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The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition

2019

Should you play it?

Build vibrant cities in a medieval world with this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. Will you go down in history as a legendary king?

What works

  • Nostalgic and engaging city building
  • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
  • Long playtime and replay value
  • Pleasant graphics and sound
  • Simple but strategic resource management

Things to keep in mind

  • Requires ubisoft connect and account
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • Dated graphics and controls
  • Some missions repetitive or unbalanced
  • Lack of depth in combat and story

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Cultures - 8th Wonder of the World

  • Anno 1404 - History Edition

  • Airborne Kingdom

  • Celestial Empire

  • Pax Augusta

  • Imperium Romanum Gold Edition

Less social

Games that feels like The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Foundation

  • CivCity: Rome

  • Ballads of Hongye: REBORN

  • Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

  • Celestial Empire: Prologue

  • Patron

More violent

Games that feels like The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition but with more combat and destruction

  • Age of Empires® III (2007)

  • Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition

  • Blitzkrieg Anthology

  • The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition

  • Land of the Vikings

  • Knights and Merchants

More fantastical

Games that feels like The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition but with more imaginative fiction

  • Majesty 2 Collection

  • Heroes of Annihilated Empires

  • Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes

  • Zeus + Poseidon

  • Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

  • Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition

More competitive

Games that feels like The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition but with more competition against others

  • Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition

  • Age of Empires II (Retired)

  • Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

  • Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

  • Age of Mythology: Retold

  • Anno 1800

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The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership, Story.

Last update: 03/08/2026