- #1 Crusader Kings III
97% 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 31.5% ★, Medieval 8.8%, 4X 8.7% ★, Management 7.8%, Strategy 7.5%
- #2 First Feudal
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 644 reviews2021
Dev: Harpoon Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Become a real medieval feudal lord: start with a small village and build it up into an enormous impenetrable castle. You will have to repel enemy raids: hide behind thick walls, lure your enemies into strategically placed traps, and even lead your loyal peasants into battle.
Why similar: Resource Management 18.3%, Medieval 16.7%, Management 14.8%, Sandbox 12.3%, Strategy 10%
- #3 Old World
96% 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: Grand Strategy 26% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, 4X 13.5% ★, Economy 8.8%, Military 8.7%
- #4 Norland
95% matchVery Positive82% of 10,349 reviews2024
Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, 4X 13.4% ★, Economy 10.3%, Management 8.1%, Medieval 7.9%
- #5 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
94% matchVery Positive81% of 380 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.6% ★, Medieval 10.4%, Management 9.4%, Economy 7.7%, Sandbox 7%
- #6 Star Dynasties
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 502 reviews2021
Dev: Pawley GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.4% ★, Diplomacy 21.4% ★, Management 8.9%, War 8.9%, RPG 7.4%
- #7 Medieval Legacy
92% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Ninetoplay
Windows
Start as a humble commoner and guide your family through generations in this family sim meets city builder. Climb the ranks of society to become the most influential family in the land. With wit, strategy, and a bit of luck, build your legacy - just try not to trip over your ambition!
Why similar: Economy 17.6%, Management 12.8%, Medieval 12.6%, Sandbox 11.6%, Resource Management 9%
- #8 Grand Ages: Medieval
94% matchMixed48% of 1,976 reviews2015
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Economy 11.7%, Medieval 10.8%, Strategy 10.7%, RTS 8.1%
- #9 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,695 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.9% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Medieval 12.8%, RTS 11.6%, 4X 6.9% ★
- #10 Knights of the Crusades
91% matchMixed70% of 181 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.3% ★, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, 4X 10.9% ★, RTS 9.9%, Sandbox 9.1%
- #11 House of Legacy
89% matchVery Positive83% of 3,942 reviews2025
Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
Why similar: Diplomacy 30.6% ★, Economy 14.5%, Management 14.4%, Sandbox 12%, Resource Management 9%
- #12 Medieval Kingdom Wars
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,615 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, 4X 11.7% ★, Economy 9.6%, RTS 8%
- #13 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
88% 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: Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, 4X 12.4% ★, Military 8.2%, Economy 7.9%
- #14 Knights of Honor
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,387 reviews2009
Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.9% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Medieval 17.1%, RTS 11.3%, War 9.1%
- #15 Europa Universalis V
87% 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: Grand Strategy 30.5% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, 4X 13.3% ★, Economy 11.3%, War 8.4%
- #16 Manor Lords
86% matchVery Positive84% of 90,512 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 23.2 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: Grand Strategy 40.2% ★, Medieval 11.3%, Diplomacy 8% ★, Strategy 7.4%, 4X 6.7% ★
- #17 Trade Conquest
86% 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: Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, 4X 11.3% ★, Economy 11.3%, Resource Management 8.4%
- #18 Fall of an Empire
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: JG Games
Windows
In a crumbling realm, hold back collapse in this grand strategy epic. Fall of an Empire has you balance deadly politics, manage resources, and command battles to survive invasions and intrigue in a vast, Roman-inspired world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, 4X 14.9% ★, Economy 9.8%, War 8.7%, Military 7.3%
- #19 BLOCKLORDS
85% matchMostly Negative33% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: MetaKing Studios
Windows
BLOCKLORDS is a player-driven medieval grand strategy game where your decisions and skills shape the world and narrative. Choose from several playstyles, including farming, fighting, resource management, and ruling, and forge your own destiny as your Hero.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.4% ★, RTS 10.5%, RPG 8.9%, War 8.7%, Medieval 7.7%
- #20 City States: Medieval
84% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
You are the leader of a city-state in high medieval Europe. Expand your city through deep city-building systems, build a trade empire across the known world, and lead men to war to defend trade routes in a high-stakes struggle of global strategy and brutal warfare.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.6% ★, Economy 11.5%, RTS 11.2%, Military 10.9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #21 Millennia
83% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 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: Grand Strategy 28.8% ★, 4X 15.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Economy 9.5%, Military 8.8%
- #22 Age of History 3
80% matchVery Positive85% of 18,617 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.8 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 37.5% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Economy 11.6%, RTS 9.5%, War 7.6%
- #23 Imperiums: Greek Wars
82% 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 28.2% ★, 4X 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Military 9.5%, Economy 9.3%
- #24 The Guild 3
82% matchMixed60% of 8,003 reviews2022
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!
