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Looking for games like Desert Operations? Here are top strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Empire Earth II: Gold Edition, Rise of Nations or SolPlex: Dominion.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Empire Earth II: Gold Edition refines the series’ time-spanning gameplay with a host of new features. With advanced AI, picture-in-picture control, dynamic weather and many other additions, this RTS doesn’t just stand the test of time – it annihilates it. Transcend the Ages Create, build and your empire as you progress through 15 epochs and more than 10,000 years of history. Lead the great natio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Earth II: Gold Edition.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 9,062 reviews

    Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features, including Twitch.tv streaming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Nations.

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  3. BUILD YOUR GALACTIC DOMINION Enter the persistent galaxy of SolPlex Dominion, a large scale sci-fi strategy MMO where every decision shapes the future of your empire. Expand across multiple colonies, manage complex industrial production chains, forge powerful alliances and wage war against rival commanders in an ever evolving galactic battlefield. Build your economy, command advanced military fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SolPlex: Dominion.

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  4. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    47% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    War Commander is a large-scale MMO RTS set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players take the role of the Commander in an effort to push back the forces of chaos and destruction and attempt to rebuild. Welcome to the apocalypse, Commander.  The air is thick with the fog of war, and the horizon crawls with hostile factions hungry for control. Yet this small plot of land is ours to defend and expand. Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Commander.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 8,492 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The Infinite War rages on across the galaxy. Negotiations have failed and our only hope for an end to the destruction is through victory in combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,138 reviews

    Zero-K (ZK; formerly known as Complete Annihilation and CA) is a free multi-platform open source real-time strategy computer game. Initially based on content from Total Annihilation on the open source Spring Engine, it was forked and all proprietary content replaced, and evolved into a completely new game with unique features. Among the games powered by the Spring game engine, Zero-K is particular… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero-K.

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  7. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    You have the conn! Summon your skills in strategy, combat, diplomacy, and leadership to master the dangerous universe of Star Trek Fleet Command. Star Trek Fleet Command expands its universe with the launch of a brand new arc, Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enter a galaxy on the brink of war as Federation, Klingon, and Romulan forces vie for control of the Alpha and Beta quadrants. Disco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Fleet Command.

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  8. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    47% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    At the dawn of medieval history, build your castle and evolve your army using real weapons and armor from ages past. March against hostile civilizations as you re-trace the steps of history. Engage your rivals and crush their empires in battle! ️No Dragons, No Magic, Not Now, Not Ever. Dawn of Ages is a game that’s grounded in historical accuracy. No fantasy creatures, no mystical spells, just r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of Ages.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Descend into the dark ages of space and take control of one of five Royal Houses vying for dominance in a universe on the brink of collapse. With 28 years of passionate community-driven evolution, Emperor of the Fading Suns returns with new features, modernized gameplay, and immersive visuals designed to expand on the already treasured strategy game as a part of the Enhanced Edition. This classic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    EDYN plunges you into a dynamic multiplayer realm where you forge mighty settlements, command vast armies, and clash with rivals in epic PvP warfare with no Pay-to-Win or catchup mechanics. Embark on a grand quest to shape a living world with your strategic brilliance, forging alliances and conquering foes to etch your legacy into EDYN's history. In a land teetering on the brink of chaos, only the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EDYN.

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  11. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 226 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Cossacks: European Wars is a real-time strategy computer game for Windows made by the Ukrainian developer GSC Game World. It was released on April 24, 2001. The game has an isometric view and is set in the 17th and 18th centuries of Europe. It features sixteen playable nations each with its own architectural styles, technologies and units. Players must avoid famine and engage in army expansion, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cossacks: European Wars.

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  12. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    57% User Score Based on 4,263 reviews

    Europe 5 Gift Pack includes: 5x Random Packs 1x Super Random Pack 1x Ultimate Random Pack 5x Army Packs 200x Card Points 2x 7-Day Premium Tokens Live the life of a medieval lord in Stronghold Kingdoms, the world's first persistent castle MMO. A unique PC Strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms brings together online interactivity and community, with a richly-depicted medieval world and thousands of rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stronghold Kingdoms.

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  13. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,297 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Back to War is the second expansion pack, and it can be played as a standalone. Cossacks: Back to War adds two new nations (Switzerland and Hungary) to the choices from Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: Art of War because of their influence on European history. There are also new maps, a tutorial campaign and a map-editor. It adds several units to various countries, new cannon types and alters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cossacks: Back to War.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

    Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Ruler 2.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 276 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Beyond Sol is a unique blend of action combat and grand strategy empire building in a dynamic open world. Collect resources, build your city, upgrade your ships, and cultivate relationships or wage wars with rival cities in your quest to dominate the solar system. Play singleplayer or multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Sol.

