48 Multiplayer games like Crusader Kings II that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Crusader Kings II down to the 48 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Crusader Kings III, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crusader Kings II.

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The best multiplayer games like Crusader Kings II

48 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crusader Kings II. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Crusader Kings III

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

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#2Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, base building and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#3Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalIsometric

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#4Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and base building, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#5Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#6Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 60%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC81· 67

Year 2014Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Crusader Kings II: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#7Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricSpaceSci-Fi

Steam👍 91%· 581IGDB91· 1

Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting space, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#8Advance Wars: Dual Strike

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricTacticalSci-Fi

IGDB91· 3

Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricTacticalSci-Fi

IGDB100· 1

Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Crusader Kings II: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB60· 1

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Gradiente

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#11Turmoil

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalCo-opPvP

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, combat tactical and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#12Stronghold Crusader

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldHistoricalMedievalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with Crusader Kings II: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, tower defense planning and combat tactical, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB68· 2

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

✓ If you enjoyed Crusader Kings II, expect deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy and visual third person, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#14Stronghold

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Crusader Kings II: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#15Stronghold HD (2012)

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Crusader Kings II, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

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