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Games Like Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator

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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!

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 7,907 reviews
Released: 2023-02-17
Developer: JoySpark Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 14.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 72%

Overview

Ages of Conflict is a unique, hands-off sandbox simulation that allows players to act as a god observing the emergent behavior of autonomous AI nations on a global map. These recommendations prioritize games that emphasize map-based simulation, AI-driven warfare, and sandbox-style god-game mechanics where the focus is on observation, scenario creation, and watching history unfold rather than direct micro-management.

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 54,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Maxim Karpenko
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 33.2%, Political Sim 15.9%, Sandbox 14.6%, Politics 12.1%, Artificial Intelligence 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: The premier god-game experience that focuses on observing the rise and fall of civilizations in a sandbox environment.

  2. #2 Fantasy Map Simulator
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 4,008 reviews2024
    Dev: The Stranger
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.1 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 17.6%, Political Sim 15.2%, Politics 12.3%, Alternate History 11.2%, Level Editor 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to the map-based AI simulation style found in Ages of Conflict.

  3. #3 Galimulator
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 497 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 43%, Simulation 25.7%, Sandbox 23.9%, Strategy 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Features an autonomous AI-driven space empire simulation where you observe galactic history unfold.

  4. #4 EarthRoyale
    95% matchVery Positive86% 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 27.6%, Alternate History 19.8%, God Game 19%, Wargame 14.1%, Historical 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A map-based simulation that pits nations against each other in a battle royale format driven by AI.

  5. #5 Doodle Empires
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,113 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 25.9%, Alternate History 23.5%, Historical 12.1%, Sandbox 11.2%, Wargame 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on AI-driven empire management and historical simulation in a simplified, accessible format.

  6. #6 Warnament
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 439 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: Politics 23.1%, Diplomacy 20.4%, Level Editor 20.1%, Sandbox 17.3%, Historical 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep sandbox simulation where you can observe and influence turn-based global conflicts.

  7. #7 Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 149,906 reviews2021
    Dev: Landfall
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 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 32.6%, Wargame 20.3%, Historical 14.8%, Simulation 13.1%, Strategy 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A physics-based sandbox that emphasizes the chaotic and humorous nature of large-scale AI battles.

  8. #8 Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2
    92% matchVery Positive84% of 7,244 reviews2023
    Dev: Brilliant Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 34.4%, Wargame 20%, Sandbox 15.6%, Artificial Intelligence 13%, Simulation 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate sandbox for testing massive, AI-controlled armies against each other.

  9. #9 Age of History 3
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 17,831 reviews2024
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 37.1 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 24.2%, Wargame 21.9%, Alternate History 18.9%, World War II 16.5%, Level Editor 12.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that features robust AI simulation elements for managing global military campaigns.

  10. #10 Ancient Warfare 3
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,756 reviews2024
    Dev: JNI Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 29.6 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 46.6%, Historical 19.8%, Simulation 17.5%, Strategy 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A versatile sandbox simulation that allows for the creation and observation of complex historical battle scenarios.

  11. #11 Age of History II
    90% matchVery Positive90% of 49,603 reviews2018
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 61.7 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 19%, Historical 15.8%, Diplomacy 13.8%, Politics 12.9%, World War II 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic map-based wargame that allows for deep customization of historical scenarios.

  12. #12 Rising Front
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 4,015 reviews2026
    Dev: Sandstorm Studios Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.4 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 29.8%, Wargame 29.1%, Historical 21.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A large-scale war simulation that focuses on the chaos of frontline combat between AI-controlled armies.

  13. #13 Warbox
    89% matchMixed57% of 3,587 reviews2021
    Dev: Mantaliss
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 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 62.6%, Artificial Intelligence 34.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,653 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 42.9%, Sandbox 25.6%, Simulation 14.7%, Strategy 14.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines physics-based combat with large-scale AI battle simulation in a World War II setting.

