- #1 Rebel Inc: Escalation
97% matchVery Positive82% of 7,070 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 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: Real-Time with Pause 11.8% ★, Diplomacy 9.7% ★, World War II 9.6% ★, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★, Alternate History 7.2%
- #2 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,819 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 11.8% ★, Diplomacy 9.8% ★, World War II 9.6% ★, Grand Strategy 9% ★, Alternate History 7%
- #3 Hearts of Iron IV
96% matchVery Positive90% of 360,411 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 292.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: World War II 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 8.5% ★, War 7.9%, Historical 7.6%
- #4 States of Power
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Lead your nation in this strategy wargame set during WWII. Build up the economy, command unit divisions and dominate the world, online or in singleplayer! Create custom and alternate history scenarios, simulate them or play as one of the nations.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 15.7% ★, World War II 12.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Diplomacy 9.8% ★, Alternate History 9.4%
- #5 RUPTURR
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aikon Interactive
Windows
Develop your nation, command your army, and dominate the world in a real-time strategy game combining economic management, diplomacy, technological progress, and military conquest.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Alternate History 9.1%, Military 7.8%
- #6 Steel Division 2
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,441 reviews2019
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.
Why similar: World War II 17.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.2% ★, RTS 11.2%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Military 10%
- #7 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,188 reviews2017
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!
Why similar: World War II 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, War 10%, Military 9.2%
- #8 Hearts of Iron III
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,046 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, World War II 24.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.1% ★, Historical 9.9%, Military 7.1%
- #9 Terra Invicta
91% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Alternate History 9.3%, Historical 8.1%
- #10 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, World War II 12.1% ★, Military 9.7%, RTS 9.3%
- #11 Rename the History
90% match7 user reviews50% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Codime Dev
Windows
Lead your country in one of the most difficult periods of post-war history. At this time, you will have to choose between the strong, or become a great power. To go west or east? It's up to you to decide.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Alternate History 11.8%, Military 10.4%, War 10.2%
- #12 Supreme Ruler 1936
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: World War II 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.7% ★, Historical 9.5%, RTS 9.4%
- #13 Radio Commander: Pacific '41
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squadron StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Command operations in the Pacific War by analyzing reports, issuing radio orders, and making strategic decisions. This new title in the Radio Commander series enhances realism, focusing on situational awareness built through radio communications.
Why similar: World War II 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Alternate History 10.2%, RTS 10.1%, War 9.9%
- #14 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
88% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Historical 11.5%, RTS 11.3%, War 10.3%
- #15 Blitzkrieg 3
87% matchMixed54% of 7,303 reviews2017
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.
Why similar: World War II 19.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.4% ★, RTS 10.6%, Military 10.5%, Competitive 9.9% ★
- #16 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
86% matchMixed59% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Dark Ages is a tactical digital board game set in the violent world of alternate Middle Ages. Vikings against war elephants, musketeers against the Mongol cavalry, ancient phalanx legions against crusaders; the deadliest armies in history clashing in bloody war.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Alternate History 12.6%, Historical 9.9%
- #17 Steel Division: Normandy 44
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,291 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.
Why similar: World War II 33.1% ★, RTS 17.5%, Military 12.6%, War 8.3%, Tactical 6.4%
- #18 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
86% matchMixed50% of 984 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Alternate History 11.5%, Military 11.1%, RTS 10.5%
- #19 Firearms Factory
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Triplex TerminalPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Firearms Factory is a WWII strategy game focused on weapon manufacturing and logistics. Starting in 1939, you manage a German war factory, expanding control over key regions by supplying battlefronts. Balance production, logistics, and territorial defense on the path to nuclear weapon development.
