Games Like Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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: Rome 17.6% ★, Historical 15.9%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Built on ROME II's foundation, it offers closely related province management and massive real-time battles in the late Roman world.

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: Rome 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1%, Strategy 11%, Historical 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This modernized version of the original Rome campaign delivers the most direct alternative for leading Roman factions across the ancient Mediterranean.

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 26%, Rome 22.3% ★, Historical 15.7%, Grand Strategy 13.3%, RTS 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its focused campaign around Alexander the Great delivers concise ancient-world conquest with the familiar Total War strategic and battle structure.

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4%, Strategy 19.3%, Historical 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, War 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It retains the classic Total War loop of kingdom management, diplomacy, sieges, and huge real-time battles in a later historical era.

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 22.6%, Strategy 19.6%, Grand Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, War 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Lead nations through a turn-based map campaign and command line infantry, artillery, and cavalry in focused real-time warfare.

Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.

Why similar: Historical 23.4%, Strategy 18.7%, Grand Strategy 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, War 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It modernizes the formula with character-driven diplomacy and political intrigue while preserving sprawling campaigns and cinematic army battles.

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

Why similar: Historical 22%, Strategy 21.4%, Grand Strategy 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, War 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its globe-spanning eighteenth-century campaign and land-and-naval real-time battles offer Total War's empire-building at a broader scale.

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 23.4%, Strategy 17.3%, Rome 15.8% ★, Historical 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the series' campaign-and-battle formula to the Bronze Age with multiple cultures, dynastic politics, and changing environmental conditions.

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 22.2%, Strategy 19.7%, Grand Strategy 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, RTS 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This tighter historical Total War campaign emphasizes regional politics, settlement management, and grounded tactical warfare in the British Isles.

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: Grand Strategy 20%, Historical 19.6%, Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, War 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines Bronze Age faction management and heroic warfare with the familiar mix of strategic turns and real-time armies.

The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.4%, Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, RTS 10%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its faction variety and map-scale conquest retain the strategic and tactical structure of ROME II while adding fantasy units and monsters.

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 28.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 16.1%, RTS 10.4%, War 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Although fantastical, it is a full-scale Total War campaign with empire management, diplomacy, sieges, and exceptionally varied real-time battles.

The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8%, Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, RTS 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the original fantasy adaptation of the Total War formula, making it a natural fit for players who value its core two-layer gameplay.

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: Rome 34.3% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9%, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 14.8%, War 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep ancient-world grand strategy campaign centered on Roman expansion, provinces, populations, politics, and diplomacy.

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 33.4%, War 26.7%, Historical 18.9%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Moddable 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It similarly lets you build a realm on a strategic map before personally directing large medieval battles, sieges, diplomacy, and faction warfare.

Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.

Why similar: Strategy 33.5%, Historical 29.3%, RTS 16.8%, Rome 15.7% ★, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its Roman setting and real-time army control focus on unit formations, resource management, and historical battlefield conflict.

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...

Why similar: Rome 33.3% ★, Strategy 27.9%, Historical 17.8%, Grand Strategy 11.9%, RTS 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Command Caesar's armies across a continuous ancient Italy map, balancing supply lines, conquest, and real-time tactical engagements.

Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Rome 24.2% ★, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 8.6%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This Roman-era tactical RTS emphasizes terrain, formations, and combined-arms maneuvering in battles that reward careful command.

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 23.1%, Historical 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 10.8%, War 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This historical 4X game blends ancient dynasties, city development, diplomacy, and tactical military expansion in a turn-based format.

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: Rome 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6%, Strategy 13.4%, Historical 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Manage an ancient or medieval state through expansion, internal development, diplomacy, and warfare in a detailed grand-strategy campaign.

Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.5%, Rome 27.8% ★, Strategy 21.7%, Historical 18.4%, Simulation 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its Roman Republic-era political management and territorial conquest provide a more macro-focused but thematically ideal companion to ROME II.

Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.

Why similar: Rome 23.8% ★, Strategy 22.7%, Historical 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, War 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: For players most interested in ROME II's ancient battles, it provides highly tactical turn-based engagements with historically grounded armies and formations.

