In the same spirit

Games like Forge of Empires: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Forge of Empires (2012): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Forge of Empires (18)

Farthest Frontier Strategy by Crate Entertainment (2025) Metacritic 83★ 4.12 The Settlers: Fourth Edition Strategy by Blue Byte Software (2001) ★ 4.03 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign Strategy by Black Sea Games (2022) Metacritic 76★ 3.98 The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom Strategy by Massive Entertainment (2010) ★ 3.5 Stronghold Crusader 2 Strategy by FireFly Studios (2014) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 65★ 3.48 Grand Ages: Medieval RPG by Gaming Minds Studios (2015) Metacritic 63★ 3.24 Crusader Kings III RPG by Paradox Development Studio (2020) · ≈ 43h Metacritic 91★ 4.36 Anno 1602: Creation of a New World Strategy by Max Design (1998) · ≈ 35h ★ 4.37 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition Strategy by Big Huge Games (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 89★ 4.1 Medieval II: Total War Strategy by Feral Interactive (2007) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 88★ 4.1 Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom Strategy by BreakAway Games (2002) ★ 4.24 Anno 1404 Strategy by Blue Byte (2009) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 82★ 4.31 Anno 1800 Strategy by Blue Byte (2019) · ≈ 29h Metacritic 81★ 4.22 Anno 117: Pax Romana Strategy by Ubisoft Blue Byte (2025) Metacritic 84★ 3.89 Age of Empires III: Complete Collection Strategy by Ensemble Studios (2012) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 81★ 4.1 Manor Lords Strategy by Slavic Magic (2024) · ≈ 10h ★ 4.02 Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim Strategy by Cyberlore Studios (2000) ★ 3.99 Pharaoh Strategy by Impressions Games (1999) ★ 3.89