- #1 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
97% matchVery Positive82% of 92,924 reviews2019
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 89.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Historical 19.5%, RTS 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive grand strategy experience that perfectly blends turn-based empire management with massive real-time tactical battles in the Three Kingdoms era.
- #2 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
96% matchMixed63% of 15,760 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 23.4 hrsMean: 109.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Wargame 24.2%, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Historical 12.2%, Military 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, turn-based strategy game that emphasizes regional management and historical character relationships.
- #3 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
96% matchMixed50% of 3,845 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!
Why similar: Wargame 23.7%, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, RTS 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Military 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the personal stories of historical figures, mirroring the RPG-strategy hybrid nature of your seed game.
- #4 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
95% matchMixed69% of 3,913 reviews2021
Dev: LongYou Game StudioPub: LongYou Tech Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: 4X 18.2% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, turn-based approach to the era that focuses on the management of cities and historical generals.
- #5 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,649 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 68.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Wargame 20.8%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, RTS 15.6%, Historical 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same publisher's signature style of grand strategy, combining complex political systems with real-time tactical combat.
- #6 Oriental Empires
94% matchVery Positive80% of 2,991 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.
Why similar: 4X 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Historical 15.1%, Military 9.4%, Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 4x strategy game set in ancient China that captures the scale and historical progression of the Three Kingdoms period.
- #7 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
93% matchMixed58% of 7,557 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 116.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"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: Wargame 20%, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Historical 10%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly immersive simulation experience where you can play as any officer, focusing on diplomacy and personal growth.
- #8 Old World
91% 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: 4X 30% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Historical 12%, Military 8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines 4x strategy with character-driven RPG mechanics, offering the same focus on dynasty management found in the seed game.
- #9 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
92% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: 4X 18% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, RTS 13.8%, Wargame 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the historical simulation of ancient Chinese warfare and statecraft.
- #10 Crusader Kings III
91% matchVery Positive90% of 139,914 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 146.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, 4X 21.2% ★, RTS 15%, Historical 14.8%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: While set in a different region, its deep focus on character traits, political intrigue, and dynasty building is the gold standard for historical simulation.
- #11 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
89% matchVery Positive88% of 290,096 reviews2022
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 62.3 hrsMean: 154.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Why similar: Strategy 29.7%, RPG 26%, Historical 25.6%, War 18.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the visceral, real-time tactical battlefield experience combined with RPG progression and sandbox empire building.
- #12 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,034 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Wargame 15.6%, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, 4X 14.7% ★, Historical 10%, RTS 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the tactical military aspects of the era, providing a grounded wargame experience.
- #13 The Three Kingdoms: The Tales of Jian An
86% matchVery Positive91% of 848 reviews2025
Dev: 开翼网络
Windows
This is a historical strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era, told from Liu Bei's perspective. It covers the Yellow Turban Rebellion to early Three Kingdoms. Featuring classic turn-based gameplay, it reinterprets historical events, offering both engaging battles and rich cultural insights.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.8%, Historical 24.9%, Strategy 15.5%, RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates tactical RPG elements with strategy, focusing on the specific narratives of the Three Kingdoms.
- #14 Han Xiongnu Wars
89% matchMixed60% of 4,110 reviews2017
Dev: Shangshi Studio
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 50.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: RTS 26%, Wargame 25.7%, Historical 21.3%, Strategy 8.9%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG elements with historical wargaming, focusing on the tactical struggles of the Han Dynasty.
- #15 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 478 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Wargame 21.1%, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, RTS 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Historical 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that provides a streamlined yet deep strategic experience with a focus on historical scenarios.
- #16 Three Kingdoms Mushouden
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,106 reviews2025
Dev: NanBei StudioPub: Paleo
Windows
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: Wargame 38.2%, Historical 20.5%, Military 16.8%, Strategy 9.7%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy RPG that incorporates open-world exploration and tactical combat within the Three Kingdoms setting.
- #17 Imperator: Rome
87% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 59% ★, Historical 22.4%, Strategy 16.4%, War 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy title that excels at modeling the logistics, culture, and military management of ancient civilizations.
- #18 Field of Glory: Empires
85% matchVery Positive82% of 862 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Why similar: 4X 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Historical 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated grand strategy game that emphasizes the long-term management of historical empires and their tactical military needs.
- #19 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
84% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Youkia International Limited
Windows
Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals is a multi-player online real-time strategy game based on the Three Kingdoms history which recreates realistic landscapes in the world map. Look out for flank attacks and road blocks from your enemies when you explore the open world and build your city.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Wargame 19%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, RTS 15.1%, Historical 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A focused wargame that emphasizes real-time tactics and grand strategy mechanics.
