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Kohan II: Kings of War

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2011

Should you play it?

Even as the world erupts in civil war, an ancient evil gives out a call, and the Shadow-touched begin to gather.

What works

  • Unique squad-based combat system
  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • High replayability with random maps and mods
  • Engaging fantasy setting and story
  • Low price with good value

Things to keep in mind

  • Outdated graphics and ui
  • Lack of online multiplayer support
  • Some crashes and bugs reported
  • Campaign story considered clichéd by some
  • Steep learning curve for new players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Tzar: The Burden of the Crown

  • STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga

  • Skulls of the Shogun

  • Earth 2160

  • Heroes of Annihilated Empires

  • Battle Realms: Zen Edition

Less fantastical

Games that feels like Kohan II: Kings of War but with less imaginative fiction

  • American Conquest: Fight Back

  • Cossacks II: Battle for Europe

  • Cossacks: European Wars

  • Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

  • Knights and Merchants

  • Rise of Nations: Extended Edition

More intimate

Games that feels like Kohan II: Kings of War but with more focus on close relationships

  • Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

  • Godsworn

  • Age of Mythology: Retold

  • Tooth and Tail

  • Supreme Commander

  • Supreme Commander 2

More dominating

Games that feels like Kohan II: Kings of War but with more domination over others

  • Total Annihilation

  • Age of Wonders III

  • Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™

  • Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™

  • Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

  • The Stronghold Collection

Less competitive

Games that feels like Kohan II: Kings of War but with less competition against others

  • Age of Darkness: Final Stand

  • Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

  • Eador. Imperium

  • Elemental: Reforged

  • Lords of Magic: Special Edition

  • Heroes of Science and Fiction

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Kohan II: Kings of War: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status.

Last update: 04/08/2026