- #1 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
97% matchMixed59% of 965 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 22% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Political Sim 17% ★, Wargame 10.7%, Sandbox 7.2%
- #2 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
96% 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 21.2% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Wargame 10.6%, Sandbox 6.9%
- #3 World Order: Global Power
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 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: 4X 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Wargame 9.3%, Strategy 5.2%
- #4 Kingdom's Life
95% 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 25% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Wargame 11.4%, Sandbox 7.8%
- #5 Rimefall
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vlachia
Windows
Your colony ship has landed on an alien planet — but the environment kills electronics. Salvage the ark, survive the early years, and build a nation as your society regresses to medieval with remnants of modern knowledge. Grand strategy with simulated population and turn-based combat.
Why similar: 4X 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Wargame 10.3%, Simulation 6.1%
- #6 Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoN
Windows
Lead a nation through decades of political and economic challenges. Manage budgets, taxes, interest rates, crises, and public opinion in a deep grand-strategy simulation where every decision shapes your country's future.
Why similar: 4X 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Economy 9.7%, Simulation 9.2%
- #7 Global Protocol: New World Order
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 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: 4X 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Wargame 9.8%, Sandbox 7.9%
- #8 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
92% 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: 4X 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Wargame 8.9%, Military 7.9%
- #9 Final Vanguard
91% 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: 4X 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Political Sim 13.3% ★, Wargame 10.2%, Economy 7.3%
- #10 World Warfare & Economics
91% matchMixed61% of 682 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 20.5% ★, Political Sim 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Military 7.7%, Economy 7.2%
- #11 Ascendant Dawn
89% 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: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Wargame 12%, Economy 8%
- #12 Red Pearl Pirates
90% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Eoin Tolster
Windows · Linux
Command vast fleets in epic space battles, master a turn-based galactic campaign, and unite a pirate rebellion to find the legendary Red Pearl and stand against the tyrannical Z-Army. They can't take the stars from us!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, 4X 23.5% ★, Political Sim 13.8% ★, Wargame 10.5%, Military 10.3%
- #13 政通人和
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SuBaiism
Windows
"Peace and Prosperity" is a independently developed ink-wash style historical strategy game set in an alternate pre-Qin period of China. Starting from a small village of just a few hundred people, and conquer all sides to gradually build their own vassal state with millions of people.
Why similar: 4X 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Wargame 9.6%, Strategy 6.2%
- #14 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
87% matchVery Positive82% of 264 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 21.2% ★, 4X 21.2% ★, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Wargame 12.1%, Military 7.9%
- #15 Three Kingdoms : Alias
88% 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: 4X 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Wargame 12%, Military 7.4%
- #16 Solar Nations 2
86% matchVery Positive88% of 467 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 22% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Wargame 10.9%, Military 8.9%
- #17 NationWar:Annals
86% 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: 4X 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Military 7.7%
- #18 Imperial Kingdoms
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaroxxTech
Windows · Linux
Lead a medieval kingdom through expansion, warfare and economic growth. Manage resources, supply your capital and research new technologies to strengthen your realm. Customize your armies and conquer rival kingdoms across dynamic hex maps.
Why similar: 4X 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Wargame 10.2%, Real-Time with Pause 9.1% ★, Economy 8.1%
- #19 Antropico: Colonies
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Scassius Systems
Windows · Linux
A large-scale space strategy game focused on building and maintaining power within a simulated galaxy. Build, develop, and survive in a galaxy shaped by history and consequences.
Why similar: 4X 29.3% ★, Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Political Sim 13.1% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 7.9%
- #20 文明征程
84% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: 广州小鑫互娱科技有限公司
Windows
《文明征程》是一款以历史文明为背景的策略游戏,让玩家扮演一位伟大的文明开拓者,带领自己的国家蓬勃发展。在游戏中,你将面临各种挑战和决策,需要智慧和策略来发展经济、建设城市、训练军队,同时也要与其他玩家进行外交交流和战争对抗。
Why similar: 4X 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Military 10.3%, War 7.1%
- #21 Kill Capture Destroy
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lite Nite Game Studios
Windows
Kill Capture Destroy (KCD) is a real-time strategy and combat game that combines the intensity of military vehicle gameplay with the depth of strategy and simulation. It gives you control not just over the battlefield, but over the politics and government decisions driving the wars.