- #20 古战三国 Ancient War: Three Kingdoms
84% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Ancient War Studios
Windows
《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: Historical 42%, Strategy 37.1%, RPG 20.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie strategy game that captures the tactical combat feel of the Three Kingdoms era.
- #21 Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun
81% matchMixed66% of 4,286 reviews2024
Dev: ZUIJIANGYUE GamePub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Wargame 34.9%, Historical 28.2%, RPG 10.5%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on the legendary general, providing a different perspective on the era's martial history.
- #22 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
82% matchVery Positive83% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
Windows
A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Historical 13.7%, Military 9.4%, Strategy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 4x strategy game that prioritizes historical logistics and the realities of ancient warfare.
- #23 NationWar:Annals
82% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: 4X 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time tactics with 4x elements in a historical context, mirroring the core loop of the seed game.
- #24 Rise Of Three Kingdoms
81% matchMixed61% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: SLGames
Windows
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 36.1%, Historical 31.4%, Strategy 24.5%, RPG 8%
Why You'll Like It: A historical simulation that leans into turn-based strategy and management of the Three Kingdoms era.
- #25 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
77% matchVery Positive89% of 7,858 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"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: Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Wargame 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Historical 10.1%, Military 8.2%
- #26 Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs
79% matchVery Positive85% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: Object SoftwarePub: Strategy First
Windows
An epic real-time strategy game set in chaotic Ancient China. Control the kingdoms of Liu Bei, Sun Quan, or Cao Cao, warlords who played a pivotal role in Ancient China. Lead your kingdom, innovate tech, forge alliances, build a formidable army to unite the nation.
Why similar: RTS 41.4%, Historical 27.3%, RPG 11.3%, Strategy 10.2%, War 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric strategy RPG that focuses on the military and narrative aspects of the famous battle.
- #27 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
77% matchVery Positive84% of 219 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: 4X 19% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, RTS 14.8%, Wargame 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%
- #28 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 4
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
《三国群英传IV》是由奥汀科技研发的一款即时战略类游戏,是三国群英传系列的第四作。玩家将在游戏中重历三国时代,指挥武将驰骋于华夏神州大地之上,征战于天南地北之间,平定乱世,以一统中原为目标,最终建立属于自己的英雄事业。
Why similar: Wargame 17.8%, RTS 17.5%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Military 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-RPG that emphasizes military management and the tactical deployment of historical units.
- #29 The Hilarious Three Kingdoms
78% matchVery Positive82% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: 老K666 Studio
Windows
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: Turn-Based Strategy 34%, Historical 28.2%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy 14.1%, Story Rich 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG-strategy hybrid that adds a unique thematic twist to the traditional Three Kingdoms narrative.
- #30 Heroes of Three Kingdoms
80% matchMixed51% of 203 reviews2020
Dev: WuweiPub: Bantu
Windows
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: Turn-Based Strategy 37.4%, Historical 20%, Military 19.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy strategy game that provides a more casual, accessible take on the Three Kingdoms historical period.
- #31 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
76% matchVery Positive92% of 4,021 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 59.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"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: Wargame 24.2%, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Historical 11.2%, Military 10.5%
- #32 Sanguo's Ambition 4 :Three Kingdoms
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Youshen Interactive
Windows · Mac
A real-time strategy+team competition game, in 189, the Han Dynasty launched a mutual attack and expansion of territories, operating their own forces, and seizing generals and resources until the world was unified.
Why similar: 4X 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Wargame 18.7%, RTS 15%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%
- #33 Sengoku
78% 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: Grand Strategy 48.3% ★, Historical 24.5%, Strategy 17.2%, RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: A historical grand strategy game that focuses on clan management and the tactical realities of feudal warfare.
- #34 Strategos
73% matchVery Positive87% of 222 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: Wargame 20.8%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, RTS 16.4%, Historical 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #35 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 3
75% matchVery Positive85% of 786 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
《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: RTS 19.5%, Wargame 18%, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Military 12.2%
- #36 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 7
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,010 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
《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: Wargame 18.8%, RTS 18%, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Military 13.1%, Strategy 12.4%
- #37 Kingdom Heroes 8
75% matchMixed54% of 14,674 reviews2021
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, RTS 20.9%, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Historical 12.7%, Tactical 5.1%
- #38 大三国时代
71% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: 大三国时代项目组
Windows
三国策略攻城游戏《大三国时代》火爆来袭,通过指令操作部队作战,让你体验运筹帷幄,决胜千里的感觉,全尺寸大地图,自由攻城掠地,策略兵种搭配,多样武将选择,快来和兄弟们一起开创属于你们的大三国时代!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.1% ★, RTS 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 19%, Historical 16%, Strategy 7.7%
- #39 The Three Kingdoms: Rebirth
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,815 reviews2026
Dev: 玛奇阿朵互娱科技Pub: 凤麟工作室
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Multiple Endings 35.5%, RPG 27.5%, Story Rich 21.9%, War 15.1%
- #40 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
69% matchVery Positive89% of 16,795 reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Historical 10.9%, Military 7.8%
- #41 春秋
73% matchMixed61% of 403 reviews2022
Dev: weiqianPub: INDIECN
Windows
此为以春秋时代为背景,历史战略类即时制游戏。两千多年前华夏大地锦绣山河一眼尽收,可在其间建造城郭,构筑关隘,修筑长城,农商、车船、战阵行走其间。礼崩乐坏,百家兴起、诸侯争霸、异族入侵、合纵连横,列国之伐兵、伐交、伐谋就此展开。磅礴壮丽的春秋画卷待君前来指点江山!
