- #1 Empolicy
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StrategyMagic
Windows
Online strategy in a fantasy world with single-player options. Explore the world, expand the borders of your polis, build settlements and produce goods. Immerse yourself in the role of a powerful tycoon of the city-republic, choose your path - magic, diplomacy, espionage or war.
Why similar: 4X 24.2% ★, Diplomacy 21.8% ★, Political Sim 11.9% ★, Economy 10.2%, Grand Strategy 8% ★
- #2 Medieval Kingdom Wars
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,602 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Action RTS 16.2% ★, 4X 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Economy 8.8%
- #3 Global Protocol: New World Order
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows
Command any nation in a modern grand strategy simulation set in 2026. Manage diplomacy, economy, espionage, and warfare while shaping the global balance of power. Lead a superpower or build a small state into a global force in a dynamic geopolitical sandbox.
Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Political Sim 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Real Time Tactics 7.7%
- #4 Agecraft
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SnakyDevelop
Windows
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 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Trading 11.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, City Builder 9.7%
- #5 World Warfare & Economics
94% matchMixed63% of 666 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 18.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Political Sim 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Economy 9%
- #6 EraTurn
94% 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: 4X 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Political Sim 13.2% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Trading 9.7% ★
- #7 Gate Builders
93% 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 25% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Trading 10.6% ★, Economy 9%
- #8 Fall of Bali
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided in many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has fall in warring era for nearly 2 centuries and now the threat of imperialism come. With all your kingdom potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Political Sim 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, City Builder 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #9 Rise of Hegemony
91% 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 22.1% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Economy 11.5%, Political Sim 8.5% ★
- #10 Knights of the Crusades
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: Action RTS 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, 4X 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, City Builder 10.1%
- #11 Orbit Zero
90% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Kaan Özgül
Windows
Create a Company, Build structures, Collect Resources, Make Investments and Speculate on Assets. Carefully manage your Workforce, Finances, Resources, Shareholders, BOD & Political Partnerships.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20% ★, 4X 17.8% ★, Trading 14.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Economy 11.3%
- #12 Antropico: Colonies
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Scassius Systems
Windows · Linux
Un gioco di strategia spaziale su larga scala che mira a costruire e mantenere il potere in una galassia simulata. Costruisci, sviluppa e sopravvivi in una galassia plasmata dalla storia e conseguenze.
Why similar: 4X 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Action RTS 15.8% ★, Political Sim 11.5% ★, Economy 9%
- #13 Final Vanguard
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Pepper Inc.
Windows
Rule a living interstellar empire in this real-time 4X grand strategy. Make decisions that shape civilian lives, manage fragile supply lines, lead military conquests, and decide whether your civilization thrives or collapses under its own expansion.
Why similar: 4X 23.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Political Sim 13.6% ★, Economy 9.9%
- #14 Dune: Spice Wars
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,257 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Why similar: 4X 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Economy 10%, Real Time Tactics 9%
- #15 Uncharted Sectors
86% matchNo user reviews2029
Dev: Luc ToupensePub: N42C
Windows · Linux
A grand strategy game built on a deep economic simulation and orchestrated by an intelligent AI storyteller. Ensure the survival of your domain at the edge of the galaxy: colonize worlds, manage populations, navigate politics, design custom goods, and master dynamic markets.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, 4X 16.7% ★, Political Sim 15.5% ★, Economy 13.1%
- #16 Antimatter
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Geoffroy Pirard
Windows
Antimatter is a sandbox strategy game, colonise planets, build your city on the surface or the underground. Build your spacestation or control your own spaceships to explore a huge and living galaxy !
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Trading 13.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, City Builder 9.7%
- #17 Europa Universalis V
83% 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: 4X 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Trading 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Economy 8.3%
- #18 Astronomics Rise of a New Empire
84% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: JayFiArts
Windows
Astronomics Rise of a New Empire is an easy-to-learn real-time global strategy(4X) game. Control your faction in an intergalactic conflict. Manage your economy, conduct diplomatic negotiations and build a fleet to rule the galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 23.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Trading 11.7% ★
- #19 NationWar:Annals
84% matchMixed68% of 168 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 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 21.8% ★, Political Sim 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 10%
- #20 Predatory Islands
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mattone Studio
Windows
Predatory Islands is a real-time multiplayer online game. Start with just an island, develop technologies, build, extract resources and create weapons to attack other players. Different game scenarios set different goals for the players, victory is determined by their achievement.
Why similar: 4X 33.2% ★, Action RTS 29.7% ★, Economy 10.2%, Building 9.4%, Trading 8.9% ★
- #21 Primordial Nation
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vezeko
Windows
Embark on a journey to explore & expand your nation through the early ages of antiquity. Lead it to exploit the lands and exterminate those who oppose you! This ambitious 4X/Grand Strategy game incorporates immersive city-building with RTS elements to the fray!
