- #1 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
97% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Aserisoft
Windows · Mac
Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms is a turn-based 4X grand strategy game, played on a procedurally generated world. Battles are real-time and tactical. Every world-map and battlefield is entirely unique, so this game will always have something to throw at you.
Why similar: 4X 30% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Wargame 8.9%
- #2 Napoleon 1813
96% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #3 Mercatoria
96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Dinkel Games
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 27% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Wargame 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 9.5%
- #4 三国.群英录
95% 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 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Wargame 9.2%, Strategy 6.3%
- #5 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
94% 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 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%
- #6 Terrol
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Terrol is a strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.
Why similar: 4X 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 6.8%
- #7 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
93% 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 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Strategy 7.7%, Simulation 5.7%
- #8 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
92% matchMixed67% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Games
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 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%
- #9 Samurai Conqueror
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Rewrite Japanese history across ages in this historical strategy simulation spanning from the Kofun to the Meiji era. Command great leaders, unify the nation, and reshape destiny.
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Wargame 9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%, Strategy 6.9%
- #10 Clash of Cultures
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zach
Windows · Mac
Clash of Cultures is an addictive turn based stratergy game that is simple to learn yet has a lot of depth. Research technologies, shape your government, progress through the ages, and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 33.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%
- #11 三國.爭霸
90% match8 user reviews56% of 9 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: 4X 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Wargame 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 7.6%
- #12 三国.群英志
89% matchMixed69% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: Three Kingdoms Heroes Studio
Windows · Mac
东汉末年,天下动荡,群雄并起,在这片风云变幻的乱世中,你将化身一方霸主,自偏安一隅的孤城出发,广揽贤才、经营城政、整军备战、攻城略地。是匡扶汉室,重振中兴?还是割据一方,自立为王?亦或是问鼎中原,君临天下?你的每一次抉择皆可改写这段波澜壮阔的乱世史诗!
Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Wargame 9.2%, Tactical RPG 8%
- #13 COPS 2170 The Power of Law
89% matchMostly Positive64% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: GFI
Windows
COPS 2170: The Power of Law is a hybrid of RPG and tactical strategy. The central storyline unfolds in the future where the cyberpunk culture and a highly-urban oriented society have populated North America.
Why similar: 4X 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Wargame 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%
- #14 WarBoard: Arena Empire
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velron Games
Windows
WarBoard: Arena Empire is a turn-based tactical strategy game on a hex arena. Command Rome, the Turks, Vikings, Egypt, Japan or Persia. Play solo against AI, or battle up to 4 Steam friends in private matches. Every move counts.
Why similar: 4X 30.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Wargame 10.1%
- #15 Great Powers
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 37 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 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%
- #16 三国画卷
86% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: 三国画卷制作组
Windows
"Three Kingdoms Scroll" is a game that respects authentic historical elements, with careful research into historical details as the foundation of its design. We have strived to make this title a Three Kingdoms-themed strategy game that emphasizes local culture, traditions, and human connections.
Why similar: 4X 33.7% ★, Simulation 14.4%, Wargame 12.9%, Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%
- #17 All Men Are Brothers / 水浒豪
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 221 Games
Windows
《水浒豪》是一款回合制战略游戏,是《三国志》、《文明》、《欧陆风云》的粉丝们不容错过的作品。您扮演山寨之主,运筹帷幄,纵横捭阖。原著中528位好汉、116处据点、49个势力在游戏中登场。被奸臣谋害,魂断蓼儿洼?呸!洒家要清君侧!慢着……洒家要当皇帝!兀那赵老官!给洒家从宝座上爬下来!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, 4X 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 12%
- #18 Imperial Kingdoms
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Lead a medieval kingdom through expansion, warfare and economic growth. Manage resources, supply your capital and research new technologies to strengthen your realm. Customize your armies and conquer rival kingdoms across dynamic hex maps.
Why similar: 4X 35.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5%
- #19 Defense X
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hcenter GamePub: 30 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 36.7% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
- #20 Master of the Ages: Foundations of History
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sovereign Era Games
Windows · Mac
Command a civilization from antiquity to the modern era in a historical 4X focused on grand strategy over micro-management. Direct armies, research technologies, run spy networks, and shape your empire through deep, intuitive macro-mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 6.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 6%
- #21 万象战略
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MeleePsycho
Windows
Myriad Strategies: a turn-based strategy game. Rule a nation amid wars, famine, plague, and refugees. Manage cities, talent, economy. The world shifts. Win by holding cities, stabilizing lives, solving refugee crises, building food systems & spy networks, or surviving the chaos.