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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 2,547 reviews

    What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination. Both sides now crippled beyond repair, the remnants of their armies continue to battle on ravaged planets, their hatred fuelled by over four thousand year… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Annihilation.

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  17. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    86% User Score Based on 780 reviews

    Warzone 2100 is a 100% free & open-source 3D real-time strategy game. Command the forces of The Project in a battle to rebuild the world after mankind has been nearly destroyed by nuclear missiles. Features Single-Player CampaignLAN / Internet MultiplayerAI Bots & Local SkirmishExtensive Tech TreeUnit DesignerCross-Platform Everything is free, including source code, downloads, and all features. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warzone 2100.

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  18. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 1,503 reviews

    Become a general in the greatest war the world has ever seen! TRAIN massive armies of tanks and aircraft, go to war with thousands of REAL players, form great alliances, and develop your own strategic center of operations. Join the largest WW2 strategy MMO in the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World at War WW2 Strategy MMO.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    With dozens of hours of gameplay set across a rich tapestry of time, Empire Earth: Gold Edition offers real-time strategy for the ages. Choose any point in time - from the discovery of fire to the laser battles of the far-flung future - and command your civilization with one goal: make Earth your Empire. An Epic Conquest Spanning 5000 YearsAdvance a fledgling civilization through the course of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Earth: Gold Edition.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A realistic real-time strategy military game with direct control over your army vehicles, no build times, and stunning 3D graphics set in a post-apocalyptic world where resources are scarce and Europe has turned into a war zone. Your goal is to build up your power or join forces with a team and form a formidable alliance to defend your home territory in PVP combat against other players. Launch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Assault.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    79% User Score Based on 464 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Your destiny awaits you on the battlefield. As a Roman General on a quest to forge an empire, you will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the frozen lands of the Gauls, and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy. Your quest will be no easy task as the lands you seek to conquer are heavily defended by thousands of powerful troops. Feed you insatiable hunger to rule t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praetorians.

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  23. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    65% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Our civilization has fallen. From the ashes, four new powers emerge. Immerse yourself in a combat-heavy twist on a classic turn-based 4X strategy where steam, steel, atom and diesel-punk corporations clash to spread their technology and the way of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Punk Wars.

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  24. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,803 reviews

    Rusted Warfare is a 2D RTS game in the vein of Total Annihilation featuring large armies and a pixel art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusted Warfare.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 473 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    After decades in exile, your family name has been all but forgotten in Rome. But the departure of the tyrant Sulla has changed everything, and Rome stands on the brink of a new era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Ages: Rome.

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  26. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 2,405 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 3 reviews

    This release includes: - Civilization IV - Civilization IV: Warlords - An exclusive fantasy-style poster from world-famous artist Greg Hildebrandt - Behind-the-scenes DVD with developer interviews - Tech-tree poster - Civilization IV game manual If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 3,690 reviews

    Grey Goo is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that combines classic strategy mechanics and a balanced combat system with an emphasis on large-scale decision-making. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Goo.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    38% User Score Based on 554 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

    Etherium is the new, futuristic real-time strategy game developed by Tindalos Interactive, the studio that created Stellar Impact. This strategy game, exclusively for PC, offers a particularly dynamic and edgy gameplay with innovative game mechanics that revitalize the genre.In Etherium, three empires are engaged in a merciless struggle to control a handful of planets that contain rich deposits of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etherium.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 7,189 reviews

    This a pseudo-historical classic RTS with a Battle Royale mode, where game fraction is chosen on-the-go. Up to 62 players in one match fight on a random map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Selection.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 9,825 reviews

    Wargame Red Dragon is thrilling in single-player mode with its new dynamic campaign system, and also offers an extensive multiplayer mode where up to 20 players can compete against each other simultaneously. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargame Red Dragon.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    63% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Emporea is an oldschool fantasy strategy game, where cooperation with other players is necessary to achieve victory. Only the best alliance can win! Multiple realms available, with new ones starting every two weeks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emporea.

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  33. 89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 83,159 reviews

    Agent: Your assistance is once again required in the fight against Raven's tyranny. Your mission: To strike at the very heart of Raven. You will fight thrilling battles on both the ground and in the air. Equipped with an arsenal of powerful modern weapons, you will infiltrate deep behind enemy lines to ambush targets where they least expect it. You must become the embodiment of "death from afar":… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warpath Ace Shooter.

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  34. Immerse yourself in the ultimate real-time strategy war game where all of human history is at your command. Create powerful empires across all eras on a scale never seen before. Embracing unique RTS gameplay mechanics such as base building, resource management, and thrilling tactical combat, "Imperium Eternal" delivers thrilling tactical warfare spanning 20 eras of human civilization. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium Eternal.

