- #1 Rogue State Revolution
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 538 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Political 14.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, 4X 13.8% ★, Sandbox 7.3%
- #2 Nova Roma
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,044 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, 4X 12.5% ★, City Builder 11.6%, Historical 8.1%
- #3 Whiskerwood
96% matchVery Positive93% of 3,148 reviews2025
Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, 4X 13% ★, City Builder 11.1%, Economy 7.9%
- #4 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
95% matchVery Positive91% of 26,420 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 71.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, City Builder 13.5%, Diplomacy 13% ★, 4X 10% ★, Economy 8.7%
- #5 Heart of the Machine
94% matchVery Positive92% of 2,051 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, 4X 12.9% ★, City Builder 10.8%, Historical 7.8%
- #6 Empires of the Undergrowth
94% matchVery Positive94% of 18,267 reviews2024
Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, 4X 13% ★, City Builder 11.1%, Economy 7.8%
- #7 Against the Storm
93% matchVery Positive95% of 36,338 reviews2023
Dev: Eremite GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, 4X 13.1% ★, City Builder 11.2%, Historical 7.7%
- #8 Gate Builders
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pyralis Studio
Windows · Linux
Gate Builders is a sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game. Build space stations, manage work force, exploit, trade and transform resources. Face space pirates and enemy factions. Build, Expand, Thrive!
Why similar: 4X 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Management 8.1%
- #9 Corsair Cove
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, City Builder 12.3%, 4X 11.1% ★, Historical 8.5%
- #10 SkyChart: Airline Executive
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Casey Jones Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Inspired by Aerobiz. Build a global airline empire across 90 years of aviation history. Open routes between 496 real-world cities, buy or lease 66 historical aircraft, outmaneuver 35 rival CEOs, and survive the Great Depression, oil shocks, 9/11, and COVID.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Political 13.4% ★, Historical 9.6%, Economy 9%
- #11 House of Legacy
89% matchVery Positive83% of 3,846 reviews2025
Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.4% ★, Political 19.6% ★, City Builder 13.1%, Economy 8.4%, Management 8.4%
- #12 Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fenek Games
Windows
Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it?
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, 4X 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #13 Agecraft
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SnakyDevelop
Windows · Mac
Agecraft is a historical strategy and city-building sim. Build your settlement, develop the economy, take care of your people, and guide your civilization through the ages, from the Stone Age to the future.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, 4X 17.3% ★, City Builder 13.8%, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Historical 9.3%
- #14 Great Houses of Calderia
87% matchMixed61% of 426 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Political 18.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, 4X 10.1% ★, Economy 8.7%
- #15 Norland
86% matchVery Positive82% of 10,106 reviews2024
Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, 4X 14.5% ★, City Builder 12.2%, Historical 8.5%, Economy 8.2%
- #16 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.5% ★, 4X 17.3% ★, Historical 10.8%, Political 9% ★
- #17 DOUGH: A Crime Strategy RPG
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: OMNIAPub: NotTheBestGames
Windows
A crime based 4X strategy game with heavy RPG elements. Money, power, women... in the Prohibition, the world of crime is prospering, but in it, the road to the top is filled with blood. The ruthless competition, the greedy politicians and the pesky policemen, everyone wants to come out on top!
Why similar: Diplomacy 17% ★, 4X 15.3% ★, Crime 12.9%, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Economy 8.4%
- #18 Theos: Cities Of Myth
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Triskell InteractivePub: Dotemu
Windows
A modern take on classic city-builders, Theos: Cities of Myth lets you develop a thriving metropolis dedicated to one of 7 Greek Deities. Raise an imposing sanctuary, meet your citizens’ needs, and found a city worthy of the Gods.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, City Builder 18.9%, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Strategy 7.5%, Building 7%
- #19 Millennia
84% matchMixed67% of 3,770 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 35.1 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: 4X 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Political 11.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #20 Manor Lords
84% matchVery Positive84% of 88,470 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, City Builder 17.6%, Historical 12.7%, Diplomacy 9.4% ★, 4X 7.5% ★
- #21 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
83% matchMostly Negative38% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Political 18.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Economy 9.8%, 4X 8.1% ★
- #22 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
82% matchVery Positive87% of 757 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: 4X 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Political 13.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #23 Imperialist
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRR Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can you exploit the New World to control the Old? Lead your nation over five centuries of history in this 4X Strategy game. Build production chains, manage logistics, grow your Empire, and outmanoeuvre rivals diplomatically or on the battlefield, to become history's first Superpower.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Diplomacy 22.2% ★, 4X 21.5% ★, Historical 11.1%, Economy 8.3%
- #24 Revival: Recolonization
81% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.4% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Political 12.9% ★, Economy 8.8%
- #25 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
80% matchMixed69% of 2,267 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Historical 10.1%, Resource Management 6.8%
- #26 Anno 117: Pax Romana
79% matchMixed70% of 12,325 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.
