Games Like Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

MEDIEVAL: Total War™ - Collection Edition is the compilation of the critically-acclaimed Medieval: Total War and its official expansion pack - Viking Invasion.

Why similar: Strategy 25.3%, Medieval 18.9%, Historical 16.3%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It’s the direct predecessor to Medieval II, with the same dynasty-and-conquest focus and a very similar campaign-to-battle structure.

Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Historical 13.4%, RTS 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This modernized version of classic Rome is one of the easiest ways to get more of Medieval II’s old-school Total War pacing and feel.

From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?

Why similar: Historical 18.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Medieval 13.8%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, RTS 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its medieval setting, smaller-scale kingdom politics, and emphasis on raids, recruitment, and sieges make it one of the closest later Total War games in tone.

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Historical 17.5%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Strategy 15.4%, War 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim atmosphere, migration pressures, and brutal melee warfare feel like a darker evolution of the historical Total War style that Medieval II fans tend to enjoy.

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Historical 19.8%, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%, War 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: If you want Medieval II’s campaign structure on a bigger map with naval warfare and gunpowder armies, Empire is a natural step.

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

Why similar: Strategy 20%, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Historical 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, War 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Although broader and newer in design, it still delivers the same satisfying loop of building an empire, moving armies, and fighting set-piece historical battles.

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 21.6%, Strategy 16.4%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, War 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: It modernizes the campaign layer with richer diplomacy and court intrigue while keeping the familiar mix of map strategy and large-scale battles.

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

Why similar: Historical 21%, Strategy 17.3%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, War 9.4%, RTS 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more focused and polished gunpowder variation on the same Total War campaign-and-battle formula.

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 22.5% ★, Medieval 17.8%, Historical 16%, Strategy 13.8%, RTS 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts the emphasis from battlefield control to dynastic politics, but it nails the medieval power struggles, realm building, and emergent storytelling.

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 47.5% ★, Medieval 17.9%, Historical 15.1%, Strategy 10.6%, Moddable 2.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its medieval sandbox of vassals, dynasties, religion, and conquest strongly matches the political and thematic appeal of Medieval II.

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: Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Medieval 21.3%, Strategy 19.9%, RTS 14.2%, Historical 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its streamlined medieval kingdom management and army-led expansion make it feel like a lighter grand-strategy cousin to Medieval II.

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 41.6%, Historical 37.1%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers dense medieval kingdom management, regional conquest, and historical faction play for players who love the strategic side of Medieval II.

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: Medieval 33%, War 19%, Strategy 16.7%, Historical 10.2%, Moddable 8.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: It turns Medieval II’s cavalry charges, sieges, and faction warfare into a hands-on sandbox while still letting you build influence and shape a kingdom.

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: Medieval 22.5%, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Historical 11.2%, RTS 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This older classic captures the same appeal of ruling a medieval realm, juggling war and diplomacy, and expanding across a historical map.

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 26%, RTS 23.9%, Historical 16.5%, Medieval 15.8%, Classic 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the grand campaign map, but its historical medieval armies, castle warfare, and faction variety hit many of the same thematic notes.

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 44.4%, Strategy 14.5%, Moddable 12% ★, Historical 10.3%, Military 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Medieval II, it thrives on medieval warfare, faction politics, and the feeling of carving out power in a living sandbox world.

Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Strategy 21.2%, RTS 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, War 11%

Why You'll Like It: It’s far less historical, but mechanically it remains one of the closest matches thanks to the classic Total War mix of turn-based empire building and real-time battles.

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: Medieval 23.2%, Strategy 20.7%, RTS 18%, Historical 17%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This squad-based RTS emphasizes brutal medieval-era engagements, faction flavor, and tactical terrain use in a way that appeals to Total War players.

Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

Why similar: Medieval 25.6%, Historical 19.5%, RTS 17.9%, Strategy 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its castle-building economy and real-time assaults capture the fortified medieval-war atmosphere that makes Medieval II so memorable.

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Historical 23.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Moddable 11.5% ★, Military 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It trades real-time battles for deeper statecraft, but the historical wars, territorial expansion, and long-form nation building line up well with Medieval II’s grand-strategy appeal.

In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24% ★, RTS 15.2%, War 12.6%, Historical 12.2%, Strategy 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Even with a Bronze Age setting, it preserves the familiar Total War loop of provincial expansion, army management, and tactical land battles.

Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga: TROY brings a blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles to the heart of the Trojan War.

