41 Games with a historical setting like Stronghold 2: Steam Edition that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Stronghold 2: Steam Edition down to the 41 that fit the “Historical” category. The Guild II Renaissance, East India Company and The Guild II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stronghold 2: Steam Edition.

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The best games with a historical setting like Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

41 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Stronghold 2: Steam Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1The Guild II Renaissance

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SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalBase 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 social trading, while skipping combat tactical

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

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SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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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 and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

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#4The Settlers III

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalManagementIsometric

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, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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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, while skipping deep simulation

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#6Stronghold 2

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometricTop-Down

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 and ranged combat

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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 historical setting

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

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#8Empire Earth

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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 and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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#9Medieval II: Total War

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalMedievalHistoricalIsometric

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 combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#10Medieval: Total War

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 71%· 2.4KIGDB90· 1

Year 2002Dev The Creative Assembly · ActivisionOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalBase 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, fantasy world and co op, while skipping visual topdown

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#12Stonehearth

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SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingExplorationManagementIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 13KRAWG👍 60%· 30

Year 2015Dev Radiant EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

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

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#13Europa Universalis IV

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalManagementIsometric

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 sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, fantasy world and co op, while skipping base building

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

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

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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#15Total War: Shogun 2

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 67KIGDB88· 4

Year 2011Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, ranged combat and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

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