- #1 The Emperor and State
97% matchMixed57% of 317 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 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Politics 12.9% ★, Alternate History 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #2 Age of Enlightenment
96% matchNo user reviews2026
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: Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Capitalism 11.6%, Alternate History 10%
- #3 Strategeist
96% 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 23.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Politics 11.6% ★, Historical 9.9%
- #4 Konkwest
95% matchPositive95% of 41 reviews2024
Dev: Vincent Creative Technologies
Windows
The arcade grand strategy game. In Konkwest you and your friends can play through a world conquest campaign in an evening. Many historical starting scenarios bring you into the game world and let you lead your empire to glory. The single-resource economy makes the game accessible to all.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Politics 13.6% ★, Alternate History 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #5 Victoria 3
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 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: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Capitalism 11.5%, Economy 9.4%
- #6 Rename the History
94% match7 user reviews50% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Codime Dev
Windows
Lead your country in one of the most difficult periods of post-war history. At this time, you will have to choose between the strong, or become a great power. To go west or east? It's up to you to decide.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Alternate History 13.8%, Historical 9.3%, Politics 9.2% ★
- #7 Rise of Hegemony
93% 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: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Alternate History 13.4%, Politics 12.5% ★, Economy 10%
- #8 历史模拟器:崇祯
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 青干工作室
Windows
本作的初衷不在于让崇祯单纯地赢,而是编写一部属于你的王朝兴衰故事。虽然历史绝对不可改写,但在世界模型的推演下,你的每一次抉择都将引发蝴蝶效应,书写出全新的篇章。我们希望玩家在体验演义故事的疯狂与逻辑博弈的残酷时,能在直面王朝或崩塌或强盛的激荡中,悄悄生出对真实历史的敬畏。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, Historical 13.4%, Alternate History 12.2%, Artificial Intelligence 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%
- #9 Gilded Destiny
91% 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: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Politics 13.5% ★, Capitalism 11.6%, Alternate History 11.2%
- #10 Three Kingdoms : Alias
91% 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 21.4% ★, Politics 14% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Historical 9.1%
- #11 Eon Empires
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aeonforge Studio
Windows
Create and lead your civilization from the Stone Age to a futuristic era. Shape history on customizable maps through war, diplomacy, culture, trade, science, and religion.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Alternate History 17.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Economy 8.9%
- #12 Here to Stay
89% matchMixed41% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Jakub KuceraPub: Powerup Company
Windows · Mac
Join the race for power in the new political strategy game. Build a strong political party, win the regional elections and have a majority in parliament. As the head of state, you are in charge of running the state, managing the state budget and diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Economy 8.6%
- #13 Arms Race 2
89% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR that took place in the 20th century.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Politics 10.5% ★, Economy 9.3%
- #14 POWER
88% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Politics 11.2% ★, Economy 8.3%
- #15 Systemic War
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Play of Battle SA
Windows
Lead your nation in a modern grand strategy game (2008–2025), using a macroeconomic model with exchange rates, diplomacy, and hybrid warfare. Engage in kinetic warfare on the strategic map, then shift to RTS battles at focal points.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Alternate History 13.5%, Capitalism 11%, Economy 8.3%
- #16 Age of History II
86% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Historical 13.6%, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, War 10.2%
- #17 Blood & Bananas
86% 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: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Capitalism 15.5%, Alternate History 11.4%, Politics 10.2% ★
- #18 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
84% 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 19.1%, Capitalism 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Historical 12.7%, Economy 11%
- #19 Grey Eminence
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Nestinars
Windows
Spanning from 1356 to 1956, steer the fate of any country on Earth through six epic centuries of conflict. Diplomacy, economics, warfare and intrigue are all weapons in your arsenal to transform the world that was into the world that could be.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Alternate History 13.6%, Capitalism 12.7%, Economy 8.3%
- #20 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
85% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series. It has been realized through a collaboration between the creators of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series, Koei Tecmo Games, and the creators of the "TSUKURU" series, KADOKAWA.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Alternate History 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Historical 10.4%
- #21 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
82% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, War 7.7%
- #22 Imperiums: Greek Wars
83% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 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 20.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Historical 9%
- #23 Millennia
82% 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: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Alternate History 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Economy 8.8%
- #24 AfterWar
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Politics 14.7% ★, Capitalism 14.3%, Alternate History 12.1%
- #25 Victoria II
81% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.7% ★, Politics 16.8% ★, Historical 11.6%, Economy 9.1%, Diplomacy 8.2% ★
- #26 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
80% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Alternate History 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Historical 9.7%
- #27 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
77% 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: Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Alternate History 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Historical 9.1%
- #28 Imperial Ambitions
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Alternate History 14.8%, Capitalism 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Economy 10.8%
- #29 Old World
78% 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: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Historical 9.3%
- #30 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
78% 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: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Historical 9.1%
- #31 Commander: Conquest of the Americas
79% matchMixed52% of 188 reviews2010
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Alternate History 13.7%, Capitalism 12.3%, Naval Combat 11.8% ★
- #32 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
75% 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 25.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Alternate History 11.7%, Historical 10.9%
- #33 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
75% 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: Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Alternate History 18.7%, Historical 10.5%, Strategy 7%
- #34 1992: Rasputie
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a place of a politician in the post-Soviet space and immerse yourself in the struggle for power amid the ruins of the former empire. Your decisions will determine the path of the young state's development.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Politics 14.8% ★, Alternate History 13.2%, Capitalism 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #35 Terra Invicta
73% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 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: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 20.2% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Economy 9.5%
- #36 Quarantine: Global Pandemic
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Buck Studios
Windows
In Quarantine, you make the pandemic policies and funding priorities for your country as the head of the Health and Human Services Department. You will have to save your country from this global pandemic, while trying to keep the public and government officials happy...
