- #1 Fall of Bali
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided in many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has fall in warring era for nearly 2 centuries and now the threat of imperialism come. With all your kingdom potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Political Sim 16.2% ★, City Builder 15.6%, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Building 7.7%
- #2 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
96% matchMixed51% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Political Sim 16.6% ★, RTS 14.2%, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Political 12.5% ★, Wargame 10.9%
- #3 Taking London
96% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
Windows · Linux
A love letter to old-school browser-based RTS MMOs – with charming nostalgic pixel graphics, a dash of political satire, and tonnes of strategic tension. Build your empire, face off against other players, and take what’s yours in true British imperial style: by dominating the map.
Why similar: RTS 13.9%, City Builder 12.7%, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Political Sim 11.8% ★, Wargame 11.7%
- #4 EraTurn
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lobelia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape your civilization’s destiny in this epic turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, advance technology, and conquer through the ages. Every choice transforms history—will your empire rise to greatness or fall to obscurity?
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Political Sim 12.3% ★, Political 12.2% ★, Politics 11.5% ★, City Builder 10.7%
- #5 AfterWar
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Political Sim 14% ★, Political 14% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, RTS 12.2%
- #6 Geo-Political Simulator 5
94% matchMostly Negative33% of 702 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Political Sim 15.7% ★, RTS 14.1%, Political 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Wargame 10.8%
- #7 Dato of Srivijaya
93% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Dato of Srivijaya is Historical RTS about rise of Srivijaya Empire in 7th century from unknown power in South Sumatra’s river to strong maritime power in Asia for almost 3.5 centuries! Explore Southeast Asia in 7th-10th century and build the strong empire!
Why similar: Diplomacy 24% ★, RTS 14.3%, City Builder 13.6%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Wargame 9%
- #8 Age of Resistance
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Luis Humberto
Windows
Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America. Manage your economy, internal stability, political ideologies, and regional conflicts in real-time with pause. Will you be able to dominate the continent?
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.7% ★, RTS 15.8%, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Political Sim 11.2% ★, Wargame 10.7%
- #9 Weltreich: Political Strategy Simulator
91% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Light Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Rule the state in this political strategy simulatior by interacting with characters and with the map. Each of your decisions will necessarily entail a result. The game raises topical problems of the modern world, politics and humanity as a whole.
Why similar: Political Sim 15.5% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, City Builder 13.3%, Politics 13% ★
- #10 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,374 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Rome 25% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, RTS 13.2%, Wargame 9.5%
- #11 Just Power: The Papal States
90% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Stikcy Games
Windows
Are you ready to found a dynasty which controls the Holy See over the centuries? Climb the hierarchies, hire your relatives, blackmail and bribe to get everything you want in this turn-based political simulator.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.4% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Political 16.4% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Rome 13.6% ★
- #12 4th Generation Warfare
89% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows
As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Political 15.7% ★, Politics 13.8% ★, RTS 13.1%, Political Sim 11.5% ★
- #13 World Warfare & Economics
89% matchMixed61% of 677 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Political 13.7% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, RTS 12.6%
- #14 Imperator: Rome
88% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Rome 29.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Political 11% ★, Strategy 8.3%
- #15 Systemic War
87% 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: Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Political 14% ★, RTS 12.7%, Political Sim 12.5% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★
- #16 NationWar:Annals
86% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.5% ★, RTS 14.2%, Political Sim 13.9% ★, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, Wargame 10%
- #17 春秋
86% matchMixed61% of 403 reviews2022
Dev: weiqianPub: INDIECN
Windows
此为以春秋时代为背景,历史战略类即时制游戏。两千多年前华夏大地锦绣山河一眼尽收,可在其间建造城郭,构筑关隘,修筑长城,农商、车船、战阵行走其间。礼崩乐坏,百家兴起、诸侯争霸、异族入侵、合纵连横,列国之伐兵、伐交、伐谋就此展开。磅礴壮丽的春秋画卷待君前来指点江山!
