Games like Age of Empires II (Retired)
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$29.99Age of Mythology: Retold
Sep 4 · World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, CaptureAge, Virtuos Games
Both: RTS · Base Building · Resource Management
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
RTSStrategyBase Building3DMythologyStory RichLore-RichResource ManagementSingleplayerFantasy👍 20,951
$14.99Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Nov 7 · Firefly Studios
Both: City Builder · Medieval · RTS
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
City BuilderStrategyReal Time TacticsMedievalRTSBuildingSandboxEconomyColony SimBase Building👍 9,788
$14.99Battle Realms: Zen Edition
Jan 27 · Ed Del Castillo
Both: RTS · Classic · Base Building
Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.
StrategyActionRTSClassicMultiplayerFantasyEarly AccessFast-PacedSingleplayerBase Building👍 4,198
$29.99Diplomacy is Not an Option
Oct 4 · Door 407
Both: Resource Management · Medieval · Historical
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?
Resource ManagementMedievalHistoricalZombiesBase BuildingColony SimRTSDifficultAction RTSSurvival👍 10,910
$14.99Territory: Farming and Warfare
Feb 4 · Wit Studio
Both: Base Building · City Builder · Resource Management
From a small village of a dozen people to a small kingdom of thousands of people. Arrange for residents to work, gathering, fishing and hunting, farming and mining, processing and manufacturing. Trade, accumulate supplies, increase your strength, and fight evil forces and monsters.
SingleplayerSimulationBase BuildingCity BuilderStrategySandboxAutomationPixel GraphicsResource ManagementBuilding👍 738
$39.99Manor Lords
Apr 26 · Slavic Magic
Both: City Builder · Base Building · Historical
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.
StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase BuildingGrand StrategyHistoricalManagementSandboxBuildingResource Management👍 76,922
-40%$10.49Tower Dominion
May 7 · Parallel 45 Games
Both: Base Building · RTS · Resource Management
Build and design the terrain while defending your stronghold against alien invasion in this unique Roguelike tower defense. Choose from 30 heroes, survive enemy waves, and upgrade a variety of destructive towers to hold the line!
Tower DefenseStrategyBase BuildingRoguelikeRTSTacticalRogueliteChoices MatterProcedural GenerationResource Management👍 5,124
$44.99Men of War II
May 15 · Best Way
Both: RTS
Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.
MultiplayerCo-opWorld War IIRTSStrategySingleplayerReal Time TacticsWargameOnline Co-OpRealistic👍 5,614
FreeStormgate
Aug 5 · Frost Giant Studios
Both: RTS · Base Building
Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!
RTSBase BuildingStrategyMultiplayerWareSportsFree to PlayFuturisticTop-DownBuilding👍 2,104
$9.99Age of History 3
Oct 23 · Łukasz Jakowski
Both: RTS
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
WargameStrategyGrand StrategyRTSAlternate HistoryDiplomacyWorld War IEconomyWorld War IIEducation👍 18,110
$14.99Eyes of War
Jan 31 · Good Mood Games
Both: RTS · Resource Management · Base Building
Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!
StrategyOnline Co-OpRTSWargameStylizedIsometricProcedural GenerationThird PersonResource ManagementBase Building👍 268
$19.999-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far
Aug 26 · Petroglyph
Both: RTS · Base Building
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 two dozen missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master.
Action RTSRTSWargameReal Time TacticsSandboxColorfulPvPBase BuildingStrategyTactical👍 945
$4.99Dungeon Keeper™ 2
Mar 7 · Bullfrog Productions
Both: RTS · Classic · Base Building
Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.
StrategyGod GameAction RPGSingleplayerReal Time TacticsActionVillain ProtagonistRTSClassicBase Building👍 1,253
$29.99Going Medieval
Mar 17 · Foxy Voxel
Both: Base Building · City Builder
Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.
Colony SimBase BuildingStrategyVoxelSurvivalManagementCity BuilderSingleplayerSandboxNature👍 17,036
$69.99Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Feb 10 · Firaxis Games
Both: Historical · City Builder
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Grand StrategyHistoricalStrategy4XMilitaryCity BuilderSimulationDiplomacyMultiplayerWar👍 44,851
$19.99Primitive Society Simulator
Feb 26 · YSH BigDove
Both: City Builder · Base Building · Historical
A colony-building game combined with grand strategy elements. Play as a tribal leader, guiding your people from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Survive, multiply, and compete for territory among ancient nations.
City BuilderColony SimBase BuildingSandboxAgricultureBuildingWargameDiplomacyManagementHistorical👍 647
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$17.59dotAGE
Oct 4 · Michele Pirovano
Both: Resource Management · City Builder
Village elder, help us! The Apocalypse is approaching, and we need your guidance to survive. Assign your workers and build a thriving village against the pending doom. DotAGE is the merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy?
