- #1 Europa Universalis IV
97% 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: Real-Time with Pause 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, 4X 11.7% ★, Historical 8.6%, Alternate History 8.2%
- #2 Samurai Conqueror
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, 4X 15.8% ★, Historical 10.1%, Wargame 8.7%
- #3 Terra Invicta
95% 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: Real-Time with Pause 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, 4X 13.6% ★, Alternate History 8.6%, Moddable 8.5% ★
- #4 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 18.4% ★, 4X 15.2% ★, Historical 10.6%, Alternate History 9.7%, Diplomacy 7.5% ★
- #5 Strategeist
94% 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 19.3% ★, Historical 10.7%, Alternate History 9.8%, 4X 8.8% ★, Diplomacy 7.4% ★
- #6 Seres Universalis:Three Kingdoms
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boqi Island
Windows
Return to the Three Kingdoms period. On the grand strategic tactical battlefield, use terrain for defense setup and resource allocation to shift the battle situation. Control the war via hexagonal grid movement and tactical ability activation, and unify the realm.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, 4X 15.7% ★, Historical 10.6%, Alternate History 8.3%
- #7 Europa Universalis V
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 26,573 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 45.3 hrsMean: 90.7 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: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, 4X 19.1% ★, Historical 10%, Alternate History 9.2%, Wargame 8.5%
- #8 The King's Campaign
93% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.9% ★, 4X 16.6% ★, Wargame 10.5%, Historical 8.2%
- #9 Falling Frontier
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stutter Fox StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Moddable 10.6% ★, Military 7.6%
- #10 Gilded Destiny
91% 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: Real-Time with Pause 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, 4X 11.3% ★, Moddable 9.3% ★, Alternate History 9.1%
- #11 States of Power
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Lead your nation in this strategy wargame set during WWII. Build up the economy, command unit divisions and dominate the world, online or in singleplayer! Create custom and alternate history scenarios, simulate them or play as one of the nations.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 12.2%, Alternate History 11.9%, Historical 8.4%
- #12 Solar Nations 2
89% 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 20.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.5% ★, 4X 16.7% ★, Wargame 10.3%, Military 9.3%
- #13 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
89% 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: Real-Time with Pause 22% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, 4X 13.9% ★, Historical 10.9%, War 8.8%
- #14 三國.爭霸
88% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: 龙吟天下工作室
Windows · Mac
在这款沉浸式三国策略卡牌游戏中,你将化身一方主公,招揽名将、打造无敌军团,体验从乱世枭雄到一统天下的霸业征程!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, 4X 15.9% ★, Wargame 12.5%, Alternate History 11.6%, Historical 11.5%
- #15 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
87% 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 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Historical 11.1%, Diplomacy 8.6% ★
- #16 Crusader Kings III
86% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.3% ★, Historical 12%, 4X 11.5% ★, Medieval 10.3%
- #17 Ascendant Dawn
85% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 22.1% ★, 4X 19.8% ★, Historical 11.8%, Wargame 11.8%, Alternate History 10.9%
- #18 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
86% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series. It has been realized through a collaboration between the creators of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series, Koei Tecmo Games, and the creators of the "TSUKURU" series, KADOKAWA.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Alternate History 13.1%, Wargame 12.9%, Historical 11.5%, Military 10.9%
- #19 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
84% matchMixed68% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ," which was released in 2000 as the 7th game in the series. With "Enjoy the lives of all the Romance Warriors!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Alternate History 11.5%, Military 10.8%, Historical 10.2%
- #20 Making History: The Second World War
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 284 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, 4X 12.6% ★, Moddable 11% ★, Historical 10.8%, War 9.9%
- #21 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
83% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Alternate History 11.9%, Military 11.1%, Historical 10.7%
- #22 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
82% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Military 10.8%, Alternate History 10.5%, War 9.9%
- #23 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, Moddable 10.5% ★, Historical 10%, Alternate History 9.8%
- #24 Old World
81% 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: Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, 4X 17% ★, Historical 10.3%, Moddable 10.2% ★, Alternate History 9.6%
- #25 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
79% 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: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, 4X 17.3% ★, Moddable 10.1% ★, Historical 10%, Alternate History 9.5%
- #26 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
81% matchVery Positive82% of 714 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Military 11.4%, Alternate History 10.5%, Diplomacy 10.5% ★
- #27 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
80% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
