Games Like XIII Century – Gold Edition

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: Strategy 59.7%, Medieval 25.5%, RTS 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for tactical medieval warfare, featuring the same focus on large-scale unit formations and historical accuracy.

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: Strategy 56%, RTS 22.5%, Medieval 21.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern take on squad-based tactical RTS combat with a heavy emphasis on medieval historical settings.

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: Strategy 59%, Medieval 21.5%, RTS 19.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends grand strategy with real-time tactical battles that feel very similar to the scale of the seed game.

Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.

Why similar: Strategy 73.9%, RTS 14.6%, Medieval 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct historical peer that focuses on realistic medieval warfare and RTS mechanics.

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines realistic medieval city building with large-scale tactical RTS combat that rewards proper positioning.

Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades is the next installment in this series of realistic real-time strategy games covering various periods in the development of the present day civilization – from the Middle Ages to today.

Why similar: Strategy 87.5%, Medieval 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the historical medieval RTS focus of the series with improved tactical depth.

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 51%, Strategy 49%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it provides unparalleled control over medieval armies on the battlefield with deep tactical depth.

The crowned heads of Europe launch a military campaign to conquer the Holy Land. The time has come to assemble your armies and take back the land!

Why similar: Strategy 80.2%, Medieval 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the historical focus and tactical RTS gameplay of the seed game with a similar campaign structure.

This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.

Why similar: Strategy 86.1%, RTS 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the classic RTS feel and historical scale that fans of the seed game will appreciate.

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 61.3%, RTS 26%, Medieval 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential medieval RTS that offers massive scale and deep tactical unit management.

Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

Why similar: Strategy 42.9%, RTS 29.7%, Medieval 27.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends grand strategy with real-time tactical combat, capturing the feel of medieval siege and field battles.

Reign: Conflict of Nations allows players to have a well thought-out and historically accurate system of building and assigning labor forces in cities, a large selection of scenario-based and random missions, an expansive and realistic technology tree, more than 150 types of military units and elaborated graphics and animations which brin

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical medieval grand strategy with RTS elements that emphasize army management.

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 79.9%, RTS 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides large-scale tactical warfare that heavily relies on formation combat and morale.

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: Strategy 58%, Medieval 25.5%, RTS 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the deep historical context and medieval setting that fans of the era appreciate, even with a grand strategy focus.

Warrior Kings: Battles maintains the excitement that made Warrior Kings a leading RTS. It is a stand-alone title that adds a new strategic and tactical dimension to the series.

Why similar: Strategy 73.9%, RTS 26.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep tactical unit management and formation-based combat in a medieval-inspired world.

Tzar: The Burden of the Crown is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2000

Why similar: Strategy 70.7%, RTS 19%, Medieval 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic medieval RTS that emphasizes unit variety and tactical positioning on the battlefield.

Immerse yourself into the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros and keep your spot on the Iron Throne by any means.

Why similar: Strategy 84.4%, RTS 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on medieval strategy and RTS combat within a gritty, politically charged setting.

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

Why similar: Strategy 73.9%, RTS 26.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same engine and RTS design philosophy as the seed game, focusing on historical military engagements.

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 79.5%, RTS 20.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the tactical, formation-based RTS focus on historical warfare and supply line management.

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 71.7%, Medieval 18.3%, RTS 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational title for medieval tactical warfare that remains a classic for fans of the genre.

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: Strategy 49.4%, RTS 28.9%, Medieval 21.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features historical medieval combat with a focus on traditional RTS mechanics and unit types.

With this modernized History Edition dive into the diversified mix of enthralling build-up matches and exciting real-time fights. Manifold landscapes await to be explored and populated. Includes the main game plus the two expansions.

Why similar: Strategy 61.9%, RTS 20.7%, Medieval 17.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on medieval base building and tactical RTS combat with a classic feel.

The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!

Why similar: Strategy 72.1%, Medieval 27.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeper look at medieval society and economy to complement the tactical RTS combat style.

Experience the sequel to the Role-playing Real Time Strategy Hit!

Why similar: Strategy 79.2%, RTS 20.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends tactical RTS combat with a medieval fantasy setting, focusing on hero units and battlefield tactics.

Cossacks: The Art of War continues the history of the great battles of XVII–XVIII centuries

Why similar: Strategy 57.5%, RTS 42.5%

Why You'll Like It: Adds more tactical depth and unit variety to the classic RTS formula found in the seed game.

The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical city-building and strategy in a classical setting that shares the same tactical DNA.

Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

Why similar: Strategy 69.3%, RTS 30.7%

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 82.9%, RTS 17.1%

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

Why similar: Strategy 71.9%, RTS 28.1%

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: Strategy 100%

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

Why similar: Strategy 81.5%, RTS 13.3%, Medieval 5.2%

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: Strategy 75.5%, RTS 24.5%

The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Medieval 31.6%, RTS 16.9%

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: Strategy 56.5%, RTS 27.7%, Medieval 15.9%

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.

Why similar: Strategy 75.7%, RTS 24.3%

Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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: Strategy 61.3%, Medieval 23.1%, RTS 15.6%

It’s the year 1400- the late Middle Ages. Europe sees the dawn of the golden age of the new departures and the free spirit. Under the rule of the bourgeoisie and businessmen, more and more towns are emerging from the clutches of the aristocracy and are achieving independence, power and wealth.

Why similar: Strategy 73.3%, Medieval 26.7%

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: Strategy 66.3%, Medieval 33.7%

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: Strategy 76.7%, RTS 23.3%

The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

Why similar: Strategy 77.3%, RTS 22.7%

Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.

Why similar: Strategy 82.2%, RTS 17.8%

Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, RTS 31.3%

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Why similar: Strategy 87%, RTS 13%

The Dark Legions is a 3d real-time strategy game in the medieval ages. You can command your army and build your empire through story driven missions. Or you can prove your strength against computer players, on randomly generated missions.

Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, Medieval 24.2%, RTS 22.6%

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 74.5%, RTS 25.5%

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 84.3%, RTS 15.7%

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

Why similar: Strategy 70.6%, Medieval 17.1%, RTS 12.3%

The year is 1268 and the English throne lies empty. Fight for the right to be King in this classic blend of turn-based and real-time strategy.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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: Strategy 91.4%, RTS 5.7%, Medieval 2.9%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: Strategy 72.1%, RTS 27.9%

Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.

Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, RTS 28.5%, Medieval 13.9%

Ice Crusade is a stand-alone expansion for post-apocalyptic real time strategy Cuban Missile Crisis. Ice Crusade continues the original story and adds new campaigns, battlegrounds and units.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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: Strategy 64.7%, Medieval 24.8%, RTS 10.5%

Well-received by gamers and critics alike, Legion Gold is the expanded and improved version of its predecessor, Legion, and includes not only the original Legion game but a hefty expansion pack too.

Why similar: Strategy 72.8%, RTS 27.2%

SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition presents the award-winning SpellForce saga hits: "SpellForce 2 – Shadow Wars" and the add-on "SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm" for a spectacular game experience!

Why similar: Strategy 72.5%, RTS 27.5%