- #1 Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms II" is the second in the series and was first released in 1989. Experience the strategies of the Three Kingdom. A variety of strategies brings the world of the Three Kingdoms to vivid life. Players take the role of a Ruler of the time and strategize their way into total control.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Wargame 10.3%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★, Military 8.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.3%
- #2 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Released in 1995, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅴ with Power Up Kit" is the enhanced version of the 5th release in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. It places more focus on the common people with "Fame," which was an indicator of how well the Ruler grasped the hearts of the people.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Wargame 9.7%, Military 8.2%, Alternate History 7.6%
- #3 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,965 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 57.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Wargame 10.5%, Military 8.6%, War 7.6%
- #4 Romance of the Three Kingdoms III
85% matchMixed41% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms III" was released in 1992. The battle for unification moves from a Force base to a City base. Players issue orders to their retainers to effectively protect and expand their city, while simultaneously trying to unify the 46 main cities spread across China.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, Military 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #5 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV with Power Up Kit
85% matchMixed55% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅳ with Power Up Kit" was released in 1994 as an expansion to the 4th release in the series. About 450 officers appear in the game and "Frontier Tribes" have been added as a diplomatic element.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Military 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #6 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
84% matchMixed68% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Military 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.1%
- #7 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
83% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Wargame 10.8%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Military 8.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%
- #8 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
83% matchVery Positive82% of 712 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Military 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.1%
- #9 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI with Power Up Kit
84% matchMixed53% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ," which was released in 1998 as the 6th game in the series. "Time of the Heavens" is depicted in dramatic historical events that enliven the world of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Military 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.3%
- #10 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
83% matchMixed68% of 150 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ," which was released in 2000 as the 7th game in the series. With "Enjoy the lives of all the Romance Warriors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Wargame 10.6%, Military 8.9%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #11 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
82% matchMixed63% of 15,661 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 25.2 hrsMean: 110.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Wargame 11.1%, Military 9.3%, Alternate History 8.6%
- #12 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
83% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series. It has been realized through a collaboration between the creators of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series, Koei Tecmo Games, and the creators of the "TSUKURU" series, KADOKAWA.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Wargame 10.7%, Alternate History 9.5%, Military 9.2%
- #13 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 465 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17% ★, Wargame 10.9%, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Military 9.1%, Alternate History 7.7%
- #14 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei," which was released in 2003 as the 11th game in the series. Lord of Creation or King of Destruction... Administration and battle depicted in full 3D for the first time in the series.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Wargame 10.8%, Military 8.9%, Alternate History 8%
- #15 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
81% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
The second game in the series, "Nobunaga's Ambition-Nation" was released in 1986. It became the first of the series to be released outside of Japan under the name, "Nobunaga's Ambition." Players take the role of one of the main characters of the period, Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, Kenshin Uesugi, or others and try...
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Military 10%, War 8.1%
- #16 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sengoku Gunyuuden
81% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Sengoku Gun'yuden" is the third in the series and was released in Japan in 1988 and later in the US as "Nobunaga's Ambition II." In this simulation game, players take on the role of a Daimyo of the Warring States period, attract followers, and use strategy and tactics to gain control of the 38...