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  35. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 1,491 reviews

    League of War: Mercenaries is an exciting war strategy game where your tactical choices have a real, direct impact on an immersive 3D battlefield. Engage in an all new kind of global battle for domination - as your enemies deploy units, you must respond accordingly to attack and defend, putting your military strategy & tactics to the ultimate test. Immerse yourself in this 3D war game to build you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to League of War: Mercenaries.

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  36. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    24% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In Empire Earth III you create history.New to the series, the World Domination mode offers a campaign that not only spans time, but also the entire globe. Earth is divided into provinces that you can conquer in any order, as you forge your path to total supremacy. Take your empire from fledgling kingdom to dominant superpower as you battle over a realistically rendered planet Earth. World Domina… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Earth III.

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  37. Conquer the World. One Pixel at a Time. NODWAR is a real-time grand strategy game built for players who want total planetary domination without the bloat. Every pixel on the map is a battlefield. Every territory you claim costs troops. Every decision — from where you spawn to when you launch your first nuke — reshapes the balance of power across the entire world. No turns. No tile grids. Just … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nodwar.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    PlanetX is a real-time strategy MMO that redefines large-scale multiplayer warfare. The battle begins on Planet Alpha, where dozens of players start with seven land plots each. Unlike traditional flat maps, the entire game takes place on a fully spherical planet, adding an extra layer of strategy to territorial expansion. Players must build and expand their empire, constructing various structur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlanetX.

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  41. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 955 reviews

    Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over 30 missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far.

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  42. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    Submarine Titans is a real-time strategy video game that takes place in the year 2115 after a comet has struck Earth, driving two human factions, the militant White Sharks and the scientific Black Octopi, to establish underwater bases and fight for dominance over the oceans. The comet also brought a mysterious alien race known as the Silicons, who compete with the two human factions to collect res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submarine Titans.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    In the far future, Mankind has nearly exhausted all of earth’s natural resources. Fragile alliances between nations are tested to their limits as fierce wars ignite across land and space.MoonBase Commander puts you in charge of your own lunar territory in a quest to build the most powerful empire in space. Find, exploit and utilize valuable energy pools to eliminate rival factions. Choose the best… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoonBase Commander.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    To achieve domination of the galaxy, you will immerse yourself in action-packed space battles, define your space strategy, forge alliances among other players, and use a space base & spaceship builder to develop your space station and dominate the universe. Find out why this is one of the most thrilling and exciting sci fi spaceship games! Challenge other players worldwide in epic Interst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Empire.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    79% User Score Based on 300 reviews

    Get ready to experience groundbreaking strategic gameplay in a huge online persistent galaxy alongside other real players. Build your empire at your own pace and in your own style. Dominate through military might, thrive with diplomacy & trade, forge alliances or go it alone - you decide.Build Your Empire Explore uncharted star systems and colonize new worlds Mine planets and asteroid field… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outscape.

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  46. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Golem Gates blends elements of real-time strategy (RTS) and card battle. Collect cards (called Glyphs) containing your forces and powers. Strategically weave them into a deck to prepare for battle, then unleash them in streamlined, fast-paced battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golem Gates.

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  47. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Imperium Galactica. The Universe is yours... if you can handle it. The fourth millennium. Mankind has colonised the galaxy. Created an Empire. Now, it is crumbling. The aliens are restless. The oppressed are building armies. And a strange invader is headed for the heart of the Empire. Imperium Galactica is praying a new leader will arise. You. Features Detailed colony management Research and devel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium Galactica.

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  48. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 10,894 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    The Collection Edition includes: Rome: Total War Guide one of three noble Roman families on a century spanning quest to seize control of the Roman Empire. Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion (first official expansion pack to Rome: Total War) Witness the decline of Rome as Barbarian hordes attack, forcing a bitter internal struggle between rival factions. Rome: Total War - Alexander (second offi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rome: Total War.

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  49. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 358 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    In the summer of 1944, the Second World War entered its end-game when the Allies launched two major operations that would drive back German forces on both the Western and Eastern Fronts at once. Their names were Overlord and Bagration. Overlord famously commenced with the D-Day landings in Normandy and ended in the Liberation of Paris, while Bagration - a far less well-known but far larger Russ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Order of War.

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  50. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 222 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

    Field of Glory II Medieval is a turn-based tactical game set in the High Middle Ages from 1040 AD to 1270 AD and it is direct the sequel of the acclaimed Field of Glory: 2 developed by the legendary Richard Bodley Scott it brings the best from the tabletop world into the best digital framework. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Field of Glory II: Medieval.

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