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  1. #1 Making History: The Great War
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 453 reviews2015
    Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

    Why similar: World War I 30.2%, Grand Strategy 14.5%, Historical 8.3%, 4X 7%, War 5.7%

  2. #2 On The Western Front
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 85 reviews2025
    Dev: Aggroblakh
    Windows · Mac

    January, 1915. The Race to the Sea is over. The Great War has just begun. You are the commander of a single division in the meat grinder that is the Western Front. Lead your men over the top as you attempt to break the stalemate that is to claim the lives of millions over the course of years.

    Why similar: World War I 41.8%, Grand Strategy 9.9%, Wargame 9.8%, Historical 7.7%, Strategy 7.5%

  3. #3 Millennia
    72% matchMixed67% of 3,745 reviews2024
    Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

    Why similar: 4X 15.3%, Grand Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based 9.4%, Historical 8.8%, Alternate History 8.7%

  4. #4 Commander: The Great War
    74% matchVery Positive80% of 292 reviews2014
    Dev: The Lordz Games StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Take Command and Secure Victory in the Great War! Commander – The Great War features a Grand Campaign covering the whole war from the invasion of Belgium on August 5, 1914 to the Armistice on the 11th of November 1918 in addition to 16 different unit types including Infantry, Cavalry, Armoured Cars and Tanks, Artillery, and much more!

    Why similar: World War I 38.6%, Wargame 15%, Grand Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%

  5. #5 Armageddon War:Old Era Wreckers / 大鏖战:旧时代的残党
    71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: freeflyfish
    Windows

    This is a turn-based historical chess simulation game Players will experience major battles between 1840 and 1920 The game consists of four conquest scripts, each with three different modes and 60 free conquest years to choose from, where the player takes on the role of a commander

    Why similar: World War I 34.5%, Grand Strategy 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Alternate History 7.1%, War 6.4%

  6. #6 Making History: The Second World War
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 284 reviews2018
    Dev: Factus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.1%, 4X 10.8%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Historical 10.1%, Wargame 9.1%

  7. #7 SGS Heia Safari
    68% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2021
    Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
    Windows · Mac

    The only campaign where forces of Imperial Germany fought victoriously till the end. From 1914 to 1918 in East Africa, you play general Von Lettow and his skilled Askaris or Allied troops from the Empire, Belgium and Portugal. Get the ‘African Queen’ feel when playing this exotic campaign.

    Why similar: World War I 41.6%, Wargame 18.4%, Historical 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Military 5.7%

  8. #8 三国.群英录
    67% 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: 4X 16.5%, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Wargame 12.4%, Historical 10.9%, Alternate History 8.6%

  9. #9 Comrades and Barons: Gates of Freedom
    67% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: Māris Ozols
    Windows

    After the Great War, the Red Army advanced westward to ignite revolution in Europe. In this turn-based hex wargame, you will experience the key events of the Latvian War of Independence during this exciting and turbulent era.

    Why similar: World War I 35.9%, Wargame 15.1%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Historical 12.3%, War 7%

  10. #10 Acceptable Losses
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Zann Archive
    Windows · Mac

    Acceptable Losses is a phase-based WWI management game. Assign squads to missions, face random events, and manage the endless paperwork of war. Navigate morale, fatigue, and cohesion across a brutal 20-day trench campaign.

    Why similar: World War I 45.5%, Wargame 17%, Historical 13.7%, Simulation 5%, Strategy 4.1%

  11. #11 Supremacy: 1914
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,231 reviews2019
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!

    Why similar: World War I 31.2%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, Historical 11.9%, War 9.9%, Wargame 8.8%

  12. #12 Imperial Ambitions
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: aoiti
    Windows · Mac

    Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.9%, 4X 14.2%, Wargame 12.6%, Historical 10.8%, Alternate History 9.4%

  13. #13 The Great War: Western Front™
    66% matchMixed66% of 3,180 reviews2023
    Dev: PetroglyphPub: Frontier Foundry
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.

    Why similar: World War I 38.8%, Grand Strategy 14%, Historical 10.7%, Wargame 9.3%, Strategy 7.7%

  14. #14 Age of History II
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 49,172 reviews2018
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1%, Historical 15.4%, World War I 13.9%, War 10.2%, Turn-Based 8.7%

  15. #15 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
    64% 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: 4X 16.1%, Grand Strategy 15.2%, Historical 10.2%, Turn-Based 10.1%, Alternate History 7.9%

  16. #16 Colonial Conquest
    67% matchMixed62% of 262 reviews2015
    Dev: Argonauts InteractivePub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Colonial Conquest is a conquest simulation set in the Victorian age of warfare and expansion of the late 1800's and early 1900's.

    Why similar: Wargame 23.3%, Turn-Based 17%, Historical 16.4%, Grand Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 9.1%

  17. #17 Old World
    64% matchVery Positive82% of 6,089 reviews2022
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

    Why similar: 4X 15.9%, Grand Strategy 15%, Historical 10.5%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Alternate History 8.1%

  18. #18 Oriental Empires
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 2,988 reviews2017
    Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.

