Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Empires Mod (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Empires Mod 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: Age of Empires III, which both strategy.
- Empires Mod is tagged FPS, RTS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy, Base-Building, First-Person, Action RTS 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.
- 10 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Empires Mod
The five things Steam players tag Empires Mod 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.
- FPS
- RTS
- PvP
- Shooter
- Strategy
| Reception | on Steam (87% of 1,061) |
|---|---|
| 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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Age of Empires III
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and RTS; released around the same time (2005).
Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.
Age of Empires III at a glance Released 2005 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 54,758 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 54,758)
Matches Empires Mod on: 3 of 5 — RTS, PvP, Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, Base-Building, RTS, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $34.99 — $34.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Empires Mod:StrategyBase-BuildingRTSFree to PlayResource ManagementPvPCombat3D
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World of Tanks Blitz
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Tanks, Free to Play and Shooter.
Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware!
World of Tanks Blitz at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wargaming Group Limited Player sentiment 78% positive of 153,269 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (78% of 153,269)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Tanks, Free to Play, Shooter, Action, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:TanksFree to PlayShooterFPSStrategyPvPTeam-BasedVehicular Combat
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Guns of Icarus Online
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Team-Based, FPS and PvP; released around the same time (2012).
Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.
Guns of Icarus Online at a glance Released 2012 Studio Muse Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 14,674 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (90% of 14,674)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Steampunk, Team-Based, Multiplayer, Co-op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Team-BasedFPSPvPStrategyFirst-PersonShooterClass-Based
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PlanetSide 2
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.
PlanetSide 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rogue Planet Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 74,813 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (80% of 74,813)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Free to PlayFPSShooterTeam-BasedFirst-PersonPvPStrategy
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Age of Mythology: Retold
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, 3D and RTS.
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
Age of Mythology: Retold at a glance Released 2024 Studio World's Edge Player sentiment 90% positive of 23,418 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 23,418)
Matches Empires Mod on: 3 of 5 — RTS, PvP, Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, 3D, RTS, Story Rich, Lore-Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Strategy3DRTSBase-BuildingResource ManagementTop-DownAction RTSPvP
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Base-Building and RTS.
Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio World's Edge Player sentiment 86% positive of 54,770 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 54,770)
Matches Empires Mod on: 3 of 5 — RTS, PvP, Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, Base-Building, RTS, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $34.99 — $34.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:StrategyBase-BuildingRTSFree to PlayResource ManagementPvPCombat3D
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BattleBit Remastered
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and PvP.
BattleBit Remastered is a low-poly, massive multiplayer FPS, supporting 254 players per server. Battle on a near-fully destructible map with various vehicles!
BattleBit Remastered at a glance Released 2023 Studio SgtOkiDoki Player sentiment 82% positive of 146,375 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 146,375)
Matches Empires Mod on: 3 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, Military, Destruction — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:FPSShooterPvPFirst-PersonTeam-BasedCombatClass-Based3D
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Cossacks 3
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Resource Management.
Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!
Cossacks 3 at a glance Released 2016 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 82% positive of 16,136 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (82% of 16,136)
Matches Empires Mod on: 3 of 5 — RTS, PvP, Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, War, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:StrategyRTSResource ManagementAction RTSBase-BuildingPvP3DEconomy
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World War 3
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and PvP.
World War 3 is a free-to-play tactical online multiplayer FPS where the world is your battleground. Outgun the enemy in thrilling, team-based skirmishes with a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and drones at your disposal.
World War 3 at a glance Released 2022 Studio New Generation Games Player sentiment 54% positive of 54,564 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: (54% of 54,564)
Matches Empires Mod on: 3 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Free to PlayFPSPvPShooterTeam-BasedFirst-PersonCombatVehicular Combat
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Perfect Heist 2
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Strategy and 3D.
Perfect Heist 2 is a round-based online game, where robbers try to hide in plain sight while robbing a bank without being noticed by the cop team!
Perfect Heist 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio yeswecamp Player sentiment 93% positive of 4,731 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (93% of 4,731)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Shooter, Multiplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $3.99 — $3.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:ShooterStrategy3DFPSClass-BasedFirst-PersonPvP
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Neighbor Fight
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including First-Person, PvP and Resource Management.
Multiplayer first person strategy game with lots of destruction. Destroy the house of your neighbor(s) by throwing furniture and build a business by selling weed! Or team up with your neighbor(s) to survive the revolution of the no longer enslaved Oonky civilization.
