Heroes of Might & Magic is a series originally created and developed by Jon Van Caneghem through New World Computing.

The Heroes of Might & Magic series brought this kind of games to great success where you have to wander around the map to gather resources and recruit soldiers to use in battles. Battles usually take place on maps that resemble a chessboard. In addition to this, there is also the building component of the cities, which as they grow up give access to increasingly powerful units.

Very similar to the 4X strategy games but always with a particular eye to the RPG component. This series was an inspiration for many other titles that have replicated the mechanics.

Below is a list of all the games like Heroes of Might & Magic (HOMM) including all the HOMM games too in order of release date. All the games on this list have more than one of these distinctive elements of the series:

Maps to explore

Gathering resources

Developing and managing economy

Recruiting units

Turn-based battles

Rpg elements

For each title, you will find a link to the Steam/GOG page.

Anyway let’s start:

King’s Bounty – 1990

Developed by New World Computing

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The true progenitor of this kind of games and the true inspiration for HOMM series. Always created by the skilled hands of Jon Van Caneghem in 1990, we can say that King’s Bounty is the ALFA in this particular genre of games. In 2008, the spiritual successor to the series is released, King’s Bounty Legend, which gives the title visibility and new light and with it, many sequels follows.

Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest – 1995

Developed by New World Computing

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Where HOMM begins, back in 1995. Heroes of Might and Magic takes place in a medieval fantasy world filled with creatures frequently associated with myth and legend. These creatures compose the military forces (troops) with which the player attempts to conquer opponents.

Heroes of Might and Magic II – 1996

Developed by New World Computing

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Strengthened by the success of the first chapter, New Computing World, a year later launches the second chapter of the HOMM series and about a year later will also release an expansion called The Price of Loyalty which adds 4 new campaigns and many other contents.

Heroes of Might and Magic III – 1999

Developed by New World Computing

Steam page

One of the most successful titles in the series, allowing it to relaunch Heroes of Might and Magic. The third chapter has two expansions; Armageddon’s Blade (1999) e The Shadow of Death (2000).

Disciples: Sacred Lands – 1999

Developed by Danny Belanger / Strategy First

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The first title of another historical series. Over 100 spells and a powerful scenario editor of Disciples and adds new scenarios and gameplay features that set the new standard in Turn-Based Strategy.

Age of Wonders – 1999

Developed by Triumph Studios and Epic MegaGames

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Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn-based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today!

Etherlords – 2001

Developed by Nival Interactive.

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Four races of wizards, adepts of four magical schools, collide in a brutal fight for world domination. Etherlords, an iconic strategy created by Nival, became a bestseller in the world and earned the highest grades from critics. Etherlords is an exciting mix of turn-based strategy and fantasy trading card game.

Heroes of Might and Magic IV – 2002

Developed by New World Computing

GOG page

In the fourth title of the series, generals are present for the first time on the battlefield. The skill system also underwent a significant overhaul, and all Heroes of a given class start out with the same skills. The player has significantly more control over the development of the Hero than in previous games in the series. 2 were the expansions; The Gathering Storm (2002) and Winds of War (2003)

Age of Wonders II: The Wizard’s Throne – 2002

Developed by Triumph Studios, Epic Games

Steam page

The wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings s turn-based strategy to new heights.

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy – 2002

Developed by Strategy First

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The game is the sequel to the 1999 game Disciples: Sacred Lands, and has become significantly more successful in terms of both sales and popularity than its predecessor.

Age of Wonders Shadow Magic – 2003

Developed by Trumph Studios

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Third entry in the award-winning fantasy strategy series. This fan-favorite enhances the series’ praised fusion of empire building, role-playing and tactical combat with the eerie Shadow World and battle with races never before seen, across new and diverse landscapes.

Etherlords II – 2003

Developed by Nival Interactive

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The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.

Heroes of Might and Magic V – 2006

Developed by Nival Interactive

Steam page

The fifth installment of the Heroes of Might and Magic series and the first one with 3d graphics. The game received 2 expansions; Hammers of Fate (2006) and Tribes of the East (2007)

King’s Bounty: The Legend – 2008

Developed by Katauri Interactive

Steam page

King’s Bounty: The Legend is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements.

