Games Similar to Age of Mythology: RTS, Mythology, and Strategy Alternatives

Looking for that Age of Mythology feel? Here are games capturing different aspects:

RTS with Mythology/Gods

• Rise of Nations: Historical civs but similar gameplay loop; "Mythological" mod adds god powers.
• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: Historical, but deep strategy; mods add mythology.
• Total War: Warhammer Trilogy: Grand strategy + tactical battles; deep fantasy lore, legendary lords, magic.
• Myth: The Fallen Lords (1997): Classic tactical RTS, Greek mythology, gritty atmosphere.
• Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos / Reforged: Fantasy RTS, heroes, distinct races, magic—very AoM-like.

Turn-Based Strategy with Mythology

• Heroes of Might and Magic III (HD/Complete): Empire building, hero development, tactical combat, deep magic/monsters. Not real-time, but scratches the mythic strategy itch.

Other Genres

• SMITE: MOBA; play as gods from many pantheons. Direct mythological combat.
• God of War Series: Hack-and-slash action; Greek/Norse mythology, epic narrative.
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Open-world RPG; deep dive into Ancient Greece, gods, myths.

While not clones, these offer the mythic strategy or action fix AoM fans crave.