- #1 NationWar:Annals
97% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: 4X 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Wargame 10.5%
- #2 Imperialist
95% 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 27.2% ★, 4X 26.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Historical 10.8%, Military 8.4%
- #3 World Order: Global Power
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows
Lead a nation, shape global policy, and rewrite history in this deep real-time grand strategy and political simulation.
Why similar: 4X 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Wargame 10.3%, Diplomacy 10% ★
- #4 Sovereign Stars
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: KYDEN
Windows
Build your galactic empire, conquer planets and emerge as the last player standing in this real-time strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 14%, Wargame 14%, Economy 5%
- #5 New Stars
93% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Linux
Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities.
Why similar: 4X 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Wargame 9.9%, War 6.9%
- #6 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,352 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, 4X 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%
- #7 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
91% matchMixed59% of 975 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Wargame 16%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Historical 8.5%
- #8 文明征程
91% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: 广州小鑫互娱科技有限公司
Windows
《文明征程》是一款以历史文明为背景的策略游戏,让玩家扮演一位伟大的文明开拓者,带领自己的国家蓬勃发展。在游戏中,你将面临各种挑战和决策,需要智慧和策略来发展经济、建设城市、训练军队,同时也要与其他玩家进行外交交流和战争对抗。
Why similar: 4X 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Wargame 16.4%, Historical 12.1%, Military 8.5%
- #9 Global Protocol: New World Order
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: 4X 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, Wargame 10.5%
- #10 Carthage: Bellum Punicum
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MindebytePub: Aquila Interactive
Windows
Lead Hannibal's epic campaign to crush the Roman Republic. Command individually rendered legions, manage complex supply lines, master realistic real-time tactics, and outplay challenging enemies in the Second Punic War to claim your place in history.
Why similar: 4X 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Historical 9.9%
- #11 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
88% matchMixed70% of 2,224 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.7 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 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Historical 10.4%, Military 6.7%
- #12 Kingdom Wars 4
89% matchMixed66% of 239 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 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 20.4% ★, 4X 19% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%
- #13 Europa Universalis V
86% matchMixed70% of 28,089 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 49.2 hrsMean: 101.6 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: 4X 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Historical 9.9%, Wargame 9.8%
- #14 Inflection Point
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martin Giannakopoulos
Windows
A multiplayer 4X strategy game where wars are won by breaking through defensive lines, encircling enemy armies, cutting their supply lines, securing resource-producing islands, and blockading those of your opponents. Games are quick and packed with dramatic, high-stakes combat.
Why similar: 4X 30.5% ★, Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Historical 8.1%, Military 6.3%
- #15 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
86% matchVery Positive83% of 206 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 25.2% ★, 4X 21.5% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Historical 11%
- #16 Ultimate General: American Revolution
85% matchMixed54% of 1,069 reviews2024
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, 4X 25.3% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Historical 10.5%, Military 7.9%
- #17 Three Kingdoms : Alias
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Historical 9.8%
- #18 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,220 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.7%, Military 9.5%
- #19 Red Pearl Pirates
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Eoin Tolster
Windows · Linux
Command vast fleets in epic space battles, master a turn-based galactic campaign, and unite a pirate rebellion to find the legendary Red Pearl and stand against the tyrannical Z-Army. They can't take the stars from us!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, 4X 24.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Wargame 11.4%, Military 9.3%
- #20 Small Kingdoms Prologue
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign
Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Wargame 13.6%, Economy 6%
- #21 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,026 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, 4X 16.3% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Historical 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 9%
- #22 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
82% matchVery Positive83% of 617 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Historical 11.5%
- #23 Small Kingdoms
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and RTS game with procedurally generated campaigns. Build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Rule a medieval fantasy kingdom and conquer your rivals.
Why similar: 4X 26% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Wargame 13.4%, War 6.6%, Historical 6.2%
- #24 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
81% matchVery Positive81% of 342 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, has appeared at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Military 8.8%
- #25 Strategeist
79% 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 26.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, 4X 13.5% ★, Historical 11.6%, Wargame 8%
- #26 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
80% matchVery Positive82% of 235 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, Military 9.1%
- #27 Agecraft
77% 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: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Historical 10.3%, Wargame 8.5%
- #28 Countryballs Conquest
76% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, War 10.5%, Military 10%, Diplomacy 9% ★
- #29 Mercatoria
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Groundwork Studio
Windows
Turn-based grand strategy in the Age of Discovery. Develop a transport network, industrialise your economy, colonise the New World, and compete with five rival powers. Inspired by Imperialism 2. Early Access — built by one developer in his spare time.
Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Historical 8.3%, Economy 5.3%
- #30 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
78% matchMixed50% of 988 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Historical 9.1%
- #31 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,081 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Military 9.5%
- #32 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,503 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.2 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: 4X 23% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Historical 9.6%, War 6.8%
- #33 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!
Why similar: 4X 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Historical 11.7%, War 7.1%, Wargame 6.9%
- #34 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Composition GS
Windows
Lead your clan through Japan's turbulent Sengoku period. Craft wise strategies to expand your domain and use cunning tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. Emerge victorious, restore order, and claim the title of Shogun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.9% ★, Historical 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Wargame 12.3%, War 8.4%
- #35 Old World
74% matchVery Positive82% of 6,519 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: 4X 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Historical 9.8%, War 6.8%
- #36 Millennia
73% matchMixed67% of 3,761 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: 4X 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Historical 9.4%, Military 6.4%
- #37 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
76% 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 26.4% ★, 4X 24.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Historical 12.1%, War 5.7%
- #38 Napoleon 1813
73% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Empire Interactive EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
In an enormous strategic area stretching from Paris to Breslau, from Hamburg to Vienna, control everything from major strategic territorial decisions to tactical battle manoeuvres.
Why similar: 4X 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Historical 7.4%, Military 7.3%, Strategy 6.1%
- #39 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
73% 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: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, 4X 25.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Military 8.8%
- #40 Gunship Battle Total Warfare
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 186 reviews2025
Dev: JOYCITY
Windows
In a post-apocalyptic world submerged by the sea, the wake of the enemy is apparent at every turn. From turning the tides of naval warfare to dominating the skies in break-neck aerial combat, every decision you make will change the outcome of the battle.
Why similar: 4X 26% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Military 7.7%
- #41 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
72% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Dan K.Pub: Strategy Games Interactive
Windows
Historically accurate strategy game where you act as a government contractor researching, developing, and manufacturing weapons and technology for your clients. You choose the parts for each product, but be aware that cheap or wrong political choices may affect your success rate!
Why similar: 4X 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Real Time Tactics 11%
- #42 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
71% matchVery Positive87% of 750 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 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 26% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Wargame 11%, Historical 7.4%
- #43 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Historical 9.4%
- #44 Nexus Legacy
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nexus Legacy Team
Windows
Rebuild civilization from a single planet in Nexus Legacy, a persistent sci-fi 4X MMO. Colonize worlds, manage resources, research technologies, command fleets, forge alliances, and fight for control of a living galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Military 7.8%
- #45 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
70% 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 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Historical 9.5%, Military 6.4%
- #46 Supergalactix
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Betalord
Windows · Linux
A casual planet-conquering strategic game that in its simplicity offers great complexity and numerous game modes like tournaments, campaigns, online/LAN play, and much more! Bundled with a multitude of AI bots, maps and missions. Prepare for hours of fun! :-)
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Military 8.4%
- #47 Rebel Inc: Escalation
69% matchVery Positive82% of 7,262 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 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: 4X 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Historical 9.6%, Military 7.4%
- #48 World Warfare & Economics
69% 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: 4X 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Military 7.4%
- #49 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
70% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, 4X 20.1% ★, Historical 11%, Wargame 10.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #50 Countryballs at War
67% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: SHN Games
Windows
Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame that combines turn-based empire building with real-time battles. Lead any countryball nation, expand your territory through conquest or diplomacy, and rise as the ultimate superpower.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Wargame 16.7%, Historical 8.1%, Military 7.5%
- #51 Terra Invicta
66% matchVery Positive81% of 9,237 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.7 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 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Historical 9.5%, Military 7.3%
- #52 Nova Historia
69% 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 39.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.4% ★, Historical 10.1%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Strategy 5.5%
- #53 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Fight the campaigns and battles of Napoleon from the French Revolutionary Wars all the way to Waterloo’s muddy, crimson fields.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, Historical 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Wargame 12.6%, War 7.2%
- #54 Samurai Conqueror
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Wargame 12.2%, Historical 12.1%, War 7.8%
- #55 Great Powers
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Flame-Dragons
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 4x global turn-based strategy game with a well-developed economic and military model.
Why similar: 4X 30% ★, Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Historical 8.4%, Military 7.5%
- #56 Imperiums: Greek Wars
68% matchVery Positive86% of 541 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 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 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Historical 10%, Military 7%
- #57 三国.群英录
66% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
Windows · Mac
点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!
Why similar: 4X 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Wargame 13%, Historical 11.2%, Military 8.1%
- #58 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
65% matchMixed48% of 54,396 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 45.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, 4X 22.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Historical 9.9%, Military 8.2%