Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade 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 games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic), which made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment.
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade is tagged Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Games Workshop 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.
- 7 are from the same studio: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic), Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic), Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition, Company of Heroes 2.
Why players value Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade
The five things Steam players tag Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade 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.
- Strategy
- Warhammer 40K
- RTS
- Base-Building
- Sci-fi
| Reception | on Steam (96% of 9,527) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Not listed |
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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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment; both science fiction, fantasy, war and strategy; shares 13 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Warhammer 40K; released around the same time (2007).
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic) at a glance Released 2007 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 95% positive of 11,931 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 11,931)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Warhammer 40K, Base-Building, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSWarhammer 40KBase-BuildingSci-fiReal-TimeGames WorkshopTactical
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment; both science fiction, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Warhammer 40K, Strategy and RTS; released around the same time (2008).
The third and final expansion to the genre-defining and critically-acclaimed RTS, Dawn of War. In Soulstorm, two new armies are introduced – Sisters of Battle and Dark Eldar - raising the total number of playable armies to nine.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm at a glance Released 2008 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 95% positive of 18,507 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 18,507)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Warhammer 40K, Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:Warhammer 40KStrategyRTSBase-BuildingSci-fiReal-TimeGames WorkshopClassic
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment; both science fiction, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Warhammer 40K, Strategy and RTS; released around the same time (2009).
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,932 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 13,932)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Warhammer 40K, Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:Warhammer 40KStrategyRTSSci-fiGames WorkshopTacticalGoreReal-Time
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment; both science fiction, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Warhammer 40K, Strategy and RTS.
Command any of the six unique factions in the next standalone expansion of the critically acclaimed Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise. Choose to build a massive army or lead a small squad of elite heroes into battle and experience a single player campaign customized to your favorite race.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 13,115 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 13,115)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Warhammer 40K, Strategy, RTS, Tactical, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:Warhammer 40KStrategyRTSTacticalSci-fiGames WorkshopReal-TimeGore
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment; both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Warhammer 40K and RTS; released around the same time (2010).
In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the Blood Ravens and defend the sector against the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion. Purge the Chaos filth and hold the chapter together as traitorous forces work from within to try bring down the Blood Ravens.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising at a glance Released 2010 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 91% positive of 3,550 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 3,550)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Sci-fi, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyWarhammer 40KRTSSci-fiGames WorkshopTacticalReal-TimeGore
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2
Why it matched: both science fiction, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Space, Strategy and Warhammer 40K.
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Tindalos Interactive Player sentiment 74% positive of 11,007 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (74% of 11,007)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Space, Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS, Real Time Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:SpaceStrategyWarhammer 40KRTSSci-fiGames WorkshopViolentWar
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Total War: WARHAMMER
Why it matched: both fantasy, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Fantasy and RTS; published by the same company.
The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.
Total War: WARHAMMER at a glance Released 2016 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 79% positive of 52,323 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (79% of 52,323)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, RTS
Why players like it: Strategy, Fantasy, RTS, War, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyFantasyRTSWarGames WorkshopTacticalGore
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Total War: WARHAMMER III
Why it matched: both fantasy, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Fantasy; published by the same company.
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
Total War: WARHAMMER III at a glance Released 2022 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 71% positive of 147,877 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (71% of 147,877)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Warhammer 40K, RTS
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy, RTS, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSFantasyWarTacticalGames WorkshopWarhammer 40K
- 9
Halo Wars
Why it matched: both science fiction, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; 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 Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 9,517 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 9,517)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingSci-fiWarTacticalClassic
- 10
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2011).
The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance at a glance Released 2011 Studio Gas Powered Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 14,353 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 14,353)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSSci-fiBase-BuildingReal-TimeClassicWarSpace
- 11
Supreme Commander
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2011).
For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.
Supreme Commander at a glance Released 2011 Studio Gas Powered Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 3,150 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 3,150)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi, Multiplayer, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSSci-fiBase-BuildingReal-TimeClassicSpaceWar
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Total War: WARHAMMER II
Why it matched: both fantasy, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Fantasy and RTS; published by the same company.
The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.
Total War: WARHAMMER II at a glance Released 2017 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 93% positive of 121,450 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (93% of 121,450)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, RTS
Why players like it: Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Strategy, RTS, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyFantasyRTSWarGames WorkshopTactical
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STAR WARS Republic Commando
Why it matched: both science fiction, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Tactical, Sci-fi and Classic; released around the same time (2009).
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
STAR WARS Republic Commando at a glance Released 2009 Studio LucasArts Player sentiment 96% positive of 17,143 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 17,143)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Sci-fi
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Tactical, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:TacticalSci-fiClassicSpaceWarStrategy
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Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment; both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Tactical; 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 Released 2007 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 93% positive of 7,294 Price $36.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 7,294)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building
Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, RTS, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSTacticalWarBase-BuildingClassicViolent
- 15
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Why it matched: both science fiction, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; released around the same time (2007).
The year is 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning of the Third Tiberium War and the long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy franchise of all time
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars at a glance Released 2007 Studio Danger Close Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 9,333 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 9,333)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Family Friendly, Level Editor, Strategy, RTS, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingSci-fiWarClassic
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Company of Heroes 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment; both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Tactical.
Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.
Company of Heroes 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Relic Entertainment Player sentiment 79% positive of 113,085 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (79% of 113,085)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building
Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, RTS, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSTacticalWarBase-BuildingReal-Time
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Ancestors Legacy
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Violent.
Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.
Ancestors Legacy at a glance Released 2018 Studio Destructive Creations Player sentiment 79% positive of 8,645 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (79% of 8,645)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, RTS, Historical, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSViolentTacticalReal-TimeWarGoreBase-Building
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Stormgate
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RTS, Base-Building and Strategy.
Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!
Stormgate at a glance Released 2025 Studio Frost Giant Studios Player sentiment 47% positive of 9,243 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.7/10 · Steam: (47% of 9,243)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building
Why players like it: Early Access, RTS, Base-Building, Strategy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:RTSBase-BuildingStrategyWarFantasySpace
- 19
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Why it matched: both fantasy, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, War and RTS; published by the same company.
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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, RTS
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyWarRTSTacticalViolentFantasy
- 20
Iron Harvest
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RTS, Strategy and Base-Building.
A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+
Iron Harvest at a glance Released 2020 Studio KING Art Player sentiment 73% positive of 15,965 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (73% of 15,965)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Sci-fi
Why players like it: RTS, Strategy, Base-Building, Mechs, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:RTSStrategyBase-BuildingWarReal-TimeSci-fiGore
- 21
Rome: Total War - Collection
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Classic; published by the same company; released around the same time (2007).
Control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.
Rome: Total War - Collection at a glance Released 2007 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,717 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 16,717)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, RTS
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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyRTSClassicTacticalWar
- 22
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, War and Tactical; published by the same company; 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 Released 2009 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 91% positive of 38,055 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 38,055)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, RTS
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, Military, Grand Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategyWarTacticalRTSClassic
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Why it matched: both fantasy, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Fantasy, Violent and Gore.
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War at a glance Released 2017 Studio Monolith Productions Player sentiment 89% positive of 116,690 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 116,690)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Open World, Action, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:FantasyViolentGoreWarStrategy
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ENDLESS Space 2
Why it matched: both science fiction, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Space and Sci-fi.
ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
ENDLESS Space 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,056 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (83% of 23,056)
Matches Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade:StrategySpaceSci-fiWarRTS
Common questions
What game is most like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade?
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic), on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Relic Entertainment. 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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade" 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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade. 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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade do?
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic), Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic), Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition, Company of Heroes 2 are also from Relic Entertainment, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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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.