- #1 Age of History II
97% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 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: Political Sim 14.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, War 10.6%, World War I 9.3% ★
- #2 Reversed Front
96% 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: Political Sim 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Political 12.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★
- #3 Mr. President
96% matchVery Positive80% of 86 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: Political Sim 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Political 11.6% ★
- #4 Front Frontiers
95% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: baus96
Windows
The World is on the brink of irreversible Tragedy. Global tensions are rising, alliances are falling apart and states are preparing to decide their fate in the shadow of a massive war. Front Frontiers invites you to fight a massive war, offering an in-depth strategy experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.5% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, War 10%
- #5 Clockwork Dawn
94% 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: Political Sim 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Political 12.3% ★, Wargame 12.3%
- #6 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
94% matchVery Positive87% of 741 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: Political Sim 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Political 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Wargame 11.1%
- #7 Age of History 3
93% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
Why similar: World War I 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Wargame 15.8%, World War II 12.6% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★
- #8 卢沟桥事变
92% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: 文墨
Windows
The game begins on July 7, 1937. You can choose either of the two major forces located in Nanjing and Yan'an at that time, or operate the regular army to fight frontally, or develop guerrillas to attack the enemy's rear and save the precarious country!
Why similar: Political Sim 29.2% ★, Wargame 21.2%, World War II 20.3% ★, War 10.4%, Grand Strategy 10.3% ★
- #9 King's Orders
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 238 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: Political 19.8% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★
- #10 Systemic War
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Play of Battle SA
Windows
Lead your nation in a modern grand strategy game (2008–2025), using a macroeconomic model with exchange rates, diplomacy, and hybrid warfare. Engage in kinetic warfare on the strategic map, then shift to RTS battles at focal points.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Political 15% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★
- #11 SGS NATO's Nightmare
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
What if the Warsaw Pact had attacked NATO in the mid-1980s. Or the other way around? Study this titanic conflict, within its most emblematic theater, Germany and Central Europe. Will you be able to achieve your goals without escalating into an uncontrollable nuclear conflict?
Why similar: Political Sim 28.5% ★, Wargame 22.6%, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%, PvP 6.3%
- #12 Age of Enlightenment
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Political Sim 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, Political 10.4% ★, Wargame 8.6%
- #13 UK Politics Simulator
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac
Over 20,000 simulated politicians, journalists and activists. Every one unique. Every one autonomous. Build your career from local councillor to Prime Minister in the most detailed UK political simulation ever created. No scripts. Pure systems-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.9% ★, Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Political 16.6% ★, Sandbox 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #14 Making History: The First World War
88% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Linux
A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.
Why similar: World War I 28.5% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Political 14.4% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, War 7.6%
- #15 War and Politics
86% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: JIYUTORISEI
Windows
A strategy simulation that combines elements of war and politics. Take on the role of President (or Prime Minister) and manage the government, policy, taxes, military, and diplomacy. Win elections and achieve victory in war. Turn your beliefs into reality.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.2% ★, Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Political 15.3% ★, Wargame 12%, War 10.5%
- #16 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
87% matchVery Positive90% of 2,069 reviews2011
Dev: Martin IvanovPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 27.0 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 II 25.7% ★, World War I 24% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Historical 6.1%
- #17 SYRAK: the War in the Middle-East
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: SAA Studio
Windows
SYRAK is a card-based strategy game set during the most complex war in recent history of the Middle-East. Local or Online game have you play as the Resistance Axis or the Western Defence Organization. Use powerful Political, Espionage and Military Cards to outwit and overwhelm your opponent.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★
- #18 三国記II
84% 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: Political Sim 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #19 Making History: The Great War
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 453 reviews2015
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 31.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, World War II 12.3% ★, War 9.3%, Sandbox 6.6%
- #20 Nations
83% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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: Political Sim 21% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Wargame 16%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Historical 8.7%
- #21 Africa Empire 2027
84% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your African empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Political Sim 24.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Political 9.9% ★
- #22 Supremacy: 1914
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,236 reviews2019
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 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 28.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, War 14.2%, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Wargame 9.9%
- #23 Middle East Empire 2027
82% match8 user reviews78% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Middle Eastern empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #24 Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze
81% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2019
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Lead your dynasty to victory in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game!
Why similar: Diplomacy 23% ★, Political Sim 21.4% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, War 10.9%
- #25 Rename the History
79% 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 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Political Sim 12.4% ★, War 11.7%, Wargame 10.5%
- #26 Asia Empire 2027
81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Asian empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #27 SGS Imjin War
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The Imjin War relates the story of one of the toughest conflict in the end of the 16th century, depicting the invasion of the Joseon kingdom of Korea by the Japanese, from 1592 to 1598.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.8% ★, Wargame 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, War 11.1%, Strategy 7.4%
- #28 1992: Rasputie
80% 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 26% ★, Political 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Wargame 11%, Alternate History 7.2%
- #29 Aye! My Liege
78% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Tappole Software
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game set in an alternate history. Lead your noble house to power using a 4-tier command system that allows for granular management of every individual soldier. Master complex industrial chains, navigate tariffs, and balance diplomacy to shape the continent's ultimate fate.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Wargame 15.7%, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #30 SGS Spain at War
78% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The complete Spanish Civil War from July 1936 to April 1939, with all units, weapons and events included on a weekly base. The most complete strategy game made on this conflict. Fight for your ideals, and take control of Spain!
