- #1 Billionaire in the Oil Boom
97% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Wealth, power, greed: in the oil boom of the 1960s, money never sleeps. Invest in stocks, commodities and real estate, acquire companies and manipulate markets to build a financial empire. Use mergers, Ruthless speculation and strategies to dominate the global economy.
Why similar: Capitalism 17.1%, RTS 16.5%, Economy 15.4%, Politics 10.4% ★, Political 9.6% ★
- #2 Rise to Power: Banana Republic
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Take on the role of an ordinary citizen and build your political career: lead parties, influence the media, control institutions and decide the fate of Isla Paraíso.
Why similar: Politics 24.1% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, RTS 12.4%, Economy 11.4%
- #3 Dissent on Mars
95% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Michael HicksPub: MichaelArts
Windows
A sci-fi life sim where you create new societies unlike anything on Earth. Design your economy and government, build your colony, and experience your choices firsthand by living as a colonist. Will your society become a living utopia, or another dystopia?
Why similar: Mars 20.7% ★, Politics 20.2% ★, Political 15.6% ★, Economy 12.2%, Sandbox 6.3%
- #4 Shareholders
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shareholders Dev Team
Windows
Welcome to Shareholders an economy \ strategy \ simulator. Explore the depths of a simulated economy that is rich with mechanics and activities: from production and stock market manipulation to managing consumer demand and influencing global trade through exports and imports.
Why similar: Politics 19.3% ★, Political 14.4% ★, Capitalism 13.3%, Economy 12.6%, Trading 12%
- #5 Hedge Fund Tycoon
94% 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: Politics 18% ★, Economy 13.9%, Capitalism 13.7%, RTS 13.7%, Diplomacy 13.4% ★
- #6 Hansa Forever
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oğuzcan ŞiroluPub: Neonebu
Windows
Build a medieval trading empire across Northern Europe. Establish trade routes, influence politics, expand your cities, and compete with rival merchants for wealth and power in a dynamic economic strategy game.
Why similar: Economy 19.6%, Capitalism 18.3%, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Politics 7.2% ★
- #7 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
93% matchMostly Negative38% of 292 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: Political 19.1% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Economy 12.9%, Capitalism 9.6%
- #8 Government Simulator 2
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator 2 is based on real world statistics and data and lets you control a whole country, like the USA, Germany, UK, France, Russia, and others: Change laws, taxes and budgets, and see what happens. Manage emergencies, impose tariffs, start wars.
Why similar: Politics 25.6% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Economy 12.6%, Sandbox 7.5%
- #9 Megacity Builder
91% matchMixed49% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Andrew Rowe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A city builder that has all the bells and whistles you know and love with one twist. In Megacity Builder you build a whole nation not just a city. Pass laws at the national level. Build cities like in classic city builders while producing resources to feed your massive capital.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Capitalism 12.5%, Economy 11.6%
- #10 Trade Conquest
90% 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: Politics 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Capitalism 12.4%, Economy 12.1%, RTS 12.1%
- #11 Planet Colonization
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Araknumia Software
Windows
Real time strategy and society management game. Explore the planet, build and defend your colony. Trade products and armaments and take advantage of price changes. Let your colonists establish their own businesses or build the buildings yourself. Fight against the enemy colonies and alien lifeforms.
Why similar: RTS 18.6%, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Political 16.2% ★, Economy 13.6%, Capitalism 13%
- #12 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
89% matchMixed58% of 633 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Politics 23.7% ★, Diplomacy 23.7% ★, RTS 15.6%, Economy 14.2%, Trading 11.2%
- #13 Billionaire in the Greedy America
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
America, 1850. Fortunes are made and destroyed in a single day. Will you be the predator — or the prey? Trade stocks, crush rivals, seize companies, and claw your way to the top in the most ruthless financial arena of the century.
Why similar: Politics 19.2% ★, Capitalism 18.5%, RTS 14.4%, Economy 14.4%, Trading 10.1%
- #14 Construction Company
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Single Game Production
Windows
Your grandfather's construction company is now in your hands. Take over a business burdened by debt and lead it to success. Hire workers, build crews, purchase equipment, complete contracts, expand your office, and turn the company into a thriving construction empire.