Why similar: City Builder 19.9%, Political 14% ★, Economy 11.1%, Historical 9.2%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #27 Imperiums: Greek Wars
81% matchVery Positive86% of 544 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Political 13.4% ★, Historical 9%
- #28 Europa Universalis IV
79% matchVery Positive88% of 136,818 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 280.6 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 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, 4X 14.9% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Historical 9.9%
- #29 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
77% matchVery Positive83% of 2,655 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.3% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Historical 9.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #30 Rise of Hegemony
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Loewe
Windows
Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.2% ★, 4X 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Economy 10.5%, Building 7.3%
- #31 Celestial Empire
76% matchVery Positive90% of 691 reviews2025
Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.
Why similar: Political 17% ★, City Builder 15.1%, Economy 11%, Historical 10.7%, Building 8.7%
- #32 Old World
77% matchVery Positive82% of 6,667 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 20% ★, 4X 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Historical 9.4%, Economy 8.5%
- #33 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
78% matchVery Positive81% of 403 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.3% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 12.9% ★, Economy 11.4%, Historical 10.9%
- #34 HUMANKIND™
75% matchMixed69% of 28,527 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: 4X 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, City Builder 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Historical 11.4%
- #35 Marble Age
76% matchVery Positive83% of 745 reviews2015
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Turn-based historical simulation strategy. Develop the Greek civilization from the small village to the great city-state when it will dominate the world!
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.9% ★, 4X 13.5% ★, City Builder 11.5%, Historical 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #36 Critias Empire
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Crystalline Green Ltd.
Windows
Turn-Based 4X-like Strategy: Build the peaceful kingdom of Atlantis into a flourishing civilization. Plan carefully or be ready to adapt as the ancient Gods of Olympus rain down floods, earthquakes, volcanoes and all types of disaster.
Why similar: 4X 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, City Builder 14.5%, Historical 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
- #37 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
73% matchMixed48% of 57,106 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.3 hrsMean: 48.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, City Builder 12.3%, Historical 9.4%
- #38 RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RAVINE Games
Windows
From a humble campfire to a multi-city kingdom, lead with grace in RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores: a unique kingdom builder where every decision shapes the fate of your fox citizens and the legacy of your continent-spanning kingdom. With a freeform building system, no grids, no limits.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, City Builder 16.1%, 4X 12.3% ★, Building 8.7%
- #39 Gilded Destiny
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Political 13.9% ★, 4X 12.2% ★, Economy 8.8%
- #40 Lord of Rigel
72% matchMixed68% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Rhombus Studios
Windows
Lord of Rigel is a turn-based 4X space strategy game inspired by the classics. In a galaxy divided by two elder races, will you unite with other species or forge your own path? Navigate galactic politics and defeat threats using espionage, research, and military force. How will you shape the galaxy?
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Political 12.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%
- #41 Strategeist
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
Windows
Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Historical 11.6%, 4X 10.6% ★, Economy 8.8%
- #42 Terra Invicta
70% matchVery Positive81% of 9,434 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 52.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 20% ★, 4X 17% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Economy 9.1%, Historical 9.1%
- #43 EraTurn
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lobelia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape your civilization’s destiny in this epic turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, advance technology, and conquer through the ages. Every choice transforms history—will your empire rise to greatness or fall to obscurity?
Why similar: Diplomacy 18% ★, 4X 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Political 13.4% ★, City Builder 11.1%
- #44 Machiavelli the Prince
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.Pub: Holistic Design, inc.
