- #1 Victoria 3
97% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,895 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 120.1 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: Grand Strategy 16% ★, Political Sim 14% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 9% ★, Capitalism 8.8%
- #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 13.5% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.6% ★, Capitalism 8.8%
- #3 Crown Of Hispania
96% 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% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.9% ★, Diplomacy 10.6% ★, Historical 9.5%
- #4 Victoria II
95% matchVery Positive92% of 20,003 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.5 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 26.2% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Historical 11.4%, Real-Time with Pause 10.9% ★, Economy 7.7%
- #5 Trade Conquest
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.6% ★, Capitalism 10.2%
- #6 For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KMS STUDIO
Windows
January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Alternate History 9.8%, Historical 9.6%
- #7 Grey Eminence
93% 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 15.6% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Capitalism 9.8%, Alternate History 9%
- #8 Systemic War
92% 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 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Political Sim 13.2% ★, Alternate History 9.3%, Capitalism 8.8%
- #9 Three Kingdoms : Alias
91% matchVery Positive82% of 344 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 18.1% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Historical 10.4%, Alternate History 8.7%
- #10 1992: Rasputie
91% 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 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Capitalism 10.3%, Historical 10.1%, Alternate History 9.6%
- #11 Clockwork Dawn
90% matchPositive91% of 11 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 18.8% ★, Political Sim 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Alternate History 11.3%, Historical 9.7%
- #12 Arms Race 2
89% 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 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Alternate History 11%, Economy 8.9%
- #13 Prevent WW3
89% 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 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Capitalism 11%, Wargame 7.5%
- #14 Europa Universalis IV
88% matchVery Positive88% of 137,236 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 281.9 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 17.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.3% ★, Historical 10.3%, Alternate History 8.8%
- #15 Cascade: Hindcast
87% 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 21% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Alternate History 8.3%, Wargame 7.1%
- #16 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
86% 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 18.1% ★, Historical 13%, Alternate History 13%, Capitalism 12.3%, Economy 9.7%
- #17 Strategeist
86% 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 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Historical 11.6%, Alternate History 9.6%, Economy 7.9%
- #18 Rename the History
84% match9 user reviews40% of 9 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 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Historical 10.6%, Alternate History 10.5%, Political Sim 8.6% ★
- #19 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
85% matchMixed62% of 856 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 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Economy 8.4%, Wargame 7.3%
- #20 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 17% ★, Political Sim 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Capitalism 13%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #21 Crowns of Medieval Europe
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: plausegame7
Windows
Lead one of ten medieval kingdoms in this turn-based grand strategy game. Expand your territory, develop your economy, strengthen your army, and shape the future of Europe through diplomacy, war, and strategic decisions.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Political Sim 17% ★, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Wargame 8.9%, Economy 6.4%
- #22 Uncharted Sectors
82% 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 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Political Sim 15.6% ★, Economy 11%, Capitalism 10.7%
- #23 Imperialism: Concert of Europe
82% 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 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Capitalism 12.8%, Alternate History 11.6%, Historical 9.1%
- #24 REIGN
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YZC Studio
Windows
Why similar: Political Sim 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Capitalism 8.3%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #25 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
80% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 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 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Economy 11%, Capitalism 10.4%, Political Sim 9.5% ★
- #26 Concert of Power
79% 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 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Economy 10.4%, Alternate History 5.9%
- #27 Crisis Cabinet
78% match4 user reviews50% of 4 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 21.9% ★, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Economy 8.6%, Military 7.5%
- #28 Arms Race - TCWE
81% 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 22.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Historical 8.9%, Economy 8.1%
- #29 Rebel Inc: Escalation
79% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13% ★, Historical 9.5%, Alternate History 8.6%
- #30 Terra Invicta
77% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13% ★, Historical 9.4%, Alternate History 8.9%
- #31 Armory Doctrine
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nightride Games
Windows
Armory Doctrine is a real-time grand strategy game where you run a private arms empire and fight your own wars in a modern world sliding toward war. Expand your factory, master the global weapons market, and decide the fate of every shipment: sell it for profit, equip your own forces or arm a proxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, War 8.9%, Political Sim 8.7% ★, Wargame 6%
- #32 Civitas: World Simulator
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 3-Storm StudiosPub: Wrenchy Productions
Windows
Civitas: World Simulator is a deep historical-fantasy simulation where nations will dynamically rise, fall, and evolve. In this game we model internal forces like ethnicity, culture, language and other inner political struggles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Political Sim 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Historical 10.6%, Capitalism 8.1%
- #33 The Emperor and State
76% matchMixed58% of 339 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: Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Alternate History 11.6%, Historical 11.6%, Economy 9.9%
