Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is hard to replace: few games combine real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 58 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Europa Universalis IV, Total War: Shogun 2 and Total War: THREE KINGDOMS lead the list, with Europa Universalis IV reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition special.

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The closest game to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is Europa Universalis IV — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Total War: Shogun 2 and Total War: THREE KINGDOMS follow close behind.

#1Europa Universalis IV93 #2Total War: Shogun 292 #3Total War: THREE KINGDOMS94 #4Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition92 #5Empire: Total War91

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Games like Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

58 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Europa Universalis IV

93

Europa Universalis IV

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 136KRAWG👍 83%· 396MC87IGDB85· 2

Year 2013Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping PvP competition

#2Total War: Shogun 2

92

Total War: Shogun 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 67KIGDB88· 4

Year 2011Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and ranged combat, while skipping PvP competition

#3Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

94

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 93KRAWG👍 78%· 169MC85IGDB82· 6OC85· 70

Year 2019Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, while skipping deep simulation

#4Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

92

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 178KRAWG👍 88%· 307MC85IGDB78· 3

Year 2019Dev Forgotten Empires · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, while skipping PvP competition

#5Empire: Total War

91

Empire: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 38KIGDB90· 6

Year 2009Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

#6Total War: WARHAMMER II

91

Total War: WARHAMMER II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 121KRAWG👍 90%· 251MC86IGDB88· 8OC86· 64

Year 2017Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~14hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

#7Total War: Attila

93

Total War: Attila

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

Year 2015Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

92

Men of War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistorical

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 74%· 70MC80IGDB80· 2

Year 2009Dev Best Way · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and visual third person, while skipping setting medieval

#9World in Conflict

89

World in Conflict

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometric

IGDB94· 2

Year 2007Dev Massive Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#10Total War: WARHAMMER III

93

Total War: WARHAMMER III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 70%· 143KRAWG👍 79%· 68MC85IGDB78· 3OC86· 72

Year 2022Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

#11Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

91

Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB69· 2

Year 2014Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping combat tactical

#12StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

89

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalIsometric

IGDB89· 5

Year 2010Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

#13Company of Heroes 2

94

Company of Heroes 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 113KRAWG👍 50%· 872MC80IGDB78· 11

Year 2013Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical.

≠ Missing: setting medieval.

91

Tropico 6

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 29KIGDB77· 8OC79· 85

Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment · Kalypso MediaOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping combat tactical

#15Plague Inc: Evolved

89

Plague Inc: Evolved

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 62KRAWG👍 86%· 667MC80IGDB80· 3

Year 2015Dev Ndemic CreationsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping historical setting

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition?: The closest game to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is Europa Universalis IV, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition?: The three closest games to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition are: 1. Europa Universalis IV (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Total War: Shogun 2 (92/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS (94/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 58 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Total War: Shogun 2 similar to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition?: Yes, very much so — Total War: Shogun 2 scores 92/100 similarity to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition. They share 9 attributes, including real-time strategy and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RTS games are similar to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition?: The best RTS games similar to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition are Europa Universalis IV, Total War: Shogun 2, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS and Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. All share the RTS genre alongside other key Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition attributes like real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition calculated?: We compare Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.