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Games like Heroes of Annihilated Empires

If Heroes of Annihilated Empires is your kind of game, the closest matches are SpellForce - Platinum Edition, SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest and Warlords Battlecry III — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its asymmetrical fantasy factions, atmospheric and challenging. 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 Heroes of Annihilated Empires: Heroes of Annihilated Empires - is a fantasy-based game from GSC Game World in the genre of RTS vs RPG for PC. 4 unique races awaits for the heroes, who want to fight in an Epic scale battles!

2006Strategy7.99 USDMetacritic 65Windowsby GSC Game World
Heroes of Annihilated Empires — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Heroes of Annihilated Empires 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. SpellForce - Platinum Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Top pick for Heroes of Annihilated Empires fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Included in the Platinum Edition are three titles:SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination...In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.

    2009ActionRPG1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Second-strongest match for Heroes of Annihilated Empires fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.

    2019StrategyRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Warlords Battlecry III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Third-strongest match for Heroes of Annihilated Empires fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Warlords Battlecry III is the next installment in the award-winning Warlords Battlecry series. Builds upon the famous features of previous Battlecry titles such as the outstanding AI, innovative gameplay and hero system that has made this brand renowned throughout the RTS genre.

    2016Strategy5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Total War: WARHAMMER III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Ranked #4 for Heroes of Annihilated Empires fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    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 ↗
  5. Total War: WARHAMMER

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Ranked #5 for Heroes of Annihilated Empires fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.

    2016ActionStrategy59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Kohan II: Kings of War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Ranked #6 for Heroes of Annihilated Empires fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Even as the world erupts in civil war, an ancient evil gives out a call, and the Shadow-touched begin to gather.

    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Ranked #7 for Heroes of Annihilated Empires fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    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 USDSteam ↗
  8. Age of Wonders III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Ranked #8 for Heroes of Annihilated Empires fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    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 ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Heroes of Annihilated Empires

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. Supreme Commander

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Reviewers of Heroes of Annihilated Empires cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.

    2011Strategy12.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. SpellForce - Platinum Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Reviewers of Heroes of Annihilated Empires cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Included in the Platinum Edition are three titles:SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination...In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.

    2009ActionRPG1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. American Conquest

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Reviewers of Heroes of Annihilated Empires cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.

    2011Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Empire Earth: Gold Edition

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Heroes of Annihilated Empires cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    With dozens of hours of gameplay set across a rich tapestry of time, Empire Earth: Gold Edition offers real-time strategy for the ages. Choose any point in time - from the discovery of fire to the laser battles of the future - and command your civilization with one goal: make Earth your Empire.

    2026Strategy5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. SpellForce 3 Reforced

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Reviewers of Heroes of Annihilated Empires cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

    2017StrategyRPG7.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Cossacks 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Reviewers of Heroes of Annihilated Empires cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

    2016ActionStrategyAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Reviewers of Heroes of Annihilated Empires cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

    2019Strategy19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Heroes of Annihilated Empires at current Steam store prices.

  1. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Heroes of Annihilated Empires on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

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

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Heroes of Annihilated Empires on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    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 ~63% under Heroes of Annihilated Empires on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    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.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Heroes of Annihilated Empires on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Hexcells

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Heroes of Annihilated Empires on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    2014StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Heroes of Annihilated Empires on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Hexcells Plus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Heroes of Annihilated Empires on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    2014StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Lords of the Realm II

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Heroes of Annihilated Empires on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.

    2015StrategyRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

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

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Dota 2

    WHY THIS

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

    Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

    2013ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

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

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Crusader Kings II

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

    2012StrategySimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Dota Underlords

    WHY THIS

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

    Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.

    2019StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout Shelter

    WHY THIS

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

    Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.

    2017SimulationRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Clicker Heroes

    WHY THIS

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

    Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  8. Minion Masters

    WHY THIS

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

    An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!

    2019ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗

More from GSC Game World

Other recommendable Steam games by GSC Game World, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Another title from GSC Game World, the studio behind Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Another title from GSC Game World, the studio behind Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.

    2007ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Another title from GSC Game World, the studio behind Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the direct sequel of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. As a Major Alexander Degtyarev you should investigate the crash of the governmental helicopters around the Zone and find out, what happened there.

    2010ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Another title from GSC Game World, the studio behind Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – standalone prequel for the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, which tells you story about the Clear Sky group, that want to research the Zone and understand it better.

    2008ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Cossacks 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Another title from GSC Game World, the studio behind Heroes of Annihilated Empires. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

    2016ActionStrategyAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Another title from GSC Game World, the studio behind Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, the first chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which started it all.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat - Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Another title from GSC Game World, the studio behind Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat follows the story of special service agent Major Degtyarev as he investigates the fate of a lost expedition.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Cossacks: Back to War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Another title from GSC Game World, the studio behind Heroes of Annihilated Empires. Shares Strategy with Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

    Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.

    2010Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Heroes of Annihilated Empires

How much does Heroes of Annihilated Empires cost?
Heroes of Annihilated Empires is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Heroes of Annihilated Empires have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Heroes of Annihilated Empires supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Heroes of Annihilated Empires?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Heroes of Annihilated Empires are SpellForce - Platinum Edition, SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest, Warlords Battlecry III.
Who developed Heroes of Annihilated Empires?
Heroes of Annihilated Empires was developed by GSC Game World.

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