Games like Cossacks: Back to War

Real-time strategy game with large-scale historical battles. Command up to 8,000 units across 20 nations in 16th-18th century Europe.

89% positive from 2,950 · 2010 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $0.74 (2021-07-13)

StrategyClassic RTSMultiplayerHistorical War

Six games like Cossacks: Back to War

Sudden Strike 4

78% positive from 8,284 reviews20171% finish itDeck Playable

Real-time strategy game with WWII campaigns. Features unit command, commander abilities, and tactical combat.

What players likedPlayers say it's like "Company of Heroes" or "Commandos RTS," praising its emphasis on resourceful logistics and tactical traps.

The catchUnits handle poorly and the enemy spots and shoots you long before you see it.

Both are tagged War, Historical and RTS.

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R.U.S.E.™

96% positive from 4,367 reviews201027% finish itDeck Verified

This is a real-time strategy game focused on deception and bluffing. Players use RUSE cards to outwit opponents in World War II battles.

What players likedPlayers praise R.U.S.E. as one of the best, most accessible, yet complex RTS games, often compared favorably to Steel Division and Halo Wars.

The catchMultiplayer is unstable, with desyncs and disconnects cutting matches short.

Both are tagged War, Historical and RTS.

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Knights of Honor

93% positive from 2,376 reviews2009Deck Playable

Real-time strategy game with kingdom management and a knight skill system. Players wage war, conduct diplomacy, and build their economy to expand their realm.

The catchThe unpatched Steam build will not display correctly on modern monitors.

Both are tagged War, Historical and RTS.

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Cossacks II: Battle for Europe

81% positive from 1,207 reviews2011

Real-time strategy game with massive Napoleonic battles. Focuses on formations, morale, and realistic ballistics in large-scale warfare.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, replayable battles, reminiscent of other strategy games.

The catchIt crashes or refuses to launch on modern systems without unofficial fixes.

Both are tagged War, Historical and RTS.

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Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology

85% positive from 1,286 reviews2014

Real-time strategy game with global WWII campaigns. Players plan operations, manage reinforcements, and utilize unique unit skills in realistic battles.

The catchUnits ignore attack orders and hold fire until the enemy is almost on top of them.

Both are tagged War, RTS and Classic.

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Imperial Glory

78% positive from 1,337 reviews2014

Grand strategy game with real-time 3D battles. Manage provinces and lead armies to conquer Europe.

The catchIt crashes after battles, forcing you to replay fights you already won.

Both are tagged War, Historical and RTS.

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More about Cossacks: Back to War

What players liked

Players praise its large-scale battles, historical setting, and deep economic systems, reminiscent of classic real-time strategy games.

The catch

Crashes or refuses to launch on modern Windows and modern screen resolutions.

Reviews: 89% positive from 2,950
Released: 2010
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $0.74 (2021-07-13)
Play: Single-playerMulti-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 2,950 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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