- #1 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
72% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Dan K.Pub: Strategy Games Interactive
Windows
Historically accurate strategy game where you act as a government contractor researching, developing, and manufacturing weapons and technology for your clients. You choose the parts for each product, but be aware that cheap or wrong political choices may affect your success rate!
Why similar: Political Sim 14.4% ★, Cold War 13.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Diplomacy 9.6% ★, Capitalism 9.4%
- #2 Age of Enlightenment
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Political Sim 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Capitalism 12%, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, Politics 9.4% ★
- #3 Systemic War
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Play of Battle SA
Windows
Lead your nation in a modern grand strategy game (2008–2025), using a macroeconomic model with exchange rates, diplomacy, and hybrid warfare. Engage in kinetic warfare on the strategic map, then shift to RTS battles at focal points.
Why similar: Political Sim 14.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Capitalism 9.7%, Wargame 9.4%
- #4 World War Forex
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Leobot Electronics
Windows
Rule the Financial Frontier: Immerse yourself in the role of a powerful politician in a world of war and unrest. Lead your nation to prosperity through cunning forex trades and dominate the financial battlefield. Live the life of a master strategist in this innovative game
Why similar: Cold War 14.6% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, Capitalism 10.5%, Trading 10.1% ★
- #5 Rename the History
67% match7 user reviews50% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Codime Dev
Windows
Lead your country in one of the most difficult periods of post-war history. At this time, you will have to choose between the strong, or become a great power. To go west or east? It's up to you to decide.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Alternate History 9.5%, Political Sim 9.4% ★, Capitalism 8.8%
- #6 Edge of Power
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David IusPub: Red Border Studio
Windows
A political sandbox where you become the architect of your state. Change the laws, manage the economy, and change the lives of citizens! Here you write your own history of your own country and the whole world. See how your decisions will affect the course of history!
Why similar: Cold War 15.1% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, Wargame 9.6%
- #7 Age of Resistance
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luis Humberto
Windows
Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America. Manage your economy, internal stability, political ideologies, and regional conflicts in real-time with pause. Will you be able to dominate the continent?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Political Sim 13.5% ★, Wargame 11.6%, RTS 11.3%
- #8 Globalism
66% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: igelanium games
Windows
A global strategy for the 21st century. The threat of nuclear war, economic inequality, overpopulation of some regions and extinction of other regions, the crisis of capitalism... Find your solutions to the current problems of mankind!
Why similar: Political Sim 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Wargame 11.3%, War 9.9%, Trading 8.9% ★
- #9 Geo-Political Simulator 5
66% matchMostly Negative34% of 688 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Wargame 12.2%, Capitalism 11.8%, RTS 10.5%
- #10 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
64% matchMixed48% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 13.1%, RTS 11.2%, Capitalism 10.4%
- #11 Flames in Modern Europe
64% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Volodymyr Marsenko
Windows · Mac
A real-time global strategy game about the Old Continent! You are the leader of the state, and you must discover new technologies, build a powerful economy, armed forces and even nuclear weapons! But remember - the opposition will always be breathing down your neck...
Why similar: Political Sim 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Wargame 15.9%, RTS 12.1%, Alternate History 9.5%
- #12 Simulator of Countries
65% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Almost Games
Windows
This game is a global strategy game that gives you the opportunity to play for countries in the modern world. Here you will be given a choice of 198 countries for which you can play.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, RTS 10.8%, Military 9.2%
- #13 A World To Win
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leafbug Labs
Windows
A Cold War real-time grand strategy game. Players lead a country through the revolutions and superpower conflicts of the late 20th century, competing in the space race and nuclear arms race, destabilizing and overthrowing rival powers to expand their spheres of influence.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Cold War 19% ★, RTS 13.3%, Diplomacy 12.7% ★
- #14 AfterWar
65% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Capitalism 13.4%, Politics 10% ★, Diplomacy 9.9% ★
- #15 Hedge Fund Tycoon
65% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Stikcy
Windows
Are you ready to climb the ranks of the elite and become the wealthiest hedge fund in the world? In this thrilling new stock market game, you'll trade stocks, bonds, and use corruption to achieve your goals. Don't miss your chance to dominate the world of finance and amass a fortune.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Capitalism 15.5%, Diplomacy 10.6% ★, Politics 10.6% ★
- #16 Kiloton
63% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Jack MorehartPub: spacemann's games
Windows · Mac
A sardonic take on nationalism and the Cold War though a minimalist and fast paced RTS. Scheme your way through a highly replayable campaign, or conduct some "diplomacy" on your "friends" in multiplayer.
Why similar: Cold War 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Wargame 14%, RTS 11.4%
- #17 SGS NATO's Nightmare
64% matchMostly Positive72% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
What if the Warsaw Pact had attacked NATO in the mid-1980s. Or the other way around? Study this titanic conflict, within its most emblematic theater, Germany and Central Europe. Will you be able to achieve your goals without escalating into an uncontrollable nuclear conflict?
