5 RTS games like Stronghold Kingdoms that you should try

What brings it close to Stronghold Kingdoms is a sandbox world, tactical combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, world and visuals. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is competitive edge and melee combat.

On paper it is what Stronghold Kingdoms is — a sandbox world, tactical combat and historical setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Shelved next to Stronghold Kingdoms for good reason: open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is resource management and 2D presentation.

Held in common with Stronghold Kingdoms: tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.

On paper it is what Stronghold Kingdoms is — tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view and base building. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is ranged combat.