Why similar: RTS 27.3%, Capitalism 14.5%, Strategy 13.1%, Sandbox 12.8%, Economy 10.6%
- #15 Electoral Dynasty
87% matchMixed41% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Goodnight Gremlin Studios
Windows
A political-simulation watch-the-clock strategy game. Pass laws, executive orders, and deal with events, all while maintaining the balance of your nation's most important attributes. Will you manage to keep your coalition together or establish a dictatorship? Only you can decide, Prime Minister.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.7% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Political 18% ★, RTS 17%, Economy 14.2%
- #16 Doodle RTS
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nonay
Windows
Engage in thrilling and simple, yet complex, real-time strategy. Build up your forces, destroy enemy cores and dominate the battlefield in this unique indie-style strategy. Play with up to 4 friends in team vs team, play duos with a friend or queue up solo - no matter your party size!
Why similar: RTS 22.5%, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Economy 13.1%, Trading 11.9%, PvP 9%
- #17 Warehouse Tycoon
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aeolian Games
Windows
Warehouse Tycoon is a journey to Warehouse Legendary! Brave the business war. Today's dog in the water must be the crown in the city! With the company's destiny in your hands, every success drives you farther. Use your wisdom and guts to build a warehouse Empire!
Why similar: RTS 23.1%, Economy 19.8%, Trading 16.9%, Capitalism 16.9%, Strategy 9.2%
- #18 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
85% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Festina Lente Games
Windows
Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.
Why similar: Politics 31.1% ★, Capitalism 16.1%, Political 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Strategy 8.4%
- #19 Northern Kingdoms
84% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: North Gold Studios
Windows
In this addictive city-builder game, your job is to guide your citizens to create the ultimate buzzing city. Expand your city, keep your citizen fed and plan your way to victory.
Why similar: RTS 24.9%, Diplomacy 21% ★, Economy 12.2%, Politics 10.8% ★, Political 10.7% ★
- #20 Democracy 4
83% matchVery Positive82% of 6,322 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Politics 26.5% ★, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Economy 14.3%, Capitalism 10.6%
- #21 Weltreich: Political Strategy Simulator
84% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Light Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Rule the state in this political strategy simulatior by interacting with characters and with the map. Each of your decisions will necessarily entail a result. The game raises topical problems of the modern world, politics and humanity as a whole.
Why similar: Politics 17.8% ★, Political 16.9% ★, RTS 16.5%, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Capitalism 13.4%
- #22 Microlandia
81% matchVery Positive88% of 111 reviews2025
Dev: Information Superhighway Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a cozy little city on top of a brutally honest economy. Every citizen is simulated, one by one: they work, pay rent, get sick, go broke and turn to crime. Set taxes and policy, win elections, and survive a newspaper that blames you for everything.
Why similar: Politics 23.8% ★, Economy 16.8%, Capitalism 13.6%, Diplomacy 12% ★, Political 11.1% ★
- #23 HAS Galactics
82% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: HAS Games
Windows
HAS Galactics is a top-down factory builder. Design your own rocket, automate your production lines, balance your reputation between the Galactic Factions and complete daring missions. Start from a humble beginning… to a thriving galactic mega-factory!
Why similar: Mars 40.6% ★, Resource Management 9.5%, Economy 8.8%, Automation 7.3%, Space Sim 7.1%
- #24 Trade City
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Bilal DemirPub: Pirasa Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trade City is a simple city building game that you build your own city by building/developing new buildings.Grow your city with production and trade, and conquer other cities on the map without fighting.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.4% ★, RTS 23.7%, Economy 15.4%, Trading 14.5%, Building 6.7%
- #25 Global Business Tycoon
79% matchMixed60% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Xiro's Studio
Windows · Linux
Global Business Tycoon is a strategic management simulator where you build a global empire. Play solo or online multiplayer with up to 8 players.
Why similar: RTS 25.4%, Capitalism 22.1%, Economy 20.6%, Sandbox 14.1%, PvP 13.7%
- #26 Kapital: Sparks of Revolution
80% matchMixed61% of 242 reviews2022
Dev: Lapovich TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandbox economic simulation game about class struggle. European country is in a deep crisis. You are the mayor of the capital. Social unrest is inevitable. What price will you pay to save your people from anarchy?
Why similar: Capitalism 19.2%, Economy 18.7%, Politics 14.2% ★, Political 12.9% ★, Strategy 9.8%
- #27 Age of Enlightenment
79% matchNo user reviews
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: Politics 21% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Capitalism 13.9%, Economy 13.6%, Political 10.8% ★
- #28 Taxer Inc
81% matchMixed42% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
The biggest corporations are not Apple or Amazon. The biggest "corporations" are the states. Your employees are all citizens of the country. You don't pay them a salary - they will pay you themselves. You manage taxes and collect them.