King’s Bounty: Armored Princess – 2009

Developed by Katauri Interactive

Steam page

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A sequel to the critically acclaimed King’s Bounty: The Legend. Players will take on the role of Princess Amelie who travels around the world of Teana and searches for the renowned knight, and her mentor, Bill Gilbert.

Eador: Genesis – 2009

Developed by Snowbird Games, Alexey Bokulev

Steam page

Another successful indie series, inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic. Forge alliances and engage in the delicate art of diplomacy as you negotiate trade agreements or wage war against mutual foe.

Disciples III: Renaissance – 2010

Developed by Akella

Steam page

The next title in the award-winning Disciples series and represents a leap forward in the evolution of the turn-based strategy RPG genre. Building on the overwhelming successes of the first two games, Disciples III: Renaissance introduces a host of new features as well as the compelling gameplay that made the previous titles so popular.

Might & Magic Heroes VI – 2011

Developed by Black Hole Entertainment

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In the sixth chapter of the series, several mechanics were reviewed, such as resources, taken from 7 to 5 and was removed the old “magic guild” spell system and replaced with a hero-based “talents” tree. This time 3 expansions were produced; Pirates of the Savage Sea Adventure (2012), Danse Macabre (2012) and Shades of Darkness (2013).

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North – 2012

Developed by 1C-Softclub

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The new tale takes place in the familiar world of Endoria featured in the previous games but begins in the Viking lands, which the celebrated hero Bill Gilbert never visited during his famous quest in King’s Bounty: The Legend.

Fallen Enchantress – 2012

Developed by Stardock

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A huge fantasy strategy game by the creators of Galactic Civilizations. Recruit heroes, go on quests, train armies, build cities and forge alliances in a rich RPG world. Use the map generator to create a new world each time you play, or the modding tools to create your own world.

Eador: Masters of the Broken World – 2013

Developed by Snowbird Games

Steam page

Eador is a universe made of countless shards of land drifting in the Great Nothing. Each of the shards is a little world unto itself, with geography and denizens of its own. The power over the shards is bitterly contested by Masters, the immortal beings mortals believe to be gods.

King’s Bounty: Dark Side – 2014

Developed by Soft Club

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For the first time in King’s Bounty series, players will be able to choose their hero’s race as well as class. Become a fearless Orcs warrior, lead and heal your troops as a Demoness, or use dark magic as a fearsome Vampire.

Age of Wonders III – 2014

Developed by Triumph Studios

Steam page

The long-anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

Legends of Eisenwald – 2015

Developed by Aterdux Entertainment

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Legends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements. Take the lead of a small feudal army and try to defend your right to survive in this ruthless medieval world.

Might & Magic Heroes VII – 2015

Developed by Limbic Entertainment

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The last chapter is the one that was perhaps received less positively by critics due to the many bugs present at the launch. In any case, we find the solid mechanics that distinguish the series. 3 its expansions; Lost Tales of Axeoth 1 (2016), Lost Tales of Axeoth 2 (2016) and Trial by Fire (2016)

Worlds of Magic – 2015

Developed by Wastelands Interactive

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In Worlds of Magic, players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research, and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical.

Eisenwald: Blood of November – 2016

Developed by Aterdux Entertainment

Steam page

A new sandbox adventure set in Eisenwald world, with new elements and graphics.

Planar Conquest – 2016

Developed by Wastelands Interactive

Steam page

Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding.

Sorcerer King: Rivals – 2016

Developed by Stardock

Steam page

A fantasy 4X RPG game from the people who brought you Galactic Civilizations, Fallen Enchantress, Star Control and Sins of a Solar Empire. Save the world from the malevolent Sorcerer King or rise to power and supplant him.

Eador: Imperium – 2017

Developed by Snowbird Games

Steam page

Hire heroes, build an army, prevail in battles and try to keep your empire intact in the face of grave danger. Eador. Imperium is a new chapter in Eador series, known for its unique blend of grand strategy, turn-based tactics, and RPG elements.

Bastard – 2018

Developed by Aterdux Entertainment

Steam page

From the developers of Eisenwald, another game in which we find the distinctive elements of the HOMM series. Set in a realistic medieval age.

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