Neighbor Fight at a glance Released 2026 Studio CHICKEN SODA GAMES Player sentiment 93% positive of 207 Price $0.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (93% of 207)
Matches Empires Mod on: 3 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Strategy
Why players like it: Early Access, First-Person, PvP, Destruction, Resource Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $0.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:First-PersonPvPResource ManagementStrategy3DCombatFPS
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Splitgate: Arena Warfare
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.
Splitgate: Arena Warfare at a glance Released 2019 Studio 1047 Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 110,493 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (91% of 110,493)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Arena Shooter, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonPvPTeam-BasedStrategy
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Holdfast: Nations At War
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Combat.
Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!
Holdfast: Nations At War at a glance Released 2020 Studio Anvil Game Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 29,480 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 29,480)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:ShooterFPSCombatPvPStrategyFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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Paladins
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Paladins at a glance Released 2018 Studio Evil Mojo Games Player sentiment 85% positive of 345,436 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 345,436)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Hero Shooter, Free to Play, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Free to PlayFPSShooterTeam-BasedFirst-PersonPvPStrategy
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FPS Chess
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, PvP and Shooter.
Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.
FPS Chess at a glance Released 2022 Studio Meta Fork Player sentiment 84% positive of 43,953 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (84% of 43,953)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: FPS, PvP, Shooter, Free to Play, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:FPSPvPShooterFree to PlayStrategy3DFirst-Person
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, PvP and Shooter.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at a glance Released 2015 Studio Ubisoft Toronto Player sentiment 82% positive of 1,546,025 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 1,546,025)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: FPS, PvP, Multiplayer, Tactical, e-sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:FPSPvPShooterTeam-BasedStrategyFirst-Person3D
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Squad
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Team-Based.
Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.
Squad at a glance Released 2020 Studio Offworld Player sentiment 81% positive of 242,753 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (81% of 242,753)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Military, Realistic, FPS, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:FPSShooterTeam-BasedFirst-PersonStrategyBase-BuildingPvP
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MechWarrior Online Solaris 7
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS.
MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.
MechWarrior Online Solaris 7 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Piranha Games Inc. Player sentiment 80% positive of 12,817 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 12,817)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Mechs, Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Free to PlayShooterFPSPvPStrategyFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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STAR WARS Battlefront
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Strategy and Vehicular Combat.
The STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Ultimate Edition includes the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Deluxe Edition as well as the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Season Pass.
STAR WARS Battlefront at a glance Released 2020 Studio DICE Player sentiment 79% positive of 5,869 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 5,869)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Shooter, Sci-fi, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:ShooterStrategyVehicular CombatFirst-PersonPvPCombatFPS
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Zero Hour
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, FPS and First-Person.
Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.
Zero Hour at a glance Released 2024 Studio AttritoM7 Productions Player sentiment 77% positive of 33,371 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 33,371)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Tactical, Shooter, FPS, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:ShooterFPSFirst-PersonPvPTeam-BasedStrategyCombat
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Marvel Rivals
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, PvP and Team-Based.
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals at a glance Released 2024 Studio NetEase Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 412,470 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 412,470)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Hero Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Superhero — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Empires Mod:Free to PlayPvPTeam-BasedShooter3DStrategyFPS
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Black Squad
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!
Black Squad at a glance Released 2019 Studio VALOFE Player sentiment 76% positive of 81,225 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (76% of 81,225)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonPvPTeam-BasedStrategy
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Ironsight
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
Online FPS game, near future background, Resource Warfare between Military Forces and PMC. More than 50 kinds of original weapons with customization option. Use Peripheral objects, Tactical drones, Active objects to experience dynamic warfare.
Ironsight at a glance Released 2019 Studio WipleGames Inc., Player sentiment 73% positive of 22,298 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (73% of 22,298)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:Free to PlayFPSShooterPvPTeam-BasedFirst-PersonStrategy
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Counter-Strike: Source
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Team-Based; released around the same time (2004).
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Counter-Strike: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 96% positive of 193,040 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 193,040)
Matches Empires Mod on: 4 of 5 — FPS, PvP, Shooter, Strategy
Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Team-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Empires Mod: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Empires Mod:ShooterFPSTeam-BasedFirst-PersonPvPStrategy
Common questions
What game is most like Empires Mod?
Age of Empires III, on the evidence we have. It both strategy. 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 Empires Mod" 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 Empires Mod. 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.
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.