    Why similar: 4X 20.9%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Historical 14.9%, Grand Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 8.6%

  19. #19 KAISERPUNK
    63% matchMostly Positive72% of 790 reviews2025
    Dev: Overseer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.

    Why similar: World War I 22%, Grand Strategy 13.7%, Wargame 11.3%, Alternate History 10%, Historical 8.9%

  20. #20 To End All Wars
    66% matchMixed63% of 189 reviews2014
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Ageod’s To End All Wars is a grand strategy game set during World War One. Players will take control over one of the major powers that so desperately fought for control over Europe and to end all wars.

    Why similar: World War I 44.4%, Grand Strategy 19.1%, Wargame 14.9%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 8.7%

  21. #21 Imperiums: Greek Wars
    64% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
    Dev: Kube Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

    Why similar: 4X 16.6%, Grand Strategy 15%, Political 10.8%, Historical 10.4%, Alternate History 8.9%

  22. #22 三國.爭霸
    63% 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: 4X 15.5%, Wargame 15.2%, Grand Strategy 14.8%, Historical 12.2%, Alternate History 10.1%

  23. #23 Rogue State Revolution
    64% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
    Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

    Why similar: 4X 15.4%, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Political 13.4%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Historical 9.8%

  24. #24 Warnament
    62% matchVery Positive87% of 361 reviews2025
    Dev: Luden.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.

    Why similar: World War I 21.7%, Grand Strategy 16%, Political 12.3%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Historical 7.5%

  25. #25 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
    63% 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: 4X 18.8%, Grand Strategy 17.1%, Wargame 17.1%, Historical 10%, Alternate History 9.9%

  26. #26 Field of Glory: Empires
    63% matchVery Positive83% of 858 reviews2019
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.3%, 4X 14.6%, Turn-Based 12%, Historical 10.9%, Wargame 8.9%

  27. #27 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
    64% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows

    Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

    Why similar: 4X 15.7%, Grand Strategy 15%, Historical 10.3%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Alternate History 8.3%

  28. #28 中华三国志 the Three Kingdoms of China
    63% matchVery Positive86% of 1,374 reviews2019
    Dev: 中三之家
    Windows

    Three Kingdoms of China is a free, open-source single-machine strategy three-country game developed by the domestic folk team. The game does not have any commercial nature, hoping to create a dream of Three Kingdoms for the fans of the three kingdoms.

    Why similar: Historical 16.9%, Grand Strategy 13.5%, Strategy 13.2%, Wargame 11.5%, Turn-Based 11%

  29. #29 Terra Invicta
    60% matchVery Positive81% of 8,993 reviews2026
    Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

    Why similar: 4X 15.9%, Grand Strategy 15.2%, Historical 10.5%, Alternate History 9%, Turn-Based 9%

  30. #30 Samurai Conqueror
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Miura Production
    Windows

    Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.4%, 4X 18%, Historical 12.7%, Wargame 12.4%, War 8.2%

  31. #31 Ascendant Dawn
    61% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Nikous Studio
    Windows

    Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1%, 4X 19.7%, Wargame 14.6%, Historical 12.8%, Alternate History 9.8%

  32. #32 Hangar 1914
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows

    Become a hangar worker, your task is to repair and maintain aircraft during World War I. The fate of these sky machines and their pilots is in your hands - start your adventure on the front of World War I.

    Why similar: World War I 40.4%, Historical 13.5%, War 10%, Wargame 9.9%, Military 8.9%

  33. #33 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
    62% 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 23.3%, Grand Strategy 21.2%, Historical 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, War 10.6%

  34. #34 Of Crowns & Chains
    61% matchMostly Positive74% of 18 reviews2025
    Dev: BlueJayAvis
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A solo-developed grand-strategy sandbox where you lead a nation in a dynamic, historically-inspired world.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.2%, World War I 20.6%, Wargame 12.2%, Historical 8.7%, Economy 8%

  35. #35 Europa Universalis IV
    62% matchVery Positive88% of 135,857 reviews2013
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.9%, 4X 14.5%, Wargame 12.2%, Political 12%, Historical 11.7%

  36. #36 Evil Bank Manager
    62% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,759 reviews2018
    Dev: Hamsters Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.1%, Economy 11.3%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Management 9.8%, Historical 9.1%

  37. #37 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
    61% matchVery Positive87% of 739 reviews2023
    Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!

    Why similar: 4X 18.5%, Grand Strategy 16%, Political 12%, Wargame 11.9%, Historical 8.2%

  38. #38 HUMANKIND™
    61% matchMixed69% of 28,222 reviews2021
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

    Why similar: 4X 22.6%, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Historical 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Strategy 10.2%

  39. #39 Europa Universalis V
    59% matchMostly Positive73% of 26,430 reviews2025
    Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 44.7 hrsMean: 89.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 20.6%, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Historical 11.8%, Wargame 11.5%, Alternate History 8.9%

  40. #40 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
    61% matchVery Positive86% of 370,999 reviews2016
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 98.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.7%, 4X 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Historical 14.5%, Turn-Based 12.1%

  41. #41 Revolution Under Siege Gold
    63% matchMostly Positive71% of 167 reviews2015
    Dev: Sep RedsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Make the Reds side triumph to save the Soviet Proletarian revolution, or, on the other side, lead the Whites side to victory in order to place the old regime back in power and protect the countries of Europe from the perils of the revolution. This is the biggest civil war game you will ever play!

    Why similar: Wargame 21.4%, Grand Strategy 19.1%, Strategy 14.6%, Historical 14.3%, Turn-Based 10.6%

  42. #42 Rise of Prussia Gold
    63% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2014
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Rise of Prussia Gold is the new and improved version of AGEODs Seven Years War (1757-1763) game set in Europe. This hugely detailed strategy game was initially released by AGEOD in 2010 and the Gold version adds numerous improvements and additional scenarios that take the game to the next level.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1%, Wargame 22%, Historical 18%, Turn-Based 14.6%, Strategy 11.9%

  43. #43 Napoleon 1813
    59% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Empire Interactive EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    In an enormous strategic area stretching from Paris to Breslau, from Hamburg to Vienna, control everything from major strategic territorial decisions to tactical battle manoeuvres.

    Why similar: 4X 25.9%, Grand Strategy 22.6%, Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Historical 8.5%

  44. #44 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
    59% 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: 4X 23.4%, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Alternate History 13.5%, Historical 12.6%, Strategy 6.4%

  45. #45 Terrol
    61% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Max Krupp
    Windows

    Terrol is a grand strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.

    Why similar: 4X 19.8%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, War 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Wargame 9.4%

  46. #46 SGS Battle For: Shanghai
    59% 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 25.2%, Wargame 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 11.5%, Historical 11.3%

  47. #47 SGS Battle of the Bulge
    59% 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 27.1%, Grand Strategy 23.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Historical 12.3%, Strategy 9.5%

  48. #48 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
    60% matchMixed69% of 3,885 reviews2021
    Dev: LongYou Game StudioPub: LongYou Tech Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.

    Why similar: 4X 14.4%, Wargame 13.9%, Grand Strategy 13.6%, Historical 12.3%, Turn-Based 10.9%

  49. #49 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
    60% matchVery Positive90% of 2,067 reviews2011
    Dev: Martin IvanovPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

    Why similar: World War I 30.3%, Grand Strategy 25.2%, Historical 12.8%, Wargame 12%, Strategy 8.8%

  50. #50 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
    60% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows · Mac

    The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.

    Why similar: World War I 28.5%, Wargame 15.5%, Political 14.4%, Grand Strategy 11.4%, War 7.6%

  51. #51 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
    58% matchMostly Positive79% of 100 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Imugi
    Windows

    1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.2%, 4X 15%, Wargame 12.7%, Political 11.6%, Historical 11.1%

  52. #52 The Modern Century
    60% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Trenchfoot
    Windows

    You're put at the helm of your nation during Europe's most violent century. You'll have to sacrifice everything your country values for a chance to emerge triumphant. Whether you rise or fall there's a price to pay.

    Why similar: World War I 30.1%, Grand Strategy 25.3%, Alternate History 13%, Historical 12.8%, Strategy 8.9%

  53. #53 Civil War II
    61% matchMostly Positive78% of 345 reviews2014
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

    Why similar: Historical 20.4%, Grand Strategy 19.8%, Wargame 14.7%, Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%

  54. #54 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
    61% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
    Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8%, 4X 18%, Historical 13.7%, Alternate History 10.4%, Political 8%

  55. #55 Home Before Winter (HBW)
    58% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
    Dev: Core Reaction Studios
    Windows

    A World War I inspired turn-based strategy game where players conquer territories, command armies, and fight trench shoot em up battles between rounds. Play solo or with up to 10 players in tactical multiplayer matches.

    Why similar: World War I 35.4%, Grand Strategy 18.3%, Wargame 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Strategy 6.3%

  56. #56 Imperial Kingdoms
    60% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BaroxxTech
    Windows · Linux

    Expand your kingdom: Gather resources and transport them to your capital city to produce the materials you need to expand your army and conquer new regions. Research new technologies to improve your economy and army. Use your troops wisely to outmanoeuvre your enemies.

    Why similar: 4X 25.8%, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Historical 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%

  57. #57 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
    60% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NetEase Games
    Windows

    《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!

    Why similar: 4X 22.1%, Grand Strategy 19.8%, Historical 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, War 8.1%

  58. #58 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
    60% matchVery Positive92% of 3,557 reviews2006
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

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    Why similar: 4X 22.6%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Historical 13.1%, Strategy 11.4%

  59. #59 Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol
    61% matchMixed69% of 819 reviews2013
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: World War I 46.2%, Turn-Based 22.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Historical 7.8%

  60. #60 Great Powers
    58% matchMostly Positive71% of 34 reviews2025
    Dev: Flame-Dragons
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: 4X 22.1%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Wargame 17.1%, Historical 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

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