- #1 Rise of Hegemony
97% 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 22.9% ★, Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Economy 9.9%, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★, Political Sim 7.2% ★
- #2 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
96% matchVery Positive87% of 751 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: 4X 26.5% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Political Sim 13.9% ★, War 9.8%, Grand Strategy 9.7% ★
- #3 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
96% matchMixed62% of 850 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 30.7% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Economy 9.9%, Management 9%
- #4 Eden Universe
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Haxo Game Studios
Windows
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a god? This game will definitely answer that question. In Eden Universe, you play the role of a god tasked with leading his people to victory and glory. Start your own religion and use divine powers to rule the universe of Eden.
Why similar: 4X 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Economy 9.8%, War 9.2%, Management 7.9%
- #5 Global Protocol: New World Order
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: 4X 31.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Political Sim 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Strategy 8.2%
- #6 Revival: Recolonization
94% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: 4X 25.6% ★, Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Economy 9.9%, Hex Grid 9.8% ★
- #7 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
93% matchMixed48% of 55,216 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.1 hrsMean: 45.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.1% ★, 4X 23.5% ★, Political Sim 11.3% ★, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Economy 9.2%
- #8 World Warfare & Economics
92% matchMixed61% of 677 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: 4X 24% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Economy 9.4%
- #9 Dune: Spice Wars
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,346 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.5 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 24.6% ★, Diplomacy 23.5% ★, Management 11.2%, Economy 9.8%, Grand Strategy 9.5% ★
- #10 World Order: Global Power
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead a nation, shape global policy, and rewrite history in this deep real-time grand strategy and political simulation.
Why similar: 4X 32.1% ★, Political Sim 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Strategy 7.1%
- #11 Final Vanguard
90% 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 28.2% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Economy 9.9%
- #12 DOUGH: A Crime Strategy RPG
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: OMNIAPub: NotTheBestGames
Windows
A crime based 4X strategy game with heavy RPG elements. Money, power, women... in the Prohibition, the world of crime is prospering, but in it, the road to the top is filled with blood. The ruthless competition, the greedy politicians and the pesky policemen, everyone wants to come out on top!
Why similar: 4X 24.3% ★, Diplomacy 22% ★, Political Sim 11.8% ★, Economy 10%, Grand Strategy 8.1% ★
- #13 NationWar:Annals
89% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.4% ★, 4X 27% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, War 8.4%
- #14 Imperial Kingdoms
88% 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 39.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Management 11.7%, Strategy 11.1%, Economy 8.9%
- #15 Millennia
87% matchMixed67% of 3,763 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 35.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: 4X 28.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Economy 9.8%, War 9.4%
- #16 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 26.6% ★, 4X 20.7% ★, Political Sim 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Economy 13.4%
- #17 Feudums
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kalamona Studios
Windows
Lead multiple branches of your noble house in a living, persistent online 4X grand strategy. Expand fiefdoms, command vassals, master warfare, and outwit rivals through diplomacy, espionage, and schemes. With NO pay-to-win, only strategy will determine the legacy you carve in history.
Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Grand Strategy 9.5% ★, Hex Grid 8.3% ★
- #18 Crow's Foot
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thelix
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based hex strategy you can finish over lunch. Outsmart AI rivals, each with their own grudges, ambitions, and breaking points. Conquer provinces, command knights, scouts, assassins, and more. Unlock rule-bending scrolls. Go bankrupt and your own army defects.
Why similar: 4X 41% ★, Diplomacy 25.9% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Economy 9.9%, War 5.8%
- #19 Agecraft
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SnakyDevelop
Windows · Mac
Agecraft is a historical strategy and city-building sim. Build your settlement, develop the economy, take care of your people, and guide your civilization through the ages, from the Stone Age to the future.
