- #1 Cascade: Hindcast
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Herni Dedalvs
Windows · Mac
Cascade: Hindcast is an alternate-history grand strategy game where monthly political and military decisions reshape a living war map. Use hindsight, spend scarce political capital, and watch borders, armies, and consequences move in real time.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Diplomacy 9.5% ★, Simulation 7.2%
- #2 Aye! My Liege
96% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Tappole Software
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game set in an alternate history. Lead your noble house to power using a 4-tier command system that allows for granular management of every individual soldier. Master complex industrial chains, navigate tariffs, and balance diplomacy to shape the continent's ultimate fate.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Strategy 8.2%
- #3 State of Command
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Layth Issam El Zaim
Windows · Linux
A modern grand strategy game where you act as head of state, managing military forces, economic development, and diplomacy while directing large-scale operations on dynamic frontlines.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Wargame 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Strategy 7.9%
- #4 Crowns of Medieval Europe
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: plausegame7
Windows
Lead one of ten medieval kingdoms in this turn-based grand strategy game. Expand your territory, develop your economy, strengthen your army, and shape the future of Europe through diplomacy, war, and strategic decisions.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Diplomacy 10.1% ★, Simulation 7.8%
- #5 Iron Order 1919
94% matchMixed69% of 454 reviews2022
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Wargame 11.6%, War 10.3%, Alternate History 9.9%
- #6 Flames in Modern Europe
94% matchMixed69% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Volodymyr Marsenko
Windows · Mac
A real-time global strategy game about the Old Continent! You are the leader of the state, and you must discover new technologies, build a powerful economy, armed forces and even nuclear weapons! But remember - the opposition will always be breathing down your neck...
Why similar: Political Sim 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Alternate History 9.1%, War 7.8%
- #7 Systemic War
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Play of Battle SA
Windows
Lead your nation in a modern grand strategy game (2008–2025), using a macroeconomic model with exchange rates, diplomacy, and hybrid warfare. Engage in kinetic warfare on the strategic map, then shift to RTS battles at focal points.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Alternate History 9.2%
- #8 Three Kingdoms : Alias
92% matchVery Positive82% of 344 reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
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.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Political Sim 17.5% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Diplomacy 12% ★, Alternate History 8.5%
- #9 Mr. President
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Wargame 14%, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Historical 6.5%
- #10 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
91% matchVery Positive83% of 2,496 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.3% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, War 10.2%
- #11 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
90% matchMixed69% of 90 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: Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Wargame 15.7%, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Strategy RPG 10.4%, War 10.4%
- #12 三国記II
89% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: lufy
Windows · Mac
《三国记II》是三国记系列的第2部作品,是一款正统的历史模拟策略游戏。以中国东汉末年的三国时期为总体背景,围绕着争夺大陆霸权,展开了一系列的故事。 《三国记II》采取直接在大地图上进行游戏和战斗,让玩家体验征战四方的快感。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Diplomacy 9.5% ★, Strategy 9.5%
- #13 Clockwork Dawn
89% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Terra Studios LLC
Windows
A new dawn approaches with the advent of intricate mechanical designs that will transform the world into an era of steam and steel. Take control of a country in this alternate history steampunk timeline and either survive and prosper or be forgotten in the dust of ages past.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, Alternate History 11.2%
- #14 Civitas: World Simulator
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 3-Storm StudiosPub: Wrenchy Productions
Windows
Civitas: World Simulator is a deep historical-fantasy simulation where nations will dynamically rise, fall, and evolve. In this game we model internal forces like ethnicity, culture, language and other inner political struggles.
Why similar: Political Sim 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, War 10.4%
- #15 Armory Doctrine
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nightride Games
Windows
Armory Doctrine is a real-time grand strategy game where you run a private arms empire and fight your own wars in a modern world sliding toward war. Expand your factory, master the global weapons market, and decide the fate of every shipment: sell it for profit, equip your own forces or arm a proxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, War 14%, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Political Sim 9% ★
- #16 卢沟桥事变
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: 文墨
Windows
The game begins on July 7, 1937. You can choose either of the two major forces located in Nanjing and Yan'an at that time, or operate the regular army to fight frontally, or develop guerrillas to attack the enemy's rear and save the precarious country!
