Games Like Rise of Nations (Series) Similar Historical Games & RTS Games like Rise of Nations (Series)

Rise of Nations is described as 'Historical RTS with 18 civilizations, territory mechanics, attrition systems, and technology tree, spanning 8 ages including resource and border management' and is a Historical Game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Rise of Nations for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Rise of Nations alternative is 0 A.D., which is both free and Open Source. Other Rise of Nations like games are Age of Empires, FreeCiv, Widelands and Empire Earth.

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Rise of Nations alternatives page was last updated May 9, 2025
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  1. 0 A.D. icon

    0 A.D.

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    0 A.D. is a free, open-source, cross-platform real-time strategy (RTS) game of ancient warfare. In short, it is a historically-based war/economy game that allows players to relive or rewrite the history of Western civilizations, focusing on the years between 500 B.C. and 500 A.D.

    43 0 A.D. alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    0 A.D. screenshot 1

    0 A.D. Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Endless gameplay
    4.  Player vs Player

    0 A.D. VS Rise of Nations

     

    • 0 A.D. is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Rise of Nations.

    • 0 A.D. is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Rise of Nations.

    • 0 A.D. is Free and Open SourceRise of Nations is Paid and Proprietary
    • 0 A.D. is MultiplayerRise of Nations is not according to our users
  2. Age of Empires icon

    Age of Empires

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    Real-time strategy series where players guide civilizations from small tribes to empires across millennia, managing resources, researching technologies, building military strength, exploring, and choosing strategic paths to victory in campaigns and multiplayer modes.

    53 Age of Empires alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Xbox
    Age of Empires screenshot 1

    Age of Empires Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Historical Battle
    4.  Base building
    5.  Control troops
    6.  Player vs Player
    7.  Multiplayer

    Age of Empires VS Rise of Nations

     

    • Age of Empires is the most popular commercial alternative to Rise of Nations.

    • Age of Empires is Paid and ProprietaryRise of Nations is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Age of Empires is MultiplayerRise of Nations is not according to our users
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    FreeCiv

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    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...

    36 FreeCiv alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    FreeCiv screenshot 1

    FreeCiv Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Portable

    FreeCiv VS Rise of Nations

     

    • FreeCiv is the most popular Web-based alternative to Rise of Nations.

    • FreeCiv is Free and Open SourceRise of Nations is Paid and Proprietary
    • FreeCiv is MultiplayerRise of Nations is not according to our users
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    Widelands

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    Widelands is a free, open source real-time strategy game with singleplayer campaigns and a multiplayer mode. The game was inspired by Settlers II™ (© Bluebyte) but has significantly more variety and depth to it. Still, it is easy to get started through playable tutorials.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Widelands screenshot 1

    Widelands Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Endless gameplay
    3.  Open API

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  6. Empire Earth icon

    Empire Earth

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    Empire Earth, also known as EE, is a real-time strategy video game developed by Stainless Steel Studios and released on November 23, 2001. It is the first game in the Empire Earth series: Empire Earth, Empire Earth II, Empire Earth III.

    41 Empire Earth alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Java Mobile
    Empire Earth screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The game was released in 2001, but you can still buy this game on GOG.com

    Empire Earth Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Single player
    4.  Multiplayer

    Empire Earth VS Rise of Nations

     
  7. Total War icon

    Total War

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    Total war is a turn based/ RTS strategy game, you play in different historical battles.

    21 Total War alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    Total War screenshot 1

    Total War Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Player vs Player
    4.  Trade
    5.  Battle simulation
    6.  Campaign Map
    7.  Free to play

    Total War VS Rise of Nations

     
  9. C-evo icon

    C-evo

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    C-evo screenshot 1

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  10. DomiNations icon

    DomiNations

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    From legendary game designer Brian Reynolds (Civilization II, Rise of Nations), DomiNations is an epic new strategy game of exploration, advancement, and conquest. Lead your Nation to ultimate victory throughout all of human history – from the Stone Age to the Space Age!

    18 DomiNations alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    DomiNations screenshot 1

    DomiNations Features

    1.  Multiplayer

    DomiNations VS Rise of Nations

     

    • DomiNations is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Rise of Nations.

    • DomiNations is Freemium and ProprietaryRise of Nations is Paid and Proprietary
    • DomiNations is MultiplayerRise of Nations is not according to our users
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    Ikariam

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    Ikariam is a browser based massively multiplayer online game of the strategy genre produced and maintained by Gameforge AG.

    23 Ikariam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Ikariam screenshot 1

    Ikariam Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Dark Mode

    Ikariam VS Rise of Nations

     
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    Ironfell 2

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    Ironfell is a time travel themed massive multi-player online real time strategy game. Travel back in time to plunder resources from the past, re-build your empire and conquer the stars.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Battle between red and green

    Ironfell 2 Features

    1.  Multiplayer

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  13. WebDiplomacy icon

    WebDiplomacy

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    webDiplomacy is a multiplayer, online version of Diplomacy, the popular turn based strategy game in which you battle to control Europe; to win you must be diplomatic and strategic.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    WebDiplomacy screenshot 1

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