- #1 Fantasy Map Simulator
97% matchVery Positive89% of 4,296 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: God Game 20.7% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Level Editor 11.3%, Artificial Intelligence 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a near-identical experience of watching AI-controlled nations expand, fight, and evolve on a dynamic map.
- #2 WorldBox - God Simulator
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 56,385 reviews2021
Dev: Maxim Karpenko
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
Why similar: God Game 36.9% ★, Political Sim 17% ★, Sandbox 16.2%, Artificial Intelligence 11.2%, Idler 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for god-game sandboxes where you can observe the rise and fall of civilizations in a living, breathing world.
- #3 EarthRoyale
96% matchVery Positive85% of 180 reviews2024
Dev: Lizzycat / Lizabeth Gidlund
Windows · Mac · Linux
EarthRoyale is a Map simulation Observer game where the game each turn chooses one of many events to edit the world map
Why similar: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Alternate History 19.3%, God Game 18.7% ★, Wargame 14%, Historical 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This simulation focuses on the rapid, often humorous collapse of nations through randomized events and AI-driven conflict.
- #4 Galimulator
95% matchVery Positive91% of 502 reviews2018
Dev: Snoddasmannen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Galimulator is a galactic empire simulation and sandbox game. See how Empires rise and fall, and how the people in them climb through the ranks to bring prestige to their Dynasty. Then throw in an invasion of self replicating Smatter monsters if you want to spice things up.
Why similar: God Game 44.3% ★, Simulation 24.8%, Sandbox 24%, Strategy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, chaotic space-faring simulation where you observe AI empires rise, fall, and engage in interstellar warfare.
- #5 Age of History II
94% matchVery Positive90% of 49,951 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.6 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 21.4% ★, Historical 18.3%, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, World War II 13.3% ★, Alternate History 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that allows for deep map-based control and the creation of custom historical scenarios.
- #6 Age of History 3
94% matchVery Positive85% of 18,617 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Wargame 22.1%, Alternate History 18.8%, World War II 16.8% ★, Level Editor 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration of the series offers improved mechanics for managing complex geopolitical shifts and large-scale warfare.
- #7 Warnament
93% matchVery Positive85% of 495 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: Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Level Editor 23.5%, Sandbox 20.3%, Historical 10.6%, Alternate History 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines grand strategy elements with a sandbox map-based approach that allows for massive, automated global conflicts.
- #8 Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2
92% matchVery Positive84% of 7,445 reviews2023
Dev: Brilliant Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Welcome to Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2, the most ridiculous and insane battle simulator in existence! Create eye watering battles with hundreds of thousands, even millions of characters on screen! Jump into multiple campaigns in game or player made, or play in sandbox mode and FPS invasion
Why similar: God Game 34.7% ★, Wargame 20.2%, Sandbox 15.6%, Artificial Intelligence 12.7%, Simulation 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at the 'observer' aspect of combat, allowing you to witness massive, chaotic battles between thousands of units.
- #9 Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 153,279 reviews2021
Dev: Landfall
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.7%, Wargame 20.6%, Historical 14.8%, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: While more tactical, it shares the sandbox spirit of setting up unique combat scenarios and watching the physics-based AI play them out.
- #10 Ancient Warfare 3
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,773 reviews2024
Dev: JNI Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Dive into a sandbox full of action and customization! Choose from different game modes like deathmatch, conquest, king of the hill, zombie survival and many more. Create your own scenarios and content in the easy to use in-game editors or use one of the 50k+ workshop items from other players...
Why similar: Sandbox 45.1%, Historical 19%, Simulation 16.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly versatile sandbox that lets you create and observe battles across various historical and fictional eras.
- #11 Hearts of Iron IV
90% matchVery Positive90% of 375,203 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.6 hrsMean: 299.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 30.4% ★, Alternate History 19%, Historical 16.2%, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Strategy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more complex, it is the premier grand strategy game for simulating global conflict and alternate history scenarios.
- #12 Total Tank Simulator
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,751 reviews2020
Dev: Noobz from PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Commander in the ranks. Soldier at heart. Choose a faction and deploy and command your army into massive physics-driven WWII battles to the last man standing. Destroy everything on sight with an insane amount of units that will behave tactically.
Why similar: World War II 43.6% ★, Sandbox 25.5%, Simulation 14.5%, Strategy 14%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a sandbox environment where you can deploy massive armies and watch them engage in large-scale tactical warfare.
