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We filtered the 50 games similar to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition down to the 44 that fit the “Historical” category. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Stronghold 3 Gold and Europa Universalis IV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition.

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Year 2020Dev Forgotten Empires

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Stronghold 3 Gold and Europa Universalis IV follow close behind.

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The best games with a historical setting like Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

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NGL88
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Closest overall match
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2019Dev Forgotten Empires · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

It meets Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds base building and an isometric view. Its own ground is ranged combat.

Same studio: Forgotten Empires.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Game mode87Visuals83Combat76
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Stronghold 3 Gold

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NGL36
Stronghold 3 Gold
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Held in common with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition: tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds resource management and an isometric view. Its own ground is sandbox freedom and open world exploration.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression95Game mode85Setting85Visuals83Combat75
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Europa Universalis IV

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NGL86
Europa Universalis IV
Closest on combat
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalManagementIsometric
Year 2013Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

What carries over from Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds resource management and an isometric view. They part company on progression: this one brings turn-based strategy and a sandbox world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode87Setting85Visuals83Progression59
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Stonehearth

80
NGL69
Stonehearth
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2015Dev Radiant EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

With Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition it shares historical setting, single-player focus and base building. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Genre100Setting95Game mode87Progression78Visuals62
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Total War: Shogun 2

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NGL91
Total War: Shogun 2
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Year 2011Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

It meets Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. What it adds of its own: turn-based strategy and ranged combat.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode87Visuals83Combat78
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Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

75
NGL81
Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2005Dev FireFly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

It shares the essentials of what Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition does: tactical combat, a medieval setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view and base building. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: a top-down view.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression93Game mode58Visuals58
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Stronghold 2

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NGL83
Stronghold 2
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Year 2005Dev Firefly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition and shares tactical combat, a medieval setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to base building and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: a top-down view.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Progression93Combat70Game mode58Visuals58
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East India Company

72
NGL57
East India Company
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalManagementBase Building
Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Held in common with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition: tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds resource management. They part company on game mode: this one brings turn-based strategy and fantasy world.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting88Progression87Game mode58
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The Settlers III

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The Settlers III
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalManagementIsometric
Year 1998Dev Blue Byte SoftwareOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, and so does tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view and resource management. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: loot and gear systems.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals83Setting77Game mode58Progression33
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The Guild II Renaissance

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NGL72
The Guild II Renaissance
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagement
Year 2010Dev Runeforge Games Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Held in common with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition: a medieval setting, single-player focus and base building. They part company on game mode: this one brings deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Progression88Game mode60
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Medieval II: Total War

67
NGL94
Medieval II: Total War
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMedievalHistoricalIsometric
Year 2006Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

The genre is the same as Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition’s, and with it tactical combat, a medieval setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is melee combat.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals83Combat69Game mode60
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Total War: Attila

65
NGL80
Total War: Attila
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Year 2015Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

Held in common with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition: tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. It sets itself apart with turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat93Game mode87Visuals83Setting82
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The Guild II

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NGL68
The Guild II
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

The genre is the same as Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition’s, and with it historical setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals62Game mode58
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Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

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NGL80
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Year 1999Dev Ensemble Studios · KonamiOn PC · Mac

Held in common with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition: tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode: ranged combat.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals83Combat75Game mode58
15

Rise of Nations

56
NGL92
Rise of Nations
StrategyRTS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Year 2003Dev Big Huge Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

What carries over from Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is ranged combat and fantasy world.

It predates Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting83Visuals83Combat75Game mode58

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