The second game in the series, "Nobunaga's Ambition-Nation" was released in 1986. It became the first of the series to be released outside of Japan under the name, "Nobunaga's Ambition." Players take the role of one of the main characters of the period, Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, Kenshin Uesugi, or others and try...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Military 11.8%, Diplomacy 11% ★, War 10.2%
- #28 NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shouseiroku with Power Up Kit
79% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shoseiroku with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Shoseiroku," which was released in 1997 as the 7th game in the series. In Shoseiroku, the theme is "The Warring States from the viewpoint of a Castle Daimyou.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Military 11.8%, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, War 10.1%
- #29 Age of Enlightenment
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18% ★, Historical 10.6%, Alternate History 9.9%, Diplomacy 8.4% ★
- #30 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit
78% matchMixed64% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden," which was released in 1999 as the 8th game in the series. Reppuden is a strategy based simulation game in which players delve into the lives of the heroes who roamed the chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Military 11.7%, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, War 10.3%
- #31 Imperiums: Greek Wars
77% 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 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Moddable 10.4% ★, Historical 10.3%
- #32 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Sangokushi Eiketsuden" was released in 1995. This game is a simulation RPG in which players become Liu Bei and battle for the restoration of the Han Imperial court. The game progresses around the battle map. Players fulfill the victory conditions of each battle as they go from battlefield to battlefield to advance the story.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Military 10.9%, Alternate History 10.8%, Diplomacy 10.2% ★
- #33 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 35 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Alternate History 11.7%, Military 10.9%, Historical 10.4%
- #34 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sengoku Gunyuuden
76% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Sengoku Gun'yuden" is the third in the series and was released in Japan in 1988 and later in the US as "Nobunaga's Ambition II." In this simulation game, players take on the role of a Daimyo of the Warring States period, attract followers, and use strategy and tactics to gain control of the 38...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Military 12.2%, Diplomacy 11.3% ★, War 10.6%
- #35 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
75% matchMixed68% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Military 11.8%, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Alternate History 10.5%
- #36 Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms II" is the second in the series and was first released in 1989. Experience the strategies of the Three Kingdom. A variety of strategies brings the world of the Three Kingdoms to vivid life. Players take the role of a Ruler of the time and strategize their way into total control.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Military 11.3%, Alternate History 11%, Diplomacy 10.6% ★
- #37 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
74% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 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 20.9% ★, Historical 12.7%, Wargame 12.6%, War 10.1%, Alternate History 9.9%
- #38 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenshouki with Power Up Kit HD Version
74% matchMixed56% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
The 6th release of the "Nobunaga's Ambition" historical simulation game series has been reborn at the STEAM store as "Tenshouki with Power-up Kit HD Version." Players become the rulers of their clans and aim to unify the country under their leadership.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Military 11.1%, Alternate History 11%, Diplomacy 10.5% ★
- #39 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
72% matchVery Positive92% of 3,971 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 57.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Alternate History 11.1%, Military 10.9%, War 10.4%
- #40 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION
73% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga's Ambition, the first of the series, was released in 1983. Players assume the mantle of either Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda and strive to conquer the entire land (17 areas in the Kansai and central Japan region). They manage their country to make it rich, then prepare their military forces.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, Military 11.7%, War 11.2%
- #41 三国.群英录
71% 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: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, 4X 19.3% ★, Historical 11.6%, Wargame 11.5%, Alternate History 11.1%
- #42 Fragile Existence
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fragile ContinuumPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Save humanity from the brink of extinction in this sci-fi strategy game of survival. Travel among the stars to seek out resources, establish and develop colonies to sustain civilization, and grow your military might to push back against an overwhelming threat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, Military 9.2%
- #43 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI with Power Up Kit
