Games Like Total War: WARHAMMER III

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 22.4%, RTS 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Strategy 11%, War 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor offers the same hybrid of empire management and spectacular real-time fantasy battles, with many of its factions also playable in WARHAMMER III’s Immortal Empires.

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 20.4%, Dwarves 20% ★, RTS 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The first game establishes the same faction-asymmetric Warhammer campaign formula and remains a strong choice for its Old World races and battles.

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: Grand Strategy 24.2%, War 16.5%, RTS 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 14%

Why You'll Like It: It is one of the closest non-Warhammer Total War games, combining character-led grand strategy, diplomacy, and large real-time army battles.

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: Grand Strategy 24.7%, RTS 15.6%, War 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its harsh campaign pressure, migration mechanics, and apocalyptic atmosphere make this historical Total War especially appealing to fans of WARHAMMER III’s darker tone.

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, War 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Strategy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is an outstanding fantasy alternative with customizable factions, magical world conquest, and detailed tactical battles that reward army composition.

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

Why You'll Like It: It provides enormous empire-building campaigns and varied land and naval battles for players who want WARHAMMER III’s scale in a historical setting.

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 32.2%, RTS 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 13%, War 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its expanded Bronze Age sandbox offers multiple cultures, dynastic politics, and the familiar Total War combination of campaign strategy and real-time warfare.

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 22.3%, RTS 20.7%, War 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: TROY delivers the same strategic campaign-to-battle rhythm in a mythic Bronze Age world where legendary units give armies a fantasy-adjacent flavor.

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 29.2%, RTS 21.1%, War 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This Bronze Age Total War emphasizes survival, terrain, weather, and court politics while retaining the series’ campaign-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 26.5%, RTS 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 14.3%, War 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its age, its enormous map, modding scene, dynastic strategy, and real-time siege battles remain highly rewarding for grand-conquest fans.

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: Grand Strategy 23.2%, RTS 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 14%, War 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact, characterful British Isles campaign is ideal for a shorter Total War experience centered on faction identity, settlements, and tactical battles.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31%, Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, RTS 13.2%, War 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It trades monsters for musket lines and naval combat but preserves the satisfying loop of global empire management and large battlefield engagements.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RTS 47.2%, Strategy 18%, Fantasy 12%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Co-op 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends RTS base-building and battles with a hero-driven fantasy campaign, making it a great match for players who enjoy commanding armies alongside powerful characters.

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.9%, Strategy 25.6%, Dwarves 14.9% ★, Fantasy 9.9%, Grand Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its turn-based fantasy empire management and tactical battles offer a more methodical but similarly faction-focused alternative to Total War: WARHAMMER III.

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: Grand Strategy 27%, RTS 15.4%, Strategy 15.3%, War 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This focused grand-strategy campaign provides dramatic gunpowder battles, sieges, and leadership-driven warfare on a more intimate historical scale.

On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.8%, Dwarves 26.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy strategy game mixes magical empire expansion, heroes, unit recruitment, and tactical battles in a world full of competing races and sorcery.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.3%, Grand Strategy 23.3%, Strategy 17.3%, War 12.4%, Tactical 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It translates Warhammer faction asymmetry and relentless warfare into a 4X format with city-building, tech progression, and tactical unit positioning.

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: RTS 28.1%, Real Time Tactics 17.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, War 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Although historical rather than fantastical, it provides an excellent strategic campaign layer paired with terrain-conscious, squad-based real-time battles.

Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34.7%, Tactical 17.5%, Strategy 15.4%, Fantasy 13.4%, Co-op 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines turn-based kingdom expansion with tactical army clashes, powerful heroes, and a colorful fantasy world reminiscent of classic conquest games.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Why similar: RTS 40.2%, Strategy 14.1%, Grand Strategy 12.3%, Tactical 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers classic base-building RTS warfare with iconic Warhammer factions, large armies, and explosive real-time engagements.

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38.1%, Strategy 22.6%, War 14.7%, Tactical 12.8%, PvP 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its faithful Warhammer armies, cinematic units, and decisive turn-based battles suit players who value battlefield tactics and faction flavor over campaign diplomacy.

A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 40.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 38.3%, Strategy 18.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: It brings dark Arthurian fantasy, a strategic realm-management layer, and punishing squad tactics for players drawn to WARHAMMER III’s grim setting.

Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43.4%, Tactical 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Strategy 16.6%, Story Rich 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim Warhammer setting, specialized commanders, and daemon-hunting campaign provide a tighter, turn-based tactical alternative.

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 46.9%, RTS 19.6%, Strategy 15.7%, War 13.3%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces real-time battles with deeper character and dynasty simulation, but offers similarly absorbing map conquest, diplomacy, and emergent grand-strategy storytelling.

Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Strategy 10.8%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This modernized fantasy 4X focuses on building magical empires, leading distinct races, researching spells, and winning tactical battles across multiple planes.

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Why similar: War 32.3%, Co-op 22.4%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Fantasy 13.1%, Action 7.4%

Fallen Enchantress is 4X strategy game from the makers of Sins of a Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations. Build a civilization in the magical world of Elemental. Recruit heroes, train armies, build cities, forge alliances and save the world in this rich world where it's never the same game twice.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 47.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.3%, Strategy 12.4%, Fantasy 10.5%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep fantasy 4X systems built around sovereigns, custom heroes, city development, quests, and tactical army combat.

In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 50.2%, Strategy 28%, Fantasy 16.4%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced fantasy 4X campaigns revolve around rival races, spellcasting, city expansion, and dangerous hostile worlds.

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 29.7%, RTS 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 9.3%

Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.

Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Real Time Tactics 21.2%, Strategy 11.1%, War 10.3%, Fantasy 8.1%

Fast-paced tactical combat meets strategic management in this sequel to the acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. Take control of either the ancient and deathless Necron legions or the techno-religious acolytes of the Omnissiah, with the fate of a world in your hands.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 39.4%, Strategy 20.4%, Tactical 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, War 7.9%

Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 39.4%, Strategy 37.1%, Fantasy 20.1%, Multiplayer 3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands its fantasy 4X formula with interconnected worlds, distinct factions, magic-heavy warfare, and strategic conquest.

Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.

Why similar: RTS 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Tactical 10.8%, Fantasy 9%

Step into a brutal battle between three warring factions In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron.

Why similar: RTS 45.6%, Strategy 18.2%, War 13.3%, Tactical 6.2%, Multiplayer 6%

Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.

Why similar: Dwarves 35.8% ★, RTS 34.5%, Strategy 13.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Strategy 12.7%, Fantasy 10.9%, Co-op 9.7%

Brutal, crazy, tactical… this is BLOOD BOWL! The iconic death sport returns with the new video game of fantasy football faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Create your team, then crush, mulch and cheat your way to the top... leaving your opponents in the graveyard.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Strategy 12.5%, Tactical 12.3%, Fantasy 10.6%

MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35%, Strategy 25.6%, Tactical 17.7%, Co-op 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Command the armies of the Empire, the Hordes of Chaos, Orcs & Goblins, and other iconic Warhammer Fantasy factions in massive real-time battles. Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is a classic RTS celebrated for its unprecedented scale and detail for its time.

Why similar: RTS 33%, War 18.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Strategy 13%, Fantasy 9.7%

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Dwarves 41.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 21%, Co-op 11.3%, Fantasy 8.3%, Online Co-Op 7%

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Why similar: Co-op 56.3%, Atmospheric 27.1%, Action 16.6%

In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 37.9%, Co-op 19.5%, Online Co-Op 16%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Action 7%

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: War 29.1%, Fantasy 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Action 7.1%

The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.

Why similar: RTS 37.2%, Strategy 21.6%, Fantasy 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Dwarves 27% ★, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Co-op 12.9%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Fantasy 8.2%

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.3%, Tactical 21%, Strategy 19.9%, Fantasy 17.1%, Story Rich 5.7%

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Why similar: RTS 39.3%, Real Time Tactics 27.3%, Strategy 19.1%, War 4.9%, Co-op 3.5%

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.9%, Fantasy 21.4%, Strategy 18.7%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, Multiplayer 12.6%

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 35.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, War 16.4%, Strategy 8.9%, Tactical 8.8%

At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!

Why similar: RTS 36.2%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Command the Trolls and lead them on an epic journey across the wild continent of Urgath. As Chieftain of the Moonkin, a tribe driven from its home by tusk hunters and disease, their survival is in your hands.

Why similar: RTS 45.2%, Strategy 22.3%, Fantasy 9.4%, Co-op 6.7%, PvP 4.5%

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 44%, War 21.1%, Strategy 20.2%, Multiplayer 6.6%, PvP 3.1%

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: Grand Strategy 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Strategy 17.9%, War 11.1%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Warlords Battlecry III is the next installment in the award-winning Warlords Battlecry series. Builds upon the famous features of previous Battlecry titles such as the outstanding AI, innovative gameplay and hero system that has made this brand renowned throughout the RTS genre.

Why similar: Dwarves 48.8% ★, RTS 27.7%, Strategy 16.4%, Fantasy 7.1%

MMORPG and strategy gameplay in one. Living realms of Chaos Champions battle in PVE and PVP strategic combat. Persistent army management and constant live events. Collect Warlords, manage resources, and conquer your foes.

Why similar: Strategy 81.2%, PvP 12.8%, Fantasy 6%

Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

Why similar: RTS 41.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Fantasy 10.6%, Co-op 7.9%, PvP 7%

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 36%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, War 16.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Tactical 8.9%