Forge of Empires vs Stronghold
Forge of Empires
Forge of Empires is a very unique MMORTS game developed by Innogames that spans across generations of human civilizations and era, from the Stone Ages right up to the future. Being a strategy game, you'll need to develop your city, the crucible of your empire; advance technologies to usher in a new age, and amass a formidable army. Command your troops to expand the boundaries of your empire by conquest through an exciting turn-and grid-based combat... or you could just buy them out via negotiation. The world in Forge of Empires can be a very hostile one - are you a strong enough leader to not only safeguard your people from invasions but also to help them achieve prosperity?Stronghold
Stronghold is the original castle simulation game and it's not shy to let you know about it. Back when it first came out, the game was incredibly popular among fans of the real-time strategy genre and it is pretty obvious to why. The game not only let you build and design your own castle in its combat-free economic campaign; you also get to engage in medieval warfare against AI enemies in the game's single player campaigns or against up to 8 other players via the multiplayer mode online. You can even besiege actual historical castles, set up typical catle defenses to stump invaders and make sure your people are well-taken care of.Stronghold is a classic when it comes to castle sims. In fact, until today, there still isn't any game that managed to achieve a similar depth in terms of its gameplay. If you love castle-building and real-time strategy, this is a game you'll most certainly enjoy. Do give it a try!