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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Terra Invicta down to the 28 that fit the “Historical” category. Stellaris, Star Wars: Empire at War and Impossible Creatures Steam Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Terra Invicta.

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The best games with a historical setting like Terra Invicta

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Terra Invicta. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1StellarisClosest overall match

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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 strong narrative focus, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping early access

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 Terra Invicta by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Star Wars: Empire at War

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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, setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Terra Invicta by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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SoloTacticalHistoricalSci-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 multiplayer gameplay, 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 Terra Invicta: progression.

It predates Terra Invicta by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloTacticalSci-FiHistoricalMultiplayer

Steam👍 69%· 625MC69IGDB65· 2

Year 2013Dev ZachtronicsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in an alternate history Civil War - with steam-powered military robots!Key Features:Includes the 'Rise of Dmitry' and 'Blood and Ironclads' add-on campaigns! No microtransactions!

Where it drifts furthest from Terra Invicta: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Command & Conquer: Red AlertClosest on setting

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Steam👍 79%· 382

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

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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

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

Year 2006Dev Relic Entertainment · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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 Terra Invicta: progression.

It predates Terra Invicta by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Empire Earth

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SoloTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric

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, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Terra Invicta by 25 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 and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Terra Invicta by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Victoria IIClosest on world

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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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Terra Invicta by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Europa Universalis III

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SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

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 sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat tactical

It predates Terra Invicta by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

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SoloTacticalSandbox WorldHistoricalManagementIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2005Dev FireFly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stronghold 2 is a real time strategy computer game released in April 2005 in which the player develops a stronghold in the middle ages. It is the sequel to Stronghold, released in 2001, also by Firefly Studios.

It predates Terra Invicta by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Commander: 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 multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13East 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 sandbox freedom

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Terra Invicta.

It predates Terra Invicta by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

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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, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

A life simulation where you control a dynasty through various professions.

It predates Terra Invicta by 18 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, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates Terra Invicta by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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