Why similar: Political Sim 23.7% ★, Wargame 22.1%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, War 11.1%, Military 6.5%
- #17 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
86% matchMixed62% of 856 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Wargame 14.8%, War 8%
- #18 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
85% matchVery Positive84% of 620 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.6 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 19.6% ★, Wargame 15%, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, War 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%
- #19 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
84% matchVery Positive81% of 350 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: Wargame 17.7%, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, War 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%
- #20 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
82% matchVery Positive87% of 763 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political Sim 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Wargame 12.8%, War 11.3%
- #21 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
84% matchVery Positive82% of 238 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: Wargame 17.4%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, War 11.4%
- #22 Taking London
82% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A love letter to old-school browser-based RTS MMOs – with charming nostalgic pixel graphics, a dash of political satire, and tonnes of strategic tension. Build your empire, face off against other players, and take what’s yours in true British imperial style: by dominating the map.
Why similar: Wargame 17.2%, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Political Sim 14.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Diplomacy 8.7% ★
- #23 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
83% matchMixed50% of 998 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"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: Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, War 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%
- #24 The Emperor and State
81% matchMixed58% of 339 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Alternate History 10.7%
- #25 Fall of Bali
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided in many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has fall in warring era for nearly 2 centuries and now the threat of imperialism come. With all your kingdom potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Diplomacy 9.3% ★, Wargame 7.7%
- #26 Age of Resistance
79% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Luis Humberto
Windows
Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America. Manage your economy, internal stability, political ideologies, and regional conflicts in real-time with pause. Will you be able to dominate the continent?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Political Sim 13.7% ★, War 9.3%
- #27 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,238 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Wargame 18.6%, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, War 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%
- #28 NationWar:Annals
79% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 17% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%
- #29 I am Dictator
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hypernates
Windows
Become dictator of the only country that does not yield to the world's superpowers. Use your skills to build an army, care for your people, provide wealth and gain worldwide respect. You're a natural-born leader and the best diplomat. We await your orders, Sir!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Diplomacy 10.9% ★
- #30 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
77% matchMixed50% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Wargame 17%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%, Simulation 8.1%
- #31 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
76% matchVery Positive84% of 319 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 21.4% ★, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%, War 8.8%
- #32 Crown Of Hispania
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Regalis Studio
Windows
Rewrite the Reconquista in a grand strategy game where population, religion, and war evolve dynamically based on your decisions. Will you become a legendary ruler, or will you be rejected by those forgotten by History?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.9% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Diplomacy 9.7% ★, Alternate History 8.2%
- #33 Middle East Empire 2027
77% match8 user reviews78% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Middle Eastern empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★
- #34 King's Orders
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: Political Sim 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Diplomacy 12% ★, War 10.4%
- #35 Reversed Front
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ESC Taiwan
Windows
The players may assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs (East Turkestan), Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, establishing organisations in 269 territories in the Cathayan Continent to overthrow the Communist regime!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, War 8.8%
- #36 逐鹿汉末:三国
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: VOWZIN GAME
Windows
这款游戏邀请您来到精彩刺激且充满变革的东汉末年三国时代,以前所未见的自由、深度及历史真实性,进行称霸天下一统中原的征程。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39% ★, Wargame 21.5%, Political Sim 10.8% ★, Historical 9.3%, Strategy 8.4%
- #37 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,099 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 25.6 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: Wargame 18.7%, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, War 11.6%
- #38 Africa Empire 2027
74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your African empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22% ★, Political Sim 19.6% ★, Wargame 15%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★
- #39 Nations
72% matchVery Positive90% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
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 21.4% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Historical 9.8%
- #40 Asia Empire 2027
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Asian empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★
- #41 Geo-Political Simulator 5
73% matchMostly Negative33% of 712 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Political Sim 21.5% ★, Wargame 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, War 8.3%
- #42 World Order: Global Power
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead any nation in a deep, turn-based grand strategy and political sim. Master the economy, military, diplomacy and society against rival AI you can actually read. Build a democracy or a dictatorship; the game names what you become, and your reign becomes a shareable saga.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Diplomacy 9.4% ★
- #43 SGS NATO's Nightmare
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 119 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
What if the Warsaw Pact had attacked NATO in the mid-1980s. Or the other way around? Study this titanic conflict, within its most emblematic theater, Germany and Central Europe. Will you be able to achieve your goals without escalating into an uncontrollable nuclear conflict?
