- #1 World Warfare & Economics
97% matchMixed59% of 688 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: 4X 22% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7%, Political Sim 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.5%
- #2 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
96% matchMixed48% of 317 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: Grand Strategy 24.8%, Political Sim 22.8% ★, Wargame 12.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%
- #3 Supreme Ruler 2030
96% matchMixed65% of 555 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 23%, Political Sim 13.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%
- #4 Trade Conquest
95% matchMixed70% of 76 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: Grand Strategy 19.8%, 4X 17.8% ★, Political Sim 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Wargame 9.5%
- #5 Geo-Political Simulator 5
94% matchMostly Negative33% of 715 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 24%, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Wargame 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Capitalism 8.7%
- #6 4th Generation Warfare
94% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows
As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…
Why similar: 4X 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3%, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Wargame 12.2%
- #7 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
93% matchMostly Negative37% of 304 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 23.1%, 4X 12.2% ★, Diplomacy 11.6% ★, Political Sim 8.7% ★, Sandbox 7.6%
- #8 Lawgivers II
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 712 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16%, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, 4X 14.5% ★, Capitalism 10%
- #9 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
91% 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: 4X 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2%, Political Sim 16.1% ★, Wargame 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 8%
- #10 Nations
90% matchVery Positive90% of 148 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 31%, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Strategy 15.9%, Diplomacy 14.2% ★
- #11 Realpolitiks
91% matchMixed62% of 1,247 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Political Sim 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 27.8%, Diplomacy 25.9% ★, Strategy 18.2%, Indie 0.2%
- #12 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
89% matchVery Positive86% of 770 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: 4X 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6%, Political Sim 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Wargame 8.9%
- #13 Realpolitiks II
89% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 42.3%, Political Sim 33.4% ★, Strategy 21.9%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #14 Old World
87% matchVery Positive82% of 6,919 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 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: 4X 30% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6%, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Sandbox 7.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #15 Age of History 3
86% matchVery Positive85% of 18,912 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 33.4%, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Wargame 20.3%, Strategy 10.6%, Economy 8.3%
- #16 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
88% 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: Grand Strategy 22.9%, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Wargame 11.1%, Strategy 7.9%
- #17 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
86% matchMixed59% of 969 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: 4X 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4%, Political Sim 16.9% ★, Wargame 9.6%, Real Time Tactics 8%
- #18 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
84% matchVery Positive91% of 27,451 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.7 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 25.2%, 4X 23% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #19 Democracy 4
84% matchVery Positive82% of 6,409 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 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7%, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Capitalism 9%
- #20 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
83% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.5%, Diplomacy 14% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Economy 8.7%
- #21 Solar Nations 2
82% matchVery Positive85% of 634 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2%, Political Sim 17% ★, Wargame 11.1%, Strategy 7.6%
- #22 Terra Invicta
81% matchVery Positive80% of 9,948 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 53.5 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: 4X 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8%, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Sandbox 8.4%, Strategy 7.1%
- #23 SuperPower 3
85% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,216 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4%, Political Sim 23.4% ★, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Strategy 8.6%
- #24 Millennia
82% matchMixed67% of 3,788 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 33.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7%, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Strategy 8.1%, Economy 6.6%
- #25 Age of Clicks
79% matchMixed68% of 545 reviews2026
Dev: David IusPub: Red Border Studio
Windows
Age of Clicks - A unique blend of global strategy and clicker gameplay. Manage your country with clicks: build factories, mine resources, and lead armies into battle. Click your enemies into surrender and reshape the political map of the world!
Why similar: Political Sim 41.6% ★, Wargame 26.3%, Sandbox 17.6%, Strategy 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #26 Warnament
79% matchVery Positive85% of 506 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.2%, Sandbox 19.1%, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Economy 8.9%
- #27 Countryballs Conquest
78% matchVery Positive86% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Strategy 12.6%, Diplomacy 9.7% ★, Military 9.3%
- #28 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,255 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 33.8%, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Wargame 17%, Military 9.9%, Sandbox 9.5%
- #29 Europa Universalis IV
78% matchVery Positive88% of 137,440 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 284.1 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: 4X 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5%, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Wargame 10.3%, Sandbox 7.4%
- #30 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
77% matchMixed47% of 62,332 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 50.3 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: 4X 26% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Political Sim 13.6% ★, Military 6.3%
- #31 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
81% matchMixed46% of 613 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.
Why similar: Political Sim 59.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25.9%, Strategy 11.6%, Economy 2.8%
- #32 Manor Lords
74% matchVery Positive84% of 92,096 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Why similar: 4X 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3%, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Sandbox 9%, Economy 6.9%
- #33 Dummynation
75% matchVery Positive88% of 3,277 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.4%, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Political Sim 12.4% ★, Military 9%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%
- #34 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,386 reviews2019
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.5%, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Sandbox 10.1%, Economy 7.7%
- #35 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
73% matchVery Positive83% of 3,878 reviews2026
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 13.6 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: 4X 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23%, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Sandbox 7.9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #36 Making History: The First World War
77% matchMixed66% of 115 reviews2021
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Linux
A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.
