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0 A.D. is a free, open-source real-time strategy game set in ancient civilizations, built by volunteers. You gather resources, raise armies and march them against rivals in skirmishes or online matches.

  • Historical setting
  • Economy and management
  • Competing against other players
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for 0 A.D. are Age of Empires II: HD Edition, Age of Empires IV and Age of Empires: Definitive Edition. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes 0 A.D. special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Age of Empires II: HD Edition

96 %Match

2013PCSteam Deck verified95 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about 0 A.D.: a historical setting, competing against other players as well as economy and management.

This classic real-time strategy game has you build a medieval civilization, gather resources and fight large battles. With 18 civilizations, historical campaigns and online matches, it offers huge replayability.

Age of Empires IV

Historical setting

Classic medieval real-time strategy with asymmetric civilizations, base building and economy management. Documentary-style campaigns about real historical battles sit alongside a competitive multiplayer scene.

Stronghold Kingdoms

Historical setting

An online medieval strategy MMO where you build up a village, trade, and besiege castles in large-scale multiplayer wars. Diplomacy, alliances and long-term planning are at the heart of it.

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

Historical setting

The timeless real-time strategy classic: build a medieval civilization, gather resources, advance through the ages and lead armies in historical campaigns or intense multiplayer matches.

Stronghold

Tactical depth

A medieval real-time strategy game where you build a castle, keep an economy of food and resources running, then defend it against sieges or storm enemy fortresses. The blend of castle design and city-builder management is what makes it special.

Rise and Fall: Civilizations at War

Deep systems to master

You grow a civilization and lead your armies through historical battles, with the option to take direct control of individual units. It blends economic management with tactical real-time combat.

Stronghold Crusader

Tactical depth

A classic castle-building RTS set during the Crusades, blending economic management, fortress design and siege warfare. Its skirmish battles against iconic AI lords like Saladin or Richard the Lionheart give it huge replay value.

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