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24 games like Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition (2026)

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Every game below overlaps with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition 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: Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, which made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY.
  • Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is tagged Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy, War, RTS, Tactical 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.
  • 6 are from the same studio: Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, Rome: Total War - Collection, Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition, Total War: ATTILA, Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition.

Why players value Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

The five things Steam players tag Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition 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.

  1. Strategy
  2. Medieval
  3. Historical
  4. Turn-Based Strategy
  5. Grand Strategy
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% of 36,357)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$24.99

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

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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.

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  1. 1

    Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 13 player tags including Strategy, Historical and War.

    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
    Released2019StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment82% positive of 93,602Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 93,602)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $39.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalWarTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyRTSMilitaryTactical

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  2. 2

    Rome: Total War - Collection

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both war, historical and strategy; shares 14 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2007).

    Control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.

    Rome: Total War - Collection at a glance
    Released2007StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment95% positive of 16,717PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 16,717)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Rome, Turn-Based Strategy, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalTurn-Based StrategyRTSGrand StrategyClassicTacticalWar

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  3. 3

    Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both war, historical and strategy; shares 14 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Grand Strategy; released around the same time (2010).

    Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

    Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2010StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment92% positive of 27,543Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 27,543)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Grand Strategy, War, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $24.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalGrand StrategyWarTurn-Based StrategyRTSTacticalMilitary

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  4. 4

    Total War: ATTILA

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Historical and War.

    Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

    Total War: ATTILA at a glance
    Released2015StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment82% positive of 37,686Price$44.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 37,686)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $44.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalWarTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyRTSTacticalReal Time Tactics

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  5. 5

    Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both war, historical and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Military; released around the same time (2009).

    Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

    Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2009StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment91% positive of 38,055Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 38,055)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Military, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $24.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalMilitaryGrand StrategyTurn-Based StrategyWarTacticalRTS

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  6. 6

    Europa Universalis III

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2007).

    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
    Released2007StudioDevelopment Studio
    Player sentiment83% positive of 2,001Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 2,001)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim, Real-Time with Pause — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSandboxSimulationRTSWarMedieval

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  7. 7

    Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY; both war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Turn-Based Strategy.

    Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

    Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition at a glance
    Released2013StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment88% positive of 88,148Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 88,148)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy, Rome — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $59.99 — $35.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyTacticalWarReal Time TacticsRTS

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  8. 8

    Sid Meier's Civilization IV

    Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2006).

    With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

    Sid Meier's Civilization IV at a glance
    Released2006StudioFiraxis Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 57Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (95% of 57)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based, 4X, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based4XHistoricalModdableClassicGrand Strategy

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  9. 9

    Victoria II

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 10 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
    Released2010StudioDevelopment Studio
    Player sentiment92% positive of 20,016Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 20,016)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim, Politics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulationMilitaryWarSandboxRTS

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  10. 10

    Crusader Kings III

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 10 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
    Released2020StudioDevelopment Studio
    Player sentiment90% positive of 143,235Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 143,235)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $49.99 — $25.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyMedievalGrand StrategySimulationHistoricalSandboxRTSWar

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  11. 11

    Battle Brothers

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Turn-Based Strategy.

    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
    Released2017StudioOverhype Studios
    Player sentiment88% positive of 28,671Price$8.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 28,671)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, RPG, Medieval, Open World, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $8.99 — $16.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyMedievalTurn-Based StrategyWarSandboxTacticalSimulationModdable

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  12. 12

    Men of War: Assault Squad

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, War and Tactical.

    Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.

    Men of War: Assault Squad at a glance
    Released2011StudioDigitalmindsoft
    Player sentiment87% positive of 5,176Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 5,176)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Historical

    Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, War, Tactical, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyWarTacticalRTSMilitaryReal Time TacticsHistoricalSimulation

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  13. 13

    Hearts of Iron III

    Why it matched: both open world, war, 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
    Released2009StudioDevelopment Studio
    Player sentiment76% positive of 6,081Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 6,081)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, World War II, Historical, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $9.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulationMilitaryWarSandboxRTS

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  14. 14

    Total War: ROME REMASTERED

    Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and Turn-Based Strategy; published by the same company.

    Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

    Total War: ROME REMASTERED at a glance
    Released2021StudioCreative Assembly
    Player sentiment77% positive of 13,722Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 13,722)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Action, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyGrand StrategyTurn-Based StrategyRTS4XReal Time TacticsHistoricalTactical

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  15. 15

    HUMANKIND

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and 4X.

    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
    Released2021StudioAMPLITUDE Studios
    Player sentiment69% positive of 28,708Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 28,708)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer, City Builder — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $4.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyTurn-Based Strategy4XHistoricalGrand StrategyTurn-BasedWarSimulation

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  16. 16

    Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Military, Real Time Tactics and Medieval.

    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
    Released2013StudioFirefly Studios
    Player sentiment97% positive of 21,059Price$1.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 21,059)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition 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 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $1.99 — $23.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:MilitaryReal Time TacticsMedievalWarStrategySandboxRTSHistorical

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  17. 17

    Hearts of Iron IV

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Grand Strategy and War.

    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
    Released2016StudioParadox Development Studio
    Player sentiment90% positive of 375,658Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 375,658)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy, War, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $49.99 — $25.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyGrand StrategyWarHistoricalMilitarySimulationTacticalRTS

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  18. 18

    Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition

    Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Military; published by the same company; released around the same time (2007).

    Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

    Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition at a glance
    Released2007StudioRelic Entertainment
    Player sentiment93% positive of 7,294Price$36.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 7,294)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Historical

    Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, RTS, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $36.99 — $12.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSMilitaryTacticalWarHistoricalModdableSimulation

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  19. 19

    Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete

    Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2006).

    Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

    Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete at a glance
    Released2006StudioFiraxis Games
    Player sentiment89% positive of 7,789Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 7,789)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based, Classic, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $4.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedClassic4XHistoricalGrand StrategySimulation

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  20. 20

    Sid Meier's Civilization V

    Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy and Turn-Based; 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
    Released2010StudioFiraxis Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 210,613Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 210,613)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy, Turn-Based, Multiplayer, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $29.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:Turn-Based StrategyStrategyTurn-BasedHistorical4XGrand StrategyTacticalModdable

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  21. 21

    Company of Heroes

    Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, RTS and War; released around the same time (2006).

    Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

    Company of Heroes at a glance
    Released2006StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment94% positive of 18,707Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 18,707)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Historical

    Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, RTS, War, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $14.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSWarMilitaryTacticalHistoricalReal Time TacticsClassic

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    Halo Wars

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, RTS and War; released around the same time (2009).

    Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

    Halo Wars at a glance
    Released2009StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment91% positive of 9,517Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 9,517)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 1 of 5 — Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $19.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSWarMilitarySimulationGreat SoundtrackSandboxTactical

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    Age of History II

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Historical and War.

    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
    Released2018StudioŁukasz Jakowski
    Player sentiment90% positive of 49,963Price$5.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 49,963)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $5.99 — $19.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:StrategyHistoricalWarGrand StrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedSimulationSandbox

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    Europa Universalis IV

    Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Grand Strategy, Strategy and Historical.

    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
    Released2013StudioDevelopment Studio
    Player sentiment88% positive of 137,275Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 137,275)

    Matches Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Historical, Grand Strategy

    Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Simulation, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: $49.99 — $25.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition:Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulation4XMilitarySandboxModdable

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Common questions

What game is most like Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition?

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, CREATIVE ASSEMBLY. 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 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition" 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 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition. 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 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition do?

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, Rome: Total War - Collection, Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition, Total War: ATTILA, Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition are also from CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, 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.

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