Social Empires vs Total War: Attila
Social Empires
Social Empires is the fantasy/medieval-themed MMORTS spin-off of Social Point's other game, Social Wars. Playable on Facebook, the gameplay between both games are pretty similar. Basically, you'll need to build a base on the plot of land you're given, assemble an army, and eventually go all out on the offensive, attacking your rivals left and right. Aside from the warring aspect of the game, you'll also need to gather resources and use them to upgrade your buildings and your troops. Interestingly, the game has a souls-combining feature which you can use to obtain better units or even legendary fighters who are, more often than not, immensely powerful.Social Empires were shutdown by Social Point at least a few years now, unfortunately. However, for players who are looking to find a game similar to Social Empires, we might just have the games you seek - check them out below!
Total War: Attila
Total War: Attila is relatively new addition to the Total War franchise that is set in the great steppes of the East where a warrior king is rallying up a massive army that would sweep across continents, burning cities as they go. In this game, you play as the commander of western Roman empire whose territories are coming under attack from both outside and inside. Starting with vast swathes of land, your hold over what's left of a crumbling Roman empire will gradually become a struggle for your very survive.This game has similar and iconic mechanics to most Total War games, but there are some important changes made, such as a reworked politcal system, family tree, civic management and technological progression. There are a few significant additions as well, including the incredibly strategic Raze option, allowing you to use the power of fire to terrify defenders or utterly scour entire villages or cities from the face of the Earth. Best yet, Total War: Attila can even serve as some form of educational game as every detail in the game are meticulously recreated based on actual historical documents and references.
Of course, let's not forget to point out how gorgeous the graphics and how realistic everything look and feel in Total War: Attila. It's just incredibly immersive and who know, you might even learn a thing or two about world history!