Why similar: 4X 36% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
- #22 Ashen Destiny
82% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Arrow & Blade Games
Windows
Invade rival provinces with your armies, command powerful generals, and unite a fractured ancient land through strategy and conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Wargame 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 7.4%
- #23 WARONOMY
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Aventine Legends
Windows
Waronomy is a deceptively simple, yet highly strategic turn-based conquest wargame set in a medieval fantasy world, where strategy is everything: raise armies, empower heroes, forge elite stacks, and annihilate rival warlords until every castle on the map is yours.
Why similar: 4X 34.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Wargame 13.1%, Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.2%
- #24 Kingdoms of Myth
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marcos Cruz
Windows
Lead a global army with unique units and heroes, each with their own skills. Kingdoms of Myth features 100 civilizations with unique armies, tech, and skills, providing diverse ways to defeat enemies.
Why similar: 4X 30.2% ★, Wargame 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Tactical RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%
- #25 三国記II
81% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: lufy
Windows · Mac
《三国记II》是三国记系列的第2部作品,是一款正统的历史模拟策略游戏。以中国东汉末年的三国时期为总体背景,围绕着争夺大陆霸权,展开了一系列的故事。 《三国记II》采取直接在大地图上进行游戏和战斗,让玩家体验征战四方的快感。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Wargame 11.2%
- #26 Kingdom's Life
80% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 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 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Wargame 11.4%, Strategy 7.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%
- #27 Politon: Prologue
79% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
"Politon: Prologue" is the free prologue version of "Politon". This prologue includes a tutorial, game mechanics, and the prologue of the main story inside. Only Single-player modes are available.
Why similar: 4X 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #28 SGS Battle For: Shanghai
79% matchVery Positive86% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the ‘Stalingrad on the Yangze’, as was sometimes called the Battle for Shanghai in 1937. Play as the Chinese willing to reclaim the whole city or as the Imperial Japanese forces in their counter-attack.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%
- #29 NationWar2:Chronicle
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 421 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, 4X 18.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%, Wargame 7.8%
- #30 Pixel Domain
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Minmaxdog
Windows
Play cards to capture territories. Improve territories to get better cards and make the island your domain.
Why similar: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Wargame 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.7%
- #31 大戦略SSB
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Systemsoft beta, Inc.
Windows
"Daisenryaku SSB" is a simulation game in which you command and fight troops such as tanks and fighters on a battlefield separated by hexes. Since the birth of the "Daisenryaku" series, AI has been tough, and it has been evaluated as a simple game but deep game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Wargame 12.8%, Simulation 12.7%
- #32 Inflection Point
77% 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 33.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Military 4.9%
- #33 World War 2: WW2 Strategy Games
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joynow Studio
Windows
A World War II themed turn-based war chess game. You will play a commander during World War II, directing your troops to complete various tasks. You have the opportunity to reproduce every historical battle, command the ace generals and elite troops in history to win the victory!
Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #34 Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoN
Windows
Lead a nation through decades of political and economic challenges. Manage budgets, taxes, interest rates, crises, and public opinion in a deep grand-strategy simulation where every decision shapes your country's future.
Why similar: 4X 36.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Simulation 16%, Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #35 Imperialist
75% 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: 4X 32% ★, Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 7.9%, Military 7.1%
- #36 Stellar Monarch 2
75% matchVery Positive88% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Stellar Monarch 2 is a feudal space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. Great noble houses, usurpers to the throne, rebels, assassins, court intrigues, disloyal admirals, incompetent governors and ever-present alien threat.
Why similar: 4X 43.9% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 12.8%
- #37 Clay Soldiers
74% matchMixed57% of 46 reviews2023
Dev: ArchDawn
Windows · Mac · Linux
The war rages on, choose to side with the Mercenaries, the Undead, the Angels, and more! Play through the single-player campaign, unifying the factions. Fight against other players and AI in the battleground's mode! Or strive for a conquest that takes you through the ages in war mode.
Why similar: 4X 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Wargame 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #38 Silesian Wars
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GenuiTX Bittner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rule Silesia through a thousand years of history. Wage war, forge alliances and build duchies on a map of real provinces, against cunning historical AI leaders or your friends online — from pagan tribes to the modern day.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Wargame 15%, Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%
- #39 Legend of Realm
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 烛星游戏
Windows
"Legend of Realm" is a strategy game blending dough figurine and facial makeup art. Spanning ancient to medieval, it condenses history into a polyhedral world. Control a region, use strategy and diplomacy, command troops, relive battles. Decisions shape history and battles forge legends.
Why similar: 4X 19.6% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #40 Dominium Mundi
74% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Dusan Petrovic
Windows · Linux
Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes.
