- #1 Carrier Command 2
97% matchVery Positive82% of 3,658 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, RTS 15.1%, Wargame 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 12%, War 9.5%
- #2 Thorough Strife
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Summit Studio
Windows
A 2D War game inspired by Total War. Lead pixel armies, use formations and strategy to outmaneuver enemies, and grow your warband through a roguelite campaign or custom battle simulator.
Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Wargame 17.3%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Military 10.5%
- #3 Supreme Power
96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Samuel Parker
Windows
Fight and stand your ground as you build a nation, research and develop armies and cities alike to earn the title of the Supreme Power. Make lasting choices on how you will forge a new empire. Will you create an economic powerhouse to eclipse all or take what is yours with sword and grit.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26% ★, Wargame 19.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, RTS 14%, Military 11.4%
- #4 BannerBound
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Cosmic noise
Windows
Bannerbound is a flag-capturing game where you lead a customized army, combining strategy and action to dominate the battlefield. Organize your troops, adapt your tactics, and fight for victory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Wargame 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, War 7.6%
- #5 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Composition GS
Windows
Lead your clan through Japan's turbulent Sengoku period. Craft wise strategies to expand your domain and use cunning tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. Emerge victorious, restore order, and claim the title of Shogun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, RTS 17.6%, Wargame 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 10.1%
- #6 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Fight the campaigns and battles of Napoleon from the French Revolutionary Wars all the way to Waterloo’s muddy, crimson fields.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, RTS 18%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Wargame 12.7%, Strategy 11%
- #7 Muskets VR
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swordmaster2k Games
Windows
Put on your VR headset and fix that bayonet. Muskets VR is an immersive real-time strategy shooter set in the Napoleonic era. Prepare your musket, take charge of your troops, and head forth into battle at Waterloo.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, RTS 18.5%, Wargame 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, Strategy 9.6%
- #8 北宋风云
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 石家庄龙游科技有限公司
Windows
A real-time strategy game based on the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. The player can experience the fun of conquering cities, directing the country, and ultimately uniting the world through their own efforts in the simulated historical background of the game!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Wargame 19.1%, RTS 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Military 11.9%
- #9 WarTable: Democracy is Optional
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Player One
Windows
WarTable is a real-time strategy sandbox where teams of up to nine players take command of a host nation. Build your military, shape your government, forge alliances—or betray them. In WarTable, strategy is everything, and democracy is just one of many options.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, RTS 16.8%, Wargame 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Military 8.9%
- #10 World Order
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TGR Studios
Windows
World order is revolutionary sci-fi real-time strategy, the main feature of which are modular units
Why similar: Wargame 20.7%, RTS 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Military 9.9%, War 8.3%
- #11 Desert Special Forces
90% matchMixed57% of 39 reviews2024
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Captain, you have a new mission!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, RTS 15.4%, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #12 Kwarn Armada Tactics
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: 3dlight-studio
Windows
KAT is a real-time tactical combat scifi game that puts you at the head of an armada of drones. Unleash the special powers of your general to overthrow the course of the battle. K.A.T will experience your tactical sense and your speed of reflexion like never before!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, RTS 16.9%, Wargame 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Military 7.9%
- #13 Cavalry Charge·Three Kingdoms
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Chengdu Liudao Wuyu Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
Three Kingdoms Cavalry Charge is a game that combines the historical theme of the Three Kingdoms with strategic elements. The game features a connected large-scale map design, supporting national wars with up to ten thousand players on the same map.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, RTS 22.5%, Wargame 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Strategy 11.6%
