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Games like Monarchs at Play

Games like Monarchs at Play

Looking for games like Monarchs at Play? Here are top city builder recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Yield! Fall of Rome, TerraScape or Dice Kingdoms.

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  1. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    71% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    The year is 401 AD, spring is in the air as the sun is slowly setting. What seems like a completely normal night by the river of the Rhine is turning out to be the beginning of the end for the world's longest lasting empire!Yield! Fall of Rome is a turn-based 4X strategy game with fast-paced tactical gameplay set in the time of the imminent fall of the Roman Empire. Conquer provinces, expand your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yield! Fall of Rome.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 1,046 reviews

    In TerraScape you build your own dream city. Each pack of cards in TerraScape offers different buildings and ways to expand your kingdom. Place your cards wisely in the game world to earn points and receive new cards as rewards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TerraScape.

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  3. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    80% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    Dice Kingdoms is a multiplayer turn-based strategy game where resource collection is based on dice. Build efficiently to quickly expand your kingdom. Roll dice to gather resources while risking natural disasters. Accumulate army and/or culture to achieve victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice Kingdoms.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    85% User Score Based on 147,680 reviews

    Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Platinum Edition is the perfect entry point for PC gamers who have yet to experience the addictive gameplay that has made Civilization one of the greatest game series of all time. The package includes Sid Meier's Civilization VI, six DLC packs as well as the Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm expansions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization VI.

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  5. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 957 reviews

    Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ozymandias.

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  6. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 12,958 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 11 reviews

    Galactic Civilizations III is the largest strategy sandbox ever made. Start with a single world and expand across the galaxy through diplomacy, trade, cultural hegemony or military conquest in this single-player or multiplayer 4X strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Civilizations III.

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  8. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,494 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now. The Deluxe Edition Includes •Ara: History Untold Base Game •Exclusive Leader Collection - featuring five exclusive leaders not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ara: History Untold.

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  9. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperial Ambitions.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    83% User Score Based on 1,074 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A fast-paced turn-based 4x strategy game designed for competitive multiplayer. Players take their turns simultaneously and games take less than an hour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexarchy.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 4,254 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Old 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old World.

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  12. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 3,028 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    The battle for Troy cannot be waged by man alone. Save 30% with the Mythic Edition and experience an unforgettable journey into the myth of the Trojan war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Total War Saga: TROY.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Radiis is a turn based strategy game without any moving units, only buildings. Place your buildings wisely and be the first player to conquer the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radiis.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 7,900 reviews

    Kingdom Reborn is a city-builder with multiplayer and open world. Guide your citizens. Grow from a tiny village to a prosperous city. Upgrade your houses and technology through eras. With multiplayer, you can cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in the same open world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms Reborn.

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  15. Imperial Command is a turn-based strategy board game where control of territory means everything. Explore a hex-based map, expand your influence, and crush your rivals through calculated aggression and smart planning. Stake your claim by conquering enemy territory and competing for high-value tiles that provide powerful economic bonuses. Gather resources, build factories, and upgrade your land to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperial Command.

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  16. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it? Unleash your geopolitical prowess on a global scale. Create your own history by playing a time period comme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate.

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  17. Fusing the methodical decision-making of turn-based strategy with the tactical urgency of an RTS, Mordfield Command puts every turn at the center of humanity’s survival. Humanity stands overrun and overruled by an algorithm that has seized control of Earth. From a fragile stronghold, contested resources must be reclaimed and territory secured against an enemy that begins with every advantage. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mordfield Command.

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  18. [h1]Mercatoria[/h1] A hex-grid, turn-based grand strategy game set in the Age of Discovery, inspired by the 1999 classic Imperialism 2. The year is 1492. You take command of one of six European powers — England, France, Spain, Holland, Portugal, or Sweden — and compete for dominance of the Old World through trade, industry, colonisation, and war. Across the Atlantic, the New World lies mostl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercatoria.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Astro Protocol is a high-stakes, turn-based 4X space strategy game distilled into intense one-hour matches. Built for players who want tactical depth without mid-game bloat, every session delivers a new strategic challenge against AI opponents who don't just participate but play to win. Lead one of the six cosmic factions for galactic dominance, but be prepared: the space is unforgivable and victo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Protocol.

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  20. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 1,870 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

    As the all-powerful leader of a spacefaring civilization, you must seek out new star systems and discover the exciting potential of the subspace realm. There are thousands of worlds to colonize and dozens of civilizations - both old and new - to encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Civilizations IV.

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  21. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    50% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    How do you balance -- and indeed encourage -- a war between factions without letting either side obliterate the other? How do you rule over gods, creatures, and men who refuse to obey you? How do you build a landscape of villages when bandits and mythology are conspiring to tear it down? Skyward Collapse places you into the role of The Creator, and frees you to tackle these problems your own way. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyward Collapse.

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  22. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Myriads: Renaissance is a turn-based strategy game with city-building and 4X mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myriads: Renaissance.

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  24. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Imperiums: Greek Wars is a unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and open it up to your people. Survive, expand, conquer... and win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperiums: Greek Wars.