Why similar: 4X 21.5% ★, Action RTS 19.3% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, City Builder 9%
- #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 24.1% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Economy 8.2%
- #23 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
80% matchMixed48% of 53,475 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 44.1 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: 4X 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Political Sim 12.3% ★, Economy 9.9%
- #24 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
81% matchMixed62% of 849 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.3% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Economy 10.8%, Management 7.6%
- #25 Manor Lords
78% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 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: 4X 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Economy 10.7%, City Builder 9.3%
- #26 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
79% 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 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Political Sim 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Economy 9%
- #27 Kingdom Wars 4
79% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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: 4X 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, City Builder 9.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%
- #28 Nova Roma
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 670 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
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: 4X 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Economy 11%, City Builder 10%
- #29 Norland
77% matchVery Positive82% of 9,662 reviews2024
Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: 4X 20% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Economy 10.7%, City Builder 9.6%
- #30 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
78% 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 24.3% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Economy 6.8%
- #31 Whiskerwood
75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,769 reviews2025
Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: 4X 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Economy 10.9%, City Builder 9.9%
- #32 Descending Empires
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parcyval
Windows
A multiplayer space RTS blending in depth mechanics with fast paced skirmish matches. control and manage an empire together with your team in large-scale online battles
Why similar: 4X 22.3% ★, Action RTS 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.5%
- #33 The Battle of Polytopia
76% matchVery Positive94% of 5,740 reviews2020
Dev: Midjiwan AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Action RTS 17.3% ★, Economy 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 8.1%
- #34 Crime Union
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 54k Games
Windows
Build your criminal empire from the shadows. Manage global networks, launder black money, hire specialists, and crush rival gangs in tactical card battles. In Crime Union, staying alive while the law watches your every move is just as hard as reaching the top. Don't get busted.
Why similar: Crime 21%, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Economy 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
- #35 Anno 1602 History Edition
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.
Why similar: Action RTS 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, City Builder 12.1%, Economy 8.9%
- #36 Heart of the Machine
72% 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: 4X 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Economy 10.7%, City Builder 9.4%
- #37 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
72% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 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: 4X 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Economy 11.5%, City Builder 11.3%
- #38 Anno 1503 History Edition
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.
Why similar: Action RTS 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, City Builder 12.1%, Economy 8.9%
- #39 Anno 1701 History Edition
73% matchVery Positive86% of 194 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.
Why similar: Action RTS 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Political Sim 15.5% ★, City Builder 12.3%, Economy 9%
- #40 Kingdom's Life
74% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: 4X 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Economy 9.7%, War 7.6%
- #41 Against the Storm
71% matchVery Positive95% of 35,504 reviews2023
Dev: Eremite GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: 4X 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Economy 10.6%, City Builder 9.8%
- #42 Empires of the Undergrowth
71% matchVery Positive94% of 17,329 reviews2024
Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: 4X 19.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Economy 10.9%, City Builder 9.7%
- #43 Kill Capture Destroy
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lite Nite Game Studios
Windows
Kill Capture Destroy (KCD) is a real-time strategy and combat game that combines the intensity of military vehicle gameplay with the depth of strategy and simulation. It gives you control not just over the battlefield, but over the politics and government decisions driving the wars.
Why similar: 4X 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Political Sim 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Trading 12.9% ★
- #44 Ascendant Dawn
71% 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: 4X 27.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, Economy 11.5%, Building 7.5%
- #45 Territorial Conquest
70% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Uğur CANPub: Stechkom Software
Windows
Lead your nation in Territorial Conquest through the Middle Ages, WWII, and Modern Era. Expand borders, build armies, trade, sabotage enemies, make political decisions, and conquer the world in immersive real-time strategy.
Why similar: Action RTS 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Political Sim 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.4%
- #46 DICTOCRACY
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B Games
Windows
Take charge as the President of a newly independent country, Adelphia. Build infrastructure, approve policies, juggle between conflicting priorities of the public, your ministers and other countries' leaders - All with only one action per turn and a different political landscape in each playthrough
Why similar: 4X 21.5% ★, Political Sim 21% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Economy 9.6%
- #47 Imperiums: Greek Wars
70% 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 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Trading 13.6% ★, Economy 10.2%
- #48 Machiavelli the Prince
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.Pub: Holistic Design, inc.
Windows
This award-winning 4X strategy classic lets you explore the Old World, exploit risky trade routes, expand your political and military power, and rise to dominance in the Renaissance. Every move can mean the difference between exaltation and excommunication in this multiplayer empire-building game
Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Trading 11.4% ★, Economy 9.7%
- #49 Arinoa: Conquest
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alternate
Windows
Arinoa: Conquest is a real time grand strategy game with a focus on hero units, and combines elements of strategy, resource management, and light RPG mechanics. Gather resources, build your army, and conquer your enemies within the harsh world of Arinoa.
Why similar: 4X 30.1% ★, Action RTS 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, War 6.6%
- #50 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
69% 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 26.8% ★, Political Sim 20% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, Sandbox 7.1%
- #51 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 26.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, City Builder 11.2%, Economy 9.3%
- #52 Before Arthur
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ashwood Games
Windows
Before Arthur is an open-world grand strategy RPG set in dark age England. Enjoy total freedom as you lead your people through the dark ages and beyond, uniting England and forging your legacy. Will you survive as a Briton, or conquer as a Saxon?
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, City Builder 10.3%, Building 6.6%
- #53 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
66% 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 24.3% ★, Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Economy 10.4%, War 8.5%
- #54 Dummynation
67% matchVery Positive88% of 2,951 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Economy 13%, Political Sim 10.9% ★, War 8.5%
- #55 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
67% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 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 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Economy 13%, 4X 11.9% ★, Political Sim 9.2% ★
- #56 Nuclear Apocalypse Merchant Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Soft Tragedy StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
A post-apocalyptic single-player simulator where you sell resources to survivors to withstand internal and external threats. Work with scavengers to gather supplies, keep your shelter secure, and uncover the secrets of the bunker.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Crime 16.9%, Trading 13.6% ★, Economy 10.9%
- #57 Great Houses of Calderia
66% matchMixed61% of 418 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 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 24.1% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, 4X 15.2% ★, Economy 11.9%, Management 7.2%
- #58 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
69% 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: 4X 25.4% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Economy 10.9%, War 7%