- #14 Home Wars
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,158 reviews2017
Dev: Insane Dreamers
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Do you hate bugs and arachnids? Seeing them creeps you out? Would you like them to disappear off the face of the Earth? GOOD! This is the right game for you! In HW you’ll play as a General of a toy soldiers army, with the sole purpose of saving the owner’s house from the invasion of those damn Bugs.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Wargame 16.9%, RTS 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Military 10.1%
- #15 Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,322 reviews2021
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 83.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, RTS 18.3%, Strategy 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Wargame 12.5%
- #16 Calamity of Realms
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jiangzuogongfang Shanghai Game Co.,Ltd
Windows
Calamity of Realms is a real-time strategy game based on traditional Chinese mythology. Pick one of the three factions, build armies, and conquer. Crafted by an indie studio for a distinct, challenging experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, RTS 18.2%, Wargame 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Military 10.2%
- #17 World War Battle Simulator
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yeyuna
Windows
WWBS is a strategy game where you can assume first-person control over any unit fighting on the field of battle. Apply the right strategy to different maps and directly support your troops on the frontlines!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Looter Shooter 19.3% ★, RTS 15.8%, Wargame 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%
- #18 Deep Dark Forest
84% matchPositive86% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: pixiangames
Windows
You will have to lead the civilization, develop the economy, enhance the technology, stabilize the people and colonize new galaxies; when encountering unknown civilizations, will you hide yourself or communicate with them in a friendly way? In this "dark forest", every decision will be crucial.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, RTS 16.3%, Wargame 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Military 8.9%
- #19 Scrum Down
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ITL GamesPub: World Script
Windows
Scrum Down: Epic Battles, Unique Classes, and Monthly Mayhem! With Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon, evolve powerful weapons monthly. In Story Mode, discover new worlds with each phase. Constant updates bring the thrill that keeps the war's flame burning! Get ready for the unimaginable!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.3% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Military 10%, FPS 9.9%
- #20 帝国余晖
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: 羽宇冰晨
Windows
一款结合了多种副玩法的RTS加SLG游戏,玩法多样,体验丰富,能够种田发展,也能指挥千军,还能亲征破敌!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30% ★, RTS 24.1%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Strategy 12.5%, Wargame 10.9%
- #21 Creeper World IXE
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 851 reviews2024
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The unstoppable alien force known as The Creeper has returned, devouring thousands of worlds in its path, and yours is next. Battle against the Creeper fluid in a groundbreaking pixel-level simulation to prove that humanity will rule the galaxy forever!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, RTS 18.7%, Wargame 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, War 9.9%
- #22 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
83% 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: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Wargame 19.5%, RTS 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, Military 11.7%
- #23 Scourge Of War - Remastered
81% matchVery Positive89% of 167 reviews2024
Dev: Norb Software Development LLC
Windows
Welcome to Scourge of War, a real-time 3D computer game/simulation developed by NorbSoftDev, the company headed by renowned game designer Norb Timpko, designer of Mad Minute Games' acclaimed Take Command series. Scourge of War is the epitome of historical command simulations.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Wargame 20.1%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, RTS 14.9%, Military 12%
- #24 BattlefieldPriest
82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: BananaDogGames
Windows
this is a RTS strategy game,if you like Warcraft or Command & Conquer you maybe like this game players controller a priest to healing soldiers and choose which kind of soldiers the kingdom need , killing monters and murch for their nests
Why similar: Wargame 28.9%, RTS 22.5%, Real Time Tactics 20.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Military 9.1%
- #25 Countryballs at War
80% matchPositive85% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: SHN Games