Windows · Linux
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: 4X 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Historical 8.9%
- #45 Master of the Ages: Foundations of History
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sovereign Era Games
Windows · Mac
Command a civilization from antiquity to the modern era in a historical 4X focused on grand strategy over micro-management. Direct armies, research technologies, run spy networks, and shape your empire through deep, intuitive macro-mechanics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, 4X 22.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Historical 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%
- #46 Trade Empire
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Valengate
Windows
Trade Empire is a medieval trade strategy game. Create your merchant, start trading in your chosen city, and use diplomatic moves to take control of trade across the entire map and eliminate your rivals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Economy 12.1%, Historical 7.6%
- #47 POWER
71% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Management 9.5%
- #48 All Men Are Brothers / 水浒豪
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 221 Games
Windows
《水浒豪》是一款回合制战略游戏,是《三国志》、《文明》、《欧陆风云》的粉丝们不容错过的作品。您扮演山寨之主,运筹帷幄,纵横捭阖。原著中528位好汉、116处据点、49个势力在游戏中登场。被奸臣谋害,魂断蓼儿洼?呸!洒家要清君侧!慢着……洒家要当皇帝!兀那赵老官!给洒家从宝座上爬下来!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29% ★, 4X 18.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Historical 15%, Strategy 6.9%
- #49 Illyriad - Grand Strategy MMO
71% matchMixed69% of 208 reviews2017
Dev: Illyriad Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Build a city, Create an Empire! Research 400+ technologies, and Build 70+ buildings, Craft and Trade 380+ items in an entirely player driven market. Fight Wars and Forge Alliances with thousands of players and create your own Empire in this award-winning, critically-acclaimed MMO.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, City Builder 16.1%, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, 4X 11% ★, Economy 10.7%
- #50 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,650 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, 4X 18.3% ★, City Builder 12.8%, Historical 10%, Economy 9.8%
- #51 Lands of Rumour
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Vaeril Games
Windows
Lands of Rumour is a turn-based 4X game about hiding and gossip. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, develop villages, gather resources, recruit your men and defend your homeland in tactical combat, where every unit has unique abilities.
Why similar: 4X 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, City Builder 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Management 7.9%
- #52 Europa Universalis V
67% matchMixed67% of 29,562 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 51.6 hrsMean: 110.1 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 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, Historical 10.7%, Economy 10.7%
- #53 Empire’s Supreme Command
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Turn-based strategy. Build, trade, fight, and lead your empire to victory.
Why similar: 4X 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, City Builder 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #54 吾皇万岁
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 433 reviews2026
Dev: AI GAME STUDIO
Windows
You'll time-travel to a turbulent ancient Chinese dynasty as a young monarch. Ascend the throne amidst chaos and navigate among powerful officials, noble clans, and common scholars. Each vermilion note harbors danger. Your choice will shape history: Create a prosperous era or be a fallen king.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Political 19% ★, Historical 11.3%, Economy 10.9%
- #55 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KNK DEVELOP
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game of world domination. Conquer and unite 195 countries before an unknown enemy arrives. Build your economy, military, and influence. Choose war or diplomacy, control resources, and shape the future—only one ruler will rise to the top. Will it be you?
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, 4X 20.2% ★, Political 17.2% ★, Economy 9.9%
- #56 Kingdom Wars 4
68% matchMixed66% of 239 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, 4X 15.8% ★, City Builder 13.3%, Historical 8.3%
- #57 Nova Historia
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BairdyDev
Windows
A unique 4X real-time historical strategy game, set on a procedurally generated globe. Play from ancient times, right through to the modern day. Expand your empire, build settlements, units, buildings and construct world wonders. Make History, Your Way.
Why similar: 4X 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Historical 10%, Economy 6.9%, Strategy 6.8%
- #58 City of Gangsters
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,551 reviews2021
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In this management tycoon game, you’ll start a criminal operation from nothing and grow it into a well-oiled money machine! Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Leverage favors, chase down debtors, and bribe the police to look the other way.
Why similar: Crime 24.4%, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Resource Management 11.1%, Economy 10.7%, Management 10.4%