# Games like Crusader Kings II

> The closest matches to Crusader Kings II: Crusader Kings III, Europa Universalis IV, Stellaris, Hearts of Iron IV, and Victoria 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Crusader Kings III](https://imho.run/games/1158310/crusader-kings-iii) — Shares religious conversion and court intrigue with Crusader Kings II. 48,633 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158310/)
2. [Europa Universalis IV](https://imho.run/games/236850/europa-universalis-iv) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Crusader Kings II. 47,407 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/)
3. [Stellaris](https://imho.run/games/281990/stellaris) — A frequent pick in Crusader Kings II players' libraries, and another Strategy. 75,169 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/)
4. [Hearts of Iron IV](https://imho.run/games/394360/hearts-of-iron-iv) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Crusader Kings II. 120,833 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/394360/)
5. [Victoria 3](https://imho.run/games/529340/victoria-3) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Politics, like Crusader Kings II. 20,081 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/529340/)
6. [Old World](https://imho.run/games/597180/old-world) — Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Crusader Kings II. 3,708 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/)
7. [Knights of Honor II: Sovereign](https://imho.run/games/736820/knights-of-honor-ii-sovereign) — Also Grand Strategy and Historical, like Crusader Kings II. 2,133 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736820/)
8. [Norland](https://imho.run/games/1857090/norland) — Shares dynasty management with Crusader Kings II. 2,698 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1857090/)
9. [Star Dynasties](https://imho.run/games/1194590/star-dynasties) — Also Politics and Diplomacy, like Crusader Kings II. 352 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1194590/)
10. [The Guild II Renaissance](https://imho.run/games/39680/the-guild-ii-renaissance) — Also Politics and Political Sim, like Crusader Kings II. 1,563 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/39680/)
11. [Imperator: Rome](https://imho.run/games/859580/imperator-rome) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Politics, like Crusader Kings II. 12,449 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/859580/)
12. [Crusader Kings Complete](https://imho.run/games/204940/crusader-kings-complete) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Crusader Kings II. 108 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204940/)
13. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Diplomacy, like Crusader Kings II. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
14. [Age of History II](https://imho.run/games/603850/age-of-history-ii) — Also Politics and Diplomacy, like Crusader Kings II. 9,188 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/603850/)
15. [Realpolitiks](https://imho.run/games/553260/realpolitiks) — Also Politics and Diplomacy, like Crusader Kings II. 405 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/553260/)
16. [Sid Meier's Civilization VII](https://imho.run/games/1295660/sid-meier-s-civilization-vii) — Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Crusader Kings II. 27,101 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295660/)
17. [ENDLESS Legend™ 2](https://imho.run/games/3407390/endless-legend-2) — A frequent pick in Crusader Kings II players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,263 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3407390/)
18. [The King's Dilemma: Chronicles](https://imho.run/games/2069180/the-king-s-dilemma-chronicles) — Also Political Sim and Historical, like Crusader Kings II. 52 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069180/)
19. [Supreme Ruler Ultimate](https://imho.run/games/314980/supreme-ruler-ultimate) — Shares modding support with Crusader Kings II. 833 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314980/)
20. [Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord](https://imho.run/games/261550/mount-blade-ii-bannerlord) — Also Medieval, like Crusader Kings II. 96,416 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261550/)
21. [East India Company](https://imho.run/games/25930/east-india-company) — Also Diplomacy and Political Sim, like Crusader Kings II. 119 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/25930/)
22. [Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/204880/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion) — A frequent pick in Crusader Kings II players' libraries, and another Action. 7,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/)
23. [For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game](https://imho.run/games/42810/for-the-glory-a-europa-universalis-game) — Also Diplomacy and Grand Strategy, like Crusader Kings II. 89 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/42810/)
24. [Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升](https://imho.run/games/1189100/rise-of-the-white-sun-) — Also Politics and Diplomacy, like Crusader Kings II. 140 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1189100/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=203770&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=203770
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/203770
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Crusader Kings II

Crusader Kings II is a medieval grand strategy experience set during one of history's most transformative periods. Released in 2012 and now available as a free-to-play title, the game combines strategy, simulation, and RPG elements as players manage dynasties across generations. Core mechanics include court intrigue, succession planning, religious conversion, and the politics of holy wars, with modding support that players note extends the game's lifespan considerably. Reviewers describe the experience as both immersive and contemplative, while also highlighting how the unpredictable rise and fall of dynasties and the narrative implications of each ruler's death create emergent stories that players compare to dramatic storytelling. The title holds a 91% positive rating from over 47,000 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 203770
- **Developer:** Paradox Development Studio
- **Publisher:** Paradox Interactive
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Trading Cards
- **Released:** Feb 14, 2012
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Metacritic:** 82
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/203770/crusader-kings-ii)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=203770&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/)
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