- #34 King's Orders
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 268 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: Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Historical 9%, Economy 7.9%
- #35 World Warfare & Economics
76% matchMixed60% of 687 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 18.5% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.4% ★, Economy 8.8%
- #36 Rise of Hegemony
75% 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 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Alternate History 11.3%, Economy 10.9%, Political Sim 9.8% ★
- #37 AfterWar
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Economy 9.5%, Alternate History 8.4%
- #38 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
74% 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 16% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Capitalism 10.3%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #39 Mr. President
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 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 19.7% ★, Political Sim 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.7% ★, Historical 11.7%, Wargame 7.9%
- #40 Supreme Ruler 2030
73% matchMixed65% of 553 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.3% ★, Political Sim 11.3% ★, Wargame 7.9%
- #41 World Order: Global Power
72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead any nation in a deep, turn-based grand strategy and political sim. Master the economy, military, diplomacy and society against rival AI you can actually read. Build a democracy or a dictatorship; the game names what you become, and your reign becomes a shareable saga.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Political Sim 20.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Capitalism 8.7%, Wargame 6.9%
- #42 Theo
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Theo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The player is the architect of the world, plays for one of the world forces and achieves its dominance in the world with the help of tools and through indirect influence on countries and key figures. The story-driven game takes place through key historical events that have impacted the modern world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Political Sim 23.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Historical 8.4%, Strategy 7.6%
- #43 Front Frontiers
71% 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 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Wargame 10%, Alternate History 9%
- #44 War and Politics
71% matchMixed67% of 18 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 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Economy 10.1%, War 7.7%
- #45 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 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 21.7% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, Historical 12.7%, Alternate History 10.6%, Economy 8.6%
- #46 Age of Resistance
70% matchPositive92% of 12 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 23% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Political Sim 13.5% ★, Wargame 8.4%, Strategy 6.6%
- #47 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
69% matchVery Positive81% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Alternate History 12%, Historical 11.3%
- #48 Democracy 4
70% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 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: Political Sim 24.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Economy 11.9%, Capitalism 11.1%
- #49 Balkan Bloodbath
70% 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% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.3% ★, Capitalism 13.1%, Alternate History 10.8%, Economy 10.2%
- #50 States of Power
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy in this WWII Grand Strategy Wargame. Easy to start, hard to master and a full match fits in one session. Play singleplayer and multiplayer, or create, play and share your own custom scenarios with the built-in Scenario Editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Alternate History 11.7%, Historical 9.1%
- #51 RUPTURR
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Aikon Interactive
Windows
Develop your nation, command your army, and dominate the world in a real-time strategy game combining economic management, diplomacy, technological progress, and military conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Alternate History 11.6%, Real-Time with Pause 10.9% ★, Sandbox 6.6%
- #52 Europa Universalis III Complete
71% matchVery Positive83% of 2,001 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.3 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 33.8% ★, Political Sim 23.9% ★, Historical 15.3%, Real-Time with Pause 13.6% ★, Strategy 6.1%
- #53 Fiducia: Own The World
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty in a living island economy. Farm, trade, found a bank, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.5% ★, Capitalism 18%, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Economy 15.4%, Grand Strategy 9.7% ★
- #54 Reversed Front
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ESC Taiwan
Windows
The players may assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs (East Turkestan), Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, establishing organisations in 269 territories in the Cathayan Continent to overthrow the Communist regime!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, Wargame 8.9%, Historical 7.2%
- #55 Dummynation
68% matchVery Positive88% of 3,234 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 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 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Economy 10.8%, Political Sim 10.7% ★, Military 8.7%
- #56 MA 2 – President Simulator
67% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Oxiwyle Inc.
Windows
Build nuclear weapon, wage wars, strategize and become the strongest leader
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Economy 9.4%, Wargame 7.2%
- #57 Fiducia: Rent The World
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty in a living island economy. Farm, trade, found a bank, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Political Sim 18.5% ★, Capitalism 16.3%, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Economy 13.2%
- #58 Governor
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Daniling
Windows
An economic strategy game where you run the central bank. Built on the IS–PC–MR macroeconomic model. The policy rate, unemployment, inflation, the trade balance. Can you keep the economy clear of overheating and slumps?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Economy 16.2%, Capitalism 12.7%, Historical 11.2%, Political Sim 9.3% ★
- #59 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 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Political Sim 13% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Historical 10.4%
- #60 Nations
65% matchVery Positive90% of 141 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 21.7% ★, Historical 17.2%, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Alternate History 9.1%