Why similar: Historical 18%, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, RTS 14.1%, Strategy 14%, War 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same campaign-and-battle structure in a mythic Bronze Age world, with an emphasis on infantry combat and named factions.

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Medieval 21.6%, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Strategy 19.3%, RTS 12.2%, Historical 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its blend of medieval trade, expansion, diplomacy, and conquest appeals to players who enjoy the empire-building side of the seed game.

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 22.9%, War 15.5%, RTS 15.4%, Strategy 11.7%, Historical 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the Stronghold formula with deeper castle management and siege-focused RTS combat in a grounded medieval setting.

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 40.5% ★, Strategy 23.5%, Historical 22.5%, War 5.5%, Multiplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is another conquest-focused historical sandbox where managing armies, provinces, and politics matters as much as winning wars.

Field of Glory II Medieval is a turn-based tactical game set in the High Middle Ages from 1040 AD to 1270 AD. Developed by legendary designer Richard Bodley Scott it brings the best from the tabletop world into the best digital framework.

Why similar: Medieval 28.7%, Strategy 19.3%, War 16%, Military 11.5%, Tactical 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It recreates medieval battles with meticulous turn-based tactics, making it ideal if your favorite part of Medieval II was maneuvering armies on the field.

Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Historical 14.5%, RTS 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%

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: Historical 25.6%, Strategy 23.5%, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, RTS 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its seamless strategic map and real-time operational warfare feel closer to Total War than most historical strategy games, despite the ancient setting.

Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.

Why similar: Strategy 23.5%, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, RTS 16.6%, War 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.

Why similar: Medieval 20.4%, Strategy 18.1%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Historical 14.6%, RTS 6.4%

Rome: Total War - Alexander is the second official expansion pack to Rome: Total War. An entirely new campaign map that stretches from Macedonia to Greece and into the heart of the ancient Persian Empire New campaign game that tasks players with matching the exploits of Alexander the Great as he swept across Central Asia and dominated...

Why similar: Strategy 29.8%, Historical 19.1%, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, RTS 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.4% ★, Historical 25.9%, Strategy 19%, RTS 2.6%, War 2.4%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.9% ★, Historical 21.3%, Strategy 14%, War 6.7%, RTS 5.5%

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Why similar: Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Historical 16.2%, War 7.9%

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40% ★, Historical 20%, Strategy 17.1%, War 7%, Military 6.1%

SHOGUN: Total War™ is the first, original title in a 15 year series of award-winning strategy games. This Collection Edition also includes the Mongol Invasion Expansion Pack.

Why similar: Strategy 40%, Historical 20.2%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%, Classic 7.2% ★

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 29.3%, Historical 24.3%, RTS 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, War 8.2%

Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Why similar: Medieval 47.5%, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 13.7%, Moddable 9.1% ★, Multiplayer 4.3%

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: Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Historical 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, War 10.6%, Strategy 8.8%

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: Strategy 27%, RTS 23.5%, Historical 19.8%, Classic 9% ★, Medieval 8.1%

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: Strategy 28.9%, RTS 17.9%, War 10.4%, Tactical 8.6%, Historical 7.4%

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 23.4%, Strategy 22.1%, Medieval 18.2%, War 15.7%, Historical 14.4%

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: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Medieval 14.7%, Historical 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, RTS 9.2%

Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Strategy 14.7%, War 14.6%, Historical 9.9%

The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Historical 14.5%, RTS 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: RTS 27.3%, Strategy 23.7%, War 15.9%, Historical 7.5%, Military 5.5%

Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

Why similar: Strategy 31.7%, Historical 20.8%, RTS 13.5%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

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 24.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Medieval 20.2%, Historical 14%, Classic 10.1% ★

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: Grand Strategy 34.8% ★, Strategy 29.1%, Medieval 22.5%, Historical 13.6%

Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.8%, Strategy 19.1%, Historical 16.6%, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Turn-Based 9.9%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: RTS 25.9%, Strategy 22.9%, Historical 10.9%, War 10.4%, Military 8.7%

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, RTS 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 14.8%, War 11.6%

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.8% ★, Historical 23.7%, Strategy 14.6%, War 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.4%

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: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Historical 15.6%, War 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

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 27.5%, Historical 20.8%, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Military 8.6%

Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.7% ★, Historical 26.7%, Strategy 26.6%, Medieval 8%, Simulation 3%

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

Why similar: Strategy 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Historical 15.4%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★, Classic 9.7% ★