Windows
Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame that combines turn-based empire building with real-time battles. Lead any countryball nation, expand your territory through conquest or diplomacy, and rise as the ultimate superpower.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.8% ★, Wargame 19%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Strategy 11.2%, Military 8.8%
- #26 三国争雄
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 石家庄龙游科技有限公司
Windows
A real-time strategy game based on the history of the Three Kingdoms. The player can experience the fun of conquering cities, directing the country, and ultimately ending the Three Kingdoms disputes and uniting the world through their own efforts in the simulated historical background of the game!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, RTS 18.5%, Wargame 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Military 7.5%
- #27 Maneuver Warfare 2: BTG
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Decisive Action Games
Windows
A simulation of the 2022 Russo-Ukrainian War where the player maneuvers battalion tactical groups on a map and controls assets such as aircraft, special forces teams, satellites, field hospitals, and repair facilities to support these. The player can play single battles or a campaign game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, Wargame 28.1%, Military 17.5%, Strategy 14.4%, War 8%
- #28 Human Defense [RTS]
79% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Aurora
Windows
The earth was invaded by aliens, and human beings resisted alien species and deduced the most meticulous battle outcome with the simplest control method
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27% ★, RTS 19.7%, Wargame 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #29 King Fighter Xtreme
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harbesina LTD
Windows
King Fighter Xtreme is a physics-based rogue-lite action RPG where you spawn enemies, customize your Crawler, and battle through hordes of foes. Dodge, fight, and craft powerful gear as you explore dungeons, upgrade skills, and challenge others in PvP arenas. Every crawl is unique!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.6% ★, RTS 16.5%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Military 8%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #30 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,078 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Wargame 19.6%, RTS 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Military 11.8%
- #31 Stellar War
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LM Studio
Windows
《万舰齐发》是一款科幻题材的策略类游戏。玩家通过在废弃星球上建立据点,扩张领地。招募不同势力的副官,打击土著种族的侵袭,同时要提防其他玩家的入侵。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Wargame 19.3%, Military 14.2%, War 10.8%, Futuristic 8.6%
- #32 Invaders
76% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GodSGameStudio
Windows
Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.4% ★, RTS 21.1%, Wargame 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Strategy 11.8%
- #33 War Room
77% matchMixed53% of 686 reviews2020
Dev: Binge Gaming OU
Windows
War Room is a realistic strategy, taking you straight into the heat of the war in Afghanistan.
Why similar: RTS 19.8%, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Military 13.4%, Wargame 13.3%
- #34 Victory At Sea Ironclad
76% matchMixed52% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac
Victory at Sea Ironclad is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during the American Civil War. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, RTS 17.5%, Wargame 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Military 10.2%
- #35 东方崛起
75% 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 26.4% ★, RTS 24.9%, Wargame 20.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Military 9.5%
- #36 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: FrostFire
Windows
A simple strategy about capturing castles. Build up your forces, manage armies and capture enemy fortresses. Build buildings in castles and use strategic tricks. Capture all the fortresses to win.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.7% ★, Wargame 19.8%, RTS 19.5%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, War 7.7%
- #37 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,610 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 68.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28% ★, Wargame 22.5%, RTS 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, Military 7.8%
- #38 Knighventure
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
The eternal darkness of the dungeons dragged the brave knight in golden armor into an endless maze of dangers
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, RTS 18.1%, Wargame 18%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #39 Dreaded Conquest
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ExpectedTime
Windows
Dreaded Conquest is a real-time strategy game of grand-scale control, where you lead sinister forces to spread your influence across a procedurally-generated world. Use your units and skills to conquer cities and crush mortal forces.