Why similar: Economy 29.1%, Medieval 19.2%, Strategy 10.5%, RPG 10.2%, Simulation 9%
- #25 Kingdom's Life
81% 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: Grand Strategy 35.2% ★, 4X 18.7% ★, Economy 9.5%, Sandbox 8.6%, War 8.3%
- #26 Lords of Infinity
79% matchVery Positive95% of 217 reviews2023
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.
Why similar: Diplomacy 41.1% ★, RPG 19.7%, Management 18.2%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Choices Matter 5%
- #27 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
77% matchVery Positive84% of 319 reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.2% ★, 4X 14.5% ★, Military 10.8%, RTS 10.2%, War 7.8%
- #28 The Emperor and State
79% matchMixed58% of 339 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.4% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Economy 11.8%, War 8.9%, Management 8.6%
- #29 Lords and Villeins
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 977 reviews2022
Dev: Honestly GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!
Why similar: Management 17.9%, Economy 17.8%, Medieval 15.9%, Sandbox 12.6%, Resource Management 12.3%
- #30 Rising Lords
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: ArgonwoodPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage!
Why similar: Medieval 39.2%, Strategy 23.6%, Sandbox 16.6%, Simulation 10.7%, Indie 8.2%
- #31 Mandate Order
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 897 reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sky
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Military 13.1%, Resource Management 8.8%, RTS 8.7%, Management 8.4%
- #32 Sengoku
81% matchMixed61% of 477 reviews2011
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 58% ★, Strategy 16.9%, RPG 10.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Medieval 4.6%
- #33 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 170 reviews2024
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Military 10.1%, Economy 9.7%, RTS 7.8%
- #34 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
75% matchVery Positive87% of 763 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.4% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, War 9.6%, Economy 8.6%
- #35 Bellfortis
74% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.2% ★, Military 12%, Medieval 11.2%, War 10%, RTS 9.4%
- #36 Heart of the Machine
71% 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: Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, 4X 13% ★, Economy 10.4%, Management 7.9%
- #37 Imperator: Rome
75% matchMixed66% of 26,881 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 58.8% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Economy 7.1%, Simulation 6.5%, Management 6%
- #38 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
76% matchMixed68% of 280 reviews2018
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Management 32.1%, RPG 23.3%, Strategy 22.3%, Simulation 13.6%, Indie 7.6%
- #39 The End of History
73% matchMixed69% of 385 reviews2025
Dev: TatamibeyaPub: WorldMap
Windows
A medieval sandbox. Serve a king, rule your own fief, or raise a claimant to the throne. Marry, scheme, rebel, claim a crown, or just watch. Every NPC in this world lives by the same rules you do, driving it toward collapse. Stopping it is your task; the higher you rise, the more ways you have.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.9% ★, War 14.9%, Medieval 14%, Sandbox 12.5%, Resource Management 11.8%
- #40 Whiskerwood
70% 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: Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, 4X 13.1% ★, Economy 10.7%, Management 8.1%
- #41 Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings
73% matchVery Positive94% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Lord Forte Games
Windows
Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings is a high fantasy RPG that reenvisions turn-based combat in dynamic ways, telling the story of Alexander—an idealistic yet pragmatic nobleman—and his allies as they navigate politics, intrigue, ruling, and love amidst a tempestuous civil war.
Why similar: Economy 16.8%, War 14.9%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Medieval 13.4%, Fantasy 11.2%
- #42 SAELIG
74% matchVery Positive87% of 1,146 reviews2017
Dev: Atorcoppe Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
SÆLIG is a game that blends together elements of simulation, strategy, RPG, and business management. Centred around the life of you and your family, you must try to survive and bring wealth and prosperity to your household.