Why similar: World War II 24.8% ★, War 14.8%, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Military 11.9%, RTS 10.4%
- #20 Europa Universalis IV
84% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Alternate History 10.9%, Historical 10.5%
- #21 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
82% 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: Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Alternate History 9.8%, Historical 9.5%, War 9.5%
- #22 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 467 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Military 11.6%, Alternate History 10.9%, RTS 10.6%
- #23 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
82% matchMixed58% of 7,530 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 116.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Military 11.6%, Alternate History 11.6%, RTS 10.7%
- #24 Old World
81% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Alternate History 10.1%, Historical 9.8%, War 9.5%
- #25 Supremacy: 1914
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,236 reviews2019
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, War 13.7%, Historical 11.8%, Military 11.2%
- #26 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Alternate History 10.3%, Historical 9.6%, War 9.5%
- #27 Steel Covenant 钢铁盟约
79% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: 金戈兄
Windows
"Steel Covenant" is a 3D real-time strategy game. The game is set against the backdrop of World War II. Players can transform into Allied or German commanders, commanding multiple units to participate in battles
Why similar: World War II 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, RTS 14.5%, Military 13.4%, Historical 13.1%
- #28 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 流风Game
Windows
This is a grand strategy game set in the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States Period. Become an empire ruler or an ambitious noble, shaping your dynasty through politics and war. Face family conspiracies and minister betrayals, and write an immortal legend with your brilliant strategies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Historical 11.3%, Alternate History 11%, War 8.1%
- #29 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei," which was released in 2003 as the 11th game in the series. Lord of Creation or King of Destruction... Administration and battle depicted in full 3D for the first time in the series.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Military 11.4%, War 10.7%
- #30 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Sangokushi Eiketsuden" was released in 1995. This game is a simulation RPG in which players become Liu Bei and battle for the restoration of the Han Imperial court. The game progresses around the battle map. Players fulfill the victory conditions of each battle as they go from battlefield to battlefield to advance the story.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Military 11.8%, Alternate History 11.3%, War 10.3%
- #31 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
77% matchVery Positive82% of 231 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Military 12.2%, War 11%, RTS 10.8%
- #32 Men of War: Assault Squad 2
76% matchVery Positive91% of 46,011 reviews2014
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.
Why similar: World War II 27.4% ★, RTS 13.5%, War 13.3%, Military 10.7%, Strategy 7.9%
- #33 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
77% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, RTS 11.1%, Historical 11%, War 10.1%
- #34 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
76% matchVery Positive81% of 342 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, has appeared at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Military 11.9%, War 11.6%, RTS 10.7%
- #35 Age of History II
74% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Historical 15.2%, War 14%, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, World War II 12.1% ★
- #36 Strategeist
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
Windows
Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Historical 12.2%, Alternate History 12.1%, Military 8.8%
- #37 Men of War: Assault Squad
74% matchVery Positive88% of 5,101 reviews2011
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.
Why similar: World War II 27.4% ★, War 12.4%, RTS 11.9%, Military 11.4%, Tactical 9.1%
- #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: 41%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Alternate History 12.6%, Historical 12.5%, War 8.2%
- #39 东方崛起
73% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 我爱云云
Windows
无缝合全新超大沙盘大战略即时游戏 游戏第一个剧本为三国时代(不代表只结束于这一个时代和剧本) 游戏中包含1200多个据点,100多个家族,近百个势力。每个士兵代表1000人,千级士兵规模来还原百万军队。 游戏依托大量历史真实数据从补给中心,物资运输,战争机制,政治,经济,贸易等因素重新设计了新的游戏玩法。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, RTS 17.9%, Historical 14.4%, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Military 10.3%
- #40 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
73% matchVery Positive82% of 92,481 reviews2019
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 21.9 hrsMean: 89.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.
Why similar: Historical 21.3%, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, War 16.6%, RTS 11.5%, Military 9.1%
- #41 Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition
73% matchVery Positive93% of 7,201 reviews2007
Dev: Relic EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".