Why similar: 4X 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Political Sim 17% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Trading 7.8%
- #22 Simulator of Countries
82% 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 25.8% ★, Wargame 20.1%, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Military 12.4%, Economy 10.5%
- #23 New Stars
82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Mac · Linux
Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities.
Why similar: 4X 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Wargame 10.2%, Trading 7.6%, War 7.6%
- #24 Conqueror's Stage
81% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: LeftLane InteractivePub: Lunexa Solutions
Windows
No fixed maps. No scripted history. No tutorial treadmill. Conqueror's Stage is a real-time grand strategy across five ages - where every decision trades against another. Grand strategy, finally designed to be finished.
Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Military 7.6%, Economy 5.7%
- #25 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
81% 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: 4X 21.5% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Military 7.7%
- #26 Globalism
80% matchMixed61% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: igelanium games
Windows
A global strategy for the 21st century. The threat of nuclear war, economic inequality, overpopulation of some regions and extinction of other regions, the crisis of capitalism... Find your solutions to the current problems of mankind!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Wargame 12.6%, War 9.4%, Military 8.3%
- #27 Mercatoria
79% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Dinkel Games
Windows
Turn-based grand strategy in the Age of Discovery. Develop a transport network, industrialise your economy, colonise the New World, and compete with five rival powers. Inspired by Imperialism 2. Early Access — built by one developer in his spare time.
Why similar: 4X 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Economy 7.7%, Simulation 7%
- #28 Solar Wave
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SavGus Studio
Windows
A large-scale 4X strategy game with indirect control and a focus on simulating a space empire. Capture systems, develop your economy and logistics, call up hundreds of powerful fleets and watch them incinerate enemies of the Solar Empire.
Why similar: 4X 29.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Economy 8.2%, Management 6.5%
- #29 Machiavelli the Prince
78% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.Pub: Holistic Design, inc.
Windows · Linux
This award-winning 4X strategy classic lets you explore the Old World, exploit risky trade routes, expand your political and military power, and rise to dominance in the Renaissance. Every move can mean the difference between exaltation and excommunication in this multiplayer empire-building game
Why similar: 4X 26.7% ★, Political Sim 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Economy 7.1%, Trading 6.8%
- #30 三国画卷
77% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: 三国画卷制作组
Windows
"Three Kingdoms Scroll" is a game that respects authentic historical elements, with careful research into historical details as the foundation of its design. We have strived to make this title a Three Kingdoms-themed strategy game that emphasizes local culture, traditions, and human connections.
Why similar: 4X 34% ★, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Wargame 15.7%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #31 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
78% matchMixed70% of 2,058 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Political Sim 14.3% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Military 9.8%
- #32 Age of Resistance
76% matchPositive100% of 11 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 24% ★, Political Sim 14.5% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Military 9.2%, Simulation 8.6%
- #33 Rebel Inc: Escalation
77% matchVery Positive82% of 7,395 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 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Military 8.4%, Economy 8.2%, Real-Time with Pause 7% ★
- #34 Khaldun: Text Based Strategy
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: SkyWolf
Windows
Khaldun is a medieval-themed ASCII graphics kingdom management game. Take part in realistic war simulations and decide every detail of your kingdom, from its economy to its demographics! Your decisions will shape the life of a nation. Rise or be lost to history...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, 4X 21.7% ★, Political Sim 13% ★, Sandbox 8.2%, Management 7.9%
- #35 Terrol
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Terrol is a strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.
Why similar: 4X 28% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, War 10%, Wargame 8.4%, Strategy 8.2%
- #36 Uncharted Sectors
75% 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 23.5% ★, 4X 18.6% ★, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Economy 10.7%, Military 8.2%
- #37 Iron Pact
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AlexMog
Windows · Mac · Linux
A persistent, planet-scale real-time strategy MMO on one shared Earth. Forge alliances or betray them, hold your supply lines, and live with every mile of ground you take or lose. Real-time fronts that never pause. No rounds, no resets.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.8% ★, 4X 16.7% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Trading 8.7%
- #38 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
73% matchVery Positive87% of 757 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Political Sim 17.6% ★, Wargame 10.7%, War 7.6%
- #39 Small Kingdoms
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and RTS game with procedurally generated campaigns. Build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Rule a medieval fantasy kingdom and conquer your rivals.
Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Wargame 13.5%, War 7.1%, Military 6.6%
- #40 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
70% matchVery Positive88% of 20,212 reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Military 8.9%, War 8.1%, Sandbox 8.1%
- #41 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
74% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Aserisoft
Windows · Mac
Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms is a turn-based 4X grand strategy game, played on a procedurally generated world. Battles are real-time and tactical. Every world-map and battlefield is entirely unique, so this game will always have something to throw at you.
Why similar: 4X 36% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 6.3%
- #42 Grand Strategy: The Three Kingdoms
71% matchPositive88% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Yiming
Windows
Based on the classic history of the Three countries, the 2D grand strategy game integrates deep strategy, resource management, diplomatic game and sand table, presenting a magnificent stage for players in the turbulent world.
Why similar: 4X 37.7% ★, Political Sim 19.2% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Sandbox 10.6%, Strategy 10.2%
- #43 Small Kingdoms Prologue
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Economy 9%, War 6%
- #44 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KNK DEVELOP
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game of world domination. Conquer and unite 195 countries before an unknown enemy arrives. Build your economy, military, and influence. Choose war or diplomacy, control resources, and shape the future—only one ruler will rise to the top. Will it be you?
Why similar: 4X 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Military 10.4%, Economy 8.7%
- #45 NationWar2:Chronicle
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 422 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 21.5% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, 4X 18.3% ★, Wargame 9.4%, Military 8.8%
- #46 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
73% matchMixed62% of 851 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 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Economy 8.7%, Military 8.6%
- #47 To Victory
71% match1 user reviews50% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Old_Gamer
Windows
This is a single player strategy management game.Base on a randomly generated map.It includes construction, trading, strategy, and management elements . Players need to make decisions to achieve the final victory.
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Political Sim 18.5% ★, Wargame 13%, Military 7.5%
- #48 Trade Conquest
70% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, 4X 16.9% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Economy 8.5%
- #49 Samurai Conqueror
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Rewrite Japanese history across ages in this historical strategy simulation spanning from the Kofun to the Meiji era. Command great leaders, unify the nation, and reshape destiny.
Why similar: 4X 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Real-Time with Pause 8.7% ★, War 8.2%
- #50 Flames in Modern Europe
69% matchMixed67% of 33 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 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Wargame 17.9%, Military 8.6%, War 6%
- #51 Terra Invicta
67% matchVery Positive81% of 9,434 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 52.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Military 8.6%, Economy 8.4%, Real-Time with Pause 7.2% ★
- #52 Astronomics Rise of a New Empire
69% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: JayFiArts
Windows
Astronomics Rise of a New Empire is an easy-to-learn real-time global strategy(4X) game. Control your faction in an intergalactic conflict. Manage your economy, conduct diplomatic negotiations and build a fleet to rule the galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Trading 8%, Sandbox 7.9%
- #53 Dynastic Era
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LOONW
Windows
Simple map coloring game, And about history of ancient civilized, Mini ancient strategy game with a large world map to explore, in which you can simulate different ancient civilizations, the game will have different chapters showing ancient historical events.
Why similar: 4X 33.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 8.4%
- #54 Ultimate General: American Revolution
68% matchMixed54% of 1,083 reviews2024
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.
Why similar: 4X 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Wargame 14%, Military 9.9%, War 7.2%
- #55 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!
Why similar: 4X 31.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, War 7.7%, Wargame 7%, Military 6.4%
- #56 Heroes of Science and Fiction
65% matchVery Positive90% of 889 reviews2026
Dev: Oxymoron Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a scifi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.
Why similar: 4X 25% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Military 9.5%, Economy 8.1%, Sandbox 7.9%
- #57 AI War 2
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,550 reviews2019
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.
Why similar: 4X 31% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Military 8.2%, Economy 7.6%, War 6%
- #58 King's Orders
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 262 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 16.4% ★, Military 11.4%, Wargame 11.2%, Economy 7.4%
- #59 Total Conflict: Resistance
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,247 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!
Why similar: 4X 18.1% ★, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Military 9.3%
- #60 Blood & Bananas
66% 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 20% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Trading 9.3%, Military 6.9%