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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Arashi Gaiden? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — turn-based strategy — against over 6,700 titles. These 20 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic) leads with 44/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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The closest game to Arashi Gaiden is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic) — scoring 44/100 on our similarity scale. Age of Empires II (Retired) and Age of Empires III (2007) follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Arashi Gaiden

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arashi Gaiden. Each one has been evaluated across 1 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.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
RAWG👍 97%· 177
Year 2004Dev Relic Entertainment · THQPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: turn-based strategy.

Prepare yourself for the grim, dark future of the 41st millennium, where alien races battle mankind for galactic domination in a universe of unending war. Personalize your armies with a revolutionary unit customization tool that gives you the ability to choose your armies insignias, banners, squad colors and names.

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Age of Empires II (Retired)
RAWG👍 92%· 451MC92
Year 1999Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: turn-based strategy.

A real time strategy (RTS) game which added some new mechanics to the RTS genre (town bell is the most notable). Graphics is all bitmap, but it's quality is surprisingly high and sound design is immersive and unforgettable.

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Age of Empires III (2007)
RAWG👍 92%· 451MC92
Year 1999Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: turn-based strategy.

A real time strategy (RTS) game which added some new mechanics to the RTS genre (town bell is the most notable). Graphics is all bitmap, but it's quality is surprisingly high and sound design is immersive and unforgettable.

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric
IGDB91· 2
Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Like Arashi Gaiden, it's known for turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, setting scifi and single-player focus

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Master of Magic Classic
Adventure
SoloFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 749RAWG👍 80%· 25
Year 1994Dev MuHa Games · AtariPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux

✓ Shared with Arashi Gaiden: turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and single-player focus

Master of Magic is a classic, one of the most popular strategy games of the 90s. It is a 4X fantasy strategy game that allows you to play as an extremely powerful wizard, leading your troops and overcoming your magical opponents.

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
RAWG👍 95%· 144MC78
Year 2002Dev FireFly Studios · Gathering of DevelopersOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: turn-based strategy.

A castle-building RTS with intense siege gameplay and medieval warfare.

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Master of Orion 2
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
MultiplayerSoloSci-FiSpaceIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 75%· 65
Year 1996Dev SimTex · WargamingPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Arashi Gaiden, it's known for turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, setting space and multiplayer gameplay

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge. The need for galactic expansion is critical.

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Master of Orion
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceExploration
Steam👍 90%· 441IGDB84· 2OC79· 19
Year 1993Dev Simtex · Wargaming.netOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Arashi Gaiden: turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, setting space and single-player focus

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Indie Game: The Movie
RAWG👍 87%· 116MC84
Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: turn-based strategy.

You can control an entire movie studio and make your own films in the strategy game The Movies. You can play as a movie mogul from the early days of movies through the present day, investing in research and development to keep customers returning to the box office.

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Sid Meier's Civilization II
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerIsometric
IGDB83· 1
Year 1996Dev MicroProse Software, Inc.On PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Arashi Gaiden, expect turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Worms
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMelee2D
Steam👍 83%· 694IGDB80· 2
Year 1995Dev Team17 · TelegamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Arashi Gaiden, it's known for turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, melee combat and single-player focus

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Endless Space 2
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 23KIGDB80· 7OC82· 46
Year 2017Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Arashi Gaiden: turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Worms 3D
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 2003Dev Zonic Limited · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Arashi Gaiden, expect turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Worms World Party
Adventure
OfflineSoloMultiplayerRanged2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 2001Dev Paragon 5 · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

✓ Like Arashi Gaiden, it's known for turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, offline and single-player focus

It predates Arashi Gaiden by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Arashi Gaiden?
The closest game to Arashi Gaiden is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic), scoring 44/100 on our similarity scale. They share 1 gameplay attributes, including turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Arashi Gaiden?
The three closest games to Arashi Gaiden are: 1. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic) (44/100, 1 shared attributes) 2. Age of Empires II (Retired) (44/100, 1 shared attributes) 3. Age of Empires III (2007) (44/100, 1 shared attributes). All share Arashi Gaiden's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 20 candidates across 1 dimensions.
Is Age of Empires II (Retired) similar to Arashi Gaiden?
Moderately so — Age of Empires II (Retired) scores 44/100 similarity to Arashi Gaiden. They share 1 attributes, including turn-based strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Turn-Based Strategy games are similar to Arashi Gaiden?
The best Turn-Based Strategy games similar to Arashi Gaiden are Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic), Age of Empires II (Retired), Age of Empires III (2007) and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. All share the Turn-Based Strategy genre alongside other key Arashi Gaiden attributes like turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Arashi Gaiden calculated?
We compare Arashi Gaiden against every game in our catalog using 1 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 Arashi Gaiden experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.