Games like Age of Empires II: Gold Edition
Looking for games like Age of Empires II: Gold Edition? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations with a warfare and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Total War: Shogun 2, Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms or Total War: Attila.
1 View Game92%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding92% User Score 17,861 reviewsCritic Score 92%4 reviewsTotal War: Shogun 2 is a warfare real-time strategy game set in 16th century Japan, where players can choose from nine clans, each with unique traits, to unite the warring factions as the undisputed Shogun. The game features single-player, multi-player, and co-op modes, allowing players to use diplomacy, province building, and special agents like Ninja assassins to achieve victory. The intuitive user interface and detailed campaign map ensure an enjoyable and immersive gameplay experience.
View Game2 View Game97%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, monetization97% User Score 852 reviews"Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms" is the expansion pack for Medieval II: Total War, offering four new campaigns in the British Isles, Teutonic Northern Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. It includes 13 new factions, over 110 units, and 50 building types, adding up to 80 hours of new gameplay. The game also features new multiplayer maps and hotseat multiplayer. Explore new territories, command new troops, and conquer new enemies in this content-rich expansion.
View Game3 View Game74%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsoptimization, stability79% User Score 10,744 reviewsCritic Score 70%9 reviewsTotal War: Attila is a gripping real-time strategy game set in 395 AD amid famine, disease, and war, where players lead factions through apocalyptic turmoil. Featuring intense multiplayer, co-op, and PvP modes, it boasts atmospheric visuals, a spectacular soundtrack, and innovative mechanics like city razing by fire. Despite some bugs and ads, its intriguing story and perfect replayability make it a memorable, strategic challenge.
View Game4 View Game94%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding96% User Score 20,959 reviewsCritic Score 90%2 reviews"Medieval II: Total War - Definitive Edition" is a real-time strategy game with a focus on warfare and expansive campaigns. It offers a single-player experience with a good story, delightful gameplay, and pretty visuals, as well as a multiplayer mode. The game includes all DLC and updates since its release and spans an epic era in Western history with hundreds of hours of absorbing gameplay, though it may have bugs and can be very grinding."
View Game5 View Game91%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding96% User Score 148,426 reviewsCritic Score 81%4 reviewsSid Meier's Civilization V is a turn-based strategy game focused on building and developing a civilization from ancient times to the modern age. Players can choose from various historical leaders, each with unique abilities and units, to expand their empire through research, diplomacy, and warfare. The game features enhanced graphics, improved AI, and a hexagonal tile system that adds more depth to strategic gameplay.
View Game6 View Game95%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding95% User Score 9,062 reviewsRise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features, including Twitch.tv streaming!
View Game7 View Game89%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding90% User Score 21,442 reviewsCritic Score 88%4 reviews"Empire: Total War" is a strategy game that allows players to lead their chosen nation in the late 18th century, navigating political, economic, and military challenges. The game features turn-based strategy and real-time tactical battles, with a focus on gunpowder warfare and colonial exploration. The Definitive Edition includes all previous DLC, providing a comprehensive empire-building experience.
View Game8 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding65% User Score 4,125 reviewsCritic Score 72%16 reviews"Total War: Pharaoh" is a historical strategy game set in ancient Egypt during the Bronze Age Collapse. Players can choose to lead Egypt as its Pharaoh, conquer as the Great King of the Hittites, or command the Sea Peoples' hordes. The game features dynamic real-time battles and turn-based empire management, with a focus on the dramatic events that threaten Egypt's destruction. Unearth a vibrant recreation of the Bronze Age Collapse and lead your faction to victory.
View Game9 View Game72%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding70% User Score 3,028 reviewsCritic Score 77%23 reviews"A Total War Saga: TROY" is a strategy game set in the Trojan War. Players can choose to control either the Trojans or the Greeks, leading their armies and navies in real-time battles while managing their cities and empires in turn-based strategy. The game features historical figures such as Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus, and adds mythological creatures and events for a unique twist on the historical setting.
View Game10 View Game56%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsreplayability, grinding46% User Score 906 reviewsCritic Score 66%9 reviews"Grand Ages: Medieval" is a large-scale, real-time empire simulation game that combines elements of trade, expansion, and exploration. Players must strategically found cities, manage resources, and defend their kingdom in a game world of over 20 million square kilometers. The game features 50 major technological advancements to research and utilize, as well as the production and trade of 20 different goods. This game is not a sequel to "Grand Ages: Rome" and offers a focus on economical domination.
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