Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2 similar games & best alternatives

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

《三国群英传Ⅱ》是由奥汀科技运营研发的一款即时战略游戏。于1999年发行,为《三国群英传》系列游戏作品的第二部。游戏开创性地在此类游戏中引入了即时战略的时间概念、独特的内政和作战模式、动听的CD音轨以及华丽的背景地图。

What works
  • Classic nostalgic gameplay
  • Deep strategic and tactical combat
  • Large variety of characters and skills
  • Multiple scenarios and replayability
  • Cheat codes for experimentation
Things to keep in mind
  • Dated graphics and ui
  • Lack of modern features and localization
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some balance and bug issues
  • High price for an old game

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 5

  • Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 3

  • Heroes of the Three Kingdoms

  • Medieval: Total War™ - Collection

  • Dungeons 2

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  • Polaris Sector

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  • KAISERPUNK

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Polaris Sector

  • Mob Rule Classic

  • Voor De Kroon

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Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Status.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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