Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord 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.
The short version
- Closest match: Mount & Blade: Warband, which made by the same studio, TaleWorlds.
- Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is tagged Medieval, Strategy, Open World, RPG, War, Sandbox, Multiplayer, Singleplayer 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.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: Mount & Blade: Warband, Mount & Blade.
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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Mount & Blade: Warband
Why it matched: made by the same studio, TaleWorlds; both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Medieval, RPG and Strategy.
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 MedievalRPGStrategySandboxModdableHorsesRealisticFirst-Person
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Mount & Blade
Why it matched: made by the same studio, TaleWorlds; both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including RPG, Medieval and Strategy.
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 RPGMedievalStrategySandboxThird PersonModdableHistoricalCharacter Customization
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Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 12 player tags including RPG, Medieval and Strategy.
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 RPGMedievalStrategyHistoricalWarSandboxThird PersonCharacter Customization
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Battle Brothers
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Medieval; released around the same time (2017).
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 StrategyRPGMedievalCharacter CustomizationWarSandboxSimulationModdable
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Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).
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 StrategyMedievalSimulationRPGHistoricalCharacter CustomizationSandboxWar
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Iron Front: Digital War Edition
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including War, First-Person and Realistic.
Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.
Iron Front: Digital War Edition at a glance Released 2012 Studio X1 Software Player sentiment 59% positive of 869 Price $14.99 WarFirst-PersonRealisticSimulationThird PersonStrategyHistoricalSandbox
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Imperator: Rome
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2019).
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 StrategySimulationHistoricalWarModdableSandboxEarly Access
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 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 StrategyMedievalHistoricalWarModdableSimulationSandboxGreat Soundtrack
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Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Strategy.
Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead at a glance Released 2010 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 22,247 Price $3.99 SimulationRealisticStrategyWarModdableSandboxFirst-PersonThird Person
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Day of Infamy
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including War, Realistic and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Day of Infamy at a glance Released 2017 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 82% positive of 22,100 Price $14.99 WarRealisticFirst-PersonStrategyHistoricalSimulation
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ARMA 2
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Strategy.
Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.
ARMA 2 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 84% positive of 2,114 Price $2.59 SimulationRealisticStrategyWarFirst-PersonModdableSandboxThird Person
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Squad 44
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and War; released around the same time (2018).
Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.
Squad 44 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Offworld Player sentiment 74% positive of 25,436 Price $19.99 SimulationRealisticWarStrategyFirst-PersonHistorical
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Europa Universalis III
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Sandbox.
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 StrategyHistoricalSandboxSimulationWarMedievalGreat SoundtrackModdable
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Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and War.
The genre-defining military sim that began as Operation Flashpoint (2001), now a modernized, 64-bit, cross-platform build for Windows and Linux, with its engine released as open source. Over 2 million copies sold. The Cold War battlefield of Everon and Nogova, remastered for today's hardware.
Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered at a glance Released 2011 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 80% positive of 6,445 Price $4.99 SimulationStrategyWarRealisticFirst-PersonSandboxModdableThird Person
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HUMANKIND
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Historical and War; released around the same time (2021).
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
HUMANKIND at a glance Released 2021 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 69% positive of 28,708 Price $4.99 StrategyHistoricalWarSimulationGreat SoundtrackCharacter Customization
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Heroes & Generals
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including War, First-Person and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).
Shoot, blow sh!t up, fly or bark orders in the ultimate Free-to-Play, large scale, multiplayer, shooter experience. Thousands of players in multiple battles fighting one massive war of nations. The first to capture 15 cities takes the glory.
Heroes & Generals at a glance Released 2016 Studio TLM Partners Player sentiment 68% positive of 141,628 Price Not listed WarFirst-PersonStrategyHistoricalSimulationEarly Access
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WWII Online
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Early Access, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2023).
WWII Online is a massive, persistent free-to-play MMO FPS driven entirely by players. Fight as Army, Air, or Naval forces and earn Victory Points to access more units. One global server. No scripts. Real outcomes. No zones. Huge world (300,000 km²). ENLIST NOW!
WWII Online at a glance Released 2023 Studio Cornered Rat Software Player sentiment 51% positive of 3,800 Price Free Early AccessSimulationStrategyFirst-PersonRealisticHistorical
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War of Rights
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Historical, War and Realistic; released around the same time (2018).
War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.
War of Rights at a glance Released 2018 Studio Campfire Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 15,040 Price $29.99 HistoricalWarRealisticSimulationStrategyFirst-PersonEarly Access
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Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2024).
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 StrategySimulationHistoricalMedievalSandboxModdableEarly Access
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Sands of Salzaar
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Strategy and War; released around the same time (2021).
Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.
Sands of Salzaar at a glance Released 2021 Studio 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel Studio Player sentiment 82% positive of 23,027 Price $14.99 RPGStrategyWarSandboxCharacter CustomizationEarly AccessModdable
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Crusader Kings II
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Historical.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings II at a glance Released 2012 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 91% positive of 73,903 Price Free StrategyMedievalHistoricalSimulationRPGSandboxModdableCharacter Customization
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Blood of Steel
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Medieval and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).
"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 RPGMedievalStrategyWarSandboxHorsesHistorical
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Kingdom Heroes 8
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including War, Historical and Character Customization; released around the same time (2021).
The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms.
Kingdom Heroes 8 at a glance Released 2021 Studio USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. Player sentiment 54% positive of 14,707 Price $29.99 WarHistoricalCharacter CustomizationStrategyRPGSimulationRealistic
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Hearts of Iron IV
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, War and Historical; 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 StrategyWarHistoricalSimulationSandbox
Common questions
What game is most like Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord?
Mount & Blade: Warband, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, TaleWorlds. 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 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord" 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 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. 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 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord do?
Mount & Blade: Warband, Mount & Blade are also from TaleWorlds, 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.