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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 Empires of the Undergrowth down to the 36 that fit the “Historical” category. Stronghold 2, Stronghold 2: Steam Edition and Stronghold 3 Gold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Empires of the Undergrowth.

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Empires of the Undergrowth is Stronghold 2 — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Stronghold 2: Steam Edition and Stronghold 3 Gold follow close behind.

#1Stronghold 270 #2Stronghold 2: Steam Edition70 #3Stronghold 3 Gold69 #4Europa Universalis III68 #5Victoria II68

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The best games with a historical setting like Empires of the Undergrowth

36 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Empires of the Undergrowth. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Stronghold 2Closest overall match

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Stronghold 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalBase 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: combat tactical, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals65Setting57Game mode55

#2Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

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Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalBase 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 combat tactical, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Empires of the Undergrowth by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals65Setting57Game mode55

#3Stronghold 3 GoldClosest on visuals

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Stronghold 3 Gold

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SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalBase 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 combat tactical, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Empires of the Undergrowth: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Empires of the Undergrowth.

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting56Game mode49

#4Europa Universalis IIIClosest on setting

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Europa 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 Empires of the Undergrowth by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100World64Game mode54

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Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalManagementMultiplayer

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 combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Empires of the Undergrowth: progression.

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World70Game mode54Progression48

#6The Guild II Renaissance

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The Guild II Renaissance

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 67%· 84MC56

Year 2010Dev Runeforge Games Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

The Guild II Renaissance is a role-playing game with elements of real-time-strategy and life-simulation game. This is a stand-alone add-on for the 2006 title The Guild II. ###Gameplay Guild II Renaissance takes place in Europe at the dawn of the XV century.

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode54Setting54

#7Commander: Conquest of the Americas

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Commander: Conquest of the Americas

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalManagementBase 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, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Empires of the Undergrowth.

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Setting81Game mode62

#8BanishedClosest on game mode

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Banished

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SoloHistoricalIsometricStealthDark

OC74· 19

Year 2021Dev Twilight LAB GamesOn Web

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and horror setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

A city builder where you manage survival by harvesting resources and maintaining a community.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting72

#9East India Company

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East India Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalManagementBase 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, combat tactical and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Empires of the Undergrowth.

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Game mode55Setting55

#10The Guild II

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The Guild II

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SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

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, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

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

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals71World69Setting67Game mode55

#11Rome: Total War

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Rome: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerTactical

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: combat tactical, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode54

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Pharaoh

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 2.5KIGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Impressions Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression60

#13Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

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Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

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SoloHistoricalExplorationBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Year 1998Dev Max Design · SunflowersOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Game mode55

#14Medieval II: Total War

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Medieval II: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalIsometricMultiplayerTactical

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 combat tactical, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting59Game mode54

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Sunless Sea

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, survival mechanics and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Empires of the Undergrowth: progression and world.

It predates Empires of the Undergrowth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Setting51World38Progression36

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