Why similar: Political Sim 24.2% ★, Wargame 18.9%, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Cold War 17.8% ★, Alternate History 7%
- #18 Victoria 3
63% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,114 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Capitalism 12.5%, Politics 9.9% ★
- #19 War and Politics
63% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: JIYUTORISEI
Windows
A strategy simulation that combines elements of war and politics. Take on the role of President (or Prime Minister) and manage the government, policy, taxes, military, and diplomacy. Win elections and achieve victory in war. Turn your beliefs into reality.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Wargame 10.2%, Politics 9.5% ★
- #20 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
64% matchMixed58% of 620 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Politics 12.6% ★, Trading 11.6% ★
- #21 Trade Conquest
63% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Political Sim 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Capitalism 12.6%, Wargame 10.3%
- #22 Arms Race 2
64% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR that took place in the 20th century.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Alternate History 10.4%, Politics 7.7% ★
- #23 Precipice
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 323 reviews2019
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.
Why similar: Cold War 22.6% ★, Political Sim 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Politics 10.9% ★, Alternate History 8.4%
- #24 Dummynation
63% matchVery Positive88% of 2,928 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Political Sim 11.4% ★, RTS 10.4%, Military 8.9%
- #25 Here to Stay
64% matchMixed41% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Jakub KuceraPub: Powerup Company
Windows · Mac
Join the race for power in the new political strategy game. Build a strong political party, win the regional elections and have a majority in parliament. As the head of state, you are in charge of running the state, managing the state budget and diplomacy.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Cold War 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Politics 9.3% ★
- #26 Arms Race - TCWE
65% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2017
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race - TCWE is PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Why similar: Political Sim 24.4% ★, Cold War 20% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 10.6% ★, Strategy 6.7%
- #27 Nations
61% matchVery Positive87% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Political Sim 18.5% ★, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13.6%, Diplomacy 11.9% ★
- #28 The Cold War Era
65% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
The Cold War Era is strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Why similar: Political Sim 26.8% ★, Cold War 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Diplomacy 10.4% ★, Alternate History 6.1%
- #29 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
63% matchMixed62% of 849 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Economy 6.6%
- #30 Maestro's Cold War 2
61% matchVery Positive98% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
Why similar: Cold War 29.5% ★, Political Sim 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Politics 6.5% ★, Wargame 6.2%
- #31 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
61% matchVery Positive87% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Alternate History 15%, Strategy 8.4%, Wargame 8.1%
- #32 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
60% matchVery Positive83% of 640 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Cold War 20.4% ★, Political Sim 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Politics 12.2% ★, Alternate History 10.4%
- #33 To Victory
62% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Old_Gamer
Windows
This is a single player strategy management game.Base on a randomly generated map.It includes construction, trading, strategy, and management elements . Players need to make decisions to achieve the final victory.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Cold War 15.5% ★, Wargame 12.2%, RTS 11.1%
- #34 Invaders
61% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GodSGameStudio
Windows
Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Political Sim 24.3% ★, Wargame 16.5%, RTS 14.9%, Strategy 9.2%
- #35 World Warfare & Economics
61% matchMixed63% of 663 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: Political Sim 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, RTS 10.1%, Politics 9.4% ★
- #36 EraTurn
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lobelia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape your civilization’s destiny in this epic turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, advance technology, and conquer through the ages. Every choice transforms history—will your empire rise to greatness or fall to obscurity?
Why similar: Political Sim 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Capitalism 11.9%, Wargame 10.7%
- #37 Age of History 3
59% matchVery Positive85% of 17,163 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, RTS 10.4%, Alternate History 10.2%
- #38 Front Frontiers
60% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: baus96
Windows
The World is on the brink of irreversible Tragedy. Global tensions are rising, alliances are falling apart and states are preparing to decide their fate in the shadow of a massive war. Front Frontiers invites you to fight a massive war, offering an in-depth strategy experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, War 9.8%
- #39 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Wargame 12.7%, RTS 12.6%, Politics 9.9% ★
- #40 1992: Rasputie
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a place of a politician in the post-Soviet space and immerse yourself in the struggle for power amid the ruins of the former empire. Your decisions will determine the path of the young state's development.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Capitalism 12.4%, Politics 10.8% ★, Wargame 9.4%
- #41 Billionaire in the Oil Boom
60% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Wealth, power, greed: in the oil boom of the 1960s, money never sleeps. Invest in stocks, commodities and real estate, acquire companies and manipulate markets to build a financial empire. Use mergers, Ruthless speculation and strategies to dominate the global economy.
