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We filtered the 50 games similar to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance down to the 41 that fit the “Historical” category. Sunless Sea, Stellaris and Star Wars: Empire at War top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

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The best games with a historical setting like Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. 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.

#1Sunless SeaClosest on genre

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression and visuals.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2StellarisClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSci-FiHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Nova Edition Stellaris Nova Edition includes:Digital Original SoundtrackThe Stellaris soundtrack delivers two and a half hours of original music, including bonus tracks and alternate versions not included in the game.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Star Wars: Empire at War

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting space, while skipping horror tension

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

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

Update NotesPatch 3 not only brough more bug fixes but adds Workshop support to Impossible Creatures. Together with the great possibilities of the SDK (even with full C++ support) and the mod tools now the highest level of mod support comes with IC.

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Command & Conquer: Red Alert

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 382

Year 1996Dev Westwood Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalDarkSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 9.4KRAWG👍 88%· 319MC87IGDB84· 3

Year 2006Dev Relic Entertainment · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and base building, while skipping turn-based strategy

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade is a second expansion pack to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War developed by Relic Entertainment. The plot of the game revolves around the battle for the planet Kronus. Seven races fight for the colony. This Crusade can only result in the victory of one of the armies and total devastation of all others.

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: progression.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Empire Earth

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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 medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

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Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Victoria IIClosest on progression

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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 sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping horror tension

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Commander: Conquest of the Americas

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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, fantasy world and base building, while skipping horror tension

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 Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11East India Company

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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, setting medieval and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Europa Universalis IV

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalManagementIsometric

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Europa Universalis IV is a global strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive. It is the fifth game in the series, not counting the add-ons. ###Gameplay The game can take place at any time starting from the late Middle Age to the Napolean Wars era.

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: setting.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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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: melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Medieval II: Total War

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

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 melee combat, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: setting.

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Europa Universalis III

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SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricSandbox World

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 deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping horror tension

It predates Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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