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Military 10.3%, War 8.3%
- #17 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
80% matchMixed58% of 7,529 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 116.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Wargame 11%, Military 9.3%, Alternate History 8.2%
- #18 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION
80% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga's Ambition, the first of the series, was released in 1983. Players assume the mantle of either Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda and strive to conquer the entire land (17 areas in the Kansai and central Japan region). They manage their country to make it rich, then prepare their military forces.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Military 9.9%, War 8.9%
- #19 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit
80% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden," which was released in 1992 as the 5th game in the series. Up to now in the series, warfare was focused on whole countries. Haouden changes that focus towards individual castles.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.7% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Military 10.3%, War 8.1%
- #20 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
78% matchMixed50% of 3,784 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Military 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%
- #21 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku" is the 4th in this orthodox simulation game series, released in 1990. The theme is "Culture&Technology." Tea ceremonies and the gathering of tea items add a cultural element, while the creation of guns and plated ships express the technology of the time.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Military 10.9%, War 8.8%
- #22 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenshouki with Power Up Kit HD Version
80% matchMixed56% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
The 6th release of the "Nobunaga's Ambition" historical simulation game series has been reborn at the STEAM store as "Tenshouki with Power-up Kit HD Version." Players become the rulers of their clans and aim to unify the country under their leadership.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Military 9.5%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #23 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit
78% matchMixed64% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden," which was released in 1999 as the 8th game in the series. Reppuden is a strategy based simulation game in which players delve into the lives of the heroes who roamed the chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Military 10.4%, War 8.5%
- #24 NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shouseiroku with Power Up Kit
78% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shoseiroku with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Shoseiroku," which was released in 1997 as the 7th game in the series. In Shoseiroku, the theme is "The Warring States from the viewpoint of a Castle Daimyou.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Military 10.5%, War 8.5%
- #25 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit
77% matchMixed65% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku," which was released in 2002 as the 10th game in the series. With the theme "Retainers supplant Lords," for the first time in the series, players can play as a retainer officer.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Military 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%
- #26 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Sangokushi Eiketsuden" was released in 1995. This game is a simulation RPG in which players become Liu Bei and battle for the restoration of the Han Imperial court. The game progresses around the battle map. Players fulfill the victory conditions of each battle as they go from battlefield to battlefield to advance the story.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Wargame 12%, Military 10%, Alternate History 8.6%
- #27 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit
76% matchMixed67% of 48 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki," which was released in 2001 as the 9th game in the series. Ranseiki is a strategy based simulation game based in Japan's chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.2% ★, Wargame 14%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Military 11%, War 8.9%
- #28 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
74% matchMixed50% of 983 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Military 10%, Alternate History 9.3%
- #29 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
74% matchVery Positive82% of 231 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Military 10.8%, War 9.1%
- #30 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
73% matchVery Positive81% of 342 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, has appeared at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Military 10.6%, War 9.6%
- #31 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
73% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Historical 9.7%, War 9%
- #32 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,211 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Military 11.8%, War 10.4%
- #33 三国記II
70% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: lufy
Windows · Mac
《三国记II》是三国记系列的第2部作品,是一款正统的历史模拟策略游戏。以中国东汉末年的三国时期为总体背景,围绕着争夺大陆霸权,展开了一系列的故事。 《三国记II》采取直接在大地图上进行游戏和战斗,让玩家体验征战四方的快感。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Wargame 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%
- #34 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,078 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.8% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Military 11.8%, War 9.5%
- #35 Rename the History
68% 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: Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Alternate History 11.5%, Military 11.4%, War 10.4%
- #36 三國.爭霸
66% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: 龙吟天下工作室
Windows · Mac
在这款沉浸式三国策略卡牌游戏中,你将化身一方主公,招揽名将、打造无敌军团,体验从乱世枭雄到一统天下的霸业征程!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Wargame 14%, Alternate History 11.4%, Historical 10.4%, War 10.1%
- #37 SGS Battle For: Shanghai
66% matchVery Positive86% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the ‘Stalingrad on the Yangze’, as was sometimes called the Battle for Shanghai in 1937. Play as the Chinese willing to reclaim the whole city or as the Imperial Japanese forces in their counter-attack.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Wargame 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, War 9.7%
- #38 Ashen Destiny
66% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Arrow & Blade Games
Windows
Invade rival provinces with your armies, command powerful generals, and unite a fractured ancient land through strategy and conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Wargame 20.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Military 9.5%
- #39 Industrial War
66% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Yocone
Windows · Mac
Explore the world In the 1920s, with more than 800 cities and 200 mines. Know your industrial chain and plan the role of each city; know your nation's unique polity structure and adjust your overall strategy. Resist the restlessness of your neighbors, acquire resources, and develop your industry.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Military 9.6%
- #40 三国.群英录
64% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
Windows · Mac
点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Alternate History 10.7%, Military 10.6%, Historical 10.3%
- #41 Simple Sanguo
64% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: clip_on
Windows · Mac
连角色头像都没有,谁会想玩吗?你别说,汉字就是有这样的魔力。有的人,你只要看到了他的姓名,就愿意舍命追随!恰好,刘备就是这样的人!如果你也厌倦了武力、智力的争吵,简易三国志同样是你不该错过的游戏!在《刘备篇》里跟随刘备纵横天下,然后在无尽挑战中验证自己的操作吧!!
