- #1 Command by Voice: World Conquest
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Xideimeicai Studio
Windows
Rule a nation by issuing voice or text commands to an AI and conquer the world. Voice input supports Chinese and English; text input supports all languages.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Artificial Intelligence 14.8%, Sandbox 11.4%, Simulation 9.8%
- #2 Crusader Kings II
76% matchVery Positive91% of 73,429 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 55.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 53.1% ★, Political Sim 22% ★, Historical 7%, Medieval 5.7%, Simulation 5%
- #3 王朝:将军觐见
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 三千越甲GameStudio
Windows
《王朝:将军觐见》希望打造一个能自我运行,且符合直觉、合理可信的历史沙盒,从而给玩家足够的游玩自由度。地图的每一个单元格都有居民(POP),他们构成了这个世界的活背景。钱也不仅仅是一个数值,每一个铜板都是由铸币工坊所铸造,并通过税收和交易活动流向整个世界。游戏中的人物是“活”的,他们会置办产业、开展贸易、入朝为官,追求财富和权力。每一个POP、人物的自发活动就像涓涓细流,汇聚在一起就是浩浩汤汤的天下大势,王朝兴颓则是这个舞台最上层的演出。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Political Sim 21.7% ★, Simulation 14.5%, Sandbox 12.9%, Historical 12.1%
- #4 Europa Universalis III Complete
74% matchVery Positive83% of 1,992 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.4% ★, Political Sim 32.2% ★, Historical 10.4%, Sandbox 5.5%, Strategy 3.6%
- #5 Kingdom's Life
71% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Political Sim 25.2% ★, Sandbox 11.7%, Simulation 8.2%, Historical 6.7%
- #6 Antiyoy
70% matchPositive87% of 38 reviews2024
Dev: yiotro
Windows
Turn-based strategy with simple rules
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.4% ★, Political Sim 30.9% ★, Historical 7.2%, Level Editor 5.4%, War 5.3%
- #7 Observe
69% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Kisotik Games
Windows
Program AI countries, climb global leaderboards, and watch your strategies battle for world domination! Create infinite alternate histories or intervene with god-like powers in this ultimate strategy sandbox.
Why similar: Political Sim 29% ★, Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, Sandbox 10.3%, Simulation 8.7%, Historical 5.5%
- #8 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
68% matchVery Positive81% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Political Sim 23.1% ★, Sandbox 10%, Simulation 9.4%, Historical 9.3%
- #9 Fantasy Map Simulator
66% matchVery Positive89% of 3,819 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.5 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: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Grand Strategy 26% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Artificial Intelligence 10.1%, Level Editor 7.3%
- #10 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,829 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.3 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 51% ★, Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Simulation 12.1%, War 5.2%, Strategy 4%
- #11 Realpolitiks II
68% matchMixed46% of 665 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 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: Grand Strategy 38% ★, Political Sim 35.6% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Strategy 5.8%, Indie 2.1%
- #12 Imperator: Rome
67% matchMixed65% of 26,765 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 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: Grand Strategy 41.9% ★, Political Sim 29.2% ★, Simulation 10.4%, Historical 9.6%, Strategy 4.8%
- #13 Front Frontiers
65% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: baus96
Windows
The World is on the brink of irreversible Tragedy. Global tensions are rising, alliances are falling apart and states are preparing to decide their fate in the shadow of a massive war. Front Frontiers invites you to fight a massive war, offering an in-depth strategy experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, Political Sim 28.8% ★, Simulation 11.3%, War 7.8%, Historical 5.4%
- #14 Ascendant Dawn
65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Nikous Studio
Windows
Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.1% ★, Political Sim 30.1% ★, Simulation 10%, Historical 9.8%, War 5.7%
- #15 Victoria II
67% matchVery Positive92% of 19,874 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.4% ★, Political Sim 28.3% ★, Historical 10.1%, Simulation 6.2%, Sandbox 5.2%
- #16 Theo
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Theo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The player is the architect of the world, plays for one of the world forces and achieves its dominance in the world with the help of tools and through indirect influence on countries and key figures. The story-driven game takes place through key historical events that have impacted the modern world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.9% ★, Political Sim 37.4% ★, Historical 6.6%, Top-Down 6.4%, War 6.3%
- #17 Aye! My Liege
64% 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: Grand Strategy 36.5% ★, Political Sim 28.4% ★, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 5.7%, Top-Down 5%
- #18 历史模拟器:崇祯
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 青干工作室
Windows
本作的初衷不在于让崇祯单纯地赢,而是编写一部属于你的王朝兴衰故事。虽然历史绝对不可改写,但在世界模型的推演下,你的每一次抉择都将引发蝴蝶效应,书写出全新的篇章。我们希望玩家在体验演义故事的疯狂与逻辑博弈的残酷时,能在直面王朝或崩塌或强盛的激荡中,悄悄生出对真实历史的敬畏。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 18.3%, Simulation 15.8%, Historical 12.1%, War 5.1%
- #19 三国混战
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: YangGrass
Windows
In the world of the Three Kingdoms, where the warlords were vying for supremacy, different forces were chosen to rebuild the Great Han or establish a new heaven. Through event selection, a balance was achieved among the literati, Han, and people.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.9% ★, Political Sim 37.7% ★, Historical 8.4%, Strategy 6.8%, 2D 3%
- #20 三国記II
66% 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: Grand Strategy 35.3% ★, Political Sim 26.7% ★, Simulation 17.9%, Historical 6.7%, Strategy 5.7%
- #21 NationWar2:Chronicle
