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  1. #1 Imperial Kingdoms
    97% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BaroxxTech
    Windows · Linux

    Expand your kingdom: Gather resources and transport them to your capital city to produce the materials you need to expand your army and conquer new regions. Research new technologies to improve your economy and army. Use your troops wisely to outmanoeuvre your enemies.

    Why similar: 4X 24%, Grand Strategy 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Historical 8.2%, Strategy 7.6%

  2. #2 Great Powers
    96% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2025
    Dev: Flame-Dragons
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A 4x global turn-based strategy game with a well-developed economic and military model.

    Why similar: 4X 20%, Grand Strategy 18.2%, Hex Grid 13.4%, Wargame 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

  3. #3 CivEconomy
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: lekCurts Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    From stone tools to iron mastery - lead families through the Bronze Age. Each household manages their own economy, specializes at their own risk, and trades to survive. Watch dynasties rise from farmers to merchants... or starve trying

    Why similar: 4X 19%, Wargame 11.4%, Alternate History 10.9%, Hex Grid 9.4%, Capitalism 9.3%

  4. #4 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
    95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Serica Dynamics Studio
    Windows

    昭昭天命,复归大明。在星变时空的恢弘重塑中,熔铸八十三载春秋:变钞法以通有无,革军制而强九边;修水利以固邦本,改科举而纳贤良。崇格物方致知穷理;兴矿冶而器利工商。靖九边以抚八方,镇四海而服万邦。于庙算奏疏间,重整日月山河;在革故鼎新中,再创中华治世。一切,皆在你一念之间。

    Why similar: Alternate History 14.9%, Historical 13.2%, Wargame 11.1%, Economy 10.7%, Capitalism 10.6%

  5. #5 Seres Universalis:Three Kingdoms
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Boqi Island
    Windows

    Return to the Three Kingdoms period. On the grand strategic tactical battlefield, use terrain for defense setup and resource allocation to shift the battle situation. Control the war via hexagonal grid movement and tactical ability activation, and unify the realm.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1%, 4X 17.2%, Hex Grid 16.1%, Historical 11.2%, Alternate History 9%

  6. #6 Millennia
    94% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
    Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 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 18.4%, Grand Strategy 16.9%, Alternate History 11.4%, Historical 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

  7. #7 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 1,626 reviews2022
    Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.5%, 4X 17.2%, Hex Grid 13.2%, Historical 10.1%, Economy 9.7%

  8. #8 Making History: The First World War
    92% matchMixed67% of 114 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 15.9%, 4X 14.2%, Wargame 12.6%, Historical 10.8%, Alternate History 9.4%

  9. #9 Nova Historia
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BairdyDev
    Windows

    A unique 4X real-time historical strategy game, set on a procedurally generated globe. Play from ancient times, right through to the modern day. Expand your empire, build settlements, units, buildings and construct world wonders. Make History, Your Way.

    Why similar: 4X 29%, Grand Strategy 21.4%, Historical 10.2%, Strategy 7.4%, Economy 6.9%

  10. #10 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
    91% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
    Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 23.9%, Grand Strategy 21.9%, Alternate History 15.1%, Historical 11.3%, Resource Management 7.3%

  11. #11 All Men Are Brothers / 水浒豪
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 221 Games
    Windows

    《水浒豪》是一款回合制战略游戏,是《三国志》、《文明》、《欧陆风云》的粉丝们不容错过的作品。您扮演山寨之主,运筹帷幄,纵横捭阖。原著中528位好汉、116处据点、49个势力在游戏中登场。被奸臣谋害,魂断蓼儿洼?呸!洒家要清君侧!慢着……洒家要当皇帝!兀那赵老官!给洒家从宝座上爬下来!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6%, 4X 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, Historical 15.7%, Strategy 7.7%

  12. #12 HUMANKIND™
    89% matchMixed69% of 28,231 reviews2021
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

    Why similar: 4X 24.1%, Grand Strategy 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Historical 12.4%, Strategy 8.5%

  13. #13 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: Estuego Games
    Windows

    A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*

    Why similar: 4X 20.9%, Grand Strategy 19.4%, Wargame 14.6%, Alternate History 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%

  14. #14 Ascendant Dawn
    88% match7 user reviews100% of 7 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: Grand Strategy 22%, 4X 21%, Historical 12.1%, Wargame 12%, Alternate History 11.5%

  15. #15 Politon: Prologue
    87% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2023
    Dev: Pinq Games
    Windows · Mac

    "Politon: Prologue" is the free prologue version of "Politon". This prologue includes a tutorial, game mechanics, and the prologue of the main story inside. Only Single-player modes are available.

