Games like Cossacks: Back to War

89% positive from 2,950 reviewsReleased 2010Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

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

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.

Why it is here

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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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.

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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Imperial Glory

78% positive from 1,337 reviews2014

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

Both are tagged War, Historical and RTS.

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A Total War Saga: TROY

72% positive from 3,675 reviews20213% finish itDeck Playable

A grand strategy game with real-time battles. Players build empires, engage in diplomacy, and conquer territories in a Bronze Age setting.

What players likedPlayers praise Troy's immersive Bronze Age atmosphere and historical detail, seeing it as a smaller "Sagas" installment and a trial run for Pharaoh.

Both are tagged War, Historical and RTS.

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Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)

75% positive from 2,361 reviews2021Deck Playable

Real-time strategy game with a grand campaign and tactical battles. Manage your nation, armies, and supplies to fight historical Civil War battles.

What players likedPlayers praise its historical detail, atmosphere, and strategic depth, offering a challenging Civil War experience.

The catchUnits frequently ignore orders or respond after long delays

Both are tagged War, Historical and RTS.

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