelike elements focused on strategic decisions and survival.

    Why similar: City Builder 37.6%, RTS 28.9%, Strategy 17.5%, Historical 13.8%, 2D 1.9%

  30. #30 Conan Unconquered
    76% matchMixed68% of 1,848 reviews2019
    Dev: PetroglyphPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    From the Command & Conquer veterans at Petroglyph comes the first ever survival RTS set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Play solo or team up in multiplayer in Conan Unconquered’s action-packed co-op Mode where you build a shared stronghold and fend off the hordes together.

    Why similar: City Builder 34%, RTS 33.9%, Strategy 21.7%, Base Building 8.4%, Indie 1%

  31. #31 Clash Of Empires
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Duuby Games
    Windows

    "Clash of Empires" is a real-time strategy game where you start from scratch and build your empire into a superpower. Make strategic decisions to overcome other empires. Manage your resources, grow your economy, and expand your country.

    Why similar: City Builder 41.1%, Alternate History 21%, Strategy 19.2%, Hex Grid 12.9%, Base Building 5.5%

  32. #32 Age of Empires II (Retired)
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 102,403 reviews2013
    Dev: Skybox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.

    Why similar: RTS 40.7%, Strategy 18.7%, City Builder 17.2%, Historical 14.2%, Base Building 8.2%

  33. #33 Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
    77% matchMixed58% of 642 reviews2011
    Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 36 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: RTS 39.3%, Strategy 36.1%, Historical 24.6%

  34. #34 King of the Universe
    75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Diana Nilsson
    Windows · Linux

    Help the kingdom of Kish conquer all of ancient Mesopotamia in this historical realtime strategy game. Fight all other empires in the region to earn the ancient title of Lugal Kiški: King of the Universe.

    Why similar: City Builder 26.5%, RTS 20.2%, Alternate History 17.3%, Historical 17.1%, Base Building 9.9%

  35. #35 Big Bang West
    74% matchPositive83% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: Pavel TovarysPub: 300AD
    Windows

    A strategy game set in the American Wild West where you build towns and defend them against hordes of bandits.

    Why similar: City Builder 39.5%, RTS 28.6%, Historical 14.7%, Base Building 7.3%, Strategy 6.4%

  36. #36 Crownwarden
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ivan Aco
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take the crown in this story-driven city builder, where you construct defenses by day to survive endless attacks by night. Explore diverse lands, upgrade your ruler, lead your armies against relentless hordes and bosses, and uncover dark secrets of your lineage.

    Why similar: City Builder 40.2%, RTS 27.2%, Strategy 18.1%, Base Building 14.5%

  37. #37 The First Explorers®
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Buchwald Interactive
    Windows

    The First Explorers® is a settlers-like game, that offers the perfect mix of organic city-building and RTS in a bustling world. Set in the time of antiquity in Europe, you will play as the Romans, Carthaginians or Gauls. Are you ready to raise an army backed by a thriving economy?

    Why similar: City Builder 33.5%, RTS 26.5%, Alternate History 15.5%, Historical 12.6%, Strategy 11.2%

  38. #38 Cavemen: The Rise of Tribe
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lukáš Anděl
    Windows · Mac

    Experience the challenges and triumphs of leading a tribe in Cavemen: The Rise of Tribe. Explore, mine, hunt, and build your way to success. Customizable buildings, resource management, and population growth make every playthrough unique.

    Why similar: RTS 34.1%, City Builder 27.9%, Strategy 20.7%, Base Building 10.7%, 2D 3%

  39. #39 Cossacks II: Battle for Europe
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,184 reviews2011
    Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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 39.3%, RTS 35.1%, Historical 25.6%

  40. #40 We Are The Wall
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NorthWall Studio
    Windows · Mac

    We Are The Wall is a city-builder / RTS where you lead a hardy dwarf settlement fighting to protect their mountain home. Train armies, gather vital resources, explore the surrounding lands, and defend the Heart of the Mountain at all costs. We Are The Wall!

    Why similar: City Builder 38.7%, RTS 27.9%, Base Building 17.8%, Strategy 15.6%

  41. #41 Mercantile Might
    71% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: SibeRaysGames
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and take on the role of a ruler who must transform a small town into a prosperous settlement.

    Why similar: City Builder 42%, RTS 30%, Strategy 19.6%, Base Building 7.1%, Indie 0.9%

  42. #42 Chinese Empire
    72% matchMostly Negative39% of 36 reviews2024
    Dev: Yeyuna
    Windows

    Chinese Empire is an economic city-building strategy taking place in the picturesque areas of China. Create your own new empire that will go down in history!

    Why similar: City Builder 45.4%, RTS 26.6%, Historical 14.2%, Strategy 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  43. #43 Kingdoms Rise and Fall
    71% matchNegative15% of 13 reviews2023
    Dev: Little Dreams GamingPub: Little Dreams Games
    Windows

    Kingdoms Rise and Fall is a captivating Real-Time Strategy game that takes you on an epic journey through different eras, spanning the entirety of history and beyond! Kingdoms Rise & Fall focuses more on culture, science, and keeping your nation happy over time.

