Games Like For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game

Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.7% ★, Historical 20.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Political 7.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: As the direct successor to the engine used in For The Glory, this title offers the most similar gameplay experience and historical scope.

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 34.6% ★, Historical 15.4%, Economy 8.2%, Diplomacy 7.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This classic Paradox title shares the same era of complex, systems-heavy grand strategy with a focus on deep economic and political simulation.

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: Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, 4X 13.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The modern evolution of the series, offering a more accessible but still incredibly deep grand strategy experience for fans of the franchise.

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.8% ★, Historical 19.8%, Strategy 11.9%, Moddable 5.7% ★, Wargame 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Built on a similar engine, this game captures the hardcore, detail-oriented wargaming feel that fans of For The Glory appreciate.

Taking place from 1936-64, Arsenal of Democracy lets you play as any nation during the era of WW2, complete with detailed models for economics, diplomacy, research, and intelligence. Warfare is also fully represented with all three branches of operations: land, sea, and air.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 68.6% ★, Strategy 31.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a refined, classic grand strategy experience that prioritizes historical accuracy and deep logistical management.

“he Who Fears Being Conquered Is Sure Of Defeat.”The war-game March of the Eagles focuses on the dramatic conflicts of Europe during 1805 to 1820. Explore one of the defining periods in European history with this experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy, Paradox Development Studio.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.9% ★, Historical 20.2%, Strategy 15.6%, Simulation 10.9%, Real-Time with Pause 8.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Paradox, this game focuses on the Napoleonic era with a streamlined but deep grand strategy approach similar to the For The Glory experience.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Historical 12.2%, Economy 9%, Alternate History 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the Victorian era that emphasizes the complex economic and social simulation mechanics that defined the earlier Paradox titles.

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 45% ★, Historical 17.9%, Strategy 9%, Real-Time with Pause 7.6% ★, War 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its extreme complexity and deep military simulation, this game appeals to players who enjoy the granular control found in For The Glory.

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.9% ★, Historical 12.8%, Diplomacy 7.4% ★, Medieval 6.8%, Strategy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title represents the pinnacle of the classic Paradox engine, blending complex historical simulation with deep character-driven gameplay.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Historical 12.6%, 4X 12.4% ★, Moddable 6.6% ★, Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more modern, it maintains the deep historical immersion and strategic decision-making that define the grand strategy genre.

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: Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Historical 15.1%, Alternate History 11.8%, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, War 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A more approachable modern wargame that still provides the deep strategic planning and historical simulation expected by grand strategy fans.

Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 48% ★, Historical 23.4%, Strategy 15.3%, Real-Time with Pause 9.7% ★, Simulation 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title applies the familiar Paradox grand strategy formula to the ancient world, maintaining the same UI and gameplay feel.

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.7% ★, Historical 12.9%, Strategy 12.9%, 4X 11.5% ★, Medieval 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends real-time grand strategy with tactical combat, capturing the sense of managing a kingdom throughout history.

Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42% ★, Historical 25%, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 10.8%, Real-Time with Pause 4.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Serving as a prototype for the Crusader Kings series, this game offers a focused, intense grand strategy experience in feudal Japan.

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 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, character-focused 4X experience that mirrors the historical weight and decision-making of classic grand strategy games.

Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, 4X 25.7% ★, Historical 16.8%, Strategy 10.2%, War 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines grand strategy with a unique turn-based flow, focusing on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations with great historical detail.

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: Grand Strategy 31.6% ★, Alternate History 12.2%, Real-Time with Pause 11.1% ★, Historical 9.8%, Sandbox 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a massive geopolitical simulation that allows players to manage a country through decades of history with granular control.

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.4% ★, Strategy 17.1%, Historical 16%, Medieval 14.4%, War 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that provides a real-time grand strategy experience with a focus on kingdom management and diplomacy.

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 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Alternate History 10.6%, Historical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This historical 4X game offers deep systems for managing a nation's development across multiple eras, appealing to fans of long-term strategy.

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Alternate History 13.7%, Economy 8.9%, Moddable 7.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy wargame that focuses on map-painting and historical progression, echoing the core loop of the Europa Universalis series.

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 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated 4X grand strategy hybrid that emphasizes historical accuracy and strategic depth in the ancient Mediterranean.

