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We filtered the 50 games similar to Stronghold 3 Gold down to the 19 that fit the “Medieval” 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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Year 2012Dev FireFly Studios

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Within the “Medieval” category, the closest game to Stronghold 3 Gold is Stonehearth — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Rise of Nations and Europa Universalis IV follow close behind.

#1Stonehearth97 #2Rise of Nations96 #3Europa Universalis IV94 #4Total War: Attila94 #5East India Company93

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The best games with a medieval setting like Stronghold 3 Gold

19 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.

97

Stonehearth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#2Rise of Nations

96

Rise of Nations

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB92· 3

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

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

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#3Europa Universalis IV

94

Europa Universalis IV

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#4Total War: Attila

94

Total War: Attila

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#5East India Company

93

East India Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#6Medieval: Total War

91

Medieval: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

88

Majesty 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#8Total War: Shogun 2

96

Total War: Shogun 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#9Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

96

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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.

#10The Guild II Renaissance

95

The Guild II Renaissance

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#11Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

95

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB80· 3

Year 1999Dev Ensemble Studios · KonamiOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#12Empire Earth

95

Empire Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#13Medieval II: Total War

94

Medieval II: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

#14Majesty Gold HD

94

Majesty Gold HD

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1

Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

#15Stronghold 2

94

Stronghold 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

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

Complete list of games with a medieval setting like Stronghold 3 Gold

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Stronghold 3 Gold, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

The Guild II

The Guild II

RTS · Simulation

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

RTS · Simulation

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

RTS · Simulation

The Settlers III

The Settlers III

RTS · Simulation

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