    Why similar: City Builder 36.2%, RTS 25.7%, Strategy 16.5%, Alternate History 14.3%, Base Building 6.1%

  44. #44 Bee Craft Sweet
    70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Ultimate.Games
    Windows

    Real-time simulation game of bees Can you survive?

    Why similar: City Builder 37.1%, RTS 36.8%, Base Building 13.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  45. #45 clickyland
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 605 reviews2024
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    clickyland is a tower defense village builder where clicks are your main resource. Use clicks to harvest resources, fight enemies and manage your village, but use them wisely as you only get 20 clicks every day! Can you reach day 100?

    Why similar: City Builder 36.1%, RTS 22.4%, Strategy 22.1%, Base Building 18.4%, Singleplayer 1%

  46. #46 Ironwood Conquest
    70% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: MrMero
    Windows

    Medieval RTS game with building, management, and online multiplayer battles. Climb the ranks, play casual games, or create custom matches. Battle against computer opponents or challenge friends and foes in thrilling multiplayer battles.

    Why similar: RTS 41.6%, City Builder 35.1%, Strategy 19.4%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  47. #47 Fortain
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ainspire
    Windows

    Build your castle, grow your economy, and raise a mighty army in this medieval strategy game. Manage resources, train Mamluk warriors, raid enemy camps, and defend against barbarian attacks. Can you amass enough glory to conquer the Horde Fortress?

    Why similar: City Builder 36.7%, RTS 28.3%, Strategy 16%, Historical 11.9%, Base Building 4.2%

  48. #48 CaesarIA
    71% matchMixed58% of 1,457 reviews2015
    Dev: rdt.32
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    CaesarIA is a remake of an old-school economic strategy game, Caesar III which is a masterpiece among the games of this genre in our opinion. There are different economic strategy games and they can be broken down to subtypes but from our viewpoint Caesar encompasses planning, constructing, diplomacy and military campaigns.

    Why similar: City Builder 75.7%, Strategy 21.7%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  49. #49 Aquis
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oromith Games
    Windows · Mac

    Aquis: A strategic elemental adventure where a human mage, stranded in a mystical world, must collaborate with elemental beings to mend a portal breach. Battle shadow creatures, restore harmony, and seek a path back to Earth.

    Why similar: City Builder 46.7%, RTS 22%, Base Building 16.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Indie 0.9%

  50. #50 Grand Ages: Rome
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2009
    Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.

    Why similar: City Builder 48.7%, Historical 22.2%, Strategy 19.8%, RTS 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  51. #51 Aztecs: The Last Sun
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: Play2Chill S.A.Pub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Rule Tenochtitlan in this survival city-builder where gods decide your fate. Expand the capital, perform sacred rituals, and withstand the coming darkness. Build, grow, sacrifice, survive - or watch the last sun set forever.

    Why similar: City Builder 29.7%, RTS 18.7%, Historical 16.3%, Alternate History 16.2%, Base Building 11%

  52. #52 Anno 2070™
    69% matchMixed60% of 12,622 reviews2011
    Dev: Blue BytePub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage.

    Why similar: City Builder 59.9%, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 19.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  53. #53 Four Hundred Catapults
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ehskybox
    Windows

    A large-scale survival strategy game with up to 3000 units on the battlefield. Build and manage your settlement, produce resources, research weapons and technologies, and recruit your army to survive in the war against the Half Dead Legions.

    Why similar: City Builder 31.8%, RTS 29.2%, Historical 14.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Base Building 11%

  54. #54 Imperial Glory
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,323 reviews2014
    Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 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: RTS 41.1%, Historical 29.3%, Strategy 29.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  55. #55 Alien Age
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Indie Wizards
    Windows

    Alien Age is a chaotic merging single player game. As an alien, you combine and deliver a variety of resources before hopeful towns crumble to dust. Prime your engine and shine your saucer, towns are eager to see what the future holds… and they won't wait forever.

    Why similar: City Builder 32.9%, RTS 26%, Alternate History 19.5%, Historical 11%, Strategy 10.6%

  56. #56 Builders of Egypt
    66% matchMostly Negative36% of 461 reviews2025
    Dev: Strategy Labs
    Windows

    Builders of Egypt is a city-building economic strategy taking place in the Nile Valley. Immerse yourself in a world full of pyramids, where you will become a part of the ancient world. Create history, be history!

    Why similar: City Builder 38.6%, Historical 20.9%, RTS 17.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Base Building 8.8%

  57. #57 Trollskog
    67% matchMixed56% of 43 reviews2019
    Dev: Andreas CarlsonPub: Abstract Void Interactive
    Windows

    Trollskog is an open-world citybuilder RTS, with economic engine-building, tactical battles and player choice. Explore a forested world inspired by Swedish folklore, filled with both friendly and hostile NPCs, solve quests and secure resources through force or diplomacy.

    Why similar: RTS 54.3%, City Builder 28.3%, Strategy 9.3%, Base Building 6.6%, Indie 1.5%

  58. #58 Caesar™ IV
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 844 reviews2016
    Dev: Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.Pub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Starting as governor of a newly formed province in the Roman Empire your goal is simple: advance up the empire's political ladder to become the next Caesar.

    Why similar: City Builder 61.4%, Strategy 20.5%, Historical 18%

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