Games Like East India Company

Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.

Why similar: Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Naval Combat 12.4% ★, Political Sim 10.2% ★, Pirates 9.1% ★, Trading 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the most direct DNA with East India Company, focusing on colonial trade routes and real-time naval combat in the New World.

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Why similar: Trading 28.1%, Pirates 18.6% ★, Economy 12.3%, Naval Combat 9.3% ★, Sailing 8.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic trade simulation that perfectly captures the balance between managing a merchant fleet and engaging in naval skirmishes in the Caribbean.

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Historical 31.7%, Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, RTS 14.3%, Strategy 14.2%, Tactical 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive experience of 18th-century global strategy, combining deep economic management with large-scale naval and land warfare.

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

Why similar: Trading 40.8%, Economy 17.3%, Capitalism 15.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Historical 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the economic side of maritime trade, requiring players to master supply chains and political influence within the Hanseatic League.

Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...

Why similar: Trading 35.1%, Economy 18.3%, Historical 17.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Management 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team behind the Patrician series, it offers a polished look at Mediterranean trade and political maneuvering.

Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

Why similar: Trading 18.8%, Pirates 13.9% ★, Naval Combat 13.4% ★, Sailing 13.3% ★, Economy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The modern iteration of the series features turn-based naval combat and a deep focus on optimizing trade networks across the colonial seas.

Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

Why similar: Political Sim 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, City Builder 13.8%, RTS 12.8%, Economy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a vibrant, historically-themed city-building experience centered on establishing trade routes and managing colonial resources.

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Trading 37.2%, Economy 20.7%, Historical 15.9%, Management 11.6%, Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its age, it remains a gold standard for economic simulation games where trade is the primary driver of success.

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

Why similar: City Builder 26.9%, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Management 10.4%, Strategy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the peak of the series for trade-focused players, it emphasizes complex production chains and colonial expansion.

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: Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Political 19.3% ★, Historical 14.5%, Economy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more grand-strategy focused, it is the ultimate game for managing the political and economic growth of a colonial power during the era of discovery.

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Trading 20.9%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, RTS 10.5%, Economy 10.4%, Medieval 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a vast map for trade and expansion, focusing on the growth of a small settlement into a dominant economic force.

Establish and grow a pirate utopia during the Golden Age of Piracy. Create a resource-based economy, engage in real-time naval combat, and conduct diplomacy with rival powers. Explore the far reaches of the Caribbean in search of the ultimate fortune and glory.

Why similar: Naval Combat 19% ★, Pirates 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, RTS 11.6%, City Builder 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends city-building with naval strategy, focusing on the management of a pirate haven and the control of trade lanes.

Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

Why similar: Sailing 17.9% ★, Pirates 17.2% ★, Trading 16.7%, Naval Combat 16.4% ★, Economy 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-style game that focuses entirely on the logistics of moving goods across a dangerous ocean while avoiding pirates.

Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!

Why similar: Naval Combat 16.6% ★, Sailing 13.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Trading 12%, Historical 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the spirit of exploration and maritime trade, featuring a detailed world map and historical ship management.

Welcome to Suthseg! As the newly commissioned airship captain, forge a mercantile empire across the archipelago, until the great powers of Europa turn their attention toward it. Build up a fleet, chart trade routes, establish industries, and explore the frontier at your airship's helm!

Why similar: Pirates 44.7% ★, Management 18.6%, Tactical 15.7%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique twist on the trade-and-combat formula by moving the action to a steampunk setting with customizable airships.

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.

Why similar: Trading 33.5%, Pirates 24.6% ★, Economy 17.5%, Historical 14.2%, Strategy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic but highly effective trade sim that captures the essence of early maritime capitalism and naval combat.

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.6% ★, Political Sim 29.7% ★, Historical 16.6%, Political 12.8% ★, Strategy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep historical grand strategy game that allows for intricate control over trade policies and colonial diplomacy.

Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?

Why similar: Political Sim 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Capitalism 12.3%, Political 10.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern grand-strategy title that emphasizes the economic and political simulation aspects of running a trading empire.

The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.

Why similar: Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, Sailing 19.7% ★, Pirates 18.1% ★, RTS 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more action-oriented take on the naval exploration and combat themes found in the seed game.

In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Historical 35.2%, Strategy 21.3%

Why You'll Like It: This RTS captures the historical warfare and colonial expansion themes that define the era of East India Company.

Live your medieval trader life! Buy low, sell high and explore the world! Buy ships, build businesses, find or train captains. Deal with pirates, manipulate mayors and challenge traders. React to hundreds of events that shape your very own procedurally-generated world!

Why similar: Trading 20.9%, Sailing 16.8% ★, Capitalism 15.1%, Economy 11.7%, Pirates 9.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy title that focuses on the capitalism and logistics of running a shipping company in a historical setting.

Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!

Why similar: Naval Combat 24.4% ★, Sailing 20.9% ★, Pirates 18.8% ★, Trading 17.7%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world naval game that focuses on the combat and exploration aspects of the maritime era.

TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas.

Why similar: Economy 40.2%, Management 27.1%, Simulation 18.5%, Strategy 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated management sim that focuses on the complexities of modern shipping logistics and fleet maintenance.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Political Sim 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Capitalism 11.3%, Political 11% ★

Why You'll Like It: A complex political and economic simulator that allows players to manage the global trade and industrialization of a 19th-century nation.

Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon is a simulation game where you take on the role of a shipping entrepreneur. Carefully plan shipping routes, balance supply and demand across ports, and maximize profits to fuel your expansion. Build a worldwide network and rise as the definitive global magnate.

