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Games like Marco Polo

2018PC6.99 €

You take on the role of the merchant Marco Polo and try to earn fame and fortune on your travels through clever bargaining. Trade is the focus rather than combat.

  • Historical setting

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In short: Games like Marco Polo

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Marco Polo special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Patrician III

90 %Match

2002PC81 % positive−50 % 4.99 € 2.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Marco Polo: a historical setting, a realistic look and a focus on a single character.

A trading and economy simulation set in 14th-century Hanseatic Northern Europe: you rise from a small merchant to a powerful Patrician through trade, shipping, town politics and, if you like, piracy.

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Rise of Venice

Focus on a single character

A trade and economic simulation set in Renaissance Venice: as a rising merchant you build a commercial empire, manage ships and trade routes, and dabble in politics. The appeal lies in optimizing goods, cities and fleets.

Lords of the Realm II

Historical setting

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.

Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece

Focus on a single character

You campaign across a satellite-accurate map of ancient Greece, where cutting supply lines, burning crops and sieging cities matter as much as winning field battles. It rewards careful logistics and grand strategic planning over quick reflexes.

Defender of the Crown

Focus on a single character

A classic strategy game set in medieval England where you lead a Saxon lord, managing territory, castles and armies, besieging rivals and jousting in tournaments to win the crown. Its visuals were striking for 1986.

Lords of the Realm

Historical setting

Medieval strategy set in 1268 England: you manage land, peasants and resources in turn-based phases, then lead your armies in real-time battles against rival lords to claim the crown.

House of Legacy

Pure single-player experience

A dynasty strategy simulation where, after your home city falls to rebels, you lead your family to a new refuge and grow it into a lasting power across generations.

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