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 33.1%, Historical 22.1%, Strategy 20.3%, War 8.1%, RTS 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces direct battlefield command with deeper dynasty, character, and political simulation while still supporting vast medieval conquest campaigns.

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1%, Strategy 17.6%, Historical 14.6%, RTS 11.8%, War 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its operational campaigns and large real-time battles emphasize authentic unit positioning, logistics, and battlefield command on a grand military scale.

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 37.5%, Historical 26.9%, Strategy 16.6%, War 6.4%, Moddable 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its extensive diplomacy, warfare, trade, colonization, and nation-building offer a rich long-form alternative for the empire-management side of Total War.

Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?

Why similar: Strategy 20.6%, Historical 17.3%, RTS 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: The dynamic Italian campaign map paired with tactical real-time engagements makes it a strong, more intimate alternative to Total War's dual-layer structure.

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 29%, Historical 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 12.5%, War 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its ancient Mediterranean factions, province conquest, diplomacy, and turn-based warfare strongly suit players seeking classical grand strategy.

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 24.3%, Strategy 12%, Historical 11.7%, Rome 9.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 61.3%, Historical 18.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Multiplayer 2%, RTS 1.6%

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: Rome 32.8% ★, Historical 15.5%, Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Real Time Tactics 7.9%

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 35.6%, Historical 22.6%, Grand Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, RTS 6.1%

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 64.9%, RTS 10.6%, Historical 9%, Tactical 5.4%, War 5.3%

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: Rome 44.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Historical 14.2%, Strategy 13.8%, Tactical 6%

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: Rome 47.5% ★, Strategy 24.2%, Historical 21.3%, RTS 3.5%, Multiplayer 1.8%

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 47%, Historical 23.4%, Grand Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%, War 4.7%

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: Grand Strategy 25.3%, Historical 15.1%, Strategy 11.4%, War 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%

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 38.2%, Strategy 28.4%, Historical 15.8%, RTS 12.5%, Multiplayer 3%

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 47.3%, Historical 26.2%, Strategy 20.4%, War 1.8%, RTS 1.7%

A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.

Why similar: Historical 33.6%, Strategy 28.7%, RTS 13.3%, Tactical 11.7%, War 8.7%

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: Strategy 31.3%, RTS 21.3%, Historical 13.9%, Tactical 11.6%, War 10%

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 20.3%, Strategy 18.3%, Historical 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, RTS 10.2%

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: Rome 28.7% ★, Historical 18.6%, Strategy 18.5%, Grand Strategy 18.3%, RTS 7.8%

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 44.6%, Historical 23.7%, Strategy 16.6%, War 5.6%, RTS 4%

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 55.7%, Historical 29.3%, RTS 15%

Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

Why similar: Strategy 27.2%, Historical 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, War 17.1%, RTS 14.4%

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 29.3%, Strategy 20.8%, Historical 17%, Grand Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based 11%

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 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Grand Strategy 18.5%, Historical 16.4%, Turn-Based 7%

Shieldwall is a funny third-person tactical battle simulator with strategy elements. It allows you to feel like a squad leader right on the battlefield.

Why similar: Rome 46.7% ★, Historical 17.7%, Strategy 14.7%, War 13.6%, Multiplayer 4.6%

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 33.6%, Historical 26.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, RTS 14.3%, War 6.6%

Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

Why similar: Rome 29.7% ★, Strategy 24.5%, Historical 23.2%, RTS 14.4%, Multiplayer 4%

Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor.

Why similar: Rome 44.7% ★, Strategy 26.1%, Historical 12.7%, RTS 10.4%, War 6.1%

Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.

Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, Historical 32.7%, Grand Strategy 20.3%, RTS 11.8%

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: Rome 30.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9%, Historical 15.2%, Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.5%

A one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory. The Definitive Edition — includes all DLCs and Steam Deck support.

Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, RTS 20.9%, Historical 19.9%, War 10.3%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8%, Historical 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 10.5%, War 9.2%

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 45.9%, Historical 21.8%, Strategy 19.9%, War 5.7%, RTS 3.2%