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Economy 9.9%, War 8.7%
- #20 Gate Builders
84% 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 32.8% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, Management 10.4%, Economy 9.7%
- #21 Imperialist
83% 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 34.5% ★, Diplomacy 29.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Economy 10.1%, Strategy 6.2%
- #22 Ascendant Dawn
82% matchPositive83% of 12 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 31.8% ★, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Economy 11.1%, War 8.8%
- #23 Restitutor: Empire Restored
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Linux
Restitutor is a historical incremental grand strategy game focused on statecraft, diplomacy, and calculated warfare. Strengthen your economy, research new technologies, form alliances, and outmaneuver rivals through high-level strategic decisions without micromanagement.
Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Diplomacy 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, Hex Grid 11% ★, Economy 8.7%
- #24 Europa Universalis V
81% matchMixed69% of 28,382 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 50.7 hrsMean: 103.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 27.6% ★, 4X 24.8% ★, Economy 11.8%, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, War 10.4%
- #25 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
81% 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 25.3% ★, Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, War 9.1%
- #26 Conqueror's Stage
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LeftLane InteractivePub: Lunexa Solutions
Windows
Carve an empire across a procedurally generated world in this real-time grand strategy game. Lead one of eight factions from primitive tribes to Imperial armies. Found cities, research technology, forge alliances, and conquer every rival to claim the map.
Why similar: 4X 34.4% ★, Diplomacy 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, War 8.3%, Economy 7.5%
- #27 Three Kingdoms : Alias
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: 4X 21.2% ★, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Economy 10.7%
- #28 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,525 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Diplomacy 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11% ★, War 10.7%, Economy 9.8%
- #29 Prevent WW3
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NT7 Studio
Windows
You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos.
Why similar: Diplomacy 34.3% ★, Political Sim 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, War 8.5%, Economy 8.3%
- #30 Old World
78% matchVery Positive82% of 6,533 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: 4X 27.7% ★, Diplomacy 26% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, War 10.7%, Economy 10.1%
- #31 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
77% matchMostly Negative38% of 289 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: Diplomacy 23.6% ★, 4X 13.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Economy 12.6%, Political Sim 8.8% ★
- #32 Timeline
77% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Taueon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Timeline is a turn-based strategy game where you can play through the human history from stone age to modern times. In the game you command wide range of units, make them collect resources and build buildings, towns and cities, explore the map and meet other players controlled by AI.
Why similar: 4X 29.3% ★, Diplomacy 28.1% ★, Economy 11.6%, Management 9%, Hex Grid 7.4% ★
- #33 Infinite Empire
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Better Tools LLC
Windows · Linux
Become the Lord Captain of an ancient space fortress in a galaxy where railguns sit next to necromantic hull plating, steam-powered tesla cannons, and biological spore launchers. Build your ship, crush alien fleets in slow, weighty broadside combat, and carve out an empire one sector at a time.
Why similar: 4X 29.2% ★, Diplomacy 27.6% ★, Economy 11.1%, Magic 9.2%, Building 7.7%
- #34 Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fenek Games
Windows
Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it?
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Diplomacy 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Political Sim 11.2% ★, Management 7.6%
- #35 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
75% matchMixed70% of 2,225 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: 4X 38.3% ★, Diplomacy 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Management 8%, Strategy 7.1%
- #36 Rebel Inc: Escalation
74% matchVery Positive82% of 7,279 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Diplomacy 26.4% ★, Economy 11%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, War 10.6%
- #37 Trade Conquest
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
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: Diplomacy 23.7% ★, 4X 19.8% ★, Political Sim 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Economy 11.1%
- #38 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: 4X 30.4% ★, Diplomacy 28% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Economy 10.7%, War 9.2%
- #39 Monstrous Realms
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lockbow Games
Windows · Linux
Monstrous Realms is a Grand Strategy-Tactical RPG Hybrid in a medieval fantasy world. Govern a kingdom, directing heroes and monsters to conquer the continent. Victory is grasped through warfare, research, city development, diplomacy, trade, dungeon delving, crafting, and unit customization.
