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Games like Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

If Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is your kind of game, the closest matches are Disciples II: Gallean's Return, Disciples Sacred Lands Gold and Total War: WARHAMMER — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and immersive. 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 Disciples II: Rise of the Elves : The award-winning series Disciples introduced a milestone in the game's very successful history; the introduction of a new race: The Elves. The Elven Race added a new dimension to the game and added countless hours of gameplay. Now that series has expanded further with Disciples II: Rise Of The Elves.

2006Strategy5.99 USDMetacritic 80Windowsby Strategy First
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves  — Steam game cover
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Factions feel distinct with unique playstylesGothic fantasy atmosphere is unmatchedProgressive troop and hero leveling adds depthAtmosphericDarkImmersive

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  1. Disciples II: Gallean's Return

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Top pick for Disciples II: Rise of the Elves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a compilation edition that includes the base game, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, plus the two standalone expansions Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and Disciples II: Servants of the Dark.

    2006Strategy5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Disciples Sacred Lands Gold

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Second-strongest match for Disciples II: Rise of the Elves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Disciples GOLD takes the phenomenal gameplay, stunning graphics, over 100 spells and a powerful scenario editor of Disciples and adds new scenarios and gameplay features that set the new standard in Turn-Based Strategy.

    2014Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Total War: WARHAMMER

    WHY THIS

    Shares faction politics and a dark mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Third-strongest match for Disciples II: Rise of the Elves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

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    2016ActionStrategy59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Age of Wonders III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Ranked #4 for Disciples II: Rise of the Elves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

    2014StrategyRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Card Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Disciples II: Rise of the Elves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

    2015StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Total War: WARHAMMER III

    WHY THIS

    Shares faction politics and a dark mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Ranked #6 for Disciples II: Rise of the Elves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

    2022ActionStrategy59.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Ranked #7 for Disciples II: Rise of the Elves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings s turn-based strategy to new heights.

    2010StrategyRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate

    WHY THIS

    Shares campaign branching and a dark mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Ranked #8 for Disciples II: Rise of the Elves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Take part in a thrilling new adventure in the world of Ashan with the Hammers of Fate expansion. Discover uncharted territories and experience new ways of playing Heroes of Might & Magic V. Introducing a brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk the deepest mountains and most hostile regions of...

    2008Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗

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  1. Heroes of Might & Magic V

    WHY THIS

    Shares faction politics with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Reviewers of Disciples II: Rise of the Elves cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault.

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  2. Disciples II: Gallean's Return

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Reviewers of Disciples II: Rise of the Elves cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a compilation edition that includes the base game, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, plus the two standalone expansions Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and Disciples II: Servants of the Dark.

    2006Strategy5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Disciples III: Reincarnation

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Reviewers of Disciples II: Rise of the Elves cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    "Disciples III: Reincarnation" offers a revamped and enhanced version of "Disciples III: Renaissance" plus the addon "Resurrection" with all new features, a revised battle engine and all new graphics.

    2014StrategyRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Disciples Sacred Lands Gold

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Reviewers of Disciples II: Rise of the Elves cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Disciples GOLD takes the phenomenal gameplay, stunning graphics, over 100 spells and a powerful scenario editor of Disciples and adds new scenarios and gameplay features that set the new standard in Turn-Based Strategy.

    2014Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Disciples II: Rise of the Elves at current Steam store prices.

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    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Disciples II: Rise of the Elves on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Disciples II: Rise of the Elves on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tower Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Disciples II: Rise of the Elves on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.

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    Priced ~83% under Disciples II: Rise of the Elves on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

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  5. Hexcells

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Disciples II: Rise of the Elves on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

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    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Disciples II: Rise of the Elves on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

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    Priced ~50% under Disciples II: Rise of the Elves on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

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

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    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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  3. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

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More from Strategy First

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

  1. Disciples II: Gallean's Return

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Another title from Strategy First, the studio behind Disciples II: Rise of the Elves . Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a compilation edition that includes the base game, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, plus the two standalone expansions Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and Disciples II: Servants of the Dark.

    2006Strategy5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Disciples Sacred Lands Gold

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Another title from Strategy First, the studio behind Disciples II: Rise of the Elves . Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Disciples GOLD takes the phenomenal gameplay, stunning graphics, over 100 spells and a powerful scenario editor of Disciples and adds new scenarios and gameplay features that set the new standard in Turn-Based Strategy.

    2014Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. O.R.B: Off-World Resource Base

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Another title from Strategy First, the studio behind Disciples II: Rise of the Elves . Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    An epic struggle for control!

    2014Strategy3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Nexagon: Deathmatch

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Strategy First, the studio behind Disciples II: Rise of the Elves . Shares Strategy with Disciples II: Rise of the Elves .

    Unfolding in the fourth millennium, this is a real-time, 3D, action-packed game of mortal arena combat that emphasizes tactics and features advancement and fortress building in a high stakes blood sport. Battle for freedom in a televised tournament in a completely destructible environment.

    2020ActionStrategy4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

Does Disciples II: Rise of the Elves work on Steam Deck?
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Disciples II: Rise of the Elves cost?
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Disciples II: Rise of the Elves have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Disciples II: Rise of the Elves supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Disciples II: Rise of the Elves ?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Disciples II: Rise of the Elves are Disciples II: Gallean's Return, Disciples Sacred Lands Gold, Total War: WARHAMMER.
Who developed Disciples II: Rise of the Elves ?
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves was developed by Strategy First.

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