    Why similar: 4X 20.9%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Wargame 12.6%, Alternate History 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%

  16. #16 三国.群英录
    86% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
    Windows · Mac

    点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!

    Why similar: 4X 19.7%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Historical 11.5%, Wargame 11.3%, Alternate History 11.2%

  17. #17 Critias Empire
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Crystalline Green Ltd.
    Windows

    Turn-Based 4X-like Strategy: Build the peaceful kingdom of Atlantis into a flourishing civilization. Plan carefully or be ready to adapt as the ancient Gods of Olympus rain down floods, earthquakes, volcanoes and all types of disaster.

    Why similar: 4X 22.2%, Grand Strategy 15.6%, Historical 10.7%, Hex Grid 10.4%, Economy 9.8%

  18. #18 Europa Universalis V
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 26,573 reviews2025
    Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 45.3 hrsMean: 90.7 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 22.4%, 4X 21.9%, Historical 11.1%, Alternate History 10.4%, Resource Management 9.5%

  19. #19 Making History: The Second World War
    85% matchMostly Positive78% of 284 reviews2018
    Dev: Factus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18%, 4X 13.5%, Historical 11.1%, Wargame 8.7%, Alternate History 8.3%

  20. #20 Dwarf Guild Mania
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: QuarkbluePub: Kennedy Publishing House
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lead a campaign of glory as you mine, trade, spy, & sabotage your way to victory. Your guild of dwarves must vanquish its rivals and conquer the realm in this turn-based economic strategy game. Lead your capitalist dwarves across new lands in search of gems and gold. For the Guild!

    Why similar: 4X 17.8%, Grand Strategy 15.4%, Hex Grid 12.6%, Colony Sim 9.4%, Economy 9.2%

  21. #21 Napoleon 1813
    82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Empire Interactive EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    In an enormous strategic area stretching from Paris to Breslau, from Hamburg to Vienna, control everything from major strategic territorial decisions to tactical battle manoeuvres.

    Why similar: 4X 27.8%, Grand Strategy 24.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy 8.8%, Historical 8%

  22. #22 Evil Bank Manager
    83% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,759 reviews2018
    Dev: Hamsters Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7%, Economy 18.8%, Management 9.6%, Alternate History 9.1%, Historical 9%

  23. #23 Ever War
    82% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Utium Games
    Windows

    Ever War is a turn-based strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. This game combines empire-building, resource management and large-scale tactical turn-based battles.

    Why similar: 4X 25.6%, Grand Strategy 16.2%, Hex Grid 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Economy 10.6%

  24. #24 Samurai Conqueror
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Miura Production
    Windows

    Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.7%, 4X 20.7%, Historical 12.8%, Wargame 11%, Alternate History 10.1%

  25. #25 Politon
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
    Dev: Pinq Games
    Windows · Mac

    Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.

    Why similar: 4X 20.6%, Hex Grid 17%, Grand Strategy 15.5%, Wargame 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%

  26. #26 Rise of Hegemony
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lion Loewe
    Windows

    Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.

    Why similar: 4X 19.8%, Grand Strategy 18.5%, Alternate History 12.8%, Economy 11.9%, Hex Grid 9.3%

  27. #27 Restitutor: Empire Restored
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Restitutor is a historical incremental grand strategy game focused on statecraft, diplomacy, and calculated warfare. Strengthen your economy, research new technologies, form alliances, and outmaneuver rivals through high-level strategic decisions without micromanagement.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7%, 4X 18.2%, Historical 14.2%, Hex Grid 12.6%, Economy 5.9%

  28. #28 Revival: Recolonization
    78% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
    Dev: HeroCraft PC
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

    Why similar: 4X 19.3%, Grand Strategy 18.3%, Hex Grid 15.4%, Economy 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

  29. #29 Colonial Conquest
    80% matchMixed62% of 262 reviews2015
    Dev: Argonauts InteractivePub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Colonial Conquest is a conquest simulation set in the Victorian age of warfare and expansion of the late 1800's and early 1900's.

