Rank 01Games like Empires Shall Fall
- 27 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Empires Shall Fall also play
The closest matches to Empires Shall Fall: Warside, Wargroove, Athena Crisis, Iron Harvest, and Combat Mission Shock Force 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Iron Harvest
Why this: Also World War I and Alternate History, like Empires Shall Fall.
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Combat Mission Shock Force 2
Why this: Also Tanks and Alternate History, like Empires Shall Fall.
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Heroes of Science and Fiction
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Empires Shall Fall.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Empires Shall Fall
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Wargroove
Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Empires Shall Fall.
- 83% of 2,370 reviews
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- 5Combat Mission Shock Force 2
Also Tanks and Alternate History, like Empires Shall Fall.
- 81% of 457 reviews
- 6Heroes of Science and Fiction
Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Empires Shall Fall.
- 89% of 352 reviews
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- 11Silent Storm Gold Edition
Also Alternate History and Turn-Based Tactics, like Empires Shall Fall.
- 86% of 414 reviews
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- 23Unity of Command II
Also Military and Turn-Based Combat, like Empires Shall Fall.
- 81% of 1,130 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Weird Penguin Games
- Price: $12.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 80% of 55 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dieselpunk aesthetic gives it a distinct visual identity
- Faction specific upgrades add depth without complexity
- Hot seat multiplayer adds replayability
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Empires Shall Fall.
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Why this: Also Tanks and Military, like Empires Shall Fall.
Fantasy Wars
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Tactical, like Empires Shall Fall.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Empires Shall Fall.
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Why this: Also Tanks and Turn-Based Combat, like Empires Shall Fall.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Empires Shall Fall.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Empires Shall Fall.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Also Military and Turn-Based Tactics, like Empires Shall Fall.
Relic Arena
Why this: Also Alternate History and Turn-Based Combat, like Empires Shall Fall.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Warside
Why this: Also Tanks and Level Editor, like Empires Shall Fall.
Athena Crisis
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Empires Shall Fall.
Heroes of Science and Fiction
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Empires Shall Fall.
About Empires Shall Fall
The closest matches to Empires Shall Fall: Warside, Wargroove, Athena Crisis, Iron Harvest, and Combat Mission Shock Force 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Empires Shall Fall is your kind of game, the closest matches are Warside, Wargroove and Athena Crisis — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its ammo based combat and co powers by faction. 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.
About Empires Shall Fall: Empires Shall Fall is a turn-based tactics game set in a dieselpunk world. Upgrade your army and command your troops, then exploit terrain to eradicate your enemies with sheer power and sharp tactics.
Is Empires Shall Fall worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 80% of 55 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 75% off, now $3.24 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dieselpunk aesthetic gives it a distinct visual identity
- Faction specific upgrades add depth without complexity
- Hot seat multiplayer adds replayability
- Mission objectives avoid over reliance on fog of war
People who play it also play: Warside, Wargroove, Athena Crisis
Frequently asked about Empires Shall Fall
Can I run it?
Is Empires Shall Fall verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Empires Shall Fall is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Empires Shall Fall cost?
Empires Shall Fall is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Empires Shall Fall have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Empires Shall Fall supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Empires Shall Fall?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Empires Shall Fall are Warside, Wargroove, Athena Crisis.
Who developed Empires Shall Fall?
Empires Shall Fall was developed by Weird Penguin Games and published by Weird Penguin Games, Electronic Sheep Games.