14 Turn-Based Strat games like Cataclismo that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Cataclismo down to the 14 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Europa Universalis IV, Stellaris and Victoria II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cataclismo.

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The best turn-Based Strat games like Cataclismo

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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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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.

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#2StellarisClosest on tone

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SoloTacticalNarrativeSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

Nova Edition Stellaris Nova Edition includes:Digital Original SoundtrackThe Stellaris soundtrack delivers two and a half hours of original music, including bonus tracks and alternate versions not included in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: setting.

It predates Cataclismo by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloTacticalSandbox WorldHistoricalManagement

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: progression.

It predates Cataclismo by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Europa Universalis III

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SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

It predates Cataclismo by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5East India CompanyClosest on progression

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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.

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#6Commander: Conquest of the AmericasClosest on game mode

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SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev 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

Combining elements from both trading and strategy games, Commander: Conquest of the Americas will appeal to a wide range of players. Players take charge of one of the many European powers aiming to conquer the New World.

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

It predates Cataclismo by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Medieval 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.

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SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 95%· 17KIGDB91· 3

Year 2004Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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

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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.

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#10Medieval: 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.

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#11Napoleon: Total War

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SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB83· 3

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

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

It predates Cataclismo by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloTacticalHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 38KIGDB90· 6

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

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

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#13Star Wars: Empire at War

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SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: setting.

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

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#14Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

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SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

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, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

The year is 190CE. China is in turmoil. The Han Dynasty crumbles before the child-emperor. He is but a figurehead; a mere puppet for the tyrant warlord Dong Zhuo. It is a brutal and oppressive regime, and as Dong Zhuo’s power grows, the empire slips further into the cauldron of anarchy.

Where it drifts furthest from Cataclismo: game mode.

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