Free games like The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Crusader Kings II
Free-to-play alternative to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
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Minion Masters
Free-to-play alternative to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
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!
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Free-to-play alternative to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
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War Selection
Free-to-play alternative to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.
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Shakes and Fidget
Free-to-play alternative to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
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AirMech
Free-to-play alternative to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!
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Bloons Monkey City
Free-to-play alternative to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
Create, upgrade, and customize your very own Bloons Monkey City in this groundbreaking blend of city building and tower defense awesomeness!
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Realm Grinder
Free-to-play alternative to The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!