16 Multiplayer games like Etherlords II that you should try

On paper it is what Etherlords II is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and PvP competition.

It meets Etherlords II on tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

If Etherlords II worked for you because of tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. It sets itself apart with an isometric view.

If Etherlords II worked for you because of strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

What brings it close to Etherlords II is strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is game mode: offline play.

What brings it close to Etherlords II is tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

It comes from the same genre as Etherlords II and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is punishing difficulty and historical setting.

What brings it close to Etherlords II is strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to single-player focus. It sets itself apart with roguelike runs and base building.

What brings it close to Etherlords II is strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone: this one brings punishing difficulty.

What brings it close to Etherlords II is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. What it adds of its own: an isometric view.

With Etherlords II it shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting: historical setting.

Its point of contact with Etherlords II is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

What carries over from Etherlords II is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

What carries over from Etherlords II is tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a medieval setting.

The thread back to Etherlords II runs through tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.