
Classic strategy drama of the century, you take control of a nation. Rule your country and gain freedom, become the ruler of the world with depth and historical consistency. Rewrite the history of the world and build a magnificent empire.
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Classic strategy drama of the century, you take control of a nation. Rule your country and gain freedom, become the ruler of the world with depth and historical consistency. Rewrite the history of the world and build a magnificent empire.

Europa Universalis IV
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.

Strategeist
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.
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: 4X 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 9.3% ★, Alternate History 9.2%, Wargame 8.9%
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: Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Politics 12% ★, 4X 11.5% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Historical 8.9%
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.5% ★, 4X 14.2% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Alternate History 9.7%, Real-Time with Pause 9.5% ★
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 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Alternate History 10.5%, Real-Time with Pause 10.2% ★, Military 8.7%
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!
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Why similar: Diplomacy 17% ★, Politics 15.2% ★, Alternate History 10.3%, Real-Time with Pause 9.2% ★, Economy 8.8%
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.
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Why similar: 4X 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Alternate History 10.2%, Military 8.5%, Historical 8.2%
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.
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Why similar: 4X 23.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.6% ★, Military 9%, Alternate History 8.4%
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Why similar: 4X 31.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Alternate History 16.9%, Historical 9.7%, Military 9.5%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 21% ★, Politics 17.9% ★, Alternate History 14%, Wargame 13.5%, Economy 9.6%
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: 4X 23.4% ★, Politics 13.2% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Military 11.1%, Real-Time with Pause 10.8% ★
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Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14% ★, Military 10.4%, Economy 8.4%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Politics 15.7% ★, Economy 10.5%, Alternate History 9.9%, Real-Time with Pause 9.8% ★
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: 4X 25.7% ★, Politics 14.1% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Sandbox 8.9%, Alternate History 8.7%
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Why similar: 4X 26.1% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Alternate History 13.9%, Military 8.9%, Economy 8.9%
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Why similar: 4X 24.6% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Real-Time with Pause 11.1% ★, Alternate History 10.1%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Military 12.7%, Politics 11.7% ★, Historical 10.3%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Alternate History 15%, Real-Time with Pause 14.9% ★, Politics 9.9% ★
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 26.8% ★, Diplomacy 19.5% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, Wargame 11.8%, Economy 7.6%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Politics 16.2% ★, Alternate History 14.7%, Real-Time with Pause 11.3% ★, Historical 9.4%
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Why similar: 4X 29.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Alternate History 12.2%, Wargame 11.4%, Historical 9.9%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 25.8% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Alternate History 13.1%, Military 9.8%, Historical 9.3%
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Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Real-Time with Pause 10% ★, Economy 9.8%
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Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Wargame 18%, Politics 14.9% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Military 9.2%
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Why similar: 4X 24.4% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.1% ★, Military 12.5%, Sandbox 7.9%
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Why similar: 4X 32.5% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Historical 11.4%, Sandbox 10%, Alternate History 8.2%
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Why similar: 4X 24% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Politics 15.2% ★, Military 10.7%, Economy 9.5%
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Diplomacy 21.9% ★, Military 11.8%, Alternate History 11.6%, Historical 9.4%
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Why similar: 4X 28.4% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Alternate History 15.8%, Sandbox 8.4%, Nonlinear 7.9%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Politics 19.2% ★, 4X 14.2% ★, Alternate History 13.2%, Strategy 8.3%
A medieval isometric strategy game where you manage regional economies, sway faction loyalties, and use cards to influence politics, production, and warfare.
Why similar: 4X 39.6% ★, Economy 15.7%, Wargame 12.4%, Sandbox 11.1%, Strategy 10.9%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 16.9% ★, 4X 16% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Historical 11.3%
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Why similar: 4X 28% ★, Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Military 13.1%, Economy 10.4%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 29.6% ★, 4X 24.1% ★, Military 9.5%, Management 8.7%, Sandbox 8.3%
"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 37.7% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Simulation 10.4%, Military 10.4%, Strategy 10.3%
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: 4X 29.3% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Politics 14.1% ★, Sandbox 10.2%, Military 8.4%
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
Why similar: 4X 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Economy 10.1%, Historical 9.6%
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Why similar: 4X 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Politics 16.8% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Military 9.9%
Real time strategy and society management game. Explore the planet, build and defend your colony. Trade products and armaments and take advantage of price changes. Let your colonists establish their own businesses or build the buildings yourself. Fight against the enemy colonies and alien lifeforms.
Why similar: 4X 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 21.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.1% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Economy 12%
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Why similar: 4X 34% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Wargame 13%, Sandbox 10.6%, Strategy 8.7%
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Why similar: 4X 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.3% ★, Economy 13.1%, Historical 11.6%, Sandbox 7.3%
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Alternate History 13%, Economy 10.3%, Historical 9.7%
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Why similar: 4X 25.2% ★, Politics 16.7% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Historical 11.7%, Military 11.2%
The arcade grand strategy game. In Konkwest you and your friends can play through a world conquest campaign in an evening. Many historical starting scenarios bring you into the game world and let you lead your empire to glory. The single-resource economy makes the game accessible to all.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Politics 19% ★, Alternate History 15.1%, Wargame 10.1%, Sandbox 9.5%
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 24.7% ★, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Alternate History 11.5%, Military 10.6%
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Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Military 10.1%, Economy 8.7%
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Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.1% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Historical 11.7%, Wargame 11.7%
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Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Diplomacy 23% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Economy 10.1%, Military 8.6%
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: 4X 27.6% ★, Diplomacy 25.9% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Military 11%, Historical 8.3%