63% matchMostly Positive80% of 419 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Political Sim 31% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Sandbox 9.1%, Historical 7.4%
- #22 Elegy of the Vast Land
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chaos Ripple Game Technology
Windows
Rewrite history with LLMs and natural language. Command any figure through dynamic AI events: type custom orders or choose your path. Deploy characters for AI-calculated outcomes and expand across a lat-long grid. With RAG tech, the world remembers your legacy. From 1644 and beyond.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.9% ★, Political Sim 21.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 19.1%, Historical 5.6%, Simulation 4.6%
- #23 Fall of Bali
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided in many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has fall in warring era for nearly 2 centuries and now the threat of imperialism come. With all your kingdom potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Political Sim 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 33.4% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Historical 8.4%, War 5.1%
- #24 Across The Globe
65% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Righteous Sword
Windows
A nation simulator set in 19th-century. Acquire resources, research technologies, build infrastructure, conquer foes. Experience dynamic population, realistic economy and great power diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.4% ★, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Sandbox 16.8%, Historical 10.9%, Strategy 6.3%
- #25 State of Command
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Layth
Windows · Linux
A modern grand strategy game where you act as head of state, managing military forces, economic development, and diplomacy while directing large-scale operations on dynamic frontlines.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.8% ★, Political Sim 36% ★, Historical 7.3%, Strategy 5.2%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #26 Age of History II
64% matchVery Positive90% of 49,172 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: Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, Political Sim 23.4% ★, Historical 13%, War 9.8%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #27 Maestro's Cold War 2
62% matchVery Positive98% of 116 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 35.9% ★, Grand Strategy 35% ★, Historical 9.8%, Simulation 8.6%, Sandbox 5.2%
- #28 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
62% matchMixed48% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 34.5% ★, Political Sim 34.4% ★, Simulation 16.8%, Top-Down 4.7%, Strategy 4.5%
- #29 A World To Win
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leafbug Labs
Windows
A Cold War real-time grand strategy game. Players lead a country through the revolutions and superpower conflicts of the late 20th century, competing in the space race and nuclear arms race, destabilizing and overthrowing rival powers to expand their spheres of influence.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.9% ★, Political Sim 36.7% ★, Historical 6.9%, Simulation 6.2%, Strategy 6%
- #30 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
62% matchVery Positive87% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.2% ★, Grand Strategy 37.1% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 5.6%, Top-Down 4.9%
- #31 Mr. President
61% matchMostly Positive80% of 84 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 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 32% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Historical 10.1%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #32 苏维埃模拟器 Soviet Simulator
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 铼工作室 / Rhenium Studio
Windows
If getting back to Dec 1922, under your leadership, can you make Union of Soviet Socialist Republics an Utopia?
Why similar: Political Sim 38.5% ★, Grand Strategy 34.2% ★, Simulation 11.6%, War 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #33 Machiavelli the Prince
63% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.Pub: Holistic Design, inc.
Windows
This award-winning 4X strategy classic lets you explore the Old World, exploit risky trade routes, expand your political and military power, and rise to dominance in the Renaissance. Every move can mean the difference between exaltation and excommunication in this multiplayer empire-building game
Why similar: Political Sim 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Historical 8.1%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #34 World Empire 2027
63% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your empire in turn based strategy war game. Select your country and start to play.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, Political Sim 30.8% ★, Artificial Intelligence 12.7%, Simulation 10.1%, War 9.9%
- #35 Reversed Front
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ESC Taiwan
Windows
The players may assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs (East Turkestan), Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, establishing organisations in 269 territories in the Cathayan Continent to overthrow the Communist regime!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, Political Sim 28.8% ★, Sandbox 12.7%, Simulation 10.7%, War 5.5%
- #36 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.8% ★, Political Sim 26.6% ★, Simulation 11.7%, Historical 10.3%, War 6.1%
- #37 Lord Of Anatolia
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mustafa Aykut Karacan
Windows
A real-time city-building and strategy game set in 1300s Anatolia. Build your settlement, manage resources, expand your economy, train soldiers, research new technologies, and defend your beylik against enemy forces.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.5% ★, Political Sim 27.3% ★, Simulation 16.8%, Artificial Intelligence 7.7%, Strategy 4.5%
- #38 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
65% matchMixed45% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.
