- #1 Victoria 3
97% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,895 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 120.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 13.8% ★, Political Sim 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 11.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 9.6% ★, Capitalism 7.6%
- #2 Age of Enlightenment
96% 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 13.5% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.6% ★, Capitalism 8.8%
- #3 Europa Universalis IV
96% matchVery Positive88% of 137,236 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 281.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 14.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.3% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, 4X 10.5% ★, Moddable 8.8% ★
- #4 Victoria II
95% matchVery Positive92% of 20,003 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 23.4% ★, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12% ★, Historical 10.3%, Economy 7.2%
- #5 Trade Conquest
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 14.3% ★, Political Sim 13.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Capitalism 8.7%
- #6 Rebel Inc: Escalation
94% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.9% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, 4X 10.8% ★, Moddable 8.3% ★
- #7 Rise of Hegemony
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Loewe
Windows
Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.
Why similar: Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, 4X 13.1% ★, Alternate History 9.4%, Economy 8.5%
- #8 Strategeist
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
Windows
Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 9%, Moddable 7.7% ★
- #9 Terra Invicta
91% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.4% ★, 4X 11.4% ★, Moddable 8.9% ★
- #10 Crown Of Hispania
91% 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 15.5% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.6% ★, Diplomacy 10.5% ★, Historical 8.7%
- #11 Grey Eminence
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Nestinars
Windows
Spanning from 1356 to 1956, steer the fate of any country on Earth through six epic centuries of conflict. Diplomacy, economics, warfare and intrigue are all weapons in your arsenal to transform the world that was into the world that could be.
Why similar: Political Sim 15% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Alternate History 9.1%, Capitalism 8.9%
- #12 World Warfare & Economics
89% matchMixed60% of 687 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
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: Political Sim 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, 4X 12.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.1% ★
- #13 For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KMS STUDIO
Windows
January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Alternate History 10.1%, Historical 8.9%
- #14 Uncharted Sectors
88% matchNo user reviews2029
Dev: Luc ToupensePub: N42C
Windows · Linux
A grand strategy game built on a deep economic simulation and orchestrated by an intelligent AI storyteller. Ensure the survival of your domain at the edge of the galaxy: colonize worlds, manage populations, navigate politics, design custom goods, and master dynamic markets.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Political Sim 14% ★, 4X 9.7% ★, Economy 9.4%
- #15 Falling Frontier
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stutter Fox StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 16% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, 4X 13.2% ★, Moddable 10.4% ★
- #16 Cataclismo
86% matchVery Positive89% of 4,300 reviews2025
Dev: Digital SunPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.
Why similar: Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, 4X 10.6% ★, Moddable 10% ★, Alternate History 8.2%
- #17 Three Kingdoms : Alias
85% 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 16.9% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, 4X 12% ★, Historical 9.8%
- #18 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
84% matchVery Positive91% of 27,069 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Historical 9.8%, Economy 9.2%, 4X 9.2% ★
- #19 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, 4X 13.6% ★, Historical 10.3%, Alternate History 9.6%
- #20 Heart of the Machine
83% matchVery Positive92% of 2,098 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, 4X 11.2% ★, Moddable 10.7% ★, Historical 8.3%
- #21 Fragile Existence
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fragile ContinuumPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Save humanity from the brink of extinction in this sci-fi strategy game of survival. Travel among the stars to seek out resources, establish and develop colonies to sustain civilization, and grow your military might to push back against an overwhelming threat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, 4X 12.9% ★, Moddable 11.2% ★
- #22 Empires of the Undergrowth
82% matchVery Positive94% of 18,736 reviews2024
Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, 4X 11.3% ★, Moddable 10.5% ★, Alternate History 8.5%
- #23 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
82% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 20% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Economy 10.2%, Capitalism 9.3%, Political Sim 9.2% ★
- #24 Final Vanguard
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Pepper Inc.
Windows
Rule a living interstellar empire in this real-time 4X grand strategy. Make decisions that shape civilian lives, manage fragile supply lines, lead military conquests, and decide whether your civilization thrives or collapses under its own expansion.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, 4X 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Political Sim 12.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.5% ★
- #25 Old World
81% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, 4X 13.5% ★, Moddable 10.1% ★, Historical 8.9%
- #26 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
80% 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 15% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, 4X 12.9% ★, Capitalism 8.9%
- #27 Systemic War
79% 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: Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Alternate History 10.2%, Capitalism 8.6%
- #28 Imperiums: Greek Wars
79% matchVery Positive86% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, 4X 14.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Moddable 10.6% ★, Alternate History 9.6%
- #29 Arms Race 2
78% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR that took place in the 20th century.
Why similar: Political Sim 19% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Alternate History 11.8%, Economy 8.9%
- #30 Global Protocol: New World Order
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, 4X 17.4% ★, Political Sim 15.6% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Capitalism 7.9%
- #31 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
77% matchMixed69% of 2,291 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, 4X 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Alternate History 13.1%, Historical 10%
- #32 Supreme Ruler 2030
78% matchMixed65% of 553 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
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 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Moddable 12.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.1% ★, Political Sim 10.7% ★
- #33 World Order: Global Power
76% 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 20.9% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, 4X 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 11.3% ★, Capitalism 7.5%
- #34 1992: Rasputie
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a place of a politician in the post-Soviet space and immerse yourself in the struggle for power amid the ruins of the former empire. Your decisions will determine the path of the young state's development.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Alternate History 10.7%, Capitalism 10.2%, Historical 10.1%
- #35 Crusader Kings III
75% matchVery Positive90% of 143,057 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 149.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 21.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.3% ★, Historical 11.9%, 4X 10.4% ★, Moddable 9.6% ★
- #36 Fiducia: Rent The World
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty in a living island economy. Farm, trade, found a bank, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22% ★, Political Sim 17.4% ★, Capitalism 14%, Economy 11.8%, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★
- #37 Nova Roma
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,244 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, 4X 12% ★, Moddable 11.3% ★, Historical 9.5%
- #38 RUPTURR
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Aikon Interactive
Windows
Develop your nation, command your army, and dominate the world in a real-time strategy game combining economic management, diplomacy, technological progress, and military conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.6% ★, Alternate History 11.2%, RTS 9.8%
- #39 Global Supremacy
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Glory MediaPub: SJ co.
Windows
A vast, real-time geopolitical simulation where 196 nations live and breathe at once. Economy, finance, monetary policy, trade, energy, military, diplomacy, nuclear strategy, politics, society — every lever that moves a nation is in your hands. The clock never stops — until you stop it.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, 4X 17.3% ★, Political Sim 17% ★, Economy 8.2%, Military 7.2%
- #40 Whiskerwood
72% matchVery Positive92% of 3,269 reviews2025
Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.
Why similar: Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, 4X 12.4% ★, Moddable 11.5% ★, Historical 9.1%
- #41 The King's Campaign
74% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Reverie World Studios Inc
Windows
Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, 4X 14.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.9% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, RTS 8.4%
- #42 Fiducia: Own The World
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty in a living island economy. Farm, trade, found a bank, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24% ★, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Capitalism 15.7%, Economy 14%, Grand Strategy 8.5% ★
- #43 One Planet
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Qardinal Games
Windows · Linux
Disasters rage. Political factions splinter and grasp at power. As the climate crisis threatens stability, will you unite the planet with diplomacy or take aggressive action? Deploy force or build consensus toward net zero emissions in this grand strategy game where stakes get higher by the minute.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Diplomacy 21.4% ★, 4X 19.2% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Economy 7.5%
- #44 Rename the History
71% 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 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Alternate History 11.7%, Historical 10.7%, Political Sim 9.4% ★
- #45 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
70% matchMixed48% of 58,486 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, 4X 13.7% ★, Political Sim 12.4% ★, Historical 9.4%
- #46 Blood & Bananas
70% matchMixed64% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Spotted Moth
Windows
Enter the world of corporate politics, in this cold war grand strategy, become a monopoly of resources, buy the market, build an army, drop a nuke or hire a spy as you conspire against your peers and leaders. Become the greatest power via trade or war, in blood & bananas
Why similar: Political Sim 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Capitalism 12.8%, Alternate History 9%
- #47 Across The Globe
71% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Righteous Sword
Windows
A nation simulator set in 19th-century. Acquire resources, research technologies, build infrastructure, conquer foes. Experience dynamic population, realistic economy and great power diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Capitalism 16%, Political Sim 13.7% ★, Historical 12.3%, Moddable 9.5% ★
- #48 Europa Universalis III Complete
71% matchVery Positive83% of 2,001 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 31.8% ★, Political Sim 24.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.7% ★, Historical 14.5%, Strategy 5.5%
- #49 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
70% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, 4X 16.3% ★, RTS 8.7%, Alternate History 7.2%
- #50 Imperial Kingdoms
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Lead a medieval realm in this 4X grand strategy game with pausable real-time. Establish vital infrastructure to supply your capital and sustain your armies. Design custom military templates, manage production estates, and conquer rival kingdoms via strategic sieges and raids.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, 4X 16.1% ★, Capitalism 8.6%, Economy 8.5%
- #51 Democracy 4
69% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Political Sim 25.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Economy 11.8%, Capitalism 10.5%
- #52 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
68% 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: Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, 4X 18.2% ★, Historical 8%
- #53 Europa Universalis V
67% matchMixed67% of 30,445 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 52.4 hrsMean: 119.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, 4X 14% ★, Alternate History 11.1%, Historical 10.9%
- #54 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Serica Dynamics Studio
Windows
昭昭天命,复归大明。在星变时空的恢弘重塑中,熔铸八十三载春秋:变钞法以通有无,革军制而强九边;修水利以固邦本,改科举而纳贤良。崇格物方致知穷理;兴矿冶而器利工商。靖九边以抚八方,镇四海而服万邦。于庙算奏疏间,重整日月山河;在革故鼎新中,再创中华治世。一切,皆在你一念之间。
Why similar: Political Sim 20.1% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Historical 13.4%, Capitalism 12.5%, Economy 10.3%
- #55 Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fenek Games
Windows
Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it?
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Political Sim 11.6% ★
- #56 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
66% matchVery Positive83% of 2,825 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, 4X 14.6% ★, Moddable 11.2% ★, Historical 9.3%
- #57 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
69% matchVery Positive81% of 405 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.4% ★, 4X 14.5% ★, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Historical 11.1%, Economy 10.9%
- #58 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
68% matchMixed69% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Political Sim 13.3% ★, 4X 12.5% ★, Historical 10.7%
- #59 Hedge Fund Tycoon
67% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Stikcy
Windows
Are you ready to climb the ranks of the elite and become the wealthiest hedge fund in the world? In this thrilling new stock market game, you'll trade stocks, bonds, and use corruption to achieve your goals. Don't miss your chance to dominate the world of finance and amass a fortune.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Capitalism 12.8%, Economy 10.8%
- #60 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
66% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
Windows · Mac
Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Historical 11.1%, 4X 9.1% ★