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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Cataclismo down to the 15 that fit the “Medieval” category. Europa Universalis IV, Stronghold 3 Gold and East India Company top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cataclismo.

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Within the “Medieval” category, the closest game to Cataclismo is Europa Universalis IV — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Stronghold 3 Gold and East India Company follow close behind.

#1Europa Universalis IV78 #2Stronghold 3 Gold73 #3East India Company72 #4Total War: Attila59 #5Medieval: Total War56

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The best games with a medieval setting like Cataclismo

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cataclismo. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Europa Universalis IVClosest overall match

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Europa Universalis IV

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SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyMedievalManagementIsometric

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping survival mechanics

Europa Universalis IV is a global strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive. It is the fifth game in the series, not counting the add-ons. ###Gameplay The game can take place at any time starting from the late Middle Age to the Napolean Wars era.

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

It predates Cataclismo by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Visuals69Progression52

#2Stronghold 3 GoldClosest on progression

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Stronghold 3 Gold

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SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

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 sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stronghold 3: Gold is the long-awaited third installment in the award winning castle-building series. Set 10 years after the original, the Wolf it seems, has cheated death and during his painful recovery he’s become even more bitter and twisted. Now he seeks revenge.

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Cataclismo.

It predates Cataclismo by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Combat79Visuals69

#3East India Company

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East India Company

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SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and social trading, while skipping sandbox freedom

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the World's most powerful trading empire & engaging in vigorous battles in both single player & multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic game environment.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Cataclismo.

It predates Cataclismo by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Game mode56

#4Total War: AttilaClosest on tone

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Total War: Attila

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SoloTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

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

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

It predates Cataclismo by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat94Visuals69Game mode34

#5Medieval: Total War

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Medieval: Total War

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SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 71%· 2.4KIGDB90· 1

Year 2002Dev The Creative Assembly · ActivisionOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cataclismo.

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

Genre100Setting100Combat77Visuals69Game mode57

#6Rise of Nations

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Rise of Nations

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SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB92· 3

Year 2003Dev Big Huge Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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

Genre100Setting100Combat79Visuals69Game mode56

#7Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

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Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2005Dev FireFly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual topdown, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stronghold 2 is a real time strategy computer game released in April 2005 in which the player develops a stronghold in the middle ages. It is the sequel to Stronghold, released in 2001, also by Firefly Studios.

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

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Setting90Game mode56

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Stronghold 2

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SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2005Dev Firefly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

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

Genre100World100Progression100Setting90Combat74Game mode56

#9Medieval II: Total War

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Medieval II: Total War

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SoloTacticalMedievalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 36KIGDB90· 3

Year 2006Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates Cataclismo by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting88Combat72Visuals69Game mode54

#10The Guild II

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The Guild II

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SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping turn-based strategy

A life simulation where you control a dynasty through various professions.

It predates Cataclismo by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting87World69Game mode56Visuals54

#11Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

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SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 53KRAWG👍 74%· 106MC75IGDB81· 4OC83· 100

Year 2020Dev Forgotten Empires · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, co op and PvP competition, while skipping turn-based strategy

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form with enhanced features and modernized gameplay.

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Progression86Setting84Visuals61Game mode27

#12The Settlers III

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The Settlers III

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SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalManagementIsometric

Year 1998Dev Blue Byte SoftwareOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: progression.

It predates Cataclismo by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting71Visuals69Game mode56Progression37

#13Majesty Gold HDClosest on visuals

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Majesty Gold HD

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1

Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates. Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

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

Genre100Progression84Visuals71Setting67Game mode57

#14Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

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Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

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SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB80· 3

Year 1999Dev Ensemble Studios · KonamiOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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

Genre100Setting86Combat79Visuals69Game mode56

#15Empire Earth

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Empire Earth

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SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Year 2001Dev Stainless Steel Studios · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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

Genre100Combat79Setting74Visuals69Game mode56

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