Rank 01Why this
Shares diplomacy with Warring States.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Warring States
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Warring States: Rising Lords, Oriental Empires, Panzer Corps 2, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, and Old World. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Turn-Based and Historical, like Warring States.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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Also Hex Grid and Wargame, like Warring States.
- $15.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2020
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Field of Glory II
Why this: Shares campaign progression with Warring States.
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Hex of Steel
Why this: Shares campaign progression and resource management with Warring States.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Warring States
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- 8Hex of Steel
Shares campaign progression and resource management with Warring States.
- 97% of 469 reviews
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Also Wargame and Historical, like Warring States.
- 74% of 86 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: polynation games ltd
- Price: $18.99checked Nov 7
- 75% of 53 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Deceptively simple yet deep tactical combat
- Developer responsiveness and regular updates
- Polished movement mechanics
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Contemplative
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Why this: Shares diplomacy with Warring States.
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Why this: Also Hex Grid and Wargame, like Warring States.
Blackguards
Why this: Shares hex based combat with Warring States.
Expeditions: Conquistador
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Historical, like Warring States.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Why this: Shares resource management with Warring States.
Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
Why this: Also Wargame and Turn-Based, like Warring States.
Wargroove
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Warring States.
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Why this: Shares campaign progression with Warring States.
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Why this: Also Wargame and Historical, like Warring States.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and Historical, like Warring States.
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Why this: Also Wargame and War, like Warring States.
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Why this: Shares resource management with Warring States.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Warring States.
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About Warring States
The closest matches to Warring States: Rising Lords, Oriental Empires, Panzer Corps 2, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, and Old World. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Warring States is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rising Lords, Oriental Empires and Panzer Corps 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and contemplative, and single out its campaign progression and diplomacy. 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 Warring States: Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.
Is Warring States worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 53 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $18.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deceptively simple yet deep tactical combat
- Developer responsiveness and regular updates
- Polished movement mechanics
- Relaxed pacing for thoughtful sessions
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“nearly 1.5 year has passed and it is still in early access, I'm not happy about this. I think I waste my money by buying this game 1.5 years ago. You know what? If you sell a product which is an early access, don't make wait customers for…”
“Not recommended at full price, that is. For $10, you get a pretty decent tactical game, like so many others. It's still EA, but been so long we can longer use that as an excuse. I have finished the four mission campaign, and it was okay…”
People who play it also play: Rising Lords, Oriental Empires, Panzer Corps 2
Frequently asked about Warring States
Can I run it?
How much does Warring States cost?
Warring States is listed on Steam at 18.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Warring States have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Warring States supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Warring States?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Warring States are Rising Lords, Oriental Empires, Panzer Corps 2.
Who developed Warring States?
Warring States was developed by polynation games ltd.