What is the best game similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising?

The closest game to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising is They Are Billions, scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising?

The three closest games to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising are: 1. They Are Billions (62/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Tyranny (57/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition (57/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 9 dimensions.

Is Tyranny similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising?

Yes — Tyranny scores 57/100 similarity to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and real-time strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What RPG games are similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising?

The best RPG games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising are They Are Billions, Tyranny, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition and Wasteland 3. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising attributes like deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and single-player focus.

How is similarity to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising calculated?

We compare Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Looking for games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical — against over 6,700 titles. These 49 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. They Are Billions leads with 62/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1They Are BillionsClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalDarkSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44

Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and tower defense planning, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode and setting.

Released 9 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#2Tyranny

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SoloTacticalDarkIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 13KIGDB81· 10OC81· 60

Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting and game mode.

Released 6 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#3Total War: ROME II - Emperor EditionClosest on game mode

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76

Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a strategy game developed by Creative Assembly. It is the eighth game in the Total War series and is both a sequel and a remaster to Rome: Total War.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

Released 3 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerTacticalDarkSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 22KIGDB87· 9OC86· 114

Year 2020Dev inXile EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

Released 10 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 365KRAWG👍 83%· 381MC83IGDB84· 6OC83· 22

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Death or Dishonor!Death or Dishonor is a new Country Pack for Hearts of Iron IV, and expands upon players’ ability to experience history’s greatest conflict from any point of view.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: tone and setting.

Released 6 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#6Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich

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SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 86%· 310RAWG👍 64%· 44MC86IGDB97· 1

Year 2005Dev 2K Australia · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping real-time strategy

Freedom is threatened yet again and only Minute Man and his heroic Freedom Force can save the day in the follow up to one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2002. Freedom Force vs.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

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#7Mega Man Battle Network

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricCyberpunk

Year 2001Dev Capcom

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting cyberpunk and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

It predates Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Arknights

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricFantasy

Year 2019Dev Studio Montagne · Yostar GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and combat tactical

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

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

Released 9 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#9XCOM® 2

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SoloCo-opMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 108KRAWG👍 83%· 1.3KMC88IGDB85· 29OC87· 126

Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and deep simulation, while skipping real-time strategy

The game continues the previous game line: XCOM Enemy Unknown. In XCOM 2 we see the Earth under the rule of aliens. The order established by them is based on total control but is proclaimed as the realm of prosperity and security. However, on the periphery of large cities, there are those who consider it a dictatorship and are struggling to restore independence to people.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

Same studio: Feral Interactive.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricMeleeCasual

Steam👍 97%· 16KIGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: tone and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 127KIGDB89· 8OC92· 82

Year 2019Dev ZA/UMOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

Released 9 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Sacred

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasy

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Year 2004Dev Ascaron Entertainment · Linux Game PublishingOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

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#13Pokémon Ultra Sun

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SoloMultiplayerIsometricFantasy

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Year 2017Dev Game Freak · Nintendo of Europe

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

Released 7 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#14Stronghold Kingdoms

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opTacticalIsometric

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, expect deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Just UpdatedNow Available - Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic Designed for PvE and PvP players battling together in a single game world, Stronghold Kingdoms: Heretic offers you two choices... Either crusade with fellow lords against nefarious Stronghold characters like The Wolf or join them go heretic!

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#15Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!

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SoloCo-opIsometricOpen WorldFantasy

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Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, single-player focus and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

Released 8 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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What is the best game similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising?: The closest game to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising is They Are Billions, scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising?: The three closest games to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising are: 1. They Are Billions (62/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Tyranny (57/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition (57/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Tyranny similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising?: Yes — Tyranny scores 57/100 similarity to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and real-time strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What RPG games are similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising?: The best RPG games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising are They Are Billions, Tyranny, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition and Wasteland 3. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising attributes like deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising calculated?: We compare Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.