Why similar: RTS 25.4%, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Wargame 17.7%, Strategy 7.9%
- #42 大城主战略版
73% matchMixed65% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: wywl
Windows
《大城主攻略版》是一款拥有沉浸式体验感以三国时代为背景的战争策略类游戏。军阀四起,天下大乱,玩家化身一代君王带领传世神将征战乱世。天时地利,攻城略地;排兵布阵,革图易虑,全方位展现东方战争艺术的魅力,跟随主公以国之名,平定天下,创太平盛世!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Wargame 19.2%, RTS 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Historical 10.8%
- #43 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,313 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 128.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
《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: RTS 18.4%, Wargame 17.6%, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy 12.3%
- #44 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
70% 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: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Wargame 19.5%, RTS 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, Historical 10%
- #45 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
72% matchVery Positive87% of 1,221 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Why similar: Wargame 21.5%, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, RTS 15.7%, Military 9.1%
- #46 三国志猛将传
72% matchMixed57% of 118 reviews2020
Dev: OneOneGames
Windows
摒弃传统三国游戏的数据对碰,实现对每个单位都进行独立的实时演算。国产单机三国游戏,尽可能在保留三国历史原貌同时还原壮观的冷兵器决战场景。
Why similar: Strategy 25.4%, Wargame 21.5%, RTS 20.4%, Historical 13.3%, Military 9.9%
- #47 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,082 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.
Why similar: Wargame 20.8%, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, RTS 15.3%, Military 8.8%
- #48 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
70% matchVery Positive84% of 592 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 66.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
"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: Wargame 25.5%, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Historical 11.5%, Military 11.2%
- #49 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,878 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 57.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
《三国群英传Ⅱ》是由奥汀科技运营研发的一款即时战略游戏。于1999年发行,为《三国群英传》系列游戏作品的第二部。游戏开创性地在此类游戏中引入了即时战略的时间概念、独特的内政和作战模式、动听的CD音轨以及华丽的背景地图。
Why similar: RTS 18.2%, Wargame 18%, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Historical 14.8%, Strategy 12.7%
- #50 Danmo Three Kingdoms: Battle of Wits
66% matchNo user reviews82% of 94 reviews2026
Dev: 墨春秋Pub: 量子艺界(QUANTUM ARTS)
Windows
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: Wargame 32.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Historical 12.8%, Military 11.6%
- #51 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
70% matchVery Positive82% of 554 reviews2015
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Wargame 19%, RTS 18.7%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, Historical 15.4%
- #52 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
69% matchVery Positive82% of 722 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.
Why similar: Wargame 26%, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Military 11.5%, Historical 10.9%
- #53 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 5
68% matchVery Positive84% of 249 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
《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: Wargame 18.8%, RTS 17.6%, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Military 11.9%
- #54 Huaxia: Warring States
65% matchMixed61% of 583 reviews2026
Dev: 秦川汉渚
Windows
Build your own epic story in the Huaxia: Warring States. Start a clan, conquer the lands, and build an empire. Or roam the Nine Provinces as a lone warrior fighting bandits and monsters. The choice is yours!
Why similar: 4X 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Military 11.8%, Historical 10.6%, Strategy 6.1%
- #55 The Scroll Of Taiwu
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 62,298 reviews2018
Dev: ConchShip Games
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"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 61.5%, Strategy 38.5%
- #56 Ultimate General: Civil War
67% matchVery Positive89% of 8,464 reviews2017
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 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: Wargame 19.4%, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, RTS 15.3%, Historical 8%
- #57 Syrian Warfare
66% matchVery Positive87% of 5,490 reviews2017
Dev: Cats Who Play
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.
Why similar: Wargame 22.2%, Real Time Tactics 21.7%, RTS 21.4%, Historical 11.6%, Military 10.7%
- #58 英雄竞起:三国
65% matchMixed61% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: 自在工作室
Windows
The world is in chaos, heroes are rising, and the public is a high-ranking official. We must take the collection of heroes as our heart, and we can help the Han dynasty and save the people.
Why similar: Wargame 30%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Historical 10.9%, Military 9.6%