Why similar: Political Sim 35.9% ★, Wargame 26%, World War II 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, PvP 7.9%
- #31 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
77% matchMixed62% of 849 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Diplomacy 29% ★, Political Sim 27.2% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, War 8.1%
- #32 Arms Race 2
76% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR that took place in the 20th century.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.6% ★, Diplomacy 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Alternate History 8.7%
- #33 Statecraft
75% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: W-I-WPub: Bow Studio
Windows
Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.8% ★, Diplomacy 28.5% ★, Political 20.2% ★, Wargame 7.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.6%
- #34 Arms Race - TCWE
77% 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 30.6% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, War 7.4%
- #35 TrenchesWIP
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,622 reviews2019
Dev: Big OOF Games PTY LTDPub: -
Windows
Multiplayer combined-arms first-person shooter set in an alternate history. Build and upgrade bases, harvest resources, construct defenses, purchase weapons and vehicles to overcome the enemy!
Why similar: World War I 40.1% ★, World War II 25.5% ★, Wargame 14.9%, War 11.9%, Sandbox 5%
- #36 Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fenek Games
Windows
Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it?
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.5% ★, Political 17.7% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Alternate History 8.7%
- #37 Konkwest
74% matchPositive95% of 41 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: Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Wargame 9.8%, Sandbox 8.7%
- #38 Three Kingdoms : Alias
74% 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: Political Sim 24.6% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, War 9.3%
- #39 Red Button
73% matchVery Positive87% of 198 reviews2021
Dev: Токуров Егор (WZRDQQ)
Windows
Get ready to take part in the world war! It depends only on your choice who you will be - a winner or a loser! It's time to press the red button!
Why similar: Political Sim 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, World War II 13.9% ★, Political 13.3% ★, War 9.5%
- #40 Age of Resistance
73% matchNo user 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: Diplomacy 24.3% ★, Political Sim 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Wargame 15.9%, War 9.4%
- #41 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
72% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Dan K.Pub: Strategy Games Interactive
Windows
Historically accurate strategy game where you act as a government contractor researching, developing, and manufacturing weapons and technology for your clients. You choose the parts for each product, but be aware that cheap or wrong political choices may affect your success rate!
Why similar: Political Sim 21.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★
- #42 Crisis in the Kremlin
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,444 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Why similar: Political Sim 51.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Political 10% ★, Grand Strategy 7.2% ★, Strategy 5.9%
- #43 2024 U.S. Election Simulator
71% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
The 2024 U.S. Election Simulator puts you in control of an American election night like never before. Customize your very own political candidate and run a realistic campaign that leads up to election night!
Why similar: Political Sim 36.7% ★, Diplomacy 29.5% ★, Political 19.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 4.5%, Strategy 4.1%
- #44 Lawgivers
71% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 28.2% ★, Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★, Sandbox 8.8%
- #45 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
72% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 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 27.7% ★, Wargame 17.2%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, War 12.1%, Alternate History 9.5%
- #46 Grey Eminence
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Nestinars
Windows
Spanning from 1356 to 1956, steer the fate of any country on Earth through six epic centuries of conflict. Diplomacy, economics, warfare and intrigue are all weapons in your arsenal to transform the world that was into the world that could be.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.2% ★, Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Alternate History 8%
- #47 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,188 reviews2017
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!
Why similar: World War II 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, War 13.2%, Wargame 10.4%
- #48 Victoria 3
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.9% ★, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Historical 6.1%
- #49 SGS Taipings
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 226 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The game recreates the Taïping Rebellion (1851-64), the deadliest Chinese civil war, costing the lives of millions. Play the Taïping rebels and their allies, fighting to create their own state, or be the Qing Emperor and crush the revolt and its foreign devils allies before it topples your dynasty.
Why similar: Political Sim 41.4% ★, Wargame 29%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, War 6.5%, Historical 5.4%
- #50 4th Generation Warfare
69% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows
As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.4% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★
- #51 States of Power
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Lead your nation in this strategy wargame set during WWII. Build up the economy, command unit divisions and dominate the world, online or in singleplayer! Create custom and alternate history scenarios, simulate them or play as one of the nations.
Why similar: World War II 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, War 9.7%
- #52 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Political Sim 18.2% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, World War II 14.3% ★, World War I 11.8% ★
- #53 Warnament
66% matchVery Positive87% of 367 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 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Political 18% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Sandbox 12.5%
- #54 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: 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: Diplomacy 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Political 11.3% ★, Sandbox 8.8%, War 8.7%
- #55 Edge of Power
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David IusPub: Red Border Studio
Windows
A political sandbox where you become the architect of your state. Change the laws, manage the economy, and change the lives of citizens! Here you write your own history of your own country and the whole world. See how your decisions will affect the course of history!
Why similar: Political Sim 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, World War II 14.6% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★
- #56 United Sects of America
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FoxSox GamesPub: Madnetic Games
Windows
Welcome to the United Sects of America, where a captivating narrative, strategic management, and moral choices seamlessly intertwine. As the leader of your own cult, you'll grapple with tough decisions, shape your group's destiny, and aim to wield influence across the entire United States.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.9% ★, Political Sim 22.9% ★, Political 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Alternate History 8.1%
- #57 Victoria II
67% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 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: Political Sim 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, World War I 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 9.3% ★, Historical 7.3%
- #58 Commander: The Great War
67% 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 41.7% ★, Wargame 20.1%, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Strategy 8.8%
- #59 The Cold War Era
68% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
The Cold War Era is strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Why similar: Political Sim 35.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Political 13.3% ★, Grand Strategy 9.2% ★, War 8.3%
- #60 Medieval Lords: Soldier Kings of Europe
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
In Medieval Lords: Soldier Kings of Europe, you guide rulers through the turbulent era of 1028-1530 AD. Advise kings, sultans, and emperors, managing politics, war, and diplomacy to expand empires across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East in this grand strategic simulation.
Why similar: Political Sim 45.2% ★, Political 20.5% ★, War 13.4%, Historical 7.9%, Strategy 6.9%