Why similar: 4X 34.4% ★, Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 6.6%
- #40 SYNCANITE FOUNDATION
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SYNCANITE GmbHPub: TBD
Windows
Take on the role of a unique oligarch and plan your coup from the shadows to take over the world. Eliminate your rivals by using military force, resource management, and political pressure. Unlock new game mechanics and open a path to victory.
Why similar: 4X 31.8% ★, Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Economy 9%, Political Sim 6.6% ★
- #41 Great Houses of Calderia
71% matchMixed61% of 424 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: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, 4X 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Economy 11.7%, Management 9%
- #42 Dummynation
71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,066 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 31.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Economy 13.1%, War 11.2%, Political Sim 10.6% ★
- #43 Terra Invicta
69% matchVery Positive81% of 9,264 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Diplomacy 26.4% ★, Economy 11.1%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, War 10.8%
- #44 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
73% matchVery Positive81% of 400 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!
Why similar: 4X 28.4% ★, Diplomacy 27.5% ★, Economy 14.2%, Grand Strategy 8.6% ★, Strategy 7%
- #45 Whiskerwood
68% matchVery Positive93% of 3,024 reviews2025
Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Diplomacy 25.6% ★, 4X 25.5% ★, Economy 11.6%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Management 8.9%
- #46 Rogue State Revolution
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 533 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: 4X 27.9% ★, Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, War 10.6%, Economy 10.2%
- #47 Nova Historia
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BairdyDev
Windows
A unique 4X real-time historical strategy game, set on a procedurally generated globe. Play from ancient times, right through to the modern day. Expand your empire, build settlements, units, buildings and construct world wonders. Make History, Your Way.
Why similar: 4X 47.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Economy 8.1%, Hex Grid 5.4% ★
- #48 Orbit Zero
70% 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 30.2% ★, 4X 24.9% ★, Economy 13%, Building 9.5%, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★
- #49 Nova Roma
67% matchVery Positive95% of 1,833 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 25% ★, Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Economy 11.8%, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Management 9.1%
- #50 BOC: Birth of Cultures
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Code::Arts
Windows
BoC is a historical 4X strategy game. Play on diverse planets with climate simulation and non-linear progression over the last 60,000 years of human evolution. Develop your own ancient civilization starting as a nomadic tribe from the last Ice Age.
Why similar: 4X 34% ★, War 12.7%, Hex Grid 11.8% ★, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Management 10.2%
- #51 Heart of the Machine
66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,968 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Diplomacy 26.9% ★, 4X 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Economy 11.3%, Management 8.7%
- #52 Zenith Frontier
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Triton Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zenith Frontier is a simulation-strategy game about the exploration and colonisation of space. Experience visionary strategic gameplay set in an evolving procedural galaxy populated by billions of autonomous citizens and private companies.
Why similar: 4X 33.9% ★, Political Sim 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Economy 12.6%, Management 9.8%
- #53 Ultakia
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simon Alber
Windows
Ultakia is a turn-based space 4X strategy game with distinctive resource management. Explore exotic systems and acquire powerful technologies. Exploit your planets, trade with other races and destroy those who stand in your way.
Why similar: 4X 39.4% ★, Diplomacy 22.4% ★, Hex Grid 14.4% ★, Management 8.6%, Strategy 6.7%
- #54 Theo
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Theo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The player is the architect of the world, plays for one of the world forces and achieves its dominance in the world with the help of tools and through indirect influence on countries and key figures. The story-driven game takes place through key historical events that have impacted the modern world.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.8% ★, Political Sim 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Strategy 11.7%, War 10.9%
- #55 Star Traders: 4X Empires
70% matchMixed63% of 82 reviews2014
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire in the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology.
Why similar: 4X 30.3% ★, Diplomacy 28.5% ★, Economy 11%, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Management 7.7%
- #56 Empire’s Supreme Command
66% 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 32.9% ★, Diplomacy 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Economy 9.4%, War 8.7%
- #57 EraTurn
67% 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 24.4% ★, Diplomacy 24.2% ★, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Economy 9.7%, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★