Games like Knights of Honor

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.

93% positive from 2,376 · 2009 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.50 (2014-10-02)

StrategyMedievalGrand StrategyRTS Historical War

Six games like Knights of Honor

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign

77% positive from 6,614 reviews202261% finish itDeck Playable

Real-time grand strategy game where you manage a medieval kingdom, appointing courtiers and leading armies in RTS battles. It offers deep strategy with accessible gameplay and a living world.

What players likedIt's like Medieval 2 Total War, focusing on macro-battles and offering entertaining, good gameplay.

The catchBattles are shallow and clunky next to the strategy games it borrows from.

Both are tagged Grand Strategy, Medieval and Historical.

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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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Cossacks: Back to War

89% positive from 2,950 reviews2010Deck Unsupported

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

The catchCrashes or refuses to launch on modern Windows and modern screen resolutions.

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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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 Grand Strategy, War and Historical.

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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence

84% positive from 619 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

This is a historical grand strategy simulation game where players unify Japan through domestic management, diplomacy, and tactical battles. It features realistic, large-scale battles and dynamic scenario progression.

What players likedIt's a modern, accessible RTS like other Nobunaga's Ambition games, praised for its ease of understanding.

The catchUnderneath the menus it is a shallow numbers game that turns repetitive quickly.

Both are tagged Grand Strategy, War and Historical.

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More about Knights of Honor

The catch

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

Reviews: 93% positive from 2,376
Released: 2009
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.50 (2014-10-02)
Play: Single-playerMulti-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 2,376 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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