- #13 Europa Universalis IV
89% 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: Diplomacy 25.3% ★, Alternate History 19.4%, Wargame 17.8%, Historical 15.2%, Sandbox 11%
Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled depth for simulating the rise and fall of nations over hundreds of years of history.
- #14 Plague Inc: Evolved
88% matchVery Positive94% of 65,504 reviews2016
Dev: Ndemic Creations
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Simulation 36.4%, Sandbox 12.5%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar 'observer' feel where you set the initial parameters and watch as the simulation plays out across a global map.
- #15 Universe Sandbox
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 32,034 reviews2015
Dev: Giant Army
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Why similar: God Game 45.3% ★, Sandbox 36.7%, Simulation 15.1%, Casual 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the god-game feel by allowing you to manipulate celestial bodies and observe the resulting physical consequences.
- #16 Rebel Inc: Escalation
86% 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 32.8% ★, Alternate History 22.4%, Historical 16.8%, Sandbox 14.1%, Simulation 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This simulation focuses on the political and military challenges of stabilizing a region, offering a more focused strategic experience.
- #17 Doodle Empires
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,263 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle Stack Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Doodle Empires is an alternate history sandbox game all about drawing your own nations with your own histories and stories in a variety of maps. Watch your world take shape and evolve over time, and decide which nations will rise and which nations will fall.
Why similar: God Game 25.7% ★, Alternate History 23.5%, Historical 11.9%, Sandbox 11.4%, Wargame 11%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist strategy game that focuses on the growth and conflict of empires in a simple, sandbox-style environment.
- #18 Territory Idle
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,721 reviews2019
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 173.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Strategic idle game. Develop the kingdom, then abdicate and get gold! For gold, you can buy new tiles and expand the territory.
Why similar: Idler 74.5%, Strategy 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the minimalist, map-based expansion of territory, perfect for players who enjoy the idler aspects of Ages of Conflict.
- #19 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 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 22.2% ★, Wargame 19.7%, World War II 17.5% ★, Alternate History 14.3%, Sandbox 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A detailed grand strategy game that allows for deep control over the military and political aspects of modern nations.
- #20 Age of Clicks
82% matchMixed64% of 448 reviews2026
Dev: David IusPub: Red Border Studio
Windows
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 28.5% ★, Wargame 19.6%, Level Editor 16.4%, Idler 13.9%, Sandbox 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: It leans into the idler and simulation mechanics, allowing for passive growth and automated military management.
- #21 Rising Front
81% matchVery Positive88% of 4,199 reviews2026
Dev: Sandstorm Studios Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A FPS WW1 & Revolutionary War battle simulator with a focus on Workshop Content, rag-doll physics, intelligent AI, massive battles, procedural AI cover system, real-time building system and FPS combat!
Why similar: Sandbox 30.4%, Wargame 29.2%, Historical 20.7%, Simulation 9.6%, Strategy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox war game that allows you to witness large-scale combat from a unique, immersive perspective.
- #22 Imperator: Rome
84% matchMixed66% of 26,881 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 46% ★, Historical 23.4%, Strategy 14.4%, Simulation 9.9%, Alternate History 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a rich, map-based simulation of the ancient world with complex political and military systems.
- #23 War of Dots
80% matchVery Positive81% of 6,906 reviews2026
Dev: TeaAndPython
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
Why similar: Wargame 31.6%, Alternate History 16.6%, Strategy 15%, Level Editor 13.9%, Historical 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist RTS that distills warfare down to its core elements, perfect for those who enjoy the visual simplicity of map simulators.
- #24 Age of Conquest IV
83% matchVery Positive82% of 2,820 reviews2016
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.
Why similar: Historical 37.4%, Strategy 33%, Sandbox 24.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that focuses on map-based expansion and conquest in a simplified, accessible format.
- #25 World Warfare & Economics
82% 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: Political Sim 41.4% ★, Diplomacy 31.9% ★, Sandbox 12.9%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It blends grand strategy with economic simulation, allowing you to manage the geopolitical landscape of the modern world.
- #26 Maestro's Cold War 2
79% matchVery Positive96% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 31% ★, Wargame 18.6%, Alternate History 13.8%, Sandbox 12.9%, Historical 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a political and military simulation focused on the tensions of the Cold War era.