Why similar: Capitalism 23.5%, Political Sim 19.9% ★, RTS 11.2%, Trading 11% ★, Economy 10.5%
- #42 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
62% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Political Sim 14.6% ★, Wargame 12.1%, RTS 10.4%, Cold War 10.3% ★
- #43 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
61% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Wargame 12.5%, RTS 10.6%, Politics 9.2% ★
- #44 Aye! My Liege
59% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Tappole Software
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game set in an alternate history. Lead your noble house to power using a 4-tier command system that allows for granular management of every individual soldier. Master complex industrial chains, navigate tariffs, and balance diplomacy to shape the continent's ultimate fate.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Diplomacy 10.3% ★, Strategy 9.4%
- #45 东方崛起
60% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 我爱云云
Windows
无缝合全新超大沙盘大战略即时游戏 游戏第一个剧本为三国时代(不代表只结束于这一个时代和剧本) 游戏中包含1200多个据点,100多个家族,近百个势力。每个士兵代表1000人,千级士兵规模来还原百万军队。 游戏依托大量历史真实数据从补给中心,物资运输,战争机制,政治,经济,贸易等因素重新设计了新的游戏玩法。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, RTS 17.6%, Wargame 16.5%, Diplomacy 10.3% ★, Politics 8.9% ★
- #46 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
59% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Serica Dynamics Studio
Windows
昭昭天命,复归大明。在星变时空的恢弘重塑中,熔铸八十三载春秋:变钞法以通有无,革军制而强九边;修水利以固邦本,改科举而纳贤良。崇格物方致知穷理;兴矿冶而器利工商。靖九边以抚八方,镇四海而服万邦。于庙算奏疏间,重整日月山河;在革故鼎新中,再创中华治世。一切,皆在你一念之间。
Why similar: Political Sim 24% ★, Capitalism 16.7%, Alternate History 14.3%, Wargame 13.6%, Grand Strategy 9.3% ★
- #47 Gilded Destiny
60% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Political Sim 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Capitalism 12.7%, Politics 10.6% ★
- #48 Grey Eminence
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Nestinars
Windows
Spanning from 1356 to 1956, steer the fate of any country on Earth through six epic centuries of conflict. Diplomacy, economics, warfare and intrigue are all weapons in your arsenal to transform the world that was into the world that could be.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Capitalism 13.4%, Alternate History 9.9%
- #49 King's Orders
59% matchMostly Positive74% of 238 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: Political Sim 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Wargame 10.9%, RTS 9.3%
- #50 Strategeist
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
Windows
Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Alternate History 10%, Politics 9.9% ★, Wargame 8%
- #51 The Cold War Era 2
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
The Cold War Era 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR. You are able to take control of one of two superpowers and lead your country to victory in ideological combat and war.
Why similar: Cold War 16.8% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Political Sim 14.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 11.6% ★
- #52 Imperialism: Concert of Europe
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Decision Space
Windows
It is the 19th century - an age of steam power, revolution, and imperialist expansion. Engage in turn-based gameplay as you strive to ascend to unparalleled power through astute management of trade, industry, research, diplomacy, colonization, and warfare.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Capitalism 15.5%, Alternate History 11.3%, Politics 10.2% ★
- #53 Territorial Conquest
58% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Uğur CANPub: Stechkom Software
Windows
Lead your nation in Territorial Conquest through the Middle Ages, WWII, and Modern Era. Expand borders, build armies, trade, sabotage enemies, make political decisions, and conquer the world in immersive real-time strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Political Sim 19.4% ★, RTS 13.6%, Wargame 12.5%, Diplomacy 8.8% ★
- #54 NationWar:Annals
60% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Wargame 12.2%, RTS 11.5%
- #55 Victoria II
60% matchVery Positive92% of 19,874 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, Political Sim 21.3% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, Economy 6.5%, Diplomacy 6% ★
- #56 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
59% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Festina Lente Games
Windows
Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.8% ★, Capitalism 17.6%, Politics 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 11% ★, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★
- #57 Clockwork Dawn
59% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Terra Studios LLC
Windows
A new dawn approaches with the advent of intricate mechanical designs that will transform the world into an era of steam and steel. Take control of a country in this alternate history steampunk timeline and either survive and prosper or be forgotten in the dust of ages past.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Alternate History 12.4%, Wargame 12.3%
- #58 Economic Miracle
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Build your own state in the most detailed economic simulator! Playing for the government of any country in the world, you will have to conduct domestic and foreign policy, pass laws, carry out economic reforms and fight. Try a real simulator of modern times!
Why similar: Political Sim 24.7% ★, Capitalism 17.5%, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Trading 14.9% ★, RTS 10.9%
- #59 Crisis in the Kremlin
60% matchVery Positive84% of 1,442 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Why similar: Political Sim 43.7% ★, Cold War 13.9% ★, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, Diplomacy 9% ★, Strategy 8.1%
- #60 Balkan Bloodbath
59% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
Become the next great dictator to forge a new Balkan Empire. Navigate the intense world of international trade and the stock market, use cunning espionage tactics to disrupt opponents, and overthrow and conquer your enemies. Strategy and secrecy are your keys to success in the Balkans.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Capitalism 15.9%, Trading 12.4% ★, Wargame 10.8%, Alternate History 10.6%