- #1 Banner of the Maid
97% matchVery Positive87% of 8,133 reviews2019
Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 36%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Strategy 16.4%, RPG 11%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #2 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
96% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Alternate History 17.2%, Historical 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%
- #3 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: 4X 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Politics 10.7% ★, Alternate History 10.3%
- #4 Millennia
94% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 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 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Alternate History 13.4%, Political 10.5% ★, Historical 10.1%
- #5 Power & Revolution
95% matchMixed56% of 1,294 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!
Why similar: Political Sim 39.5% ★, Politics 29.2% ★, Political 10.9% ★, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Strategy 6.4%
- #6 The Emperor and State
94% matchMixed57% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Politics 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Alternate History 14.2%, Wargame 12%, Historical 11.6%
- #7 Heart of the Machine
92% matchVery Positive93% of 1,838 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, 4X 28.3% ★, Alternate History 19.2%, Historical 17.9%, Strategy 6.1%
- #8 Victory and Glory: Napoleon
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 153 reviews2016
Dev: Electric GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
From acclaimed boardgame designer Glenn Drover, a grand strategy game where you take the role of Napoleon Bonaparte and attempt to dominate the entire continent of Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26% ★, Wargame 20.6%, Historical 18.5%, Board Game 14.2%, Strategy 10.7%
- #9 Evil Democracy: 1932
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Why similar: Politics 30.9% ★, Political 20.2% ★, Alternate History 13.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Historical 9.1%
- #10 We. The Revolution
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,370 reviews2019
Dev: PolyslashPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
As a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal, preside over complicated cases of ordinary citizens, dangerous criminals, and enemies of the revolution in revolutionary Paris. Make judgments, plot political intrigue, and try to not lose your own head!
Why similar: Political Sim 50.9% ★, Historical 30.1%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Strategy 8.6%
- #11 Ambition: A Minuet in Power
89% matchVery Positive86% of 419 reviews2021
Dev: Joy Manufacturing Co.Pub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine.
Why similar: Political 33.8% ★, Alternate History 23.4%, Historical 19.1%, Female Protagonist 9%, Choices Matter 6.4%
- #12 Making History: The First World War
90% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Linux
A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, 4X 15% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Political 11.6% ★, Historical 11.1%
- #13 Democracy 4
88% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Political Sim 26.2% ★, Politics 25.4% ★, Political 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Strategy 4.9%
- #14 Iron Order 1919
89% matchMixed69% of 432 reviews2022
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Why similar: Political Sim 14.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Alternate History 12.6%, Steampunk 9.5% ★, Political 8.8% ★
- #15 KAISERPUNK
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 792 reviews2025
Dev: Overseer Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22% ★, Alternate History 19.9%, Wargame 14.2%, War 13.6%, Historical 13.2%
- #16 Age of History II
85% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 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 18.7% ★, Historical 14.7%, Political Sim 14.3% ★, War 12.1%, Politics 9.9% ★
- #17 Kapital: Sparks of Revolution
86% matchMixed61% of 239 reviews2022
Dev: Lapovich TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandbox economic simulation game about class struggle. European country is in a deep crisis. You are the mayor of the capital. Social unrest is inevitable. What price will you pay to save your people from anarchy?
Why similar: Politics 27.2% ★, Political 24.6% ★, Alternate History 16.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #18 Nations
84% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, Historical 18.3%, Wargame 14.1%, Alternate History 11.8%
- #19 Grand War: Rome
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Studio
Windows
A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!
Why similar: 4X 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Wargame 12.9%, War 9.2%, Military 9.1%
- #20 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Napoleon's Eagles is the classic board game War & Peace for computer. Be Napoleon – or stand against him – in a series of short scenarios that cover the epic battles of the age, or in a multiplayer-only grand campaign that may – or may not – end on the field of Waterloo.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Wargame 19.2%, Historical 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, War 12.8%
- #21 Precipice
83% matchVery Positive80% of 323 reviews2019
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.3% ★, Politics 17.7% ★, Alternate History 12%, 4X 10.6% ★, Historical 8.5%
- #22 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
81% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 16.8% ★, Political Sim 14.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Politics 11.6% ★, Political 10.3% ★
- #23 Victoria 3
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 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 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Historical 11.9%, Political 11.2% ★
- #24 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 223 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!
Why similar: Wargame 16.9%, Alternate History 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Military 12.2%, War 12.1%
- #25 Realpolitiks II
82% matchMixed46% of 666 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: Political Sim 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Politics 20.3% ★, Political 14.4% ★, Strategy 9.9%
- #26 Rogue State Revolution
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 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: 4X 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Political 18.9% ★, Historical 12.4%, War 10.9%
- #27 Old World
78% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: 4X 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Historical 12.5%, War 10.7%
- #28 Imperator: Rome
79% matchMixed65% of 26,771 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 30.2% ★, Political Sim 23.2% ★, Historical 14.2%, Political 11.1% ★, Strategy 8.3%
- #29 The Political Process
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,101 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.