Resource ManagementTurn-BasedRogueliteCity BuilderPixel GraphicsBoard GameTurn-Based StrategyTabletopColony SimSurvival👍 2,560
$4.99SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited
Mar 7 · Maxis
Both: City Builder · Classic
SimCity 3000 Unlimited brings you the classic strategy gaming of SimCity 3000 with all-new scenarios that open up a whole world of city planning and building possibilities! The thrills of the classic SimCity 3000 are here again!
SimulationStrategyCity BuilderCasualSingleplayerClassicRetroIsometric1990's👍 763
$2.99Master Forge
Dec 15 · IT Student
Both: Medieval · Historical · Base Building
Having inherited an old forge, it is now up to you to run the shop. Gain riches and fame, upgrade your forge and gain access to new resources to expand your product selection. One day, word of your skill may reach the ears of more than just commoners.
SimulationMedievalManagementHistoricalGun CustomizationLife SimBase BuildingTime ManagementResource ManagementInventory Management
$24.99Outpost: Infinity Siege
Mar 26 · Team Ranger
Both: Base Building · Resource Management
Command Mobile Outpost and take XEN Firearm to venture deep into the Signet surveillance off-limit area. Collect unique Weapon Units. Amp up the firepower of the Outpost that fights with you. This is an FTD game - FPS, Tower Defense, Base Building and much more all at the same time.
Robots3DTower DefenseBase BuildingFPSResource ManagementCo-opSingleplayerPost-apocalypticSci-fi👍 11,637
$22.00Ratopia
Apr 30 · Cassel Games
Both: Base Building · City Builder
Ratopia is a new game that has combined elements of both strategic survival and city building. With plenty of content available, and more planned, enjoy a vast world to adventure and populate with citizens! Build your own economical system to sustain your ideal city of Ratopia.
BuildingColony SimBase BuildingSurvivalDifficultStrategyCity Builder2DCuteManagement👍 4,639
$2.99Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
Jan 31 · 瞬息万变工作室
Both: RTS · Historical
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
WargameReal Time TacticsRTSTurn-Based StrategyStrategy4XRPGGrand Strategy3DHistorical👍 953
$19.99Nordhold
Mar 25 · StunForge
Both: Base Building · City Builder
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
Tower DefenseStrategyRogueliteDark FantasyTurn-Based StrategyRoguelikeIndieBase BuildingCity BuilderManagement👍 2,876
$19.99Odd Realm
Aug 16 · Unknown Origin Games Inc
Both: Base Building · Resource Management
Build a settlement in a realm recovering from the Fracture, a calamity that nearly destroyed the realm. Choose from several unique races, establish a new kingdom, and survive in a land filled with magic and strange creatures. Farm the land, fish the seas, or raid rival kingdoms for their treasures.
Colony SimBase BuildingSimulationManagementResource ManagementStrategySandboxSurvivalProcedural GenerationBuilding👍 955
$19.99Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun
Jan 17 · ZUIJIANGYUE Game
Both: Historical
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth.
Action RPGHack and SlashHistoricalMartial ArtsStory RichRPGLore-RichExplorationSingleplayerWar👍 3,829
$32.00MEMORIAPOLIS
Apr 30 · 5PM Studio
Both: City Builder · Base Building · Historical
Memoriapolis is a historical city builder where your city grows organically across 5 ages, from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Manage resources, interact with factions, and shape your dynasty toward building a final Wonder with easy, normal, or hard difficulty levels.
City BuilderExplorationColony SimPolitical SimBuildingStrategyImmersive SimManagementBase BuildingHistorical👍 1,753
$49.99Sins of a Solar Empire II
Aug 15 · Ironclad Games Corporation, Stardock Entertainment
Both: RTS
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
SpaceStrategyRTS4XSingleplayerSci-fiMultiplayerTacticalCo-opPvE👍 7,158
$14.99Mechabellum
Sep 26 · Game River
Both: RTS
Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode.
StrategyAuto BattlerMechsRobotsWargameTacticalPvPMultiplayerRTSTurn-Based Strategy👍 17,866
$29.99Myth of Empires
Feb 21 · Angela Game
Both: Base Building
Myth of Empires is a multiplayer war sandbox game featuring a high degree of freedom and multiple civilizations. Players must survive, craft, create, and lead troops in their quest to conquer PVE or PVP territory and build their own empire. Xizhou Civilization Pack is now officially released!
BuildingOpen World Survival CraftSandboxMMORPGOpen WorldSurvivalBase BuildingMultiplayerWarCharacter Customization👍 15,523
$49.99Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
Sep 24 · Oxide Games
Both: Historical · Resource Management
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Strategy4XGrand StrategyAlternate HistoryHistoricalSingleplayerResource ManagementTurn-Based TacticsDiplomacyManagement👍 2,141
$19.99Astro Colony
Jun 2 · Terad Games
Both: Base Building · Resource Management
Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation.
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