7 RPG games like Crusader Kings III that you should try

It shares the essentials of what Crusader Kings III does: turn-based strategy, a sandbox world and historical setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view. What it adds of its own: fantasy world and free-to-play access.

It comes from the same genre as Crusader Kings III and shares deep simulation, strong narrative focus and a sandbox world. To that it adds single-player focus and resource management. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world.

The genre is the same as Crusader Kings III’s, and with it deep simulation, a sandbox world and single-player focus. Both also lean on resource management and an isometric view. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is open world exploration and stealth mechanics.

Its point of contact with Crusader Kings III is real-time strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and a sandbox world. The common ground extends to resource management and a medieval setting. Where the two diverge is progression and genre: base building.

What it holds in common with Crusader Kings III is shape: real-time strategy, a sandbox world and historical setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is genre: a third-person camera.

It comes from the same genre as Crusader Kings III and shares deep simulation, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds single-player focus and resource management. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings magic-based combat and crafting mechanics.

The genre is the same as Crusader Kings III’s, and with it deep simulation, strong narrative focus and tactical combat. To that it adds historical setting and single-player focus. They part company on world and visuals: this one brings open world exploration and 2D presentation.