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 283 reviews

    Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demise of Nations.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 361 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 5 reviews

    Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Lords.

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  27. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 14,765 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    HUMANKIND is Amplitude Studios' magnum opus, a Historical Strategy game where YOU will re-write the entire narrative of humankind – a convergence of culture, history, and values that allows you to create a civilization that is as unique as you are. HOW FAR WILL YOU PUSH HUMANKIND? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HUMANKIND.

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  28. Driftholm is a cozy town builder on floating islands. Every building scores from what's placed around it, each town has needs, and every island has its own shape, weather and surprises. Build for as long as your deeds last and see how far your island can grow. Place, score and plan ahead Placing a mill connected to farms will reward a higher score. A markets like to be near the harbor. Two taver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driftholm.

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  29. JOURNEY THROUGH THE AGES TO ASCEND YOUR EMPIRE Build a nation from nothing into a thriving empire. Grow your economy, manage resources, and secure prosperity. Raise a powerful army, expand your borders, and crush your enemies. Lead your realm to victory and carve your legacy into history. MASTER WAR ACROSS ERAS From tactical skirmishes to massive sieges, adapt your strategy to the evolvi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascendant Realms.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling journey in Profiteer, a turn-based strategy game where you build and expand your business empire. Manage resources, outsmart your rivals, and experience dynamic worlds with co-op gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Profiteer.

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  31. Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes. But think ahead because you can only do one action per turn. Play singleplayer with ai or multiplayer with friends.ExploreDiscover unexplored regions on the ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominium Mundi.

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  32. View Game
    73%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Feudums is a fair-to-play indie crossbred of Crusader Kings, MMO strategy games, hand drawn visuals and the vibe of '90s cult strategy games like Lords of the Realm. Develop your lands,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feudums.

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  33. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 1,625 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 4 reviews

    Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pioneers of Pagonia.

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  34. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 443 reviews

    Heroes of Science and Fiction (formerly known as Silence of the Siren) is a turn-based strategy game where several different space-faring civilizations fight over control of a distant star system. Explore what’s left on the planets and secure resources to build mighty cities. Raise powerful armies and defeat your opponents on the battlefield! Early Access status Heroes of Science and Fiction now c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Science and Fiction.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 2,062 reviews

    With a mysterious, ever-changing world, unique factions, and epic storytelling, the much-awaited sequel to the strategy game classic ENDLESS Legend is here, opening a new chapter of the award-winning ENDLESS universe. Write your legend and unveil the secrets of a dreamlike ocean-planet on the verge of extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Legend 2.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warnament.

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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Step into a world of strategy, luck, and endless fun in this fast-paced multiplayer board game! Compete against friends or players from around the globe as you buy, upgrade, and dominate unique locations on the board. With quirky characters, hilarious interactions, and unexpected twists, every match is a fresh challenge. Key Features: Strategic Gameplay: Plan your moves carefully, invest wisely… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Investour.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Hex.

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  39. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,092 reviews

    Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era.

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  40. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,550 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 8 reviews

    Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oriental Empires.

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  41. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Rediscover the classic gameplay of the first 3D Anno game, Anno 1701, and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in this History Edition, updated and optimized to work smoothly on current computers. The Sunken Dragon expansion for Anno 1701 features a new campaign spanning 11 missions, new opponents, and ornaments. Your cities look better than ever, thanks to resolutions all the way up to 4K. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anno 1701 History Edition.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,270 reviews

    Stellaris Nexus is a turn-based multiplayer 4X game that respects your time, giving you the full spectrum of a thrilling, strategic 4X experience. Play as unique factions and leaders against up to 5 other players, plotting and battling your way to galactic dominance; all of it in about an hour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexus 5X.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 3,194 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennia.

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  44. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Eyes of War blends RTS and Action RPG elements, creating a medieval warfare game where you can switch between the two gameplay approaches. In strategy mode, you build and develop your castle and make your army. In character mode, you control each unit from a third-person perspective, smoothly transitioning between soldiers to feel the battle up close and maintain your troops. Compete with friends … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eyes of War.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    90% User Score Based on 2,640 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scythe.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 3,452 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 12 reviews

    Choose your kingdom and become the king as you wrestle over control of 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Honor II: Sovereign.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    80% User Score Based on 886 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Fantasy General II: Invasion is the reimagination of the strategy game classic from the 90s! Armies once again draw battle-lines on the war-torn land of Keldonia, and a new generation of commanders will test their bravery and tactics against each other. Fantasy wargaming is back! True to the tradition of the original game, Fantasy General II is all about turn-based battles. Lead over 75 different… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy General II.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    63% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    World War II: TCG is a free-to-play collectible card game. Create your own Army Deck with Tanks, Infantry, Aircrafts, Ships, Submarines and Structures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World War II: TCG.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,091 reviews

    Mashinky is a transport strategy game about trains. The goal is to create your own transport empire on a procedurally generated map. It’s a unique blend of realistic graphics combined with an isometric construction mode and board game-like rules. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mashinky.

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  50. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    79% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Civil War: Battle of Petersburg.

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