Games Like Crusader Kings (Series) Similar Historical Games like Crusader Kings (Series)

Crusader Kings is described as 'Unlike other Paradox titles (such as the first two Europa Universalis series), Crusader Kings is a dynasty simulator with similarities to role-playing video games in that it focuses on a trait-based individual whose primary goal is the growth' and is a Historical Game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Crusader Kings for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Web-based apps. The best Crusader Kings alternative is Civilization. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FreeCiv or Imperial Domination. Other Crusader Kings like games are Europa Universalis, Total War, C-evo: New Horizons and C-evo.

Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Crusader Kings alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Civilization icon
     134 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Turn-based 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) strategy game series where players build a thriving civilization through ages of advancements.

    37 Civilization alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
     
    • Civilization is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to Crusader Kings.

    • Civilization is the most popular commercial alternative to Crusader Kings.

    • Civilization is Paid and ProprietaryCrusader Kings is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. FreeCiv icon
     71 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Freeciv is an open-source, turn-based strategy game based on Civilization II. Inspired by the history of human civilization, the game commences in prehistory and your mission is to lead your tribe from the stone age to the space age...

    37 FreeCiv alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
    • FreeCiv is the most popular Web-based alternative to Crusader Kings.

    • FreeCiv is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Crusader Kings.

    • FreeCiv is Free and Open SourceCrusader Kings is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Imperial Domination II is a turn-based strategy game, set after the conquests of Alexander the Great and before the rise of the Romans. Expand your empire by trade, diplomacy, knowledge or just brute force. It's up to your to decide the fate of Europe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    With a time scope of several thousand years, it covers aspects of exploration and expansion, industry and agriculture, warfare and diplomacy, science and administration. C-evo follows the spirit of popular turn-based strategy games from the mid 90s, but with more emphasis on...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. C-evo icon
     9 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    C-evo is a freeware empire building game for Windows.

    With a time scope of several thousand years, it covers aspects of exploration and expansion, industry and agriculture, warfare and diplomacy, science and administration. C-evo follows the spirit of popular turn-based strategy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Statebuilder icon
     1 like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Statebuilder is a 4X strategy game in a historical setting where players direct an empire from the early dawn of civilization to modern times. The browser-based game is built to be fast but attractive and highly playable with an advanced AI that plays just like real players...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Hegemony icon
     Like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    "Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
10 of 10 Crusader Kings alternatives