Why similar: Wargame 16%, Alternate History 15.2%, Historical 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, War 11.5%
- #42 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
63% matchMixed48% of 53,375 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Military 11%, Historical 9.3%, Alternate History 9.3%
- #43 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Alternate History 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #44 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Napoleon's Eagles is the classic board game War & Peace for computer. Be Napoleon – or stand against him – in a series of short scenarios that cover the epic battles of the age, or in a multiplayer-only grand campaign that may – or may not – end on the field of Waterloo.
Why similar: Wargame 21.8%, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, War 13.3%, Historical 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%
- #45 Front Frontiers
62% 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: Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 17%, Diplomacy 16% ★, War 11.3%, Alternate History 9.9%
- #46 Countryballs at War
62% matchPositive85% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: SHN Games
Windows
Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame that combines turn-based empire building with real-time battles. Lead any countryball nation, expand your territory through conquest or diplomacy, and rise as the ultimate superpower.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Wargame 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Military 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #47 The Glorious Cause
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ThinkByte Studio
Windows · Linux
A historically grounded, hex-based strategy and tactics game where you command armies of the American Revolution. From tense battlefield engagements to the growing war for independence.
Why similar: Military 18.6%, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Wargame 11.1%, Tactical 9.1%
- #48 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
62% matchMixed70% of 2,199 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Historical 10.8%, Military 10%
- #49 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
62% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,603 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 69.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Wargame 19.4%, Alternate History 13%, Historical 11.8%, Immersive Sim 9.6%
- #50 Mr. President
60% matchMostly Positive80% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Historical 11.1%, Military 8.6%
- #51 Great Battles of Carolus XII
63% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: 𝕲𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖉𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖎 𝕾𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖎𝖔𝖘 (ᚴᛘᛋ)Pub: 𝕲𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖉𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖎 𝕾𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖎𝖔𝖘 (ᚴᛘᛋ)
Windows
GBOCXII is a simple, hexagon-based strategy game about the Great Northern War. Lead the Swedish army against the powerful enemies of the empire: Denmark, Poland-Saxony and Russia. With the Carolean gå-på spirit, you shall perform great deeds and overcome almost impossible odds!
Why similar: Alternate History 18.1%, Historical 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, War 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #52 SGS Sealion
61% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game SudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Operation Sealion is Germany's code name for the planned invasion of Britain in 1940. It could have happened after a victory of the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain. Find out in this game how in could have unfolded.
Why similar: Wargame 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Military 12.4%, War 12.3%, Alternate History 11.9%
- #53 Schwerpunkt
63% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Anonymoose Games
Windows
Schwerpunkt is a World War 2 military simulation game. Take control of hundreds of units over a large frontline, making daring manoeuvres to push your enemy back. Fight in one of the scenarios given or make your own in the map maker.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Military 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #54 SGS Battle of the Bulge
61% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
On 16 December 1944, under appalling weather conditions, the Germans launch their last major offensive in the West. Their goal: cut off the Allies from their sources of supply by taking Antwerp. To do so, they must break through the Ardennes salient, starting the battle of the Bulge…
Why similar: Wargame 25.7%, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Military 11.1%, Historical 10.7%
- #55 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
59% matchVery Positive84% of 2,331 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, War 10.3%, Alternate History 10.2%, Historical 10%
- #56 英雄竞起:三国
60% matchMixed61% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: 自在工作室
Windows
The world is in chaos, heroes are rising, and the public is a high-ranking official. We must take the collection of heroes as our heart, and we can help the Han dynasty and save the people.
Why similar: Wargame 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Military 12.7%, Historical 9.8%
- #57 The Emperor and State
61% matchMixed57% of 315 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Alternate History 12.6%, Historical 10.5%
- #58 Strategeist
62% 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: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Historical 11.8%, Alternate History 11.6%, Military 9.4%
- #59 SGS Battle For: Fort Donelson
61% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the first decisive battle of the U.S. Civil War. Lead the Union force as General Grant to seize the key forts on the Cumberland, or play the Confederate defenders to maintain the gate to the South closed.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, Wargame 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, War 10%
- #60 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
60% matchVery Positive81% of 1,841 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Wargame 15.4%, War 13.3%, Military 12.6%, Historical 12.5%