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    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,223 reviews2015
    Dev: Giant Army
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 23.8 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 44.8%, Sandbox 36.9%, Simulation 15.4%, Casual 2.9%

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    86% matchVery Positive88% of 101 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 15.8%, Level Editor 13.3%, Alternate History 13.1%, Wargame 12.9%, Auto Battler 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler wargame that emphasizes strategic positioning and AI-driven combat resolution.

  17. #17 Territory Idle
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,703 reviews2019
    Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 174.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 78.4%, Strategy 18.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A map-based idle game that captures the expansionist feel of watching borders grow and shift over time.

  18. #18 Maestro's Cold War 2
    83% matchVery Positive98% of 142 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 25%, Politics 21.1%, Wargame 14.3%, Alternate History 10.8%, Sandbox 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A detailed political and military simulation focusing on the strategic tensions of the Cold War era.

  19. #19 World Warfare & Economics
    84% matchMixed61% of 677 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 32.3%, Diplomacy 24.5%, Politics 22.9%, Sandbox 9.7%, Strategy 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intersection of economic management and global military simulation.

  20. #20 Rebel Inc: Escalation
    84% matchVery Positive82% of 7,279 reviews2021
    Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.2 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 33.1%, Alternate History 22.3%, Historical 16.7%, Sandbox 14%, Simulation 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A political and military simulation that focuses on managing the complex dynamics of regional stability.

  21. #21 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
    85% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,847 reviews2014
    Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.2 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 53.2%, Politics 31.2%, Strategy 7.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep political and military simulation that allows players to influence global geopolitics.

  22. #22 Nations
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 113 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 23.4%, Historical 18.1%, Wargame 18%, Diplomacy 17.7%, Alternate History 14.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes historical nation-building and AI-driven military conflict.

  23. #23 People Playground
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 311,986 reviews2019
    Dev: mestiezPub: Studio Minus
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 54.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    Why similar: Sandbox 78.2%, Simulation 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Casual 2.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A physics-based sandbox that provides the same experimental 'god-like' freedom to observe chaotic interactions.

  24. #24 Hearts of Iron IV
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 365,658 reviews2016
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 31.0 hrsMean: 296.4 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%, Alternate History 19%, Historical 16.2%, Diplomacy 15.9%, Strategy 8.7%

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    80% matchMixed70% of 668 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,613 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac
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    79% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: Lizzycat / Lizabeth Gidlund
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: God Game 48.5%, Alternate History 19.9%, Simulation 14.2%, Historical 11.9%, Casual 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A sequel that refines the map-based AI battle royale concept with improved 3D visuals.

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    78% matchMostly Positive69% of 362 reviews2025
    Dev: TatamibeyaPub: WorldMap
    Windows

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    Why similar: Political Sim 25.9%, Politics 23.5%, Diplomacy 22.7%, Historical 11.7%, Sandbox 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A procedural simulation that focuses on the long-term evolution of societies and historical events.

  29. #29 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,250 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.6 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 19.6%, Wargame 16.6%, World War II 14.7%, Politics 14.2%, Alternate History 12.2%

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  30. #30 Europa Universalis IV
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 136,424 reviews2013
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 280.3 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 25.7%, Alternate History 19.3%, Wargame 17.5%, Historical 15.2%, Sandbox 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep historical simulation that allows you to guide a nation through centuries of geopolitical change.

  31. #31 Imperator: Rome
    78% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 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 40.9%, Historical 20.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Politics 12.3%, Simulation 8.6%

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  32. #32 Victoria II
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 19,943 reviews2010
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    75% matchMostly Positive70% of 59,549 reviews2022
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 116.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    76% matchVery Positive82% of 2,815 reviews2016
    Dev: Noble Master LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    74% matchVery Positive94% of 6,232 reviews2020
    Dev: RPN Indie Developer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 6,255 reviews2017
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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!

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  37. #37 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,896 reviews2018
    Dev: Dorado Games
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    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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    73% matchVery Positive82% of 6,313 reviews2022
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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  39. #39 Easy Red 2
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 12,979 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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  40. #40 Supreme Ruler 1936
    75% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.5 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.

