Games Like Age of History 2: Definitive Edition

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 15.2% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, War 11.9%, World War I 10% ★

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor remains a foundational experience for fans of map-based grand strategy and sandbox conquest.

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: Diplomacy 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Alternate History 9%, Sandbox 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for historical grand strategy, offering unparalleled depth in diplomacy, trade, and map-painting.

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: World War II 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, War 13.8%, Alternate History 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides the most comprehensive grand strategy experience for those specifically interested in World War II military and political management.

Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!

Why similar: Political Sim 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Wargame 14.9%, World War II 13.8% ★, Sandbox 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the pure sandbox, map-painting, and automated simulation feel of the Age of History series.

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 27.4% ★, Diplomacy 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Historical 7.3%, Alternate History 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect choice for players who enjoy the economic and political simulation aspects of managing a nation through history.

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 17.5% ★, Wargame 14.8%, World War II 14.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, World War I 11.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time global strategy with granular military control across a massive timeline.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.2% ★, War 16.8%, Historical 14.7%, Sandbox 13.3%, Strategy 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at blending grand strategy with deep character-driven political intrigue and internal nation management.

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 22% ★, Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Sandbox 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox wargame that emphasizes map-based conquest and customizable diplomacy settings.

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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, War 12.8%, Sandbox 9.1%, Alternate History 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly complex, realistic geopolitical simulation that challenges players to manage global factions.

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Why similar: Political Sim 36.8% ★, Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Historical 10.5%, Strategy 9.2%, War 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a massive map and deep internal political management set in the classical era.

Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.

Why similar: Political Sim 29.4% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Sandbox 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the specific political and military tensions of the Cold War era in a sandbox format.

Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

Why similar: Political Sim 50.7% ★, Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 4.6%, Indie 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern geopolitical simulator that mirrors the political-sim focus and global decision-making of the seed game.

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: Diplomacy 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, War 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%, Alternate History 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 4X mechanics with character-driven political drama, bridging the gap between strategy and simulation.

SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

Why similar: Political Sim 59.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, War 11.2%, Strategy 7.1%, Simulation 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical simulator that allows for total control over a nation's domestic and foreign policy.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: Wargame 30%, Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, War 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, procedural wargame that focuses on logistics, empire management, and complex geopolitical survival.

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 30% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, War 13.9%, Sandbox 9.8%, Alternate History 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the complex political and military challenges of stabilizing a region, mirroring the simulation aspects of the seed.

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 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Wargame 11.8%, War 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed political simulation set in the chaotic Chinese Warlord Era.

Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.

Why similar: Political Sim 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Sandbox 12.3%, War 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a lightweight, sandbox-focused approach to map-based world building and historical simulation.

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 26.6% ★, Wargame 18.9%, War 18.8%, Historical 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based grand strategy game with a strong focus on regional management and cultural expansion.

Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war.

Why similar: World War I 46.7% ★, Wargame 24.1%, Strategy 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic, highly polished turn-based hex-grid wargame experience.

War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

Why similar: Wargame 29.2%, World War II 25% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, War 12.2%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate deep-dive for players who prioritize granular military wargaming and historical accuracy.

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 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, World War II 12.5% ★, War 9.4%, Sandbox 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the specific geopolitical challenges and alliance systems of the First World War.

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 40.4% ★, Diplomacy 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Strategy 5.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure political simulation that focuses on the domestic policy and governance aspects of grand strategy.

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 26.1% ★, World War I 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Historical 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, highly detailed grand strategy experience that remains a favorite for WWII enthusiasts.

New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

Why similar: Political Sim 34.2% ★, Wargame 20.2%, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Sandbox 12.3%, Strategy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A complex geopolitical simulator that emphasizes modern international relations and head-of-state management.

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 51.8% ★, Strategy 20.1%, Historical 14.2%, Sandbox 6.6%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time grand strategy game that emphasizes map control, diplomacy, and royal court management.

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 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Wargame 15.6%, World War II 12.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12% ★

Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

Why similar: War 25%, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Strategy 9.1%, Historical 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that focuses on simple, effective map conquest and multiplayer interaction.

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: World War II 32.3% ★, Wargame 17.7%, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, War 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished, turn-based approach to WWII military operations with a focus on supply lines and tactical movement.

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: Diplomacy 28.8% ★, Wargame 18.1%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, War 12.4%, Alternate History 9.6%

A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.7% ★, Historical 20%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, War 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that emphasizes resource management, diplomacy, and territorial expansion.

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 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, World War I 14.5% ★, Diplomacy 9.2% ★, Historical 7.8%

Age of Clicks - A unique blend of global strategy and clicker gameplay. Manage your country with clicks: build factories, mine resources, and lead armies into battle. Click your enemies into surrender and reshape the political map of the world!

Why similar: Political Sim 28.8% ★, World War I 27.3% ★, Wargame 18.9%, Sandbox 9.4%, PvP 5.6%

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 23.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, War 13.3%, Wargame 10.1%

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 20% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Historical 9.3%

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% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, War 14.3%, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, Wargame 9.9%

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: World War II 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Historical 8.6%, War 6.9%, Strategy 6.2%

Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

Why similar: World War II 29.9% ★, Wargame 18.5%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, War 10.8%

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 28.9% ★, Political Sim 27% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, War 8.2%

AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.

Why similar: Political Sim 27.4% ★, Diplomacy 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, War 12.3%, Alternate History 7.2%

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.4% ★, Political Sim 28.7% ★, Diplomacy 10.6% ★, Historical 7.8%, Sandbox 5.6%

The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.

Why similar: Political Sim 38.2% ★, Wargame 22.1%, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, War 8.5%, Strategy 7.2%

A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.

Why similar: Political Sim 33.4% ★, Wargame 20.5%, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Sandbox 12%, Alternate History 7.1%

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: Diplomacy 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, War 13%, Alternate History 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%

The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.

Why similar: Political Sim 38.4% ★, Diplomacy 35.2% ★, Wargame 22%, Strategy 3.3%, Simulation 1%

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 32.9% ★, Wargame 17.9%, Grand Strategy 13% ★, War 8.9%, Alternate History 7.1%

A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.

Why similar: Diplomacy 23.7% ★, World War II 18.7% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Alternate History 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%

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: World War II 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, War 12.8%, Wargame 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%

Lead a Three Kingdoms warlord in a turn-based grand strategy simulation focused on logistics, diplomacy, officer management, and large-scale warfare.

Why similar: Political Sim 35% ★, Wargame 23.8%, War 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%, Alternate History 7.2%

The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!

Why similar: Wargame 28.1%, World War I 25% ★, World War II 24.7% ★, Strategy 11.8%, War 7%

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 26.1% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, War 10.8%, Alternate History 9.3%

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: Political Sim 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Wargame 18%, War 11.5%, Alternate History 8.5%

NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.

Why similar: Political Sim 33.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Sandbox 8.6%

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: World War II 27.6% ★, Wargame 15.1%, War 12.9%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Sandbox 7.1%

Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.

Why similar: Political Sim 26.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Sandbox 11.2%

WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database

Why similar: World War II 25.3% ★, Wargame 21.4%, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, War 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

Why similar: Political Sim 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Sandbox 10.4%, War 10%

Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.

Why similar: World War II 24.3% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, War 13.1%, Sandbox 9.3%

A world that plays itself. Watch nations battle for domination across a 3,400-region map, build infinite alternate histories, meddle with god-like powers, or program your own AI countries and climb the global ranked ladder.

Why similar: Political Sim 32.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Alternate History 12%, War 11.1%, Sandbox 10.4%