Why similar: Capitalism 27.7%, Sailing 20.4% ★, Trading 17.7%, Economy 12.7%, Management 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep dive into the management and physics of shipping, focusing on the growth of a global logistics empire.

Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Why similar: City Builder 33.8%, Economy 20.2%, Political 9.8% ★, RTS 9.2%, Strategy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It represents the pinnacle of industrial-era trade and logistics management, offering immense depth for fans of economic strategy.

Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.

Why similar: Diplomacy 21% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Economy 15.7%, Capitalism 14.6%, Management 10%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical management game that requires players to optimize routes and handle the economic pressures of a shipping business.

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: Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Trading 21.3%, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Historical 13.8%, Economy 13.1%

Strategy, trade and empire building on the old Silk Road. Spice Road is a town building, social and economic simulation game full of original challenges.

Why similar: Economy 32.9%, Strategy 28.1%, Simulation 24.2%, Management 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title focuses specifically on the economic management of trade routes, mirroring the core loop of East India Company.

Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.

Why similar: Political Sim 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Capitalism 12.4%, RTS 10.2%

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 27.9% ★, Political Sim 23.7% ★, Historical 14.6%, Economy 10.4%, Diplomacy 8.5% ★

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: Political Sim 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Political 14.1% ★, RTS 10.6%

In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.

Why similar: Trading 21.9%, Economy 19.8%, Management 14.9%, Historical 13.6%, City Builder 10.7%

Get ready to scour the waves of the Caribbean in search of glory and riches! An immersive strategy game set amidst the world of buccaneering. Navigate tumultuous seas and manage a diverse crew to establish maritime dominance and ensure your fleet's future.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.1% ★, Pirates 24.7% ★, RTS 19%, Historical 13.4%, Strategy 5.5%

Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

Why similar: City Builder 19.3%, Political 17.1% ★, RTS 15.8%, Economy 14.4%, Historical 12.1%

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Naval Combat 36% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Historical 13.9%, RTS 12.5%, Economy 9.9%

"Navigation Domination" is an RPG game with the 15th century era of great voyage as the background. Based on the 14th to 19th centuries, especially the world after the great geographical discovery and the opening of new routes, maps, ports, cities and specialties for trade are constructed.

Why similar: Sailing 17.9% ★, Naval Combat 16.5% ★, Trading 16.4%, Pirates 14.7% ★, Political Sim 14.3% ★

Become the God of Harvest, explore the world of food and adventure, plant, trade, and spread deliciousness to create your own path to prosperity!

Why similar: Sailing 24.3% ★, Pirates 16.2% ★, Economy 13.1%, Historical 13%, City Builder 11.3%

Plunder your way to the top and claim the title of Pirate King. This humorous mix of adventure and strategy lets you unite pirate factions, manage strongholds, and dominate land and sea battles. Raid, recruit, and wreak havoc across the Caribbean in your quest for ultimate infamy.

Why similar: Pirates 81.7% ★, Strategy 18.3%

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: Historical 30.4%, RTS 29.2%, Tactical 15.6%, Management 10%, Strategy 9.1%

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: RTS 40.4%, Historical 31.9%, Strategy 27.8%

International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...

Why similar: Naval Combat 54.1% ★, RTS 36.6%, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 1.9%

In this real-time grand strategy game, command armies, build cities, and manage a dynamic economy. Establish automated supply routes within your territory to streamline production. Fortify your defenses and brace for intense battles. Can you lead your empire to dominance?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, RTS 17.8%, City Builder 17.8%, Economy 17%, Medieval 11.8%

Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors.

Why similar: Trading 24.3%, Economy 17.2%, City Builder 15.5%, Historical 15.5%, Management 11.6%

Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.

Why similar: Economy 19.4%, Trading 19.1%, City Builder 17.7%, Management 13.5%, Capitalism 11%

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: Diplomacy 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Historical 15.6%, Political 11.9% ★, Economy 11.2%

Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

Why similar: Naval Combat 56.9% ★, RTS 15.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Tactical 9.9%, Simulation 7.1%

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 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, RTS 14.6%, City Builder 13%, Economy 12.2%

Achieve fame and wealth in the Principality of Mittelland! Found a dynasty, trade goods, prove your political skill, eliminate your rivals, and immortalize yourself in the history books! The classic political and economic simulation starting from the year 1600.

Why similar: Trading 28.9%, Economy 21.4%, Medieval 15.5%, Management 12.5%, Tactical 7.7%

Tortuga - A Pirate’s Tale tells the journey of a pirate captain with a lust for gold and glory who assumes command of a fleet of pirate ships to strike the Caribbean.

Why similar: Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Sailing 17.2% ★, Pirates 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Historical 6.8%

Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Why similar: Naval Combat 48.4% ★, Sailing 13.6% ★, Historical 12.9%, Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 8.2%

X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.

Why similar: Economy 35.9%, Trading 33.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 14.1%, Exploration 2.3%

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 23.6% ★, Political 21.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Economy 10.9%, RTS 7.2%

The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!

Why similar: Trading 32.2%, Medieval 17.7%, Economy 17.6%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 11.5%

Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.

Why similar: Political Sim 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, City Builder 13.6%, RTS 12.8%, Historical 8.4%

For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.

Why similar: Trading 21.3%, Economy 19.9%, Medieval 13.6%, Political Sim 12.7% ★, City Builder 10.1%

Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.

Why similar: Political 21% ★, RTS 15.6%, City Builder 14.9%, Historical 14.5%, Economy 14.3%

Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"

Why similar: Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Trading 16.9%, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Capitalism 14%, Economy 10.7%