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Games like Kohan II: Kings of War

If Kohan II: Kings of War is your kind of game, the closest matches are Total War: WARHAMMER III, Kohan: Ahriman's Gift and Total War: WARHAMMER — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, epic and grand. 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 Kohan II: Kings of War: Even as the world erupts in civil war, an ancient evil gives out a call, and the Shadow-touched begin to gather.

2011Strategy9.99 USDMetacritic 81Windowsby TimeGate Studios
Kohan II: Kings of War — Steam game cover
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Automatic spell and attack targeting reduces micromanagementCompany composition dictates tactical outcomesDeep customization via faction and race selectionAtmosphericEpicGrand

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Steam players who put hours into Kohan II: Kings of War 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. Total War: WARHAMMER III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Top pick for Kohan II: Kings of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    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 ↗
  2. Kohan: Ahriman's Gift

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Second-strongest match for Kohan II: Kings of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

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    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Total War: WARHAMMER

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Third-strongest match for Kohan II: Kings of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    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 ↗
  4. SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Ranked #4 for Kohan II: Kings of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

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

    2019StrategyRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Ranked #5 for Kohan II: Kings of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.

    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Warlords Battlecry III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Ranked #6 for Kohan II: Kings of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    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 ↗
  7. Heroes of Annihilated Empires

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Ranked #7 for Kohan II: Kings of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    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 USDSteam ↗
  8. Age of Wonders III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Ranked #8 for Kohan II: Kings of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    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 Kohan II: Kings of War

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. Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Reviewers of Kohan II: Kings of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.

    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Total Annihilation

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Reviewers of Kohan II: Kings of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.

    2015Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. SC2VN - The eSports Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Kohan II: Kings of War cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    SC2VN is a visual novel about the South Korean StarCraft 2 scene. You play as Mach, a foreign semi-pro trying to make it in eSports who soon learns that success in StarCraft takes more than in-game strategy.

    2015IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Kohan II: Kings of War at current Steam store prices.

  1. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kohan II: Kings of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kohan II: Kings of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kohan II: Kings of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kohan II: Kings of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Nubby's Number Factory

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kohan II: Kings of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

    2025Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Monster Train

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kohan II: Kings of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    2020Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Kohan II: Kings of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

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

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. ISLANDERS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kohan II: Kings of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    ISLANDERS is a minimalist strategy game about building cities on colorful islands.

    2019StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Wyrmsun

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Wyrmsun is a real-time strategy game which features elements of mythology, history and fiction.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  2. 100 Asian Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

    2023ActionSportsStrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗

More from TimeGate Studios

Other recommendable Steam games by TimeGate Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Section 8®: Prejudice™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Another title from TimeGate Studios, the studio behind Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Downloadable Content and 4-Pack Now Available! Give the extra copies to your friends!

    2011ActionSteam ↗
  2. Kohan: Ahriman's Gift

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Another title from TimeGate Studios, the studio behind Kohan II: Kings of War. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    #app_97120_short_desc

    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    Another title from TimeGate Studios, the studio behind Kohan II: Kings of War. Shares Strategy with Kohan II: Kings of War.

    If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.

    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Kohan II: Kings of War

How much does Kohan II: Kings of War cost?
Kohan II: Kings of War is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Kohan II: Kings of War have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Kohan II: Kings of War supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Kohan II: Kings of War?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kohan II: Kings of War are Total War: WARHAMMER III, Kohan: Ahriman's Gift, Total War: WARHAMMER.
Who developed Kohan II: Kings of War?
Kohan II: Kings of War was developed by TimeGate Studios.

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