What games are most similar to Heart of the Machine?

The most similar games to Heart of the Machine include Victoria 3, Terra Invicta, Europa Universalis IV, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Heart of the Machine?

Heart of the Machine is a RPG, Simulation, Strategy game with popular tags including Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical, Political Sim, Strategy.

Best grand strategy games like Heart of the Machine?

If you're looking for more grand strategy games like Heart of the Machine, try Victoria 3, Terra Invicta, Europa Universalis IV. These share the Grand Strategy tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Heart of the Machine?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Heart of the Machine. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Heart of the Machine but more economy?

To find games emphasizing economy, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Economy alongside Grand Strategy. You can also explore the economy tag page directly.

Games Like Heart of the Machine

Top Similar Games to Heart of the Machine

Victoria 3 (2022) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical. Also features alternate history and moddable. Tags: Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical
Terra Invicta (2026) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features 4x and war. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Europa Universalis IV (2013) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical. Also features 4x and alternate history. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Victoria II (2010) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical. Also features real-time with pause and military. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Crusader Kings II (2012) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical. Also features medieval and rpg. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Old World (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features 4x and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Crusader Kings III (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features medieval and rpg. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
BATTLETECH (2018) — Shared: Strategy, Management. Also features mechs and turn-based tactics. Tags: Strategy, Management
Imperator: Rome (2019) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features rome and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
NEBULOUS: Fleet Command (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical. Also features war and military. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical
Gilded Destiny (2026) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical. Also features alternate history and moddable. Tags: Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical
Dwarf Fortress (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Management. Also features dwarf and colony sim. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Management
Age of Enlightenment (2026) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical. Also features alternate history and sandbox. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Stellaris (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features space and sci-fi. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (2021) — Shared: Simulation, Economy, Management. Also features mechs and fps. Tags: Simulation, Economy, Management
Battle Brothers (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Historical. Also features medieval and rpg. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Historical
Caves of Qud (2024) — Features procedural generation and turn-based combat.
Europa Universalis V (2025) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical. Also features resource management and 4x. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Economy, Simulation, Strategy. Also features space sim and sandbox. Tags: Economy, Simulation, Strategy
Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Historical, Simulation. Also features 4x and military. Tags: Grand Strategy, Historical, Simulation
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Economy, Management. Also features sandbox and exploration. Tags: Simulation, Economy, Management
Trade Conquest (2024) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Economy, Political Sim. Also features resource management and wargame. Tags: Grand Strategy, Economy, Political Sim
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features city builder and base building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Democracy 4 (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Political Sim, Politics. Also features political and choices matter. Tags: Strategy, Political Sim, Politics
Age of Wonders 4 (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features 4x and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
ENDLESS™ Space 2 (2017) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features space and sci-fi. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy
Arms Race 2 (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Political Sim. Also features text-based and alternate history. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Political Sim
Hedge Fund Tycoon (2024) — Shared: Management, Economy, Simulation. Also features resource management and conspiracy. Tags: Management, Economy, Simulation
Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Political Sim, Simulation. Also features turn-based strategy and political. Tags: Strategy, Political Sim, Simulation
1992: Rasputie (2026) — Shared: Political Sim, Strategy, Historical. Also features political and turn-based strategy. Tags: Political Sim, Strategy, Historical
AfterWar (2023) — Shared: Economy, Simulation, Strategy. Also features early access and singleplayer. Tags: Economy, Simulation, Strategy
Norland (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features city builder and base building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Democracy 3 (2013) — Shared: Political Sim, Simulation, Politics. Also features indie and turn-based. Tags: Political Sim, Simulation, Politics
ENDLESS™ Legend 2 (2025) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features 4x and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Grey Eminence0 — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Grand Strategy. Also features 3d and abstract. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Grand Strategy
King's Orders (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features military and political. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, Simulation
Songs of Syx (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features early access and city builder. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
Strategeist0 — Shared: Grand Strategy, Historical, Strategy. Also features sandbox and alternate history. Tags: Grand Strategy, Historical, Strategy
Plutocracy (2019) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy. Also features political and america. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Grand Strategy
Turkish Throne (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Political Sim. Also features sandbox and 2d. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Political Sim
MENACE (2026) — Shared: Strategy. Also features rpg and turn-based combat. Tags: Strategy
Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical. Also features 4x and alternate history. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical
Dead by Daylight (2016) — Shared: Strategy. Also features horror and multiplayer. Tags: Strategy
Europa Universalis III Complete (2009) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical. Also features real-time with pause and political. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical
Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Political Sim. Also features alternate history and cold war. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Political Sim
Government Simulator 20 — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Political Sim. Also features political and sandbox. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Political Sim
Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond (2025) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Economy. Also features political and sandbox. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Economy
State of Affairs0 — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Political Sim. Also features singleplayer and political. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Political Sim
Rise to Power: Banana Republic0 — Shared: Political Sim, Politics, Strategy. Also features political and sandbox. Tags: Political Sim, Politics, Strategy
Rise of Hegemony0 — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Economy. Also features early access and 4x. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Lawgivers (2020) — Shared: Political Sim, Simulation, Politics. Also features choices matter and sandbox. Tags: Political Sim, Simulation, Politics
Supreme Ruler Ultimate (2014) — Shared: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation. Also features tactical and military. Tags: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Simulation
War and Politics (2026) — Shared: Political Sim, Diplomacy, Strategy. Also features early access and war. Tags: Political Sim, Diplomacy, Strategy
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ (2023) — Features mechs and character customization.
Path of Exile 2 (2024) — Features action rpg and hack and slash.
Orbi Universo II (2025) — Shared: Strategy, Management, Grand Strategy. Also features abstract and minimalist. Tags: Strategy, Management, Grand Strategy
Just Power: The Papal States (2022) — Shared: Political Sim, Politics, Diplomacy. Also features turn-based strategy and political. Tags: Political Sim, Politics, Diplomacy
Clockwork Dawn (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation. Also features early access and steampunk. Tags: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 (2019) — Features action and online co-op.