- #27 Armchair Commander
81% matchVery Positive89% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Level Editor 13.3%, Alternate History 13.2%, Wargame 13.2%, World War II 12.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that emphasizes strategic positioning and army composition, similar to the combat focus of map simulators.
- #28 Observe
79% matchPositive90% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Kisotik Games
Windows
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 32.4% ★, Alternate History 23.8%, Sandbox 12.4%, Level Editor 10.9%, Historical 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: As the name suggests, it is designed specifically for players who prefer to watch complex simulations unfold without direct interference.
- #29 Nations
78% 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: Political Sim 22.3% ★, Wargame 18.5%, Historical 18.4%, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Alternate History 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused grand strategy experience centered on the historical development and conflict of various civilizations.
- #30 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
77% matchVery Positive83% of 2,496 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Wargame 14.9%, World War II 13.8% ★, Sandbox 9.3%
- #31 Easy Red 2
76% matchVery Positive90% of 14,718 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!
Why similar: World War II 36.7% ★, Wargame 20.2%, Sandbox 15.4%, Historical 12.8%, Simulation 7%
- #32 Sand:box
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,717 reviews2023
Dev: smellymoo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
"Falling sand" style particle sandbox, now with circuits and stickmen!
Why similar: God Game 53.7% ★, Sandbox 24.3%, Simulation 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Casual 2.8%
- #33 EarthRoyale 3
77% matchMixed67% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Lizzycat / Lizabeth Gidlund
Windows · Mac · Linux
A simulation map observation game where you watch the world simulate into the future in the most chaotic way possible
Why similar: God Game 46.9% ★, Alternate History 19.1%, Simulation 13.5%, Historical 11.4%, Casual 4.6%
- #34 Ultimate Arena
78% matchVery Positive80% of 995 reviews2016
Dev: Triverske
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Pick and create characters to fight to the death in this action-packed nonsensical arena simulation.
Why similar: God Game 23.3% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Wargame 15.7%, Alternate History 15.2%, Level Editor 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox god-game that lets you pit various entities against each other in a controlled, arena-style environment.
- #35 Sprocket
74% matchVery Positive93% of 12,843 reviews2021
Dev: Hamish Dunn
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 38.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Carefully balance mobility, firepower and armour in a dedicated tank designer. Then uncarefully put them to the test in a series of combat scenarios progressing through the ages of the tank. Here, your limit is what you can fit inside your hull and turret while still being able to move forwards.
Why similar: World War II 30.7% ★, Wargame 28.2%, Sandbox 24.2%, Alternate History 16.9%
- #36 Teardown
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 135,234 reviews2022
Dev: Tuxedo Labs
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.
Why similar: Sandbox 73.6%, Simulation 20.5%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #37 Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 12,254 reviews2017
Dev: Brilliant Game Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Here is a sandbox like no other. Create massive battles with absolutely no limits. Want to see 10,000 chickens fight an army of Romans?? Sure, why not. Want to see a company of WW2 U.S soldiers fight 11,000 Medieval soldiers?? There are simply no limits to the carnage you can achieve in UEBS.
Why similar: Sandbox 52.1%, Simulation 23.8%, Strategy 14%, Fantasy 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #38 Warbox Sandbox
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 303 reviews2022
Dev: Madar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Create intense battles across time periods, join the battle, rewrite history, and become a legend.
Why similar: God Game 39.5% ★, Alternate History 20.3%, Artificial Intelligence 15.6%, Historical 11.3%, Simulation 7%
- #39 Pandora's Toybox
71% matchVery Positive85% of 417 reviews2026
Dev: BetaLabPub: 2P Games
Windows
Become a God, build a civilization. In this dynamic Roguelite God Simulator, guide human civilization on a procedurally generated pixel world. Watch your people grow, defend them against heretics, and build an immortal legacy.
Why similar: God Game 32.1% ★, Artificial Intelligence 15.4%, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Sandbox 12.9%, Historical 8.1%
- #40 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,858 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 77% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 11%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #41 Victoria II
73% 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: Political Sim 36.9% ★, Historical 20.1%, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Alternate History 9.9%, Strategy 7.8%
- #42 MMORPG Tycoon 2
73% matchVery Positive86% of 3,124 reviews2020
Dev: VectorStorm Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
MMORPG Tycoon 2 is a single-player world-builder game about creating the greatest MMORPG of all time – yours.