Why similar: Political Sim 45.4% ★, Politics 28% ★, Political 22.2% ★, Strategy 4.4%
- #30 Chaos Galaxy 2
76% matchVery Positive84% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Han ZhiyuPub: ChaosGalaxyStudio
Windows
A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, 4X 16.6% ★, Mechs 12.9% ★, Wargame 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%
- #31 Collapse: A Political Simulator
78% matchMixed65% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
is a grand strategy game that takes place in 1992-2004. You take lead of your own Party in the face of the total devastation of one of the fictional post-Soviet states in Europe. Try to realize your (or someone else's) political dreams in the shaky arena of this dilapidated situation.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.2% ★, Politics 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Political 14% ★, Alternate History 12.9%
- #32 The Political Machine 2024
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 256 reviews2024
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and run for President in this political strategy game. Choose a candidate or create your own and run against the opposing party’s candidate or up to 4 primary candidates controlled by the computer or other players online.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.2% ★, Politics 21.1% ★, Political 18% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Historical 11.1%
- #33 Mr. President
74% matchVery Positive80% of 86 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 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Historical 10.2%, Wargame 10.1%, Political 9.3% ★
- #34 Making History: The Great War
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 453 reviews2015
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Historical 13.3%, 4X 13.1% ★, Alternate History 11.7%, War 11.4%
- #35 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
73% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: GortagonGame
Windows
Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Political 23.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, War 12.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%
- #36 Solar Nations 2
74% matchVery Positive90% of 71 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: Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, 4X 16.4% ★, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Politics 11.5% ★, Wargame 9.3%
- #37 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
75% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2021
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.
Why similar: Alternate History 15.4%, Wargame 14.9%, Historical 12%, War 11.7%, Military 11.3%
- #38 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
75% 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: 4X 20.7% ★, Political Sim 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Politics 12.3% ★, Wargame 11.7%
- #39 Expeditions: Rome
72% matchVery Positive88% of 6,478 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.9%, Historical 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Strategy 11.2%, RPG 10.3%
- #40 Scythe: Digital Edition
73% matchVery Positive90% of 3,763 reviews2018
Dev: The Knights of Unity
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!
Why similar: 4X 20.8% ★, Steampunk 15.1% ★, Alternate History 14.1%, Board Game 11.9%, Mechs 11.8% ★
- #41 Turkish Throne
71% matchVery Positive94% of 324 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Political Sim 32.3% ★, Politics 21.6% ★, Alternate History 18.6%, Political 18.5% ★, Strategy 6.8%
- #42 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
71% matchVery Positive81% of 375 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 26.7% ★, Political Sim 21.6% ★, Historical 16%, Wargame 10.1%, War 8.6%
- #43 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 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: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Politics 12.1% ★, Military 10.5%
- #44 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
71% matchMixed49% of 196 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: Political Sim 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Wargame 14%, Political 12.1% ★, Politics 11% ★
- #45 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
70% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
Windows · Mac
Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Historical 15.7%, 4X 15% ★, Alternate History 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%
- #46 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
70% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Prove to have a true Strategic Mind! Spirit of Liberty will put your strategic planning skills to the test. It’s a hardcore, turn-based, historically accurate strategy game set in WWII. Lead Finnish forces against an overwhelming threat through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War.
Why similar: Alternate History 15.1%, Wargame 14.9%, Historical 11.8%, War 11.6%, Board Game 11.5%
- #47 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
67% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: 4X 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Alternate History 12.7%, Historical 12.2%, War 10.8%
- #48 Trade Conquest
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Political Sim 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Politics 17.6% ★, 4X 13.8% ★, Political 11.2% ★
- #49 Age of History 3
65% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Wargame 24.9%, Alternate History 22.9%, War 11.9%, Strategy 6.9%
- #50 Imperiums: Greek Wars
69% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 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 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Alternate History 12.1%, Political 12% ★, Historical 10.4%
- #51 Europa Universalis IV
67% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 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: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, 4X 17.9% ★, Political 14% ★, Alternate History 13%, Historical 12.4%
- #52 Warnament
66% matchVery Positive87% of 367 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: Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Politics 21.3% ★, Political 18.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Historical 10%
- #53 SGS Taipings
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 226 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The game recreates the Taïping Rebellion (1851-64), the deadliest Chinese civil war, costing the lives of millions. Play the Taïping rebels and their allies, fighting to create their own state, or be the Qing Emperor and crush the revolt and its foreign devils allies before it topples your dynasty.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.7% ★, Wargame 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Historical 10.2%, Military 6.4%
- #54 Orbi Universo II
67% 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 26.3% ★, Political Sim 20.1% ★, Politics 19.2% ★, Historical 16.7%, War 10.9%
- #55 The Shadow Government Simulator
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Politics 19.1% ★, Political 16.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #56 US and THEM
72% matchMostly Negative34% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.
Why similar: Political 14.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Politics 11% ★, Historical 10.6%
- #57 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
69% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: 4X 19.6% ★, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Politics 13.3% ★, Wargame 11.3%
- #58 Three Kingdoms Mushouden
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,063 reviews2025
Dev: NanBei StudioPub: Paleo
Windows
Set on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 182), you can play as an original character or a historical warlord, building forces and forging alliances. Whether you choose to be a lone wanderer or rally famous generals, use your knowledge and wisdom to reshape history!
Why similar: Wargame 25%, Historical 21.5%, War 18.8%, Military 18.1%, Strategy 8.1%
- #59 Terra Invicta
63% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 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: 4X 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Alternate History 14%, Historical 12.1%, War 10.8%