- #1 The Emperor and State
97% matchMixed58% of 339 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Alternate History 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Historical 9%
- #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 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Capitalism 12.8%, Alternate History 11.6%, Historical 9.1%
- #3 Visigothic Kingdom: Conquest of Hispania
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MMF Games
Windows
Forge the Visigothic Kingdom, unite Hispania, and face the Muslim invasion in this historical strategy game combining kingdom management, conquest, and tactical battles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Strategy 10.8%, Economy 8.2%
- #4 历史模拟器:崇祯
95% matchNo user reviews50% of 2,824 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 34.1% ★, Historical 13.6%, Alternate History 12.4%, Artificial Intelligence 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #5 For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KMS STUDIO
Windows
January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Capitalism 11.8%, Economy 9.8%
- #6 Systemic War
94% matchNo user reviews2026
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 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Alternate History 13.8%, Capitalism 10.6%, Economy 7.9%
- #7 Victoria 3
93% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,895 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 120.1 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 25.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Capitalism 12.8%, Alternate History 10.9%, Economy 10.3%
- #8 Eon Empires
92% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
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 27% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Alternate History 18.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Economy 8.4%
- #9 Imperiums: Greek Wars
91% matchVery Positive86% of 547 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Alternate History 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Historical 9.2%
- #10 Grey Eminence
91% 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 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Alternate History 13.9%, Capitalism 12.3%, Economy 7.9%
- #11 Rename the History
90% match9 user reviews40% of 9 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 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Alternate History 15.4%, Historical 10.3%, Capitalism 9.4%
- #12 Governor
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Daniling
Windows
An economic strategy game where you run the central bank. Built on the IS–PC–MR macroeconomic model. The policy rate, unemployment, inflation, the trade balance. Can you keep the economy clear of overheating and slumps?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Economy 15.1%, Capitalism 13.4%, Historical 9.6%, Alternate History 9.3%
- #13 Millennia
89% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Alternate History 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Historical 8.9%
- #14 Strategeist
88% 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 27.1% ★, Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Alternate History 14.2%, Historical 11.4%, Economy 8.4%
- #15 Three Kingdoms : Alias
86% matchVery Positive82% of 344 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 24.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Alternate History 13.3%, Historical 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #16 Konkwest
86% matchPositive95% of 42 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 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Historical 9%
- #17 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
87% matchMixed66% of 367 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
"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 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Alternate History 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Historical 10.5%
- #18 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
85% match3 user reviews67% of 3 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 19.7%, Capitalism 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Historical 13%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★
- #19 Quarantine: Global Pandemic
84% 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 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Alternate History 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Historical 7%
- #20 Rise of Hegemony
84% 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 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Alternate History 15.7%, Economy 10.9%, Historical 6.8%
- #21 Europa Universalis V
82% matchMixed67% of 30,445 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 52.4 hrsMean: 119.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Alternate History 14.1%, Historical 10.1%, Economy 9.8%
- #22 Evil Bank Manager
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,766 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 24.5% ★, Economy 17%, Alternate History 11.1%, Management 9.7%, Strategy 9.3%
- #23 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
82% matchMixed63% of 15,920 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 21.7 hrsMean: 107.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 24% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Historical 9.7%
- #24 The Mandate
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SyntiaGames
Windows
Hold office in a living political simulation. Pass laws, build coalitions, manage staff, face the press, raise money, and fight for reelection while your allies and rivals pursue plans of their own.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.7% ★, Economy 15.2%, Diplomacy 11.3% ★, Alternate History 8.8%, Strategy 8.1%
- #25 Cascade: Hindcast
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Herni Dedalvs
Windows · Mac
Cascade: Hindcast is an alternate-history grand strategy game where monthly political and military decisions reshape a living war map. Use hindsight, spend scarce political capital, and watch borders, armies, and consequences move in real time.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Alternate History 12.7%, Strategy 9.4%
- #26 Arms Race 2
80% 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 25.3% ★, Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Alternate History 17%, Economy 9.8%, Historical 9%
- #27 Old World
79% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.2% ★, Alternate History 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Historical 9.5%
- #28 Imperial Ambitions
78% matchVery Positive82% of 100 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 24.2% ★, Alternate History 15.1%, Capitalism 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Historical 10.6%
- #29 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
78% matchMixed69% of 2,291 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.9% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Alternate History 18.9%, Historical 10.6%, Strategy 6.8%
- #30 Age of History II
77% matchVery Positive90% of 49,951 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.6 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 28% ★, Historical 15.1%, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, War 11.5%
- #31 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
77% 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 26% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Alternate History 12%, Historical 11.1%
- #32 Terra Invicta
75% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Diplomacy 20.2% ★, Alternate History 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Economy 9.1%
- #33 Commander: Conquest of the Americas
