- #1 Aye! My Liege
97% match3 user reviews33% of 3 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 20.3% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Strategy 8.3%
- #2 State of Command
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Layth
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 22.6% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Wargame 17.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%, Strategy 8%
- #3 Flames in Modern Europe
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 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 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Wargame 18.7%, Alternate History 9%, War 7.7%
- #4 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 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 14.7% ★, Strategy RPG 10.5%, War 10.3%
- #5 三国記II
94% 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 22.2% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Diplomacy 9.5% ★
- #6 卢沟桥事变
94% 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 24.3% ★, Wargame 21.9%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, War 11%, Military 6.4%
- #7 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
93% matchMixed62% of 849 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 21% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Wargame 14.6%, War 7.9%
- #8 Iron Order 1919
92% matchMixed69% of 432 reviews2022
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
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 16.7% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Wargame 11.7%, War 10.4%, Alternate History 10%
- #9 Mr. President
91% matchVery Positive80% of 86 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 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Historical 6.5%
- #10 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
91% 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 19.6% ★, Wargame 15%, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, War 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%
- #11 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
90% 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: Wargame 17.7%, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, War 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%
- #12 Systemic War
89% matchNo user reviews
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 16.6% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Alternate History 9.1%
- #13 Taking London
88% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
Windows · 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%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Political Sim 15.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, Diplomacy 8.7% ★
- #14 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
89% 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: Wargame 17.4%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, War 11.3%
- #15 Age of Resistance
86% matchNo user 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 22.4% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Political Sim 14% ★, War 9.2%
- #16 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
87% matchMixed50% of 984 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"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 17.1% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, War 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%
- #17 Clockwork Dawn
86% matchPositive100% of 10 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 20.3% ★, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, Alternate History 11%
- #18 Fall of Bali
85% 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: Political Sim 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Diplomacy 9.3% ★, Wargame 7.6%
- #19 NationWar:Annals
84% matchMixed68% of 168 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: Political Sim 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #20 I am Dictator
84% 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 19.6% ★, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Diplomacy 10.9% ★
- #21 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
83% 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 21.3% ★, Political Sim 16.5% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%, War 8.6%
- #22 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
82% 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: Wargame 18.6%, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, War 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%
- #23 Middle East Empire 2027
82% 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 21.3% ★, Political Sim 21% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★
- #24 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
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 20.5% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, War 10%
- #25 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
81% 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: Wargame 18.6%, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, War 11.5%
- #26 Nations
79% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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 21.1% ★, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Historical 9.7%
- #27 Africa Empire 2027
80% 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 21.8% ★, Political Sim 20.1% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★
- #28 Asia Empire 2027
79% 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 21.4% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★
- #29 Territorial Conquest
77% matchMixed50% of 14 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 22.9% ★, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Strategy 7.9%
- #30 SGS NATO's Nightmare
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 112 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: Political Sim 24.5% ★, Wargame 24.1%, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Alternate History 7.2%, Strategy 6.4%
- #31 帝国:权杖与文明
76% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2025
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 12.4%, Strategy RPG 10.7%, Alternate History 9.2%
- #32 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
78% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
"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 16.9%, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, War 12.2%, Alternate History 11.3%
- #33 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
75% matchMixed49% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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 22.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Wargame 17%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Simulation 8.2%
- #34 Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze
77% matchVery Positive91% of 116 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 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Wargame 13.8%, War 11.4%
- #35 O.A.C - World Begins
76% 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: Political Sim 19.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Strategy RPG 10.2%
- #36 Three Kingdoms : Alias
74% matchNo user 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: Political Sim 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 16.9%, War 9.6%, Diplomacy 8.9% ★
- #37 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
72% matchVery Positive87% of 219 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 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Wargame 9.9%, Strategy 9.5%
- #38 Europe Empire 2027
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your European empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Political Sim 22% ★, Wargame 16%, Strategy RPG 14%, War 6.1%
- #39 Ascendant Dawn
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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 23.4% ★, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Alternate History 9.6%, War 9%
- #40 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
75% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 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 17.3% ★, War 12.1%, Alternate History 8.5%
- #41 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 35 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 17%, Diplomacy 16% ★, War 11.3%, Alternate History 9.9%
- #42 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sengoku Gunyuuden
73% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Sengoku Gun'yuden" is the third in the series and was released in Japan in 1988 and later in the US as "Nobunaga's Ambition II." In this simulation game, players take on the role of a Daimyo of the Warring States period, attract followers, and use strategy and tactics to gain control of the 38...