Why similar: RTS 27%, Wargame 21.9%, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.4%, Strategy 11.1%
- #40 Red Pearl Pirates
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Eoin Tolster
Windows · Linux
Command vast fleets in epic space battles, master a turn-based galactic campaign, and unite a pirate rebellion to find the legendary Red Pearl and stand against the tyrannical Z-Army. They can't take the stars from us!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 16%, Wargame 14.3%, Military 12%, Strategy 6.6%
- #41 Fantasy War Heroes: Chilling Fog
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hetocode
Windows
In this real-time strategy game, drag to deploy your troops, conquer all houses, and claim victory! Outsmart enemies as they try to destroy your forces. Unlock movable heroes later for even more strategic gameplay.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.5% ★, RTS 23%, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, Strategy 13%, War 7.1%
- #42 Creeper World 4
72% matchVery Positive95% of 4,620 reviews2020
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The unstoppable fluid enemy has returned and destroyed every world in its path! Defend against Creeper as it floods across the 3D terrain in this real time strategy game where the enemy is a fluid.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Wargame 18.9%, RTS 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, War 10%
- #43 Attack on Toys
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,158 reviews2021
Dev: N7T-GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Relive Your Childhood Toys comes to life! Build your Army Toys, make battle scenario, watch the Toys battling each other, and customize your play with Attack on Toys Toy Box. Command your Army Toys to fight againts another toys strategically and keep them alive during battle!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, RTS 15.9%, Wargame 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Military 9.2%
- #44 War Laboratory
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: ZhiHuiShang Studio
Windows
This is a battle simulation game that uses real maps as combat scenes. The design purpose of this game is to simulate real-life battles in a game like manner, providing military enthusiasts and even military staff with the means to analyze and simulate real-life battles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30% ★, RTS 21%, Wargame 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Military 8.6%
- #45 Sidereal Dominion: Avalon
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Spatha Games
Windows
Rebuild the remnants of humanity and conquer the Milky Way in this grand strategy game. Colonize systems and corner markets, or lead your fleets to victory in real-time battles. Reclaim Earth, or terraform new worlds.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.1% ★, Wargame 24.9%, War 11.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Space 8.6%
- #46 Ultimate General: Civil War
70% matchVery Positive89% of 8,396 reviews2017
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 46.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Wargame 19.3%, RTS 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, War 11.2%
- #47 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
71% 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: Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Wargame 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, RTS 15.5%, Military 11.5%
- #48 Emoji Wars
68% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: TotalPub: Gamesforgames
Windows
Emoji Wars is an exciting game inspired by the classic naval battle, where bright and funny emojis are used instead of ships.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, RTS 16.3%, Wargame 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Strategy 10.7%
- #49 三国志-群雄涿鹿
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: 神之右手
Windows
本游戏主打休闲娱乐,抛开了传统的内政军事亲历亲为的操作方式,除了君主所在的城池需要玩家自己操作发展,其他城池的内政军事发展该城池的太守会自动模拟发展,战斗也不需要玩家亲自指挥,只需要坐着享受双方战斗带来的沉浸感,完全实现了三国模拟器的开发初衷,一切以模拟为主。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, RTS 19%, Wargame 17.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Military 7.7%
- #50 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
70% 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: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Wargame 19.5%, RTS 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, Military 11.9%
- #51 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, RTS 18.6%, Wargame 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Military 9.3%
- #52 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
70% 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 26.5% ★, RTS 17.2%, Wargame 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, War 10.3%
- #53 ICBM: Escalation
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,253 reviews2024
Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30% ★, Wargame 23.1%, RTS 20.4%, Military 8.7%, War 7.6%
- #54 Countryballs Conquest
67% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, War 14.4%, Military 13%, RTS 9.7%
- #55 Steel Covenant 钢铁盟约
67% 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: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, RTS 21.5%, Wargame 14.1%, Military 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%
- #56 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: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Wargame 19.5%, RTS 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, War 10.3%
- #57 Military Defense
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Taranau Aliaksei
Windows
Protect the base from an alien invasion. Place cannons and destroy the invaders. Upgrade cannons to resist the enemies.
Why similar: Wargame 20.5%, RTS 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 16%, Military 9.3%, War 8.4%
- #58 StarFringe: Adversus
67% matchMixed65% of 231 reviews2023
Dev: CasualogicPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
This is the story about the beginning of the conquest of outer space by earthlings. It began as a global idea of saving mankind from hunger and lack of resources, and ended as a brutal and merciless war in space far from Earth.
Why similar: RTS 22%, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Space 8.2%
- #59 For Enigma
69% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Nettrux Estudios
Windows
Expanda, negocie, destrua inimigos, forje um império sobre o espaço!
Why similar: Wargame 18.7%, Looter Shooter 18.4% ★, RTS 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 14%, Futuristic 8.1%
- #60 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
66% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Wargame 21.4%, RTS 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 17.2%, Military 7.3%