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Games like Chariots of War

If Chariots of War is your kind of game, the closest matches are Panzer Corps 2, Field of Glory II and Order of Battle: World War II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, contemplative and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Chariots of War: Chariots of War is an operational real-time game where you can play one of 58 different nations on a huge historically accurate and beautiful map covering the entire Middle East! Build up your cities and keep their inhabitants happy.

2022Strategy14.99 USDWindowsby Slitherine Ltd.
Chariots of War — Steam game cover
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Battles play out automatically after basic ordersDynamic global economy changes resource pricesEasy to get into with quick turnsChillContemplativeNostalgic

Players who liked Chariots of War also play

Steam players who put hours into Chariots of War also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Panzer Corps 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Chariots of War.

    Top pick for Chariots of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

    2020Strategy39.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Field of Glory II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Chariots of War.

    Second-strongest match for Chariots of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.

    2017StrategySimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Order of Battle: World War II

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Chariots of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.

    2015StrategySimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Unity of Command II

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Chariots of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Chariots of War.

    Ranked #5 for Chariots of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front.

    2012StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Broken Lines

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Chariots of War.

    Ranked #6 for Chariots of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.

    2020Strategy24.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Panzer Corps Gold

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Chariots of War.

    Ranked #7 for Chariots of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

    2014Strategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Chariots of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

    2018Strategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Chariots of War

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Duke of Alpha Centauri

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Chariots of War.

    Reviewers of Chariots of War cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

    2016ActionIndieCasual29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Total War: WARHAMMER II

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Chariots of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

    2017ActionStrategy59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Re-Legion

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Chariots of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Become The Prophet in a world of the future without the future! Lead your Cult in this cyberpunk RTS in the fight against evil corporations and heretics. Choose your creed, convert citizens, create an army and take over the city!

    2019ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Tiny Civilization

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Chariots of War.

    Reviewers of Chariots of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    This is a historical simulation game that promotes the development of civilization based on the match-3 Game. You'll need to gather resources, use skills, discover new technology, and lead humanbeing through a 10,000-year journey to the cosmos.

    2022Strategy1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Toe-tal War

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Chariots of War cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Toe-tal War is a platformer where you kill people with your foot smell. Run and jump to make your feet smelly, change your shoes and socks to control the smell — then get close to enemies and stink them to death.

    IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Chariots of War at current Steam store prices.

  1. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Chariots of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

    2010Strategy7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Chariots of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Inscryption

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Chariots of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Chariots of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Chariots of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Chariots of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Chariots of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Nubby's Number Factory

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Chariots of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

    2025Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  2. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

    2020StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.

    2020StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. War Selection

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

    2019StrategyIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Battle for Wesnoth

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

    2018StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.

    2023StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Age of Conquest IV

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Grab the control yoke of a warplane and jump into the battlefields of World War 2 in this thrilling combat flight action game. In each of the campaigns for USA, Great Britain, USSR, Germany and Japan you will assume the role of a pilot and squadron leader of an elite air force unit.

    2019ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Slitherine Ltd.

Other recommendable Steam games by Slitherine Ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Slitherine Ltd., the studio behind Chariots of War. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry.

    2021Strategy39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Slitherine Ltd., the studio behind Chariots of War. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is not just a game; it's an adrenaline-fueled journey where your strategic prowess decides the fate of mankind against the machines. After the machines took over, the greatest threats may not come from the machines but rather from other human survivors.

    2024Strategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Battle Academy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Chariots of War.

    Another title from Slitherine Ltd., the studio behind Chariots of War. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay.

    2014Strategy14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Scramble: Battle of Britain

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Chariots of War.

    Another title from Slitherine Ltd., the studio behind Chariots of War. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Scramble: Battle of Britain is a tactical dogfighting game set in 1940, featuring intense aerial battles in a 3D airspace. Take control of a squadron of fighters, planning maneuvers, witnessing real-time simulations, and analyzing battle damage with detailed camera tools.

    2024StrategyEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Stargate: Timekeepers

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Chariots of War.

    Another title from Slitherine Ltd., the studio behind Chariots of War. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Stargate: Timekeepers is a real-time tactics game where you lead a team of specialists through a story-driven campaign set in the SG-1 universe. Sneak your characters behind enemy lines, use their unique skills, craft the perfect plan to unravel a timeloop mystery, and defeat the Goa’uld threat.

    2024Strategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Chariots of War.

    Another title from Slitherine Ltd., the studio behind Chariots of War. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Sequel to its successful predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a turn-based strategy classic!

    2014Strategy39.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Legion Gold

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Chariots of War.

    Another title from Slitherine Ltd., the studio behind Chariots of War. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Well-received by gamers and critics alike, Legion Gold is the expanded and improved version of its predecessor, Legion, and includes not only the original Legion game but a hefty expansion pack too.

    2020Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Ancient Arenas: Chariots

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Slitherine Ltd., the studio behind Chariots of War. Shares Strategy with Chariots of War.

    Dangerous, grueling, fierce. Chariot Racing was by far the most favored sport of ancient times. Ancient Arenas takes you back to an age where charioteers were the richest sports stars and team owners were their ruthless and fearless managers.

    SportsStrategyRacingSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Chariots of War

Does Chariots of War work on Steam Deck?
Chariots of War is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Chariots of War cost?
Chariots of War is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Chariots of War?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chariots of War are Panzer Corps 2, Field of Glory II, Order of Battle: World War II.
Who developed Chariots of War?
Chariots of War was developed by Slitherine Ltd..

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