Why similar: Wargame 20.5%, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, War 12.5%, Alternate History 7.6%
- #43 Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms II" is the second in the series and was first released in 1989. Experience the strategies of the Three Kingdom. A variety of strategies brings the world of the Three Kingdoms to vivid life. Players take the role of a Ruler of the time and strategize their way into total control.
Why similar: Wargame 18%, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, War 11.5%, Alternate History 9.3%
- #44 King
71% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: ZhangGuanRu
Windows
This is a game that combines strategy, tactics and role-playing. You travel to a magical world and become a king. You will manage your own country and conquer the world through diplomacy and war.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.3% ★, Wargame 24.6%, War 15.2%, Alternate History 9.9%, Strategy 9.5%
- #45 King's Orders
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 238 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 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Wargame 13%, Diplomacy 12% ★, War 10.3%
- #46 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
71% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Wargame 18%, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, War 12%, Alternate History 10.4%
- #47 Simulator of Countries
69% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Almost Games
Windows
This game is a global strategy game that gives you the opportunity to play for countries in the modern world. Here you will be given a choice of 198 countries for which you can play.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.7% ★, Wargame 25%, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Military 7.9%, Alternate History 7.4%
- #48 全战天下
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: 全战天下
Windows
《全战天下》是一款全新的SLG战争策略游戏,游戏背景上我们抛开了单一历史时空的限制,将东西方文明中那些伟大的名字写到了游戏中,如果您热爱华夏文明,辅佐玄德公匡扶汉室,与嬴政白起一统六国,加入刘邦项羽的楚汉之争,携手成吉思汗征服亚欧将是您完美的选择,如果您喜欢日本战国,那就与三刀一流的宫本武藏,天下布武的织田信长一道征战沙场,您要是喜好欧美文明,我们推荐您选择圣女贞德,美杜莎、阿克琉斯来助您成就大业,经典英灵不胜枚举,阵容豪华堪称策略游戏的复仇者联盟。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Political Sim 14% ★, War 11.3%, Strategy RPG 11%
- #49 NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shouseiroku with Power Up Kit
71% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shoseiroku with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Shoseiroku," which was released in 1997 as the 7th game in the series. In Shoseiroku, the theme is "The Warring States from the viewpoint of a Castle Daimyou.
Why similar: Wargame 19.7%, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, War 12.3%, Alternate History 7.6%
- #50 Decision in the Desert
70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: MicroprosePub: Atari
Windows
Classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The second title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game features real-time battles that test your skills as a commander of forces in North Africa during WWII
Why similar: Political Sim 27% ★, Wargame 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 10%
- #51 The Emperor and State
68% matchMixed57% of 317 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 15.3%, Diplomacy 15% ★, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Alternate History 10.5%
- #52 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
69% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 17.9%, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, War 12.1%, Alternate History 9.1%
- #53 Supremacy: 1914
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,236 reviews2019
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 19.2% ★, War 15.4%, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Wargame 10.6%, World War I 10.4% ★
- #54 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
67% 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 18% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Diplomacy 11.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.6%
- #55 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Released in 1995, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅴ with Power Up Kit" is the enhanced version of the 5th release in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. It places more focus on the common people with "Fame," which was an indicator of how well the Ruler grasped the hearts of the people.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Diplomacy 16% ★, War 11.5%, Alternate History 9.8%
- #56 Rename the History
65% match7 user reviews50% of 7 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 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, War 12.8%, Wargame 11.2%, Alternate History 11%
- #57 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit
68% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden," which was released in 1992 as the 5th game in the series. Up to now in the series, warfare was focused on whole countries. Haouden changes that focus towards individual castles.
Why similar: Wargame 20.7%, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, War 12.3%, Alternate History 7.9%
- #58 The Cold War Era
67% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
The Cold War Era is strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Why similar: Political Sim 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.9% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, War 8.5%, Simulation 7.8%
- #59 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit
67% matchMixed64% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden," which was released in 1999 as the 8th game in the series. Reppuden is a strategy based simulation game in which players delve into the lives of the heroes who roamed the chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Wargame 20.1%, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, War 12.5%, Alternate History 7.8%
- #60 Geo-Political Simulator 5
65% matchMostly Negative34% of 690 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: Political Sim 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Wargame 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, War 8.2%