79% matchMixed52% of 189 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 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Alternate History 14%, Capitalism 11.9%, Naval Combat 11.9% ★
- #34 Caracol - Wars of Religion in the 17th Century
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Emanuele Romagnoli
Windows
Lead your nation through the chaos of the Thirty Years’ War. Recruit historical generals, manage pike-and-shot armies, and keep faith and gold in balance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Historical 9.9%, Economy 8%
- #35 Computer Tycoon
76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,016 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Computer Tycoon is a highly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Capitalism 15%, Economy 10.2%, Historical 9.1%
- #36 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
73% matchMixed48% of 58,486 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Diplomacy 21.7% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Historical 9.6%, Economy 8.8%
- #37 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
74% matchVery Positive92% of 4,099 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 60.2 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% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Alternate History 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Historical 9.1%
- #38 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
75% matchMixed68% of 160 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 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Alternate History 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Historical 9.7%
- #39 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: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Diplomacy 20.2% ★, Alternate History 13.3%, Capitalism 13.1%, Economy 9.4%
- #40 Rise and Fall: Bronze Age
73% 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 38.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Historical 14.2%, Management 9.5%, Strategy 9.4%
- #41 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
74% matchMixed58% of 7,609 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 115.7 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 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Historical 9.7%
- #42 Clockwork Dawn
72% matchPositive91% of 11 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 27.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Alternate History 18.4%, Historical 10.4%, Economy 7.9%
- #43 Crisis Cabinet
70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Function Labs LimitedPub: Function Labs
Windows
Lead a nation through elections, unrest, war, scandals and economic collapse in this turn-based political strategy simulation. Spend political capital, manage budgets, survive crises and decide how far you’ll go to stay in power.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Alternate History 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Economy 9.3%
- #44 Imperialist
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRR Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
From a veteran 4X Strategy developer comes a new deep strategy game of logistics, empire, and control. Develop the New World, industrialise your capital, manage your growing Empire, and outmanoeuvre rivals to become history's first Superpower. Can you exploit the New World to control the Old?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.2% ★, Diplomacy 25.8% ★, Historical 11.8%, Economy 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #45 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
70% matchVery Positive87% of 763 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Diplomacy 22% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, War 9%, Economy 7.9%
- #46 1992: Rasputie
70% 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 22.8% ★, Alternate History 16%, Capitalism 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Historical 11.2%
- #47 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 28% ★, Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Alternate History 15.4%, Historical 12.2%, Economy 8.9%
- #48 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
71% 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 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Historical 9.9%
- #49 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: Grand Strategy 24% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Capitalism 16.7%, Alternate History 12.9%, Economy 7.1%
- #50 Trade Empire
68% match4 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Valengate
Windows
Trade Empire is a medieval trade strategy 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 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Capitalism 14.7%, Economy 11.9%, Historical 7.6%
- #51 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 154 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% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Alternate History 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Historical 9.2%
- #52 Master of the Ages: Foundations of History
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sovereign Era Games
Windows · Mac
Command a civilization from antiquity to the modern era in a historical 4X focused on grand strategy over micro-management. Direct armies, research technologies, run spy networks, and shape your empire through deep, intuitive macro-mechanics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.9% ★, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Historical 12.2%, Naval Combat 7.9% ★
- #53 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
69% matchVery Positive83% of 735 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
"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% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Alternate History 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Historical 9%
- #54 AfterWar
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Diplomacy 23.3% ★, Alternate History 12.5%, Economy 10.1%, War 8.5%
- #55 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
68% 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 29.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Alternate History 14.1%, Historical 11.5%, Strategy 10.2%
- #56 Democracy 4
66% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 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: Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Capitalism 13.2%, Economy 12.5%, Management 8.1%
- #57 Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms II" is the second in the series and was first released in 1989. Experience the strategies of the Three Kingdom. A variety of strategies brings the world of the Three Kingdoms to vivid life. Players take the role of a Ruler of the time and strategize their way into total control.
Why similar: Diplomacy 26% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Historical 9.3%
- #58 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Released in 1995, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅴ with Power Up Kit" is the enhanced version of the 5th release in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. It places more focus on the common people with "Fame," which was an indicator of how well the Ruler grasped the hearts of the people.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Alternate History 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Historical 9.8%
- #59 Countryballs Conquest
65% matchVery Positive86% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.1% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, War 12.7%, Management 9%, Strategy 8.7%
- #60 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
65% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 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 31.6% ★, Diplomacy 22.3% ★, Capitalism 13.3%, Economy 12.5%, Strategy 7.5%