46 Games with a historical setting like Age of Mythology: Extended Edition that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Age of Mythology: Extended Edition down to the 46 that fit the “Historical” category. Age of Mythology, Majesty 2 and Empire: Total War top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Age of Mythology: Extended Edition.

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The best games with a historical setting like Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

46 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Age of Mythology: Extended Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Age of Mythology

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalMythologyIsometric

IGDB76· 3

Year 2002Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, fantasy world and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

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#2Majesty 2

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalMythologyIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 1.3KRAWG👍 73%· 63MC72IGDB50· 2

Year 2009Dev 1C:InoCo · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping co op

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 38KIGDB90· 6

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

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, historical setting and fantasy world

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

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#4Total War: WARHAMMER II

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalIsometric

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, fantasy world and historical setting

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

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Steam Epic

#5Europa Universalis IV

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalFantasyIsometric

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 historical setting

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

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

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

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, historical setting and fantasy world

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

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 69%· 625MC69IGDB65· 2

Year 2013Dev ZachtronicsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, fantasy world and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping setting mythology

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 13KRAWG👍 60%· 30

Year 2015Dev Radiant EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping setting mythology

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Steam

#10Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 5.7KRAWG👍 69%· 242MC64IGDB60· 1

Year 2009Dev Electronic Arts Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, historical setting and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

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#11Total War: WARHAMMER III

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalIsometric

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, fantasy world and historical setting

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

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Steam Epic

#12The Settlers III

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalMythologyIsometric

Year 1998Dev Blue Byte SoftwareOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting medieval and loot and gear systems, while skipping fantasy world

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#13Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 16KIGDB75· 4

Year 2008Dev EA Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping setting mythology

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Steam

#14Napoleon: Total War

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB83· 3

Year 2010Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, historical setting and fantasy world

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

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#15Cossacks: European Wars

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 624IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev GSC Game World · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, historical setting and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and resource management, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam

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