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We filtered the 47 games similar to Stronghold Kingdoms down to the 15 that fit the “Historical” category. Might & Magic: Heroes VI, Fire Emblem Heroes and The Banner Saga top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stronghold Kingdoms.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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Year 2011Dev FireFly Studios
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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Stronghold Kingdoms is Might & Magic: Heroes VI — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Fire Emblem Heroes and The Banner Saga follow close behind.

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The best games with a historical setting like Stronghold Kingdoms

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Stronghold Kingdoms. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

Might & Magic: Heroes VI
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalExplorationBase BuildingIsometric
Steam👍 48%· 9.2KIGDB78· 3
Year 2011Dev Black Hole Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Fire Emblem Heroes
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometricFree to Play
IGDB75· 8
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

The Banner Saga
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedieval
Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 82%· 741MC81IGDB82· 14OC81· 99
Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74
Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalExploration
Steam👍 53%· 262MC48
Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalMedievalHistoricalIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

DEFCON
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
Co-opPvPOnlineSoloMultiplayerTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 51%· 176MC84IGDB85· 2
Year 2006Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and resource management, while skipping sandbox freedom

Northgard
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

Hearts of Iron IV
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 365KRAWG👍 83%· 381MC83IGDB84· 6OC83· 22
Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge and melee combat, while skipping setting medieval

Spice&Wolf VR2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloPvPMultiplayerTacticalHistorical
Steam👍 65%· 1.4KRAWG👍 26%· 28MC59
Year 2014Dev HeroCraftPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76
Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

RimWorld
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalBase BuildingExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11
Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping setting medieval

Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHistoricalNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2
Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

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