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    71% matchVery Positive93% of 12,331 reviews2021
    Dev: Hamish Dunn
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: World War II 30.4%, Wargame 28.3%, Sandbox 24.2%, Alternate History 17.1%

  42. #42 MMORPG Tycoon 2
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 3,046 reviews2020
    Dev: VectorStorm Pty Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    MMORPG Tycoon 2 is a single-player world-builder game about creating the greatest MMORPG of all time – yours.

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  43. #43 Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 12,228 reviews2017
    Dev: Brilliant Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.7 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 51.8%, Simulation 23.9%, Strategy 14.2%, Fantasy 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

  44. #44 Hearts of Iron III
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,058 reviews2009
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.4 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 44.2%, Historical 20.2%, Strategy 10.4%, Wargame 7.9%, Sandbox 7.8%

  45. #45 Europa Universalis V
    68% matchMixed69% of 28,382 reviews2025
    Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 50.7 hrsMean: 103.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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.

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    70% matchVery Positive82% of 6,533 reviews2022
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 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 33.6%, Alternate History 21.7%, Historical 17.5%, Sandbox 12.6%, Simulation 6.7%

  47. #47 Millennia
    70% matchMixed67% of 3,763 reviews2024
    Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 35.3 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 34.4%, Alternate History 30.2%, Historical 18.6%, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 7.4%

  48. #48 Planetary Life
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 821 reviews2025
    Dev: Sotenbox
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 64.3%, Sandbox 25.5%, Simulation 10.2%

  49. #49 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
    72% matchMixed59% of 964 reviews2022
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    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 29.6%, Wargame 17.5%, Politics 17.4%, Sandbox 12.5%, Alternate History 7.5%

  50. #50 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 3,880 reviews2022
    Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 24.8%, Alternate History 20.3%, World War II 19.9%, Historical 13.2%, Sandbox 10.8%

  51. #51 Total Conflict: Resistance
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,169 reviews2023
    Dev: Thunder Devs.
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!

    Why similar: Political Sim 51.4%, Wargame 34.1%, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 7.2%

  52. #52 Warbox Sandbox
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 290 reviews2022
    Dev: Madar Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Create intense battles across time periods, join the battle, rewrite history, and become a legend.

    Why similar: God Game 39%, Alternate History 20.3%, Artificial Intelligence 15.9%, Historical 11.3%, Simulation 7%

  53. #53 Teardown
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,525 reviews2022
    Dev: Tuxedo Labs
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 73.3%, Simulation 20.8%, Singleplayer 5.9%

  54. #54 NavalArt
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 2,270 reviews2018
    Dev: RigidbodyPub: RZ Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Design your own warships, equip them with a variety of armament, and bring them out to the ocean!

    Why similar: Wargame 32.2%, World War II 28.5%, Sandbox 26.7%, Strategy 6.4%, Simulation 6.1%

  55. #55 Dummynation
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 3,066 reviews2022
    Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Diplomacy 40.2%, Political Sim 23.8%, Politics 20.4%, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 7.2%

  56. #56 Brick Rigs
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 57,227 reviews2023
    Dev: Fluppisoft GmbH
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 77.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Build your own vehicles or download one of the more than 200,000 creations already uploaded to the Workshop and experience the dynamic driving and destruction physics of Brick Rigs!

    Why similar: Sandbox 79.4%, Simulation 17.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  57. #57 Solar Nations 2
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 263 reviews2025
    Dev: Flomgus Games
    Windows

    In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!

    Why similar: Political Sim 27%, Politics 21.1%, Wargame 18.2%, Alternate History 16.8%, Historical 7.9%

  58. #58 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
    68% matchMixed70% of 995 reviews2024
    Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 21.2%, Diplomacy 15.9%, Historical 15.1%, Alternate History 14.6%, Sandbox 14.2%

  59. #59 Realpolitiks II
    71% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 43%, Politics 30.1%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  60. #60 Age Of Warbots
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 147 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 35.9%, Wargame 27.3%, Sandbox 24.8%, Simulation 9.9%, Casual 2%

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