Castle Clash vs Rise of Nations
Castle Clash
Castle Clash is perhaps one of the most marketed mobile MMO strategy game aside from Clash of Clans. The game features an addictively competitive gameplay where players will build and design their own bases, complete with defenses, heroes and their own army. They can also send their armies out to conquer other players. However, the game opted to include some elements of RPG into its gameplay, allowing players to use their armies to battle epic bosses with friends, have intense hero-vs-hero showdowns, or be part of a massive Guild-on-Guild war. The game even has co-op modes for those who aren't huge fans of PvP as well as adorable pets to collect.Castle Clash is perfectly designed for fans of games like Clash of Clans, and though it may not be as popular as the latter, it is still a pretty good alternative game to play. Do give it a try!
Rise of Nations
Rise of Nations is one of the most iconic yet somewhat underrated, completely unique real-time strategy game that is possibly inspired by games like Risk. Unlike most games where you simply build bases, amass armies and send them to destroy your opponents, Rise of Nations has more of a diplomatic and governing aspect that allows you to forge alliances and break them, as well as a series of Wonders of the World which, when built, will grant your nation unique bonuses. Aside from a ton of maps, the game also has a comparably wide variety of nations, each with their own special abilities and special military units, for you to play as.Although the gameplay in each individual battles are set in real time, the gameplay for the world map view is turn-based, supplemented with ability cards. There are also valuable resources that you can capture to give your nation certain perks. Best of all, you can immerse yourself in historical battles via the game's campaign which consisted of multiple scenarios or you can test your mettle by playing the game via its online multiplayer mode.
Rise of Nations is one of the best classic strategy games that definitely had managed to not only withstand the test of time but also thrive, somewhat, in today's day and age. If you're a fan of nation-building, this is a game you should most certainly play.