Why similar: God Game 59.6% ★, Sandbox 25.9%, Simulation 9.8%, Casual 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #43 Europa Universalis V
70% matchMixed67% of 30,445 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 52.4 hrsMean: 119.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.
Why similar: Diplomacy 29.7% ★, Alternate History 21.4%, Wargame 21%, Historical 15.7%, Simulation 5.8%
- #44 Victoria 3
71% 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: Political Sim 30% ★, Diplomacy 23.1% ★, Alternate History 15%, Historical 14.3%, Sandbox 8.1%
- #45 Planetary Life
69% matchVery Positive94% of 919 reviews2025
Dev: Sotenbox
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!
Why similar: God Game 64.5% ★, Sandbox 25.5%, Simulation 10%
- #46 Ravenfield
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 79,893 reviews2017
Dev: SteelRaven7
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 63.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!
Why similar: Sandbox 65%, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 13%, Singleplayer 8%
- #47 GoreBox
69% matchVery Positive84% of 24,589 reviews2023
Dev: F2Games
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 47.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
GoreBox is a chaotic physics-driven sandbox where creativity meets destruction. Use the Reality Crusher to spawn, manipulate, and obliterate anything. Customize, roleplay, or face devious creatures. In this world, your imagination rules, and chaos is your playground!
Why similar: Level Editor 50.3%, Sandbox 49.7%
- #48 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 6,369 reviews2017
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 36.6 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 28.8% ★, Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Alternate History 12.2%, Historical 11.7%
- #49 Supreme Ruler 1936
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 29.3% ★, Wargame 23.3%, Historical 17.7%, Sandbox 14.1%, Simulation 7.1%
- #50 Lawgivers II
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 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 38.8% ★, Diplomacy 33.9% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Simulation 5.6%, Strategy 5.1%
- #51 Hearts of Iron III
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,079 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 44.7% ★, Historical 20%, Strategy 10.2%, Wargame 8%, Sandbox 7.7%
- #52 Animal Revolt Battle Simulator
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: VDimension
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The ultimate physics-based, sandbox battle simulator where you can create funny battles between all sorts of ragdoll creatures! You can also make your own monsters with the unit creator or even join the battles yourself in the first-person mode!
Why similar: Wargame 41.2%, Sandbox 30.9%, Simulation 11.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Casual 3.5%
- #53 Brick Rigs
66% matchVery Positive95% of 59,219 reviews2023
Dev: Fluppisoft GmbH
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 77.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Do whatever you want in a physics sandbox full of chaotic destruction, endless player-made creations and unpredictable adventures. Build, destroy, roleplay and mess around solo or with friends!
Why similar: Sandbox 79.7%, Simulation 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #54 Dictators:No Peace Countryballs
68% matchVery Positive94% of 6,242 reviews2020
Dev: RPN Indie Developer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Simulation 39.4%, Casual 13.1%
- #55 Age Of Warbots
67% matchVery Positive84% of 165 reviews2026
Dev: VDimension
Windows
A sandbox battle simulator game where you can build your own shape-shifting warbots, program their AI, and watch them smash each other up on the battlefield! Join the battles yourself by taking control of the warbots! Use Steam Workshop to check out warbots created by players from around the world!
Why similar: Level Editor 35.7%, Wargame 27.7%, Sandbox 24.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Casual 2%
- #56 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
68% matchMixed68% of 1,070 reviews2024
Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!
Why similar: Wargame 21.4%, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Historical 15.1%, Alternate History 14.5%, Sandbox 14.2%
- #57 Old World
67% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 33.2% ★, Alternate History 21.9%, Historical 17.7%, Sandbox 12.7%, Simulation 6.7%
- #58 Warbox
69% matchMixed56% of 3,636 reviews2021
Dev: Mantaliss
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A sandbox game that enables players to watch or take part in a warzone. Players will have access to a variety of tools and features that give them access to customize and change the battlefield however they like.
Why similar: Sandbox 63.6%, Artificial Intelligence 33.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #59 Millennia
67% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Diplomacy 34% ★, Alternate History 30.5%, Historical 18.7%, Strategy 7.8%, Simulation 7.4%
- #60 Deisim
66% matchVery Positive93% of 909 reviews2022
Dev: Myron Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Live the experience of being a powerful god and create the world to see the growth of mankind.
Why similar: God Game 30.4% ★, Political Sim 20.8% ★, Artificial Intelligence 16.1%, Sandbox 12.9%, Simulation 5%