    Why similar: Wargame 21.7%, Grand Strategy 20.4%, Historical 17.6%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Alternate History 10.3%

  30. #30 BOC: Birth of Cultures
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Code::Arts
    Windows

    BoC is a historical 4X strategy game. Play on diverse planets with climate simulation and non-linear progression over the last 60,000 years of human evolution. Develop your own ancient civilization starting as a nomadic tribe from the last Ice Age.

    Why similar: 4X 22.2%, Grand Strategy 17.8%, Hex Grid 16.2%, Historical 10.2%, Resource Management 8.3%

  31. #31 三國.爭霸
    77% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: 龙吟天下工作室
    Windows · Mac

    在这款沉浸式三国策略卡牌游戏中,你将化身一方主公,招揽名将、打造无敌军团,体验从乱世枭雄到一统天下的霸业征程!

    Why similar: 4X 18.2%, Grand Strategy 17.8%, Wargame 13.8%, Alternate History 13.1%, Historical 12.7%

  32. #32 Agecraft
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SnakyDevelop
    Windows

    Agecraft is a historical strategy and city-building sim. Build your settlement, develop the economy, take care of your people, and guide your civilization through the ages, from the Stone Age to the future.

    Why similar: 4X 20.6%, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Historical 11.7%, Colony Sim 10.4%, Economy 9.9%

  33. #33 Fantasy General II
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,900 reviews2019
    Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.

    Why similar: 4X 14.4%, Hex Grid 14.3%, Grand Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Wargame 12.6%

  34. #34 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
    74% matchMixed48% of 53,475 reviews2025
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5%, 4X 18.3%, Hex Grid 12%, Historical 10.9%, Alternate History 10.3%

  35. #35 Rise of Realms
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Goat Works Ltd
    Windows · Mac

    Rise of Realms is a 4X RPG, for 1-6 players, in a medieval fantasy setting. Command an empire and recruit heroes to lead your armies. Use your tactical abilities to conquer the lands and reshape them in your image. Wishlist now.

    Why similar: 4X 21%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Hex Grid 16.6%, Economy 11.2%, Wargame 10.7%

  36. #36 Demise of Nations
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 542 reviews2017
    Dev: Noble Master LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.

    Why similar: 4X 24.8%, Grand Strategy 20.6%, Hex Grid 17.5%, Historical 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%

  37. #37 Three Kingdoms : Alias
    75% 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: Grand Strategy 19.8%, 4X 14.7%, Wargame 14%, Historical 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%

  38. #38 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2%, Historical 13%, 4X 12.1%, Economy 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%

  39. #39 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 29.1%, Grand Strategy 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Wargame 12.7%, Strategy 8.9%

  40. #40 Hex Kingdoms
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blue Sunset GamesPub: SIG Publishing
    Windows

    Hex Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy game set in medevial times with fantasy themes. Expand your kingdom, set up your defenses, train soldiers and monsters to become the only ruler of the land.

    Why similar: 4X 22.6%, Grand Strategy 21.7%, Hex Grid 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Turn-Based 9.3%

  41. #41 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
    Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 19.5%, Grand Strategy 18.9%, Historical 11%, Alternate History 10.6%, Economy 9.7%

  42. #42 Old World
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 19.3%, Grand Strategy 18.7%, Historical 11.2%, Alternate History 10.8%, Economy 9.9%

  43. #43 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 371,365 reviews2016
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 98.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, 4X 17.2%, Historical 14.7%, Strategy 10.4%

  44. #44 Rise of Prussia Gold
    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2014
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Rise of Prussia Gold is the new and improved version of AGEODs Seven Years War (1757-1763) game set in Europe. This hugely detailed strategy game was initially released by AGEOD in 2010 and the Gold version adds numerous improvements and additional scenarios that take the game to the next level.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.1%, Wargame 20.1%, Historical 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Strategy 11%

  45. #45 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows

    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 19%, Grand Strategy 18.7%, Alternate History 11.1%, Historical 11%, Economy 10%

  46. #46 Empires of the Undergrowth
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 17,329 reviews2024
    Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 18.3%, 4X 16.7%, Alternate History 11.2%, Historical 10.9%, Colony Sim 10.7%

  47. #47 Lands of Rumour
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Vaeril Games
    Windows

    Lands of Rumour is a turn-based 4X game about hiding and gossip. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, develop villages, gather resources, recruit your men and defend your homeland in tactical combat, where every unit has unique abilities.