Why similar: 4X 49.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy 11%, Historical 4.4%
- #41 SGS Battle For: Fort Donelson
72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the first decisive battle of the U.S. Civil War. Lead the Union force as General Grant to seize the key forts on the Cumberland, or play the Confederate defenders to maintain the gate to the South closed.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Wargame 16.2%, Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%
- #42 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
73% matchVery Positive82% of 18,111 reviews2018
Dev: Proxy StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.
Why similar: 4X 36.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Wargame 8.6%
- #43 Defense Legend 5: Survivor TD
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Gcenter GamePub: 130 Game Studio
Windows
Build a defense strategy to protect the peace.
Why similar: 4X 42.5% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Tactical RPG 14.3%, Simulation 5.6%
- #44 Grand Strategy: The Three Kingdoms
70% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Yiming
Windows
Based on the classic history of the Three countries, the 2D grand strategy game integrates deep strategy, resource management, diplomatic game and sand table, presenting a magnificent stage for players in the turbulent world.
Why similar: 4X 39% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Wargame 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.2%
- #45 War of Resistance
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: chenjd
Windows
In this turn-based strategy game simulating the Second Sino-Japanese War, players will take on the role of the Communist forces, fighting against the Japanese army in the upcoming War of Resistance, and later, battling the Republic of China to win the Civil War.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, Simulation 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Strategy 14.6%, Wargame 12%
- #46 Industrial War
71% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Yocone
Windows · Mac
Explore the world In the 1920s, with more than 800 cities and 200 mines. Know your industrial chain and plan the role of each city; know your nation's unique polity structure and adjust your overall strategy. Resist the restlessness of your neighbors, acquire resources, and develop your industry.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Wargame 14.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%
- #47 Ascendant Dawn
69% matchPositive85% of 13 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 29.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 7.4%
- #48 大戦略SSB2
69% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: Systemsoft beta, Inc.
Windows
Wield over 300 modern weapons, from jets to tanks, and outmaneuver rival forces with your strategy. From small islands to massive total-war maps, turn-based battles let both newcomers and veterans play at their own pace.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Simulation 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 13.1%, Wargame 12.1%
- #49 Heroes, Warlords and Ruin
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Autware
Windows
Create your hero, manage resources, raise armies and build an empire. This fantasy turn-based 4x strategy game features empire management, large-scale tactical battles, and RPG mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 31.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Tactical RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #50 H.I.v.C.A.: Human Intelligence vs Computer Algorithm
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Tavlykaev Rinat
Windows
"H.I.v.C.A." is a strategic game where every choice matters. Gather resources, develop technologies, and strategically place your forces to ensure victory over opponents. There is no room for a draw in this game - only one can become the absolute ruler of the new world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Simulation 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%
- #51 Horizon
71% matchMixed59% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: L3O Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Wargame 8.4%, Strategy 8.1%
- #52 European War 4: Napoleon Remastered
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EASYTECH GAMES
Windows
European War 4: Napoleon Remastered is a turn-based strategy game, offering a comprehensive renovation of the original. Return to the Napoleonic era, deploy tactics, conquer territories, command historical generals, experience legendary battles, and master the art of war.
Why similar: 4X 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 7%
- #53 Grand War: Rome
68% 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 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
- #54 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
67% matchMixed71% of 2,047 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: 4X 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Tactical RPG 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%
- #55 Commander: World War II
68% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Commander: World War II is a turn-based tactical game where you lead either the Allies or the Axis to victory. Deploy infantry, tanks, planes, and naval units, capture locations, use the terrain, and counter specialized units in intense battles. Design your own maps and dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: 4X 38.8% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Wargame 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.7%
- #56 Oriental Empires
68% matchVery Positive81% of 2,995 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.
Why similar: 4X 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 10.4%, Historical 7.5%
- #57 Cosmist
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gulbrandr Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer the galaxy in this arcade-like strategy game. Pick and send your generals to deploy the fleet in the far-off star sectors, mine resources, and upgrade your ships forgeries. Deities might interfere with your plans.
Why similar: 4X 41.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.5%
- #58 Schwerpunkt
67% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Anonymoose Games
Windows
Schwerpunkt is a World War 2 military simulation game. Take control of hundreds of units over a large frontline, making daring manoeuvres to push your enemy back. Fight in one of the scenarios given or make your own in the map maker.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.4%, Strategy 10.1%
- #59 HUMANKIND™
66% matchMixed69% of 28,481 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: 4X 35% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 14.8%, Historical 6.5%
- #60 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
64% matchVery Positive82% of 250 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: 4X 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 8.1%