Games like Crusader Kings II
Looking for games like Crusader Kings II? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crusader Kings III, Europa Universalis III or Stellaris.
1 View Game90%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, grinding90% User Score 63,369 reviewsCritic Score 91%36 reviewsCrusader Kings III is a grand strategy game set in the medieval era, allowing players to rule and expand their dynasties through diplomacy, war, and intrigue. Experience detailed character development, engage in dynamic political systems, and manage your realm's economy, religion, and culture. With an immersive world full of events, complex relationships, and historical depth, Crusader Kings III offers endless strategic possibilities for aspiring rulers.
View Game2 View Game84%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitygraphics, stability87% User Score 1,788 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsEuropa Universalis III is a grand strategy game that simulates the era of early modern Europe from 1453 to 1792. Players can control any nation and manage its military, economy, diplomacy, and colonization to expand and maintain their empire. The game features a detailed world map, historical events, and a complex system of mechanics that allow for a high level of customization and replayability.
View Game3 View Game81%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyoptimization, grinding88% User Score 133,145 reviewsCritic Score 74%44 reviews"Stellaris" is a 4X grand strategy game that lets players explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate their way across the galaxy. As the leader of a spacefaring civilization, players will encounter unique alien races, navigate political intrigue, and manage their empire's resources in this epic quest for galactic dominance. The Galaxy Edition includes a digital soundtrack, exclusive alien race, and a digital collector's book.
View Game4 View Game90%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, story93% User Score 8,866 reviewsCritic Score 76%1 reviewsVictoria II is a single-player and multi-player warfare real-time strategy game that spans the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century to the dawn of the 20th century. Players carefully guide their nation through expansion, colonization, and economic development, aiming to become a dominant world power. The game offers a complex and engaging experience, with a focus on diplomacy, economics, and military strategy.
View Game5 View Game92%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygraphics, grinding98% User Score 106,132 reviewsCritic Score 78%4 reviews"Mount & Blade: Warband" is a medieval action-RPG game that allows players to engage in large-scale battles and manage their own faction. The game features a sandbox world where players can explore, trade, and interact with various NPCs. With an emphasis on realism, the game offers extensive customization options for weapons, armor, and character development.
View Game6 View Game87%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilityoptimization, grinding91% User Score 157,635 reviewsCritic Score 70%8 reviewsHearts of Iron IV is a grand strategy wargame that lets players command the world's most powerful war machine during World War II. Experience historical gameplay or create alternate histories as you manage industry, diplomacy, and battle plans to dominate the globe. Connect your Paradox and Steam accounts to access game book content through the mobile app.
View Game7 View Game81%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyoptimization, grinding84% User Score 4,254 reviewsCritic Score 87%4 reviewsOld World is an epic, historical turn-based strategy game. Set in the classical era, Old World gives players the chance to not just build an empire but to found the greatest dynasty of its age.
View Game8 View Game78%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding78% User Score 5,324 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews"Hearts of Iron III" is a strategy game set in World War 2, allowing players to choose from over 150 countries and guide them through the conflict from 1936 to 1948. The game features realistic military command AI, in-depth diplomatic and political systems, and thousands of historically accurate commanders and politicians. Players can control oceans and air forces, and engage in land warfare, diplomacy, and industry building in this detailed and historically accurate game.
View Game9 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 Game10 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."
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