Why similar: Political Sim 59.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Strategy 2.9%
- #39 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
61% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,452 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 51.1% ★, Simulation 17%, Medieval 11.4%, Historical 8.8%, Strategy 7.3%
- #40 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
62% matchMixed59% of 961 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 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 32.3% ★, Sandbox 13.3%, Simulation 11.5%, Top-Down 4.2%
- #41 Grey Eminence
62% 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 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 29% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Historical 7.5%, Level Editor 5.8%
- #42 Clan and Crown
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: alanchuPub: Wise Games
Windows
The game is a strategy simulation game where you start a family, raise children, infiltrate various industries in the city (13 industries, 70 professions), run for mayor to control the city's destiny, manufacture weapons to wage city wars, and ultimately establish your family empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Political Sim 27.1% ★, Simulation 18.7%, Historical 5.4%, Strategy 5%
- #43 The Arab Republic of Taghia
62% matchMixed58% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
The Arab Republic of Taghia is an arab spring tyranny simulator. You have followed in the footsteps of your father and been "elected" to lead the Arab Republic of Taghia, and must hold onto power through any means necessary.
Why similar: Political Sim 65% ★, Simulation 17.3%, Historical 6.4%, War 6.2%, Strategy 5.1%
- #44 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
62% 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: Political Sim 35.1% ★, Grand Strategy 33.6% ★, Simulation 12%, War 5.8%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #45 Flames in Modern Europe
59% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Volodymyr Marsenko
Windows · Mac
A real-time global strategy game about the Old Continent! You are the leader of the state, and you must discover new technologies, build a powerful economy, armed forces and even nuclear weapons! But remember - the opposition will always be breathing down your neck...
Why similar: Political Sim 39.9% ★, Grand Strategy 35.3% ★, Historical 9%, War 6.1%, Simulation 6%
- #46 皇帝
60% matchMostly Negative39% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: realfun studio
Windows
《皇帝》是一款王朝养成模拟游戏。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.8% ★, Political Sim 30.5% ★, Simulation 14.2%, Historical 6.7%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #47 Tinker Game
59% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Bott Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tinker-Game is a circuit building game where you can make the circuits you always dreamed of! With 20 components and 5 layers to work with you make make small or large circuits all the same.
Why similar: Simulation 35.5%, Sandbox 28.7%, Level Editor 16.4%, Top-Down 12.1%, 2D 6.6%
- #48 Sengoku
63% matchMixed62% of 473 reviews2011
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 52.7% ★, Simulation 20%, Historical 16.3%, Strategy 7.7%, Medieval 3.4%
- #49 Clockwork Dawn
60% 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: Grand Strategy 35.1% ★, Political Sim 30.4% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Historical 9.7%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #50 The Race for the White House
63% matchMixed63% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the battle of the US presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Political Sim 73.6% ★, Simulation 18.7%, Strategy 5.4%, Indie 2.3%
- #51 Office Tycoon
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UnkreativboyPub: Unkreativboy Studios
Windows
Build Your Business Empire! Start with a small company and grow it into a corporate giant. Rent offices, hire employees, manage finances, and compete in a dynamic market. Buy out rivals, expand strategically, and build your dream headquarters. Will you dominate the business world or play it safe?
Why similar: Political Sim 38.4% ★, Grand Strategy 38.2% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Top-Down 6.6%, Artificial Intelligence 2.7%
- #52 Orbi Universo II
59% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.8% ★, Political Sim 26.3% ★, Historical 11.8%, Simulation 10.9%, War 7.1%
- #53 Africa Empire 2027
60% 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: Grand Strategy 36.2% ★, Political Sim 33.1% ★, Simulation 12%, Artificial Intelligence 9.3%, Strategy 3.3%
- #54 Rimefall
60% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vlachia
Windows
Your colony ship has landed on an alien planet — but the environment kills electronics. Salvage the ark, survive the early years, and build a nation as your society regresses to medieval with remnants of modern knowledge. Grand strategy with simulated population and turn-based combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.4% ★, Political Sim 30% ★, Simulation 15.5%, Top-Down 5.1%, War 3.8%
- #55 Mandate Eternal
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mandate Eternal
Windows · Mac · Linux
A grand strategy game that focuses on events across Eurasia during the Ming Dynasty of China. Featuring robust and detailed simulation. Lead your army in a real time 1:1 scaled RTS battle against your enemy. Manage thousands of regional markets and shape your empire to your will.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.6% ★, Political Sim 29.7% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Artificial Intelligence 7.6%, Historical 7.4%
- #56 Rogue State
61% matchMostly Positive76% of 255 reviews2015
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
Why similar: Political Sim 66.2% ★, Simulation 24.1%, Strategy 7%, Indie 2.8%
- #57 Crisis in the Kremlin
60% matchVery Positive84% of 1,442 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 66.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Simulation 5.5%, Historical 5.5%, Strategy 5.5%
- #58 卢沟桥事变
60% 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 42.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Simulation 10.9%, War 8.5%, Historical 6.7%
- #59 Age of Resistance
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luis Humberto
Windows
Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America. Manage your economy, internal stability, political ideologies, and regional conflicts in real-time with pause. Will you be able to dominate the continent?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.3% ★, Political Sim 24.3% ★, Simulation 19.5%, War 7%, Strategy 5.2%
- #60 UK Politics Simulator
59% 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 41.3% ★, Simulation 20.8%, Sandbox 17.1%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Strategy 5.5%