43 Games with a historical setting like Stronghold 3 Gold that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Stronghold 3 Gold down to the 43 that fit the “Historical” category. Stonehearth, Rise of Nations and Europa Universalis IV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stronghold 3 Gold.

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The best games with a historical setting like Stronghold 3 Gold

43 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Stronghold 3 Gold. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Stonehearth

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalFantasyBase 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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SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and ranged combat.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

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#3Europa Universalis IV

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalSandbox 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 sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, while skipping ranged combat

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

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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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalFantasyManagementBase 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 social trading, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#6Medieval: Total War

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

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 and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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SoloMultiplayerRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 1.3KRAWG👍 73%· 63MC72IGDB50· 2

Year 2009Dev 1C:InoCo · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#8Total War: Shogun 2

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalRangedHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#9Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalRangedHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 178KRAWG👍 88%· 307MC85IGDB78· 3

Year 2019Dev Forgotten Empires · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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#10The 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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#11Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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Year 1999Dev Ensemble Studios · KonamiOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and ranged combat.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

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#12Empire Earth

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Year 2001Dev Stainless Steel Studios · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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#13Medieval II: Total War

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedMedievalHistoricalIsometric

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 and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#14Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB69· 2

Year 2014Dev Ensemble Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, while skipping sandbox freedom

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedSandbox 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 and visual topdown, while skipping fantasy world

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