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Alternate History 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Economy 7.3%
- #37 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
77% matchMixed59% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Dark Ages is a tactical digital board game set in the violent world of alternate Middle Ages. Vikings against war elephants, musketeers against the Mongol cavalry, ancient phalanx legions against crusaders; the deadliest armies in history clashing in bloody war.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Alternate History 15.5%, Politics 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
- #38 Hedge Fund Tycoon
74% 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: Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Capitalism 16.9%, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Politics 16% ★, Economy 12.3%
- #39 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
74% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 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: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Politics 15.9% ★, Capitalism 11.5%, Economy 11.1%
- #40 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
72% 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 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 21.7% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Historical 9.5%, Economy 9.2%
- #41 Trade Empire
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valengate
Windows
Trade Empire is a medieval trade strategy simulation game. Create your merchant, start trading in your chosen city, and use diplomatic moves to take control of trade across the entire map and eliminate your rivals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Capitalism 15.1%, Economy 12.4%, Historical 7.5%
- #42 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
72% matchVery Positive92% of 3,971 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 57.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Alternate History 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Historical 9.1%
- #43 Realpolitiks
73% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!
Why similar: Diplomacy 32.9% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Politics 20.4% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Historical 7%
- #44 Rise and Fall: Bronze Age
70% 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 37.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, Historical 14%, Management 9.8%, Strategy 9.5%
- #45 Democracy 4
70% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Capitalism 11.2%, Economy 10.8%
- #46 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
71% matchMixed68% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ," which was released in 2000 as the 7th game in the series. With "Enjoy the lives of all the Romance Warriors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Historical 9.7%
- #47 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
71% matchMixed58% of 7,530 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 116.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Alternate History 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Historical 9.6%
- #48 Europa Universalis V
67% 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 28.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Alternate History 13%, Historical 10.3%, Economy 8.1%
- #49 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.3% ★, Alternate History 15.2%, Historical 12.1%, Economy 9.5%
- #50 Political Mastery
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Powehi Games
Windows · Mac
Every decision reshapes the nation’s future. Manage powerful lobbies, control the media narrative, balance swing states, and turn crises into opportunity. In Political Mastery, power hangs by a thread of strategy and reputation. The White House won’t wait for you — you must claim it.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Politics 16.9% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Management 7%
- #51 Taxer Inc
70% matchMostly Negative42% 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: Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Politics 16% ★, Alternate History 12.6%, Strategy 12.2%
- #52 Lawgivers II
68% matchMixed70% of 641 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.4% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Capitalism 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%
- #53 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 35 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Alternate History 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Historical 9.8%
- #54 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei," which was released in 2003 as the 11th game in the series. Lord of Creation or King of Destruction... Administration and battle depicted in full 3D for the first time in the series.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Alternate History 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Historical 9.1%
- #55 Evil Bank Manager
68% 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 25% ★, Economy 18.6%, Alternate History 11.2%, Management 10.4%, Strategy 9.6%
- #56 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 流风Game
Windows
This is a grand strategy game set in the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States Period. Become an empire ruler or an ambitious noble, shaping your dynasty through politics and war. Face family conspiracies and minister betrayals, and write an immortal legend with your brilliant strategies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Alternate History 13.9%, Historical 11.4%, Strategy 10.3%
- #57 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
68% matchVery Positive82% of 714 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.
Why similar: Diplomacy 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Alternate History 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Historical 8.9%
- #58 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
66% 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 24.6% ★, Capitalism 17.8%, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #59 Clockwork Dawn
66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Terra Studios LLC
Windows
A new dawn approaches with the advent of intricate mechanical designs that will transform the world into an era of steam and steel. Take control of a country in this alternate history steampunk timeline and either survive and prosper or be forgotten in the dust of ages past.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Alternate History 18%, Historical 10.3%, Economy 8.4%
- #60 Dummynation
65% matchVery Positive88% of 2,951 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Grand Strategy 29.2% ★, Diplomacy 25.4% ★, Economy 11.6%, Politics 9.8% ★, War 7.9%