Games like Field of Glory II

82% positive from 1,234 reviewsReleased 201720% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

Turn-based tactical wargame simulating ancient battles with detailed 3D units. Players command armies in historical or what-if scenarios against AI or humans.

What players liked

Players praise its deep tactical gameplay, especially flanking and cavalry mechanics, making it a complex and replayable turn-based strategy game.

The catch

Battles drag at a slow, clunky pace with drab presentation and no music.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 1,234 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Field of Glory II

Twilight Struggle

86% positive from 2,960 reviews201614% finish itDeck Playable

A 2-player historical strategy game where players use event cards to gain influence and control on a world map. It simulates the Cold War's geopolitical struggle with a focus on historical events.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a faithful, visually appealing recreation of the board game, offering deep strategy and a fast-paced, accessible experience.

The catchDice rolls and card draws run heavily in the AI's favor in single player.

Both are tagged Tabletop, Wargame and Historical.

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Ultimate General: Gettysburg

80% positive from 2,707 reviews201484% finish it

A historical tactical battle simulator with complex morale and AI commanders. Players command armies in the Battle of Gettysburg, with decisions impacting the outcome.

The catchUnits ignore orders, and artillery often refuses to fire on targets in plain sight.

Both are tagged Wargame, Historical and Strategy.

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Through the Ages

91% positive from 2,330 reviews201870% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a digital adaptation of a civilization-building board game. Players manage resources and technology to develop their society and achieve victory.

What players likedPlayers praise this "mini card-based Civilization" game as the best digital board game adaptation, handling rules well with a perfect mix of skill, strategy, and luck.

The catchAI opponents collude and gang up on the player

Both are tagged Tabletop, Historical and Strategy.

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dotAGE

95% positive from 2,653 reviews202323% finish itDeck Verified

A turn-based town builder with deep worker placement. Manage villagers and resources to survive apocalyptic events.

What players likedPlayers praise this turn-based resource management game with Catan-like elements for its replayability, impactful decisions, and long-term progression.

The catchOne bad random event can doom a run that already took many hours.

Both are tagged Tabletop, Turn-Based Strategy and Strategy.

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Shadow Empire

84% positive from 1,914 reviews2020Deck Unsupported

Turn-based 4X wargame with procedural generation and RPG elements. Conquer a ruined planet through military, economic, and political management.

What players likedPlayers praise Shadow Empire as a uniquely complex 4X, blending Dwarf Fortress's depth with wargame logistics and Civ's strategic management.

The catchAI generated art was patched in later, and it looks worse than the old style.

Both are tagged Wargame, Turn-Based Strategy and Strategy.

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Scythe: Digital Edition

89% positive from 3,801 reviews201839% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a digital board game of 4X strategy with engine building and area control. Players manage asymmetric factions to expand their territory and build powerful mechs.

What players likedPlayers praise "Scythe: Digital Edition" as a great digital version of one of the best designed board games, capturing the original well.

The catchOnline games regularly desync, crash or drop players, and the devs stopped fixing it.

Both are tagged Tabletop and Strategy.

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