Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Crusader Kings II (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Crusader Kings II on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: Victoria II, which made by the same studio, Development Studio.
- Crusader Kings II is tagged Grand Strategy, Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Political Sim, Simulation, RPG, Sandbox by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 6 are from the same studio: Victoria II, Crusader Kings III, Europa Universalis III, Victoria 3, Europa Universalis IV, Hearts of Iron III.
Why players value Crusader Kings II
The five things Steam players tag Crusader Kings II with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Grand Strategy
- Strategy
- Medieval
- Historical
- Political Sim
| Reception | on Steam (91% of 73,903) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Victoria II
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2010).
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Victoria II at a glance Released 2010 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 20,016 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 20,016)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 4 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim, Politics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalPolitical SimPoliticsSimulationReal-Time with PauseSandbox
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Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Grand Strategy.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III at a glance Released 2020 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 143,235 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 143,235)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 4 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategyMedievalGrand StrategySimulationRPGHistoricalCharacter CustomizationSandbox
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Europa Universalis III
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical.
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
Europa Universalis III at a glance Released 2007 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 83% positive of 2,001 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (83% of 2,001)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 5 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Political Sim
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim, Real-Time with Pause — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalPolitical SimReal-Time with PausePoliticalSandboxSimulation
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Victoria 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Grand Strategy, Historical and Political Sim.
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Victoria 3 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 70% positive of 60,969 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (70% of 60,969)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 4 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical, Political Sim, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:Grand StrategyHistoricalPolitical SimStrategyPoliticsDiplomacySimulationModdable
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Europa Universalis IV
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2013).
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Europa Universalis IV at a glance Released 2013 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 88% positive of 137,275 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (88% of 137,275)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Simulation, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulationDiplomacyReplay ValueSandboxPolitical
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Hearts of Iron III
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Development Studio; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2009).
Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Hearts of Iron III at a glance Released 2009 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 76% positive of 6,081 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 6,081)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, World War II, Historical, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulationReal-Time with PauseSandboxRTSGreat Soundtrack
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Imperator: Rome
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and Simulation; published by the same company.
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Imperator: Rome at a glance Released 2019 Studio Paradox Development Studio Player sentiment 66% positive of 26,891 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (66% of 26,891)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 4 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim
Why players like it: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation, Rome, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategyGrand StrategySimulationHistoricalPolitical SimPoliticalPoliticsModdable
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Mount & Blade
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Medieval and Strategy; released around the same time (2008).
Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.
Mount & Blade at a glance Released 2008 Studio TaleWorlds Player sentiment 92% positive of 6,718 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 6,718)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: RPG, Medieval, Open World, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:RPGMedievalStrategySandboxModdableHistoricalCharacter CustomizationSimulation
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Hearts of Iron IV
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and Historical; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Hearts of Iron IV at a glance Released 2016 Studio Paradox Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 375,658 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (90% of 375,658)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy, War, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategyGrand StrategyHistoricalSimulationReal-Time with PauseRTSDiplomacySandbox
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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Medieval, Strategy and RPG.
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord at a glance Released 2020 Studio TaleWorlds Player sentiment 88% positive of 296,754 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 296,754)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: Medieval, Strategy, Open World, RPG, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:MedievalStrategyRPGSandboxCharacter CustomizationSimulationModdableHistorical
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Battle Brothers
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Medieval.
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Battle Brothers at a glance Released 2017 Studio Overhype Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,671 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 28,671)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: Strategy, RPG, Medieval, Open World, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $8.99 — $8.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategyRPGMedievalCharacter CustomizationSandboxSimulationReplay ValueModdable
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Mount & Blade: Warband
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Medieval, RPG and Strategy; published by the same company; released around the same time (2010).
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband at a glance Released 2010 Studio TaleWorlds Player sentiment 98% positive of 172,005 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (98% of 172,005)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: Medieval, RPG, Open World, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:MedievalRPGStrategySandboxModdableHistoricalSimulation
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Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Medieval and Strategy; released around the same time (2011).
The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword at a glance Released 2011 Studio TaleWorlds Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 14,037 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (88% of 14,037)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Medieval, Action, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:RPGMedievalStrategyHistoricalSandboxCharacter CustomizationModdableSimulation
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Historical.
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2006 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 96% positive of 36,357 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 36,357)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 4 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategyMedievalHistoricalGrand StrategyRTSModdableSimulationSandbox
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Sandbox.
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic at a glance Released 2024 Studio 3Division Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,164 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 27,164)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder, Base-Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategySimulationSandboxGrand StrategyHistoricalModdableRTSReplay Value
- 16
Age of History II
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Grand Strategy.
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Age of History II at a glance Released 2018 Studio Łukasz Jakowski Player sentiment 90% positive of 49,963 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 49,963)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 4 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $5.99 — $5.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategyHistoricalGrand StrategyPolitical SimSimulationSandboxPoliticalDiplomacy
- 17
Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical.
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Manor Lords at a glance Released 2024 Studio Slavic Magic Player sentiment 84% positive of 90,905 Price $25.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 90,905)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 4 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $25.99 — $25.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategySimulationHistoricalMedievalGrand StrategySandboxModdableRTS
- 18
Blood of Steel
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Medieval and Free to Play.
"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!
Blood of Steel at a glance Released 2020 Studio YC Games Player sentiment 75% positive of 6,901 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (75% of 6,901)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 4 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, RPG, Medieval, Free to Play, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:RPGMedievalFree to PlayStrategySandboxHistoricalRTSGrand Strategy
- 19
The Sims 3
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Character Customization and Sandbox; released around the same time (2009).
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
The Sims 3 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 86% positive of 34,337 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (86% of 34,337)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Life Sim, Simulation, Character Customization, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Crusader Kings II:SimulationCharacter CustomizationSandboxModdableRPGReplay ValueGreat SoundtrackStrategy
- 20
Tropico 4
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Sandbox; released around the same time (2011).
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
Tropico 4 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 12,737 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 12,737)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Strategy, Management, Comedy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:SimulationStrategySandboxGreat SoundtrackReal-Time with PausePoliticsPoliticalRTS
- 21
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Grand Strategy.
Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS at a glance Released 2019 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 82% positive of 93,602 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 93,602)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategyHistoricalGrand StrategyRTSGreat SoundtrackSimulationSandbox
- 22
Anno 1800
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Sandbox.
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
Anno 1800 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Ubisoft Mainz Player sentiment 81% positive of 32,232 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (81% of 32,232)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Historical
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategySimulationSandboxRTSHistoricalPoliticalPolitics
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Medieval, Strategy and Sandbox; released around the same time (2013).
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 21,059 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 21,059)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical
Why players like it: Military, City Builder, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $1.99 — $1.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:MedievalStrategySandboxRTSHistoricalSimulation
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Sid Meier's Civilization V
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Grand Strategy; released around the same time (2010).
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Sid Meier's Civilization V at a glance Released 2010 Studio Firaxis Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 210,613 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 210,613)
Matches Crusader Kings II on: 3 of 5 — Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Why players like it: Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Crusader Kings II: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Crusader Kings II:StrategyHistoricalGrand StrategyReplay ValueDiplomacyModdableSimulationGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Crusader Kings II?
Victoria II, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Development Studio. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Crusader Kings II" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Crusader Kings II. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Crusader Kings II do?
Victoria II, Crusader Kings III, Europa Universalis III, Victoria 3, Europa Universalis IV, Hearts of Iron III are also from Development Studio, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.