Rank 01Why this
Shares diplomacy and faction politics with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
Games like Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
- 36 games
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The closest matches to Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, Rome: Total War™ - Collection, Crusader Kings III, Bellfortis, and Panzer Corps 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- Deck Playable
- 2007
Rank 03Why this
Shares siege warfare with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Rank 04 
Bellfortis
Why this: Shares province management and diplomacy with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why this: Also Real Time Tactics and RTS, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Rank 07 
Hearts of Iron IV
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and RTS, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
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- 1Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Shares diplomacy and faction politics with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- 90% of 12,170 reviews
- 2Rome: Total War™ - Collection
Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- 95% of 8,718 reviews
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- 6Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Also Real Time Tactics and RTS, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- 97% of 6,146 reviews
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- 13Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Also RTS and Historical, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- 95% of 60,009 reviews
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- 19NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
Also Grand Strategy and Real Time Tactics, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- 82% of 446 reviews
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- 23Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Also War and Medieval, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
- 87% of 96,416 reviews
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- Released: 2006
- Developer: CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 96% of 16,615 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Diplomacy and betrayal keep campaigns tense
- Immersive little details like carts on trade routes
- Modding scene is unmatched
- Challenging
- Epic
- Immersive
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Medieval: Total War™ - Collection
Why this: Shares morale system with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Why this: Shares siege warfare and faction politics with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Why this: Shares faction politics with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Total War: ATTILA
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Real Time Tactics, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and RTS, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Pharaoh™: A New Era
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Cheaper alternatives
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Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
Why this: Also Real Time Tactics and RTS, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Lords of the Realm II
Why this: Shares faction politics with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
Why this: Shares diplomacy and faction politics with Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and RTS, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Imperial Glory
Why this: Also RTS and Historical, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
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Free games the recommender matches to Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also RTS and Military, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
World of Warships
Why this: Also Military and War, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Historical and Turn-Based Strategy, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
War of Dots
Why this: Also Real Time Tactics and RTS, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Also Military and Turn-Based Strategy, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
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Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Total War: MEDIEVAL II.
About Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
The closest matches to Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, Rome: Total War™ - Collection, Crusader Kings III, Bellfortis, and Panzer Corps 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, Rome: Total War™ - Collection and Crusader Kings III — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, epic and immersive, and single out its commander traits 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.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is a grand strategy title released in 2006, currently priced at $24.99 USD and marked as playable on Steam Deck. Players manage factions across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the New World, balancing province management, public order, and faction politics while directing real-time battles. The game combines turn-based strategy with direct military control, featuring morale systems and commander traits that shape campaign outcomes. Reviewers describe the experience as challenging, epic, immersive, and nostalgic. Player feedback highlights how diplomacy and betrayal create tension throughout campaigns, with immersive details like carts on trade routes and satisfying siege warfare adding depth. Tactical positioning on the battlefield significantly impacts battle results, contributing to the title's 96% positive rating from over 16,600 Steam reviews.
About Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition: Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Is Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 16,615 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 147 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 71 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Diplomacy and betrayal keep campaigns tense
- Immersive little details like carts on trade routes
- Modding scene is unmatched
- Siege warfare feels satisfying
People who play it also play: Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, Rome: Total War™ - Collection, Crusader Kings III
Frequently asked about Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Can I run it?
Does Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition cost?
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition are Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, Rome: Total War™ - Collection, Crusader Kings III.
Who developed Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition?
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition was developed by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux).