- #1 Victoria 3
97% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,188 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 118.5 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: Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Political Sim 12% ★, Diplomacy 10.5% ★, Politics 10.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 7.6% ★
- #2 Gilded Destiny
96% 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: Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, Political Sim 10.7% ★, Politics 10.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 8.8% ★
- #3 Trade Conquest
96% matchMixed70% of 73 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: Grand Strategy 12.9% ★, Political Sim 12.7% ★, Diplomacy 11.6% ★, Politics 11.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.5% ★
- #4 Concert of Power
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Piedmont Games
Windows
Rule a shattered North America where every claim can become a crisis, and every crisis tests the balance of power. Build industry, command trade, forge treaties, isolate rivals, and decide whether to preserve the fragile order or become the power that breaks it.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Politics 11% ★, Economy 8.7%
- #5 Victoria II
94% matchVery Positive92% of 19,958 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.3 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 22.5% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Historical 9.8%, Real-Time with Pause 9.3% ★
- #6 1992: Rasputie
94% 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 15.5% ★, Politics 12.4% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Capitalism 8.3%, Political 8.2% ★
- #7 Arms Race 2
93% 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: Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Political Sim 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Politics 9.5% ★, Alternate History 9.2%
- #8 Three Kingdoms : Alias
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Political Sim 13.7% ★, Politics 13.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Historical 8.9%
- #9 Hedge Fund Tycoon
91% 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 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Politics 13.5% ★, Capitalism 11.7%, Diplomacy 11% ★
- #10 Strategeist
91% 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 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Politics 11.5% ★, Historical 10.2%, Alternate History 8.4%
- #11 Prevent WW3
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NT7 Studio
Windows
You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Capitalism 10.4%, Politics 7.1% ★
- #12 Crown Of Hispania
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Regalis Studio
Windows
Rewrite the Reconquista in a grand strategy game where population, religion, and war evolve dynamically based on your decisions. Will you become a legendary ruler, or will you be rejected by those forgotten by History?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Political Sim 15.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13% ★, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Historical 9.5%
- #13 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
89% 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 21.9% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Capitalism 12.2%, Diplomacy 10.5% ★, Grand Strategy 8.7% ★
- #14 Systemic War
88% matchNo user reviews2026
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: Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Political Sim 12.5% ★, Alternate History 8.6%, Capitalism 8.4%
- #15 Crisis Cabinet
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Function Labs LimitedPub: Function Labs
Windows
Lead a nation through elections, unrest, war, scandals and economic collapse in this turn-based political strategy simulation. Spend political capital, manage budgets, survive crises and decide how far you’ll go to stay in power.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Political 8.4% ★
- #16 Grey Eminence
86% 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: Grand Strategy 15% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Capitalism 9.7%, Alternate History 8.6%
- #17 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
86% matchMostly Negative38% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Politics 13.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Political 9.7% ★, Economy 8.9%
- #18 Rename the History
85% match8 user reviews44% of 8 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 13.9% ★, Historical 9.7%, Alternate History 9.6%, Politics 9.3% ★
- #19 Blood & Bananas
84% matchMixed64% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Spotted Moth
Windows
Enter the world of corporate politics, in this cold war grand strategy, become a monopoly of resources, buy the market, build an army, drop a nuke or hire a spy as you conspire against your peers and leaders. Become the greatest power via trade or war, in blood & bananas
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Capitalism 11.9%, Politics 9.5% ★
- #20 Cascade: Hindcast
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Herni Dedalvs
Windows · Mac
Cascade: Hindcast is an alternate-history grand strategy game where monthly political and military decisions reshape a living war map. Use hindsight, spend scarce political capital, and watch borders, armies, and consequences move in real time.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Political Sim 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Politics 8.6% ★, Alternate History 7.7%
- #21 Democracy 4
83% matchVery Positive82% of 6,345 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Politics 18% ★, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Economy 8.9%
- #22 Clockwork Dawn
82% 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 17.9% ★, Political Sim 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Alternate History 10.7%, Historical 9.2%
- #23 War and Politics
82% matchMixed65% of 17 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 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Economy 8.3%
- #24 Imperialism: Concert of Europe
81% 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 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, Capitalism 11.5%, Alternate History 10.2%
- #25 The Emperor and State
81% matchMixed57% of 334 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 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Politics 15.4% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 9.7%
- #26 Plutocracy
80% matchVery Positive80% of 1,362 reviews2019
Dev: Redwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16% ★, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Capitalism 10.3%, Political 8.5% ★
- #27 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 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 18.2% ★, Historical 12.9%, Alternate History 12.9%, Capitalism 12.4%, Economy 9.9%
- #28 Europa Universalis IV
79% matchVery Positive88% of 136,818 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 280.6 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 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.6% ★, Historical 9.7%, Alternate History 8.4%
- #29 Australia: Federation 1901
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diverse Interactive
Windows
Lead Australia from Federation in 1901 and shape the nation's future. Manage the economy, politics, immigration, infrastructure, defence, education, healthcare, and welfare in a deep historical nation-building simulation where every decision changes history.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.2% ★, Politics 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Economy 11.1%, Political 10.6% ★
- #30 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
77% matchVery Positive87% of 757 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Politics 12.4% ★, Political 7.5% ★
- #31 Rise of Hegemony
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Loewe
Windows
Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Politics 13.2% ★, Alternate History 9.8%, Economy 9.7%
- #32 AfterWar
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, Economy 8.4%
- #33 Orbi Universo II
76% matchVery Positive81% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.8% ★, Politics 13.3% ★, Political Sim 13.2% ★, Historical 11.4%
- #34 Government Simulator 2
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator 2 is based on real world statistics and data and lets you control a whole country, like the USA, Germany, UK, France, Russia, and others: Change laws, taxes and budgets, and see what happens. Manage emergencies, impose tariffs, start wars.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.5% ★, Politics 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Political 10% ★, Economy 9.2%
- #35 REIGN
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YZC Studio
Windows
Why similar: Political Sim 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Politics 11% ★, Capitalism 7.8%
- #36 State of Affairs
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Top Sigma Studios
Windows · Mac
State of Affairs is a realistic geopolitical simulator where you lead a nation through pivotal historical moments. Manage legislative bodies, balance factional tensions, and make strategic decisions that shape the political, economic, and social future of your country.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.1% ★, Politics 18% ★, Economy 11.3%, Political 10.4% ★, Diplomacy 7.2% ★
- #37 Secret Government
75% matchMixed53% of 299 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.7% ★, Political Sim 14.4% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Political 7.8% ★
- #38 Age of Resistance
71% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
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 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Wargame 7.7%, Strategy 6.1%
- #39 Age of History II
73% matchVery Positive90% of 49,789 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.4 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 19.8% ★, Historical 14.4%, Political Sim 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 11% ★, Politics 9.7% ★
- #40 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
73% matchMixed62% of 851 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: Diplomacy 21.4% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Economy 8.8%, Wargame 7.4%
- #41 Realpolitiks
74% matchMixed62% of 1,241 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!
Why similar: Diplomacy 25% ★, Political Sim 20.3% ★, Politics 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Strategy 7.5%
- #42 Lawgivers
73% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.2% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Capitalism 9.6%
- #43 ELHKIA
72% matchNo user reviews
Windows
ELHKIA is a GPT-powered political sim where you write down your own campaign promises. Sway the public while dodging tomatoes and shape the world with your own words.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Politics 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Political Sim 16.1% ★, Political 9% ★
- #44 World Warfare & Economics
72% matchMixed61% of 682 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: Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, Economy 8.1%
- #45 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
70% matchVery Positive81% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Political Sim 16.5% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Alternate History 10%
- #46 King's Orders
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 262 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: Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Political Sim 13.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Political 10.2% ★, Historical 8%
- #47 Rise to Power: Banana Republic
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
The dictator is dead and democracy is up for grabs. Rise from nobody to president of Isla Paraíso: win or rig elections, buy the press, capture the courts, survive coups. A deeply simulated political sandbox where every path to power is open. Even the worst ones.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.6% ★, Politics 21.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Political 11.4% ★, Economy 9.4%
- #48 Mr. President
69% matchVery Positive81% of 108 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: Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Political Sim 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Historical 11.1%, Wargame 7.4%
- #49 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
70% 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 15% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Capitalism 9.6%, Alternate History 7.4%
- #50 Uncharted Sectors
69% matchNo user reviews2029
Dev: Luc ToupensePub: N42C
Windows · Linux
A grand strategy game built on a deep economic simulation and orchestrated by an intelligent AI storyteller. Ensure the survival of your domain at the edge of the galaxy: colonize worlds, manage populations, navigate politics, design custom goods, and master dynamic markets.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Economy 11.2%, Capitalism 10.7%
- #51 Dummynation
68% matchVery Positive88% of 3,145 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 21% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Economy 10%, Political Sim 9.8% ★, Politics 9.3% ★
- #52 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 20.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Historical 11.9%, Alternate History 10%, Economy 8.3%
- #53 Konkwest
67% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: Vincent Creative Technologies
Windows
The arcade grand strategy game. In Konkwest you and your friends can play through a world conquest campaign in an evening. Many historical starting scenarios bring you into the game world and let you lead your empire to glory. The single-resource economy makes the game accessible to all.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Politics 15.5% ★, Political Sim 11.6% ★, Alternate History 9.9%
- #54 Europa Universalis III Complete
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,994 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Political Sim 22.6% ★, Historical 14.2%, Real-Time with Pause 12.6% ★, Political 6.4% ★
- #55 Globalism
67% matchMixed61% 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: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Politics 13.2% ★, Economy 8.9%, War 8.3%
- #56 Just Power: The Papal States
68% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Stikcy Games
Windows
Are you ready to found a dynasty which controls the Holy See over the centuries? Climb the hierarchies, hire your relatives, blackmail and bribe to get everything you want in this turn-based political simulator.
Why similar: Politics 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Economy 9.2%
- #57 Here to Stay
68% matchMixed43% of 23 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 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Politics 13.6% ★, Economy 8.4%
- #58 Solar Nations 2
66% matchVery Positive88% of 467 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Political Sim 14.4% ★, Politics 12.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.2% ★, Alternate History 8%
- #59 Lawgivers II
67% matchMixed70% of 677 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.1% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Capitalism 12.7%
- #60 Turkish Throne
65% matchVery Positive93% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Political Sim 23.1% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Capitalism 12.6%, Alternate History 11.4%, Political 9.4% ★