In the same spirit

Games like Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom (2002): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom (18)

Pharaoh Strategy by Impressions Games (1999) ★ 3.89 Caesar 3 Strategy by Impressions Games (1998) · ≈ 1h ★ 4.33 Anno 1800 Strategy by Blue Byte (2019) · ≈ 29h Metacritic 81★ 4.22 Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim Strategy by Cyberlore Studios (2000) ★ 3.99 Dawn of Discovery Strategy by Related Designs (2009) ★ 3.81 Grand Ages: Medieval RPG by Gaming Minds Studios (2015) Metacritic 63★ 3.24 Anno 1602: Creation of a New World Strategy by Max Design (1998) · ≈ 35h ★ 4.37 Anno 1404 Strategy by Blue Byte (2009) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 82★ 4.31 The Settlers: Fourth Edition Strategy by Blue Byte Software (2001) ★ 4.03 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization Strategy by Aspyr Media (2008) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 83★ 3.62 Northgard RPG by Plug In Digital (2018) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 79★ 3.77 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign Strategy by Black Sea Games (2022) Metacritic 76★ 3.98 Railway Empire 2 Strategy by Gaming Minds Studios (2023) Metacritic 75★ 3.8 Anno 2205 Strategy by Blue Byte (2015) · ≈ 26h Metacritic 72★ 3.92 Tropico 5 RPG by Haemimont Games (2014) · ≈ 30h Metacritic 75★ 3.64 Majesty 2 Strategy by 1C:InoCo (2009) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 72★ 3.84 Stronghold 2 Strategy by Firefly Studios (2005) Critics 70/100★ 3.55 The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom Strategy by Massive Entertainment (2010) ★ 3.5