8 RTS games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising down to the 8 that fit the “RTS” category. They Are Billions, Mega Man Battle Network and Arknights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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The best rTS games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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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#2Mega Man Battle NetworkClosest on setting

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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#3Arknights

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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#4Tyranny

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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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#5Total War: ROME II - Emperor EditionClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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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#6Stronghold Kingdoms

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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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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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