Pride of Nations is a turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country and guides it through industrialization, military conquest, and colonization.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.2% ★, Historical 21.9%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 10.5%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, slow-paced historical simulation that focuses on the intricacies of 19th-century diplomacy and economic management.

Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 51.8% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Historical 16.1%, Medieval 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, offering a raw and deeply historical look at medieval dynasty management.

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 34.1% ★, Historical 28.2%, Strategy 19.4%, War 12.4%, Wargame 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed historical simulation that provides the same level of strategic depth and period-accurate management as For The Glory.

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion, colonization and social upheaval, to emerge as one of the great world powers by the dawn of the 20th century in Victoria Complete.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.9% ★, Strategy 19%, Historical 17.5%, Real-Time with Pause 12.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: The first entry in the series, providing the foundational economic and political simulation that defined the Victoria experience.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: 4X 32.5% ★, Grand Strategy 29.4% ★, War 11.7%, Wargame 7.4%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: For players who love the extreme complexity and steep learning curve of classic grand strategy, this title offers unparalleled depth in its simulation.

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: Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, 4X 16% ★, Historical 10.9%, Alternate History 10%

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Historical 20.2%, Strategy 12.5%, Medieval 12%, War 10%

Why You'll Like It: While featuring real-time battles, its campaign map management offers the deep historical strategy and kingdom-building that fans of the genre enjoy.

Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.4% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Simulation 16.6%, Political 13.9% ★, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on modern political simulation and diplomacy, providing a contemporary take on the grand strategy mechanics of managing a nation.

Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!

Why similar: Diplomacy 36% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Historical 10.7%, Real-Time 6.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined political simulation that allows players to engage in global diplomacy and statecraft in a modern setting.

War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 48.3% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Wargame 12.3%, Simulation 11.1%, Historical 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate hardcore historical wargame for those who find the complexity of For The Glory to be a highlight rather than a barrier.

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.4% ★, Historical 17.6%, Strategy 10.7%, Political 7.6% ★, Simulation 6.7%

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 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Historical 9.1%, Alternate History 8.1%

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 24.9% ★, Historical 18.5%, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, War 11.1%, Strategy 8.1%

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 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Historical 9.9%, Moddable 7.6% ★

Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Historical 20.3%, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Alternate History 10.6%, Strategy 8.9%

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: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Political 12.3% ★, 4X 11.5% ★, Economy 10.6%

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: Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Historical 16.3%, War 9.9%, Sandbox 8.3%, Real-Time 7.6% ★

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Economy 12.4%, Strategy 11.8%, Medieval 10.1%, Historical 9.9%

Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Moddable 11.2% ★, Political 10.6% ★, War 9.5%

It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment.

Why similar: Historical 46.4%, Strategy 32.9%, War 13.4%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Politics, religion, war. They are nothing without a legacy that can stand the test of time. Lead any nation, and turn it into a mighty kingdom in one of the most compelling grand strategy games ever created.

Why similar: Historical 37.1%, Strategy 24.4%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Multiplayer 7%

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 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Alternate History 14.2%, Historical 12.1%

SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Simulation 12.8%, War 12.3%, Economy 12.2%

Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, 4X 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Historical 10.9%, Alternate History 9%

Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, 4X 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Sandbox 10.6%, Medieval 6%

"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 27.4% ★, 4X 22.1% ★, Historical 15.6%, War 7.4%, Alternate History 6.8%

The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Historical 12.8%, 4X 12.2% ★, Moddable 10% ★, Alternate History 9.1%

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: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, 4X 20.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Economy 8.3%, Political 8.1% ★

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 38.8% ★, War 14.9%, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Historical 8.7%

Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!

Why similar: Diplomacy 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Historical 13.8%, Alternate History 13.7%, War 9.4%

You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Historical 28.1%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 12.8%, Wargame 6.2%

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 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Historical 10.4%, Political 8.8% ★

The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Historical 13.2%, Economy 9.7%, War 8.4%

In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Historical 17.8%, Medieval 9.1%, Sandbox 8.7%, Economy 7.6%

Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, 4X 18.3% ★, Economy 8.6%, Sandbox 6.6%

Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Historical 22.5%, Alternate History 14.2%, Strategy 12.2%, Real-Time with Pause 9% ★

Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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 24.3% ★, Historical 16.9%, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, War 12.8%, Strategy 9.2%