Why similar: World War II 31.7% ★, RTS 18.8%, Military 11.3%, War 7.6%, Tactical 7.2%
- #42 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
71% matchVery Positive92% of 26,827 reviews2010
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
Why similar: Historical 21.1%, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, War 12.5%, RTS 11%, Strategy 9.7%
- #43 Victoria II
71% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.7% ★, Historical 12.9%, Diplomacy 7.6% ★, Military 7%
- #44 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
72% matchMixed69% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.
Why similar: World War II 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, War 14.2%, Strategy 12.8%, Historical 12.7%
- #45 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
72% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series. It has been realized through a collaboration between the creators of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series, Koei Tecmo Games, and the creators of the "TSUKURU" series, KADOKAWA.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Alternate History 14.7%, Military 12.7%, War 11.8%
- #46 Roman Empire Wars
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emperor Games
Windows
Become an Emperor and guide your Legions to victory. Battle foreign armies and crush your enemies in a tactical real-time strategy game and show the whole Europe glory of the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Historical 14.2%, War 13.9%, RTS 12.7%, Military 12.7%
- #47 Company of Heroes
70% matchVery Positive94% of 18,147 reviews2006
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.
Why similar: World War II 36.2% ★, RTS 19.9%, War 11.7%, Strategy 7.3%, Military 7.2%
- #48 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,212 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Military 13.4%, War 12.6%, RTS 11.8%
- #49 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
70% matchMixed68% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ," which was released in 2000 as the 7th game in the series. With "Enjoy the lives of all the Romance Warriors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Alternate History 12.8%, Military 12.5%, War 11.1%
- #50 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit
69% matchMixed67% of 48 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki," which was released in 2001 as the 9th game in the series. Ranseiki is a strategy based simulation game based in Japan's chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Military 13.4%, War 11.6%, RTS 11%
- #51 Firefight
69% matchVery Positive86% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: Sean O'Connor
Windows
Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game similar in style to the old Close Combat series but brought up to date with better AI, individual soldier modelling, a faster frame rate to give more intense and realistic combat and an easy to use command interface.
Why similar: World War II 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, RTS 12.5%, War 11.4%, Military 10%
- #52 Company of Heroes 2 - The Western Front Armies
69% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2014
Dev: Relic EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Western Front Armies is a multiplayer standalone for COH2 that adds two factions to the roster of playable multiplayer armies: the Oberkommando West (OKW) and the US Forces (USF). Each army can also be purchased separately.
Why similar: World War II 31.7% ★, RTS 14.5%, Strategy 13.5%, Military 8.9%, Historical 8.8%
- #53 Men of War™
68% matchVery Positive90% of 3,795 reviews2009
Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.
Why similar: World War II 30.7% ★, RTS 14.6%, Military 10.5%, Strategy 10%, War 8.5%
- #54 Victory Banner
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PeresvetPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of World War II in this real-time historical strategy game. Command a frontline company, make critical strategic decisions, and take direct control of any soldier or vehicle. Every decision comes at a price. What will be yours?
Why similar: World War II 22.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 22.1% ★, Historical 11.8%, RTS 11.6%, War 11.5%
- #55 Age of Enlightenment
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.5% ★, Alternate History 10.9%, Historical 10.7%
- #56 Front Frontiers
65% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: baus96
Windows
The World is on the brink of irreversible Tragedy. Global tensions are rising, alliances are falling apart and states are preparing to decide their fate in the shadow of a massive war. Front Frontiers invites you to fight a massive war, offering an in-depth strategy experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, War 12.1%, Alternate History 11%, Strategy RPG 10.8%
- #57 Panzer Strike
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ISAK Team
Windows
Authentic RTS gameplay straight out of the 2000s. Command your troops, develop strategies, and win World War II battles. Huge maps, thousands of units, long-range firepower, and no building mechanics!
Why similar: World War II 23.8% ★, RTS 14.5%, War 13.4%, Military 12.1%, Historical 11.6%
- #58 Making History: The Second World War
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 284 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: World War II 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, War 11.5%, Historical 11.1%, Military 10.6%
- #59 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
66% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Alternate History 13.5%, Military 13%, War 11.6%