Why similar: Politics 20.8% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Political 17.2% ★, Economy 13.2%, Strategy 12.7%
- #29 World Warfare & Economics
78% matchMixed61% of 681 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: RTS 20.2%, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Politics 17.9% ★, Political 15.6% ★, Economy 12.5%
- #30 Fomo-trading
77% matchNo user reviews29% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: 明夜
Windows
A competitive multiplayer trading game built around market reading and risk management. Jump into 8-player historical matches or 24/7 live trading across crypto, US stocks, China stocks, and futures, then fight for profit, rank, and long-term progression.
Why similar: RTS 29.6%, Economy 21.4%, Capitalism 19.2%, Strategy 13.7%, PvP 9%
- #31 Supreme Ruler 2030
78% matchMixed64% of 548 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: RTS 20.8%, Political 19.3% ★, Politics 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Economy 10.1%
- #32 Telecom Tycoon 📶
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yet Another Indie Game Studio (YAIGS)
Windows
Build your own mobile networks in this unique single-player business simulation game. Start in the 1990s with a 2G network, take part in the 3G auctions of the 2000s and create the best mobile networks.
Why similar: RTS 23.7%, Economy 21.5%, Capitalism 17.1%, Building 10.4%, Resource Management 7.4%
- #33 Syntaris
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yusuf AKYILDIZ
Windows · Linux
Syntaris is a logistics and automation strategy game with RTS elements, focused on system design over micromanagement. Build industrial networks, organize local economies, set logistics rules, unlock advanced technologies, and capture enemy infrastructure to integrate it into your own base.
Why similar: RTS 30.8%, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Economy 13.6%, Trading 9.2%, Strategy 8.5%
- #34 Election Tycoon: Trump vs Harris
76% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: World Map Tycoon
Windows
Election Tycoon is a real-time strategy game where you lead a campaign to win the 2024 US elections as Trump, Harris, or your own independent candidate. Influence states, color the US map in your party's colors, and outmaneuver your opponents in a high-stakes, map-based political battle.
Why similar: RTS 19.9%, Politics 19.4% ★, Political 19.2% ★, Economy 10.5%, Sandbox 8%
- #35 Build and Discover: America
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Angry Bulls Studio
Windows
Build and Discover: America is a mixture of real-time strategy game genres combined with a country building simulation and strong economic elements, all based on the history of the USA.
Why similar: RTS 23.8%, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Economy 11.6%, Capitalism 10.6%
- #36 Dummynation
74% matchVery Positive88% of 3,113 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 35.8 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: Diplomacy 24.4% ★, RTS 22%, Economy 15.3%, Politics 12.8% ★, PvP 7.5%
- #37 Plutocracy
75% matchVery Positive80% of 1,361 reviews2019
Dev: Redwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?
Why similar: Politics 21.5% ★, Political 18.8% ★, Capitalism 13.5%, Economy 13.3%, Trading 9.5%
- #38 Victoria 3
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 59,962 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 118.1 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: Politics 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Economy 15%, Political 13.5% ★, Capitalism 13.1%
- #39 Anno 117: Pax Romana
72% matchMixed70% of 12,157 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.
Why similar: RTS 25.6%, Economy 16.8%, Political 16% ★, Sandbox 11.7%, Strategy 9.1%
- #40 Gilded Destiny
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Politics 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Political 15.5% ★, Economy 12.7%, Capitalism 12.4%
- #41 President of Steel
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: volaryus
Windows
President of Steel is a choice-driven political strategy game where every decision shapes the fate of your nation. Balance power, stability, and economy while navigating political intrigue, war threats, organized crime, and personal relationships.
Why similar: Diplomacy 27% ★, Politics 21.7% ★, Political 20.7% ★, Economy 15.7%, Strategy 6.1%
- #42 Tropico 7
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Get rich or die trying! In Tropico 7, you step into El Presidente’s shiny boots again to build your island nation and – literally – move mountains. As glorious leader you guide your loyal citizens (and your Swiss Bank Account) through the ages toward untold prosperity.
Why similar: Politics 14.6% ★, Political 12.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Economy 12%, Capitalism 9.8%
- #43 AfterWar
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.4% ★, RTS 20.5%, Politics 18.4% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Economy 13.5%
- #44 BünzliFight: Swiss City Simulator
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Bünzli Studios
Windows
Cooperative real time city building simulator with Swiss flair. Build a town together manage resources and budgets solve quirky everyday problems and experience a world that keeps running even when you are offline.