Why similar: Wargame 26.6%, Political Sim 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Alternate History 9.6%, Strategy 5.9%
- #44 Age of Enlightenment
71% 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: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Wargame 10%, Alternate History 9%
- #45 帝国:权杖与文明
69% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2026
Dev: 帝国项目组
Windows
在你的眼里,文明是怎么样的?是石头长矛到飞机导弹的跨时代战场,还是从三国时代到骑士之剑的地域时空跨越,亦或是和无数历史英雄一起肩并肩作战和决策的机会,更是从生命最初的萌芽,到最伟大文明的艰辛进化旅程······ 这一切,相信在《帝国:权杖与文明》中,都能找到属于你的答案。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Wargame 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Alternate History 9.3%
- #46 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
73% matchMixed66% of 367 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
"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: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Wargame 17%, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, War 12.3%, Alternate History 11.4%
- #47 Prevent WW3
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NT7 Studio
Windows
You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Wargame 16.2%, War 8.3%
- #48 Rename the History
70% match9 user reviews40% of 9 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 21% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, War 12.7%, Wargame 11%, Alternate History 10.9%
- #49 Legacy of Six Generations
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 疯狗工作室
Windows
《Legacy of Six Generations》 is a hardcore grand strategy game set during the Warring States period.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Political Sim 24.9% ★, Wargame 22%, War 7%, Strategy 6.7%
- #50 Territorial Conquest
69% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Uğur CANPub: Stechkom Software
Windows
Lead your nation in Territorial Conquest through the Middle Ages, WWII, and Modern Era. Expand borders, build armies, trade, sabotage enemies, make political decisions, and conquer the world in immersive real-time strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, Political Sim 16.8% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, Strategy 7.9%
- #51 War and Politics
69% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: JIYUTORISEI
Windows
A strategy simulation that combines elements of war and politics. Take on the role of President (or Prime Minister) and manage the government, policy, taxes, military, and diplomacy. Win elections and achieve victory in war. Turn your beliefs into reality.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Wargame 13.9%, War 12.5%
- #52 THREE KINGDOMS: STRATEGY SIMULATOR
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 闪电游戏工作室
Windows
Three Kingdoms Strategy Simulator is an AI-native historical strategy title. Every NPC possesses independent cognition and persistent long-term memory. None of the regional warlords are pre-scripted routines hardcoded into the game engine。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.3% ★, Political Sim 22.7% ★, Wargame 21.7%, Strategy 8.2%, Strategy RPG 7.9%
- #53 明末:甲申年
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zirbry StudioPub: HistAxis Games
Windows · Mac
Set during the fall of the Ming dynasty in 1644, this historical grand-strategy narrative game lets you rule as the Chongzhen Emperor, fight for the Shun regime, lead another faction, or survive as a commoner. Govern, wage war, manage resources, and reshape history through AI-assisted court debates.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.6% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Strategy RPG 11.2%, Simulation 8.5%
- #54 Age of History II
67% matchVery Positive90% of 49,951 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.6 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 23.4% ★, War 15.9%, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Historical 9.9%, Diplomacy 9.7% ★
- #55 O.A.C - World Begins
67% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: V.B.BPub: C.O.T.E
Windows
Are you a leader? Once you convince your nation you are their leader, it will be time to show the world your own political, people management and military strategy skills. O.A.C aims to be a breath of fresh air in the grand strategy genre that will inspire its own kind of videogames!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Strategy RPG 10.3%
- #56 Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze
68% matchVery Positive91% of 120 reviews2019
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Lead your dynasty to victory in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game!
Why similar: Political Sim 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Wargame 13.9%, War 11.7%
- #57 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
68% matchMixed40% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
The second game in the series, "Nobunaga's Ambition-Nation" was released in 1986. It became the first of the series to be released outside of Japan under the name, "Nobunaga's Ambition." Players take the role of one of the main characters of the period, Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, Kenshin Uesugi, or others and try...
Why similar: Wargame 19.9%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, War 12.2%, Alternate History 8.6%
- #58 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
66% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Dan K.Pub: Strategy Games Interactive
Windows
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: Political Sim 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Diplomacy 11.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.7%
- #59 Ascendant Dawn
64% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Nikous Studio
Windows
Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Political Sim 20.3% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Alternate History 9.8%, War 9.1%
- #60 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
65% matchVery Positive86% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Wargame 9.9%, Strategy 9.4%