73% matchMixed53% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ," which was released in 1998 as the 6th game in the series. "Time of the Heavens" is depicted in dramatic historical events that enliven the world of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Military 11.8%, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, War 10%
- #44 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
73% matchMixed50% of 984 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"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 18.2% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Alternate History 11.4%, Military 10.6%, War 10.1%
- #45 Balkan Bloodbath
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
Become the next great dictator to forge a new Balkan Empire. Navigate the intense world of international trade and the stock market, use cunning espionage tactics to disrupt opponents, and overthrow and conquer your enemies. Strategy and secrecy are your keys to success in the Balkans.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Wargame 9.8%, Conspiracy 7.8% ★
- #46 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit
71% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden," which was released in 1992 as the 5th game in the series. Up to now in the series, warfare was focused on whole countries. Haouden changes that focus towards individual castles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Military 12.3%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, War 10.4%
- #47 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
71% 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 17.7% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Military 11.1%, War 10.9%, Alternate History 10.1%
- #48 Rise of Hegemony
69% 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: 4X 19% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Alternate History 12.4%, Diplomacy 9.1% ★, Moddable 8.9% ★
- #49 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
70% matchVery Positive82% of 231 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 17.9% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Military 11.5%, War 10.4%, Diplomacy 10.1% ★
- #50 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
70% matchMixed58% of 7,530 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 116.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Alternate History 11.4%, Military 11.1%, Historical 10.5%
- #51 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV with Power Up Kit
69% matchMixed55% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅳ with Power Up Kit" was released in 1994 as an expansion to the 4th release in the series. About 450 officers appear in the game and "Frontier Tribes" have been added as a diplomatic element.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Wargame 15%, Military 11.9%, Diplomacy 11% ★, War 10%
- #52 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
69% matchMixed59% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Dark Ages is a tactical digital board game set in the violent world of alternate Middle Ages. Vikings against war elephants, musketeers against the Mongol cavalry, ancient phalanx legions against crusaders; the deadliest armies in history clashing in bloody war.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Historical 11%, Medieval 10.3%
- #53 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Released in 1995, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅴ with Power Up Kit" is the enhanced version of the 5th release in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. It places more focus on the common people with "Fame," which was an indicator of how well the Ruler grasped the hearts of the people.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Alternate History 11.7%, Military 10.8%, Historical 10.4%
- #54 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku
68% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku" is the 4th in this orthodox simulation game series, released in 1990. The theme is "Culture&Technology." Tea ceremonies and the gathering of tea items add a cultural element, while the creation of guns and plated ships express the technology of the time.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Military 12.9%, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, War 11.2%
- #55 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
67% 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 22.8% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Historical 12.5%, Wargame 12.4%, Military 9%
- #56 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 467 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Military 11.1%, Alternate History 10.9%, Diplomacy 10.4% ★
- #57 European Card Wars
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Run-O Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic strategy drama of the century, you take control of a nation. Rule your country and gain freedom, become the ruler of the world with depth and historical consistency. Rewrite the history of the world and build a magnificent empire.
Why similar: 4X 19% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.8% ★, Alternate History 12%, Wargame 11.9%, Military 9.6%
- #58 Victoria II
67% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 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 31.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.2% ★, Historical 13.4%, Economy 6.6%, Military 6.4%
- #59 Hearts of Iron IV
66% matchVery Positive90% of 360,411 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 292.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16% ★, Historical 12.9%, War 11.8%, Alternate History 11.3%
- #60 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei," which was released in 2003 as the 11th game in the series. Lord of Creation or King of Destruction... Administration and battle depicted in full 3D for the first time in the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Alternate History 11.3%, Military 10.9%, War 10.3%