When people think of ancient history, the Greek Empire is often the first civilization that comes to mind. Known for its concept of democracy and early forms of advanced warfare and governance, it’s no wonder that the Greek Empire features prominently in grand strategy games. However, these games depict the Greek Empire in different timeframes and alongside its neighboring civilizations, adding depth to their portrayal in historical settings.

There are numerous titles where players can choose the Greek Empire or its various city-states as a faction. The flexibility and dynamic nature of Greek city-states make their appearances in these grand strategy titles unique and appealing.

8 Total War Saga: Troy

Metascore: 75

Total War Saga: Troy allows players to reenact the Trojan War as narrated in Homer’s Iliad. It depicts the central conflict between the Trojan Spartans and the Greek Achaeans, offering players control over other Aegean city-states that existed in the Bronze Age.

Unique to Troy is its Epic Hero mechanic, where players can gain favor with different gods through sacrifices, providing various buffs. Players have control over multiple Greek city-states, each with different leading heroes and objectives.

7 Total War: Rome 2 - Greek States Culture Pack

Metascore: 76

The Greek States Culture Pack for Total War: Rome 2 allows players to experience the interlayered politicking of Rome from the perspective of Greece’s largest city-states, including Sparta, Athens, and Epirus.

Each city-state offers unique aspects of Ancient Greeks, such as better access to cultural and technological buffs, efficient manpower, and settlement exploitation.

6 Old World

Metascore: 80

Old World, similar to the Civilization series, allows players to use factions across the Classical Era and emphasizes the dynasty leading the nation. The Greeks in Old World begin with Philip II of Macedon as leader and boast unique units specialized in anti-cavalry tactics.

Buildings include shrines dedicated to major Greek gods, and the faction begins with a negative opinion of Persia.

5 Hegemony 3: Clash Of The Ancients

Steam: 80%

Hegemony 3: Clash of the Ancients simulates the historical conflicts in Ancient Greece set in the 5th Century BC, allowing players to turn the tide in decisive battles.

The game pays attention to unit production and management, and early aggression is crucial for Greek control in the game.

4 Age Of Empires

Metascore: 83

The Greeks in Age of Empires take players from the Bronze Age to Alexander the Great’s conquest of Persia, emphasizing fully upgradeable defensive structures and naval capabilities for long campaigns.

3 Imperiums: Greek Wars

Metacritic User Score: 8.7

Imperiums: Greek Wars allows players to capture the essence of Classical Greece, managing powerful armies, economy, trade routes, and diplomatic concerns as leaders.

Nations have different objectives based on their activity at the time, making the game’s integration of myths and legends an added appeal.

2 Civilization 6

Metascore: 88

Civilization 6 allows players to take the Greek Empire from its origins in the Balkan peninsula to its Golden Age and beyond, with unique gameplay features and bonuses.

1 Age Of Mythology

Metascore: 89

Age of Mythology focuses on Ancient Greece in the context of its culture and religion, featuring a unique fictional campaign and gameplay across eras.

Players can enjoy immersive gameplay, with access to a pantheon of gods, tech, and units inspired by the Hellenic Era.