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1984

You rule a German realm turn by turn, juggling land, grain, population and economy in a bid to rise to Kaiser. An early text-driven classic of economic and ruler simulation.

Economy and management
Historical setting
Tactical depth

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The closest matches for Kaiser are Lords of the Realm II, Lords of the Realm and Shogun: Total War. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Kaiser special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Lords of the Realm II 94% match – Historical setting
Newest alternative: Field of Glory: Empires 90% match – released 2019

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Lords of the Realm II

94 %Match

1996PC96 % positive2.99 €

Medieval strategy set in a struggle for the English throne: you manage land, peasants and economy on a turn-based map, then lead your armies in real-time sieges and battles against rival nobles.

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