
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.

Rebel Inc: Escalation
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.
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 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 9.5% ★, Alternate History 9.3%, Wargame 9%
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 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 9.8% ★, Alternate History 9.6%, Military 8.4%
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.
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A fantasy grand strategy game where you lead any realm you want, manage resources, forge alliances, and command armies across a hand-painted world. Plan, negotiate, and conquer to shape the balance of power in Quill & Sword: Fate of Eryndor.
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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 29% ★, Diplomacy 24.3% ★, Historical 11.1%, Economy 10.7%, Military 7%
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Why similar: 4X 30.9% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Historical 10%, Military 9.7%
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Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Diplomacy 21.9% ★, Alternate History 15.4%, Economy 11.2%, Historical 6.8%
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Why similar: 4X 31.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Historical 11.4%, Sandbox 9.8%, Alternate History 9.7%
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Why similar: 4X 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.4% ★, Military 12.8%, Sandbox 7.9%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 20.1% ★, 4X 18.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.5% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Economy 10%
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Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, Military 11.5%, Real-Time with Pause 11.1% ★, Economy 9.4%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 16.8% ★, 4X 16% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.2% ★, Alternate History 12%, Historical 11.4%
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 24.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Wargame 14%, Alternate History 11.6%, Military 10.7%
"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 37.4% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Military 10.4%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 10%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Real-Time with Pause 16.4% ★, Alternate History 16.3%, Military 10%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 29.7% ★, 4X 24.3% ★, Military 9.7%, Management 8.5%, Sandbox 8.3%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Alternate History 12%, Real-Time with Pause 11.9% ★, Economy 11.9%, Historical 11.4%
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Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.2% ★, Alternate History 12.5%, Historical 11.6%, Wargame 11.6%
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Why similar: 4X 29.7% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Sandbox 10.3%, Alternate History 10.2%, Military 10%
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Build nuclear weapon, wage wars, strategize and become the strongest leader
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Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.5% ★, Strategy 12%, Economy 11.3%
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Why similar: 4X 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Alternate History 13.6%, Economy 9.8%, Historical 9.7%
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Why similar: Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Alternate History 17.1%, Military 14.6%, Historical 11.7%, Wargame 11.5%
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