    Why similar: 4X 23.3%, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Hex Grid 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Historical 7%

  48. #48 Terrol
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Max Krupp
    Windows

    Terrol is a grand strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5%, 4X 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Wargame 8.4%, Strategy 8%

  49. #49 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 19.4%, 4X 14.4%, Historical 11.7%, Economy 11.4%, Colony Sim 11.3%

  50. #50 Space Empires I
    70% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Space Empires I is the first chapter of the Space Empires series. A classic galactic conquest and turn-based strategy video game where you are the leader of a race of intelligent beings building large spaceships for interplanetary and interstellar travel through warp points between star systems.

    Why similar: 4X 26.2%, Grand Strategy 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Economy 10.4%, Strategy 9.7%

  51. #51 Heart of the Machine
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,838 reviews2026
    Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.3 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 18.6%, 4X 16.8%, Historical 11%, Alternate History 10.8%, Economy 10.6%

  52. #52 Strategeist
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
    Windows

    Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.1%, Historical 13.8%, Alternate History 12.9%, 4X 11.7%, Economy 10.2%

  53. #53 Sovereign Stars
    68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: KYDEN
    Windows

    Build your galactic empire, conquer planets and emerge as the last player standing in this real-time strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 25.7%, Grand Strategy 24.1%, Wargame 15.1%, Capitalism 11.4%, Economy 10.3%

  54. #54 Folk Emerging
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Curious Dynamics
    Windows

    Lead nomadic families through the Stone Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game with in-depth characters, cultures, and ecosystems. Explore the wilderness, hunt megafauna, outsmart competitors in trade & autobattler combat. Discover fire, agriculture, politics... and survive to tell the tale.

    Why similar: 4X 25.4%, Historical 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Hex Grid 11.3%, Alternate History 7.5%

  55. #55 Revolution Under Siege Gold
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 167 reviews2015
    Dev: Sep RedsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Make the Reds side triumph to save the Soviet Proletarian revolution, or, on the other side, lead the Whites side to victory in order to place the old regime back in power and protect the countries of Europe from the perils of the revolution. This is the biggest civil war game you will ever play!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6%, Wargame 19.8%, Historical 15.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%

  56. #56 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,559 reviews2006
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new...

    Why similar: 4X 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Historical 13.3%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Grand Strategy 10.7%

  57. #57 Rise and Fall: Bronze Age
    66% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: Ludwig LoreKhan
    Windows

    Rise & Fall: Bronze Age is a Grand Strategy game set in the Bronze Age between 3400BC and 1150BC. Expand your power by diplomacy and war and manage your troublesome elites. Feed your people, build temples for your gods and tombs for your rulers. How high can you rise before your empire falls ?

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Historical 16.7%, Management 10%, Resource Management 9.9%

  58. #58 Pollute & Conquer
    65% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: GOSHA GAMES
    Windows

    An economic war over territories and resources is raging on the planet. Will you destroy the planet and all life on it in the chaos of pollution... or prevent the end of the world by developing new technologies? Play with friends using "Steam Remote" or play against smart AI!

    Why similar: Hex Grid 17%, 4X 15.5%, Economy 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Capitalism 10.6%

  59. #59 Civil War II
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 345 reviews2014
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9%, Historical 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 13.4%, Wargame 13.3%

  60. #60 TOHOTOPIA
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Remilia Command
    Windows

    A 4X strategy craze sweeps Gensokyo! As the "Esports Tournament" begins, the girls join the fray. Warlords rise: will you be "Pharaoh" Remilia, "Emperor" Kaguya, "Great" Kanako, or "Philosopher King" Miko? Launch the game now, lead your empire, and dominate Gensokyo!

    Why similar: 4X 23.7%, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Historical 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Economy 11%

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