Why similar: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 25.6%, Wargame 16.5%, Strategy 10.5%, Economy 5.3%
- #37 Imperial Ambitions
73% matchVery Positive81% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: 4X 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 25.8%, Wargame 12.3%, Capitalism 9.1%, Strategy 8%
- #38 Nova Roma
71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,363 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 24.8%, 4X 24.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Sandbox 9.4%, Strategy 8.1%
- #39 Rogue State Revolution
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 543 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Political Sim 14% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Sandbox 10.7%
- #40 Secret Government
76% matchMixed52% of 301 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.3%, Political Sim 29.2% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Strategy 10.8%, Economy 8.9%
- #41 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
72% matchVery Positive86% of 228 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: Grand Strategy 30.8%, Political Sim 27.8% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Wargame 8.2%, Real Time Tactics 6.7%
- #42 World Empire 2027
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your empire in turn based strategy war game. Select your country and start to play.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.1%, Political Sim 24% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Strategy 10%, Building 7.4%
- #43 Victoria 3
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 61,281 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 120.9 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 25.2%, Political Sim 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Sandbox 9.4%, Capitalism 9%
- #44 Rebel Inc: Escalation
72% matchVery Positive82% of 7,594 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: 4X 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4%, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Sandbox 8.3%, Strategy 7%
- #45 Supreme Ruler 1936
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 309 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 40.5%, Wargame 19.8%, Sandbox 13.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Military 10.2%
- #46 Nexus Legacy
69% matchMixed66% of 365 reviews2026
Dev: Nexus Legacy Team
Windows
Rebuild civilization from a single planet in Nexus Legacy, a persistent sci-fi 4X MMO. Colonize worlds, manage resources, research technologies, command fleets, forge alliances, and fight for control of a living galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9%, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Strategy 7.5%
- #47 Countryballs at War
69% matchVery Positive88% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: SHN Games
Windows
Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame that combines turn-based empire building with real-time battles. Lead any countryball nation, expand your territory through conquest or diplomacy, and rise as the ultimate superpower.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.3%, Strategy 16%, Wargame 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.4%
- #48 National Transit
68% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: NationQ Studio
Windows · Mac
A sandbox strategy game. Build your nation's transport network, grow your economy, develop your cities, and raise your people's prosperity. Every map is procedurally generated and unique.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Sandbox 16.8%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, Grand Strategy 13.1%, Economy 9.1%
- #49 States of Power
67% matchVery Positive89% of 403 reviews2026
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy in this WWII Grand Strategy Wargame. Easy to start, hard to master and a full match fits in one session. Play singleplayer and multiplayer, or create, play and share your own custom scenarios with the built-in Scenario Editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.6%, Wargame 20.9%, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Military 8.2%
- #50 Imagine Earth
70% matchVery Positive82% of 970 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22%, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Capitalism 9.6%, Immersive Sim 8.8%
- #51 Observe
67% matchPositive92% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Kisotik Games
Windows
A world that plays itself. Draw your own maps, build alternate histories, watch nations rise and collapse, intervene with god-like powers or program your own AI and climb the ranked ladder.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.2%, Political Sim 33.9% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Strategy 10.4%, 2D 2.1%
- #52 Pax Nova
71% matchMixed56% of 453 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2%, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Building 6.2%
- #53 Countryballs: Power Protocol
67% matchVery Positive80% of 175 reviews2025
Dev: KNK DEVELOP
Windows · Mac
Play as a Countryball and conquer the world—through force, cunning deals, or clever tricks. Grow your economy, build your army, forge alliances or rivalries, and rule all 195 countries. Global domination, rounder and funnier.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 58.5%, Strategy 19.8%, Military 15.4%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #54 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 36.1 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: 4X 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.9%, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Sandbox 8.9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #55 Kingdom's Life
69% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: 4X 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3%, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Wargame 9.7%, Sandbox 8.1%
- #56 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
67% matchMixed69% of 2,301 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: 4X 35.3% ★, Grand Strategy 26.5%, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Military 5.3%
- #57 Age of History II
66% matchVery Positive90% of 50,416 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 37.1%, Political Sim 22% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Sandbox 8.8%
- #58 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,859 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Political Sim 46.4% ★, Grand Strategy 29.5%, Strategy 14.4%, Economy 5.9%, Military 2%
- #59 Government Simulator
70% matchMixed47% of 190 reviews2017
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.
Why similar: Political Sim 63.9% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Economy 9.5%, Sandbox 7.2%, Management 5.1%
- #60 NationWar2:Chronicle
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 430 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9%, Political Sim 19.4% ★, 4X 19.4% ★, Wargame 8%, Strategy 7.2%