Why similar: RTS 31.8%, Politics 18.5% ★, Sandbox 12%, Economy 10.1%, Simulation 8.9%
- #45 World War Forex
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Leobot Electronics
Windows
Rule the Financial Frontier: Immerse yourself in the role of a powerful politician in a world of war and unrest. Lead your nation to prosperity through cunning forex trades and dominate the financial battlefield. Live the life of a master strategist in this innovative game
Why similar: Politics 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, RTS 16.3%, Capitalism 12.4%, Economy 12.2%
- #46 Lawgivers
71% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Politics 26% ★, Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Political 19.9% ★, Capitalism 12%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #47 State of Affairs
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Top Sigma Studios
Windows · Mac
State of Affairs is a realistic geopolitical simulator where you lead a nation through pivotal historical moments. Manage legislative bodies, balance factional tensions, and make strategic decisions that shape the political, economic, and social future of your country.
Why similar: Politics 26.2% ★, Political 22.4% ★, Economy 18%, Diplomacy 9.5% ★, Strategy 7.7%
- #48 Blood & Bananas
69% 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: RTS 19.3%, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Capitalism 16.2%, Politics 14.8% ★, Trading 12%
- #49 Iron Ledger: Deterrence Has A Price
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Comfort Sibanda
Windows
A high-pressure management sim where you build a defense contractor from nothing, secure contracts, expand production, manage staff and supply chains, and fight to stay ahead of cash flow, compliance, and collapse.
Why similar: Economy 23.8%, Capitalism 14.9%, Resource Management 12.3%, Trading 11.9%, Building 8.5%
- #50 DeepWork
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CCS
Windows
Manage your parcel, build, collect and expend. Research to unlock new possibility. Explore to increase profitability. Dive under the surface to discover secrets. Is this planet hiding treasures or threats?
Why similar: Mars 52.9% ★, Trading 8.8%, Sandbox 8.3%, Resource Management 8.3%, Automation 7%
- #51 Geo-Political Simulator 5
68% matchMostly Negative33% of 708 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: RTS 24.1%, Political 16.6% ★, Capitalism 13.4%, Politics 13.1% ★, Strategy 7.1%
- #52 Statecraft
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: W-I-WPub: Bow Studio
Windows
Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power.
Why similar: Politics 31.3% ★, Diplomacy 27.7% ★, Political 20.6% ★, Strategy 7.1%, Simulation 6.7%
- #53 E-Startup
70% matchMixed48% of 168 reviews2018
Dev: Polytale Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
E-Startup is a sandbox business simulation game in a low-poly universe. Build, buy resources to create products and complete contracts, invest in the stock market to become rich and popular!
Why similar: Capitalism 23%, Economy 20.8%, Trading 19.1%, Sandbox 15%, Resource Management 8.6%
- #54 Orbit Zero
67% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Kaan Özgül
Windows
Create a Company, Build structures, Collect Resources, Make Investments and Speculate on Assets. Carefully manage your Workforce, Finances, Resources, Shareholders, BOD & Political Partnerships.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Economy 15.5%, Capitalism 14.1%, Trading 13.4%, Sandbox 10.9%
- #55 East India Company
70% matchMixed53% of 211 reviews2009
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.9% ★, RTS 17.6%, Political 17% ★, Capitalism 13.6%, Trading 13.1%
- #56 Celestial Empire
65% matchVery Positive90% of 683 reviews2025
Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.
Why similar: RTS 25.1%, Political 19.7% ★, Economy 16.6%, Sandbox 10.9%, Building 8.7%
- #57 Electoral Empire: Vote to Rule, Lie to Shine
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Water Wood Games
Windows
President or Patriarch? In this deep simulation, national survival and family interests clash. Twist laws and deploy kin to seize control. Will you sacrifice the republic for your dynasty, or betray your blood for the state? Power isn't about saving the world; it's about deciding who owns it.
Why similar: Politics 23.2% ★, Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Political 17.5% ★, Economy 14.7%, Capitalism 12.2%
- #58 Grand Ages: Medieval
68% matchMixed48% of 1,971 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: RTS 22.5%, Trading 18.7%, Economy 16.2%, Strategy 12.5%, Politics 9.4% ★
- #59 Gnomepunk
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glivi Games S.A.Pub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Create an army of gnomes, train builders, gather resources, develop technology, overcome the fauna, understand the flora and use it for alchemy. Conquer or ally with other factions and dominate the forest!
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.7% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Economy 16.7%, Sandbox 10.2%, Resource Management 9.1%