Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and Hex Grid, like Wizards and Warlords.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2018
Games like Wizards and Warlords
- 29 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Wizards and Warlords also play
The closest matches to Wizards and Warlords: Deity Empires, Shadow Empire, Elemental: Reforged, Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith, and Age of Wonders Shadow Magic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares faction politics and procedural generation with Wizards and Warlords.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2020
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Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Wizards and Warlords.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2026
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Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
Why this: Shares faction politics with Wizards and Warlords.
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Conquest of Elysium 4
Why this: Shares resource economy and procedural generation with Wizards and Warlords.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Wizards and Warlords
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Shares faction politics and procedural generation with Wizards and Warlords.
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Shares resource economy and procedural generation with Wizards and Warlords.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Valravn Games
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- 83% of 216 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Deep customization enables unique empire building
- Emergent stories from faction interactions
- Labor of love with passionate design
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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RimWorld
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Wizards and Warlords.
Master of Magic
Why this: Also 4X and Strategy RPG, like Wizards and Warlords.
Wizard Warfare
Why this: Also 4X and Hex Grid, like Wizards and Warlords.
Conquest of Elysium 5
Why this: Shares faction politics and procedural generation with Wizards and Warlords.
Stellaris
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Wizards and Warlords.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Why this: Same immersive mood as Wizards and Warlords.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based Strategy, like Wizards and Warlords.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Wizards and Warlords at current Steam store prices.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why this: Shares faction politics and procedural generation with Wizards and Warlords.
Civilization IV®: Warlords
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Wizards and Warlords.
Thea: The Awakening
Why this: Also 4X and Hex Grid, like Wizards and Warlords.
Fantasy Wars
Why this: Also Hex Grid and Turn-Based, like Wizards and Warlords.
Wargroove
Why this: Shares faction politics with Wizards and Warlords.
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Old School, like Wizards and Warlords.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Wizards and Warlords, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Hex Grid and Turn-Based, like Wizards and Warlords.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Wizards and Warlords.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Procedural Generation, like Wizards and Warlords.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Wizards and Warlords.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Wizards and Warlords.
About Wizards and Warlords
The closest matches to Wizards and Warlords: Deity Empires, Shadow Empire, Elemental: Reforged, Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith, and Age of Wonders Shadow Magic. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Wizards and Warlords is your kind of game, the closest matches are Deity Empires, Shadow Empire and Elemental: Reforged — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its alignment system and custom mythos creation. 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 Wizards and Warlords: Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.
Is Wizards and Warlords worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 83% of 216 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 34 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep customization enables unique empire building
- Emergent stories from faction interactions
- Labor of love with passionate design
- Religion system feels tight and meaningful
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Guys, This game has been abandoned. And it is not even close to finished, after all these years in development. Personally, I feel cheated because I bought this game in answer to the dev's plea to support his efforts. He said he needs…”
“If all you want is an immensely customizable 4x that should still be in early access for several more years, then buy this If you want a complete game, look elsewhere. The store page says "immersing yourself in an emergent story driven by…”
People who play it also play: Deity Empires, Shadow Empire, Elemental: Reforged
Frequently asked about Wizards and Warlords
Can I run it?
How much does Wizards and Warlords cost?
Wizards and Warlords is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Wizards and Warlords?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Wizards and Warlords are Deity Empires, Shadow Empire, Elemental: Reforged.
Who developed Wizards and Warlords?
Wizards and Warlords was developed by Valravn Games.