Why similar: Economy 20.7%, Medieval 14.2%, Management 13.8%, RPG 11.8%, Strategy 10.1%
- #43 The King's Dilemma: Chronicles
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: Big Trouble
Windows · Mac
Lead the King’s Council for generations as the consequences of your decisions decide the kingdom’s resources and political standing. Form alliances, solve dilemmas, and prepare for the final uprising that was foretold by an ancient prophecy
Why similar: Economy 18.2%, Lore-Rich 17%, RPG 12.9%, Medieval 12.3%, Management 10.9%
- #44 Supreme Ruler 2030
72% 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 28.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, Military 11.2%, War 9.8%, RTS 8.3%
- #45 DSS 2: War Industry
70% matchVery Positive84% of 187 reviews2025
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows · Linux
In this real-time grand strategy game, command armies, build cities, and manage a dynamic economy. Establish automated supply routes within your territory to streamline production. Fortify your defenses and brace for intense battles. Can you lead your empire to dominance?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.5% ★, Economy 16.1%, RTS 11.7%, Medieval 11.5%, Resource Management 6.4%
- #46 The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,625 reviews2022
Dev: HongShou StudioPub: Pixmain
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Lay out your grand strategy on the land of Eagarlnia where humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and the undead each battle out a corner of land. Manage your territories by navigating complex decisions and grow your economy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 60.8% ★, War 12.2%, Strategy 9.1%, Fantasy 9.1%, Resource Management 3.9%
- #47 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
67% matchVery Positive89% of 8,077 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 47.1% ★, Military 15.2%, RPG 10.3%, Strategy 9.9%, War 9.8%
- #48 NationWar:Annals
71% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, 4X 14.7% ★, Military 9.6%, RTS 8.5%
- #49 Gladiator Guild Manager
67% matchVery Positive81% of 4,068 reviews2024
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Why similar: Management 19.9%, Medieval 17.8%, RTS 17.3%, Resource Management 14.8%, RPG 12.9%
- #50 Pompeii: The Legacy
66% matchVery Positive82% of 280 reviews2026
Dev: Siscia Games
Windows
Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.
Why similar: Economy 27.4%, Medieval 19.5%, Strategy 13.1%, Resource Management 12.3%, Sandbox 10.3%
- #51 Noble Fates
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,483 reviews2021
Dev: Xobermon, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RULE. Navigate a world of interesting Nobles, earn their respect, and decide their Fates.
Why similar: Management 21.5%, Sandbox 21.4%, Medieval 20%, Fantasy 14.6%, Strategy 14.1%
- #52 The Succession of Changing Kings
65% matchVery Positive87% of 547 reviews2026
Dev: KwaKwaGames
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Turn-based kingdom management simulator focused on decision-making. Will you survive and lead the kingdom to prosperity, or die in agony? The throne awaits.
Why similar: Medieval 27%, Economy 22.2%, Management 19.6%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Simulation 9.5%
- #53 Empires of the Undergrowth
64% 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 28.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, 4X 13% ★, Economy 10.6%, Management 8.3%
- #54 Kingdom Wars 4
69% matchMixed66% of 240 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, 4X 11.6% ★, Military 8.4%, Economy 7.8%
- #55 Making History: The First World War
69% 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: Grand Strategy 31.7% ★, 4X 14.2% ★, Military 8.4%, Economy 8.2%, Management 8.1%
- #56 Songs of Silence
65% matchVery Positive81% of 2,734 reviews2024
Dev: Chimera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
Why similar: 4X 30% ★, War 18.1%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Fantasy 12.1%, RPG 11.2%
- #57 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
67% matchMixed59% of 453 reviews2025
Dev: Zugalu EntertainmentPub: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, 4X 21.8% ★, Medieval 8.3%, RTS 8%, Resource Management 7.4%
- #58 Terra Invicta
63% 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: Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, 4X 13% ★, Economy 9.5%, Military 9.4%
- #59 Field of Glory: Empires
67% matchVery Positive82% of 869 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.8% ★, 4X 16.1% ★, Military 11%, Strategy 10.9%, War 9.7%