Why similar: RTS 18.9%, City Builder 12.8%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Base Building 11.4%, Political Sim 11.4% ★
- #18 War and Politics
84% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: JIYUTORISEI
Windows
A strategy simulation that combines elements of war and politics. Take on the role of President (or Prime Minister) and manage the government, policy, taxes, military, and diplomacy. Win elections and achieve victory in war. Turn your beliefs into reality.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★
- #19 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. In this grand strategy & RTS hybrid you play as one of a dozen characters across medieval Europe, Africa and Middle East. Start as a landless mercenary captain. Fight your way to become a minor lord. Rise up through Kingdoms hierarchy and be crowned, then expand your Kingdom.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.8% ★, RTS 16.2%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Building 8.7%
- #20 东方崛起
82% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 我爱云云
Windows
无缝合全新超大沙盘大战略即时游戏 游戏第一个剧本为三国时代(不代表只结束于这一个时代和剧本) 游戏中包含1200多个据点,100多个家族,近百个势力。每个士兵代表1000人,千级士兵规模来还原百万军队。 游戏依托大量历史真实数据从补给中心,物资运输,战争机制,政治,经济,贸易等因素重新设计了新的游戏玩法。
Why similar: RTS 22.2%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Politics 12.2% ★
- #21 King's Orders
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: Political 19.2% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Political Sim 12.9% ★, RTS 11.5%, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★
- #22 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
81% matchVery Positive87% of 751 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 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: Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Political 14.7% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Politics 13.4% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★
- #23 SuperPower 3
81% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,213 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
Why similar: Political Sim 15.9% ★, RTS 14.2%, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Politics 13% ★, Political 12.2% ★
- #24 Electoral Dynasty
79% matchMostly Negative38% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Goodnight Gremlin Studios
Windows
A political-simulation watch-the-clock strategy game. Pass laws, executive orders, and deal with events, all while maintaining the balance of your nation's most important attributes. Will you manage to keep your coalition together or establish a dictatorship? Only you can decide, Prime Minister.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.7% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Politics 15.9% ★, RTS 11.5%
- #25 Crisis Cabinet
79% matchNo user reviews
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 23.3% ★, Political 17.7% ★, Political Sim 17% ★, Politics 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 9.5% ★
- #26 Realpolitiks
80% matchMixed62% of 1,237 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 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 30.9% ★, Politics 20.3% ★, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Strategy 10%
- #27 Supreme Ruler 2030
78% matchMixed64% of 544 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Political 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, RTS 13.5%, Politics 12.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★
- #28 Rise to Power: Banana Republic
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Take on the role of an ordinary citizen and build your political career: lead parties, influence the media, control institutions and decide the fate of Isla Paraíso.
Why similar: Politics 22.8% ★, Political Sim 22.2% ★, Political 21.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, RTS 10.2%
- #29 Statecraft
77% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: W-I-WPub: Bow Studio
Windows
Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power.
Why similar: Diplomacy 26% ★, Politics 22.7% ★, Political Sim 22.2% ★, Political 18.3% ★, Strategy 5.3%
- #30 Build and Discover: America
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Angry Bulls Studio
Windows
Build and Discover: America is a mixture of real-time strategy game genres combined with a country building simulation and strong economic elements, all based on the history of the USA.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.8% ★, RTS 15.5%, Political Sim 14.9% ★, City Builder 14.1%, Political 12% ★
- #31 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
75% matchVery Positive84% of 219 reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: RTS 16.8%, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Wargame 11.2%
- #32 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
76% matchMostly Negative38% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Political 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Building 8.1%
- #33 Trade Conquest
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Politics 15.3% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Political 11.7% ★
- #34 Kingdom Wars 4
76% matchMixed66% of 239 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.8% ★, RTS 13.8%, City Builder 13.6%, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Wargame 10.1%
- #35 Nations
74% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
Why similar: RTS 18.2%, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Political Sim 14.7% ★, Wargame 12.3%
- #36 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.9% ★, RTS 14.3%, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Building 8.8%
- #37 Romans: Age of Caesar
74% matchMixed46% of 461 reviews2022
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Build Rome Together! A co-operative grand strategy MMO from a team of veteran city builders, Romans: Age of Caesar is the latest historical strategy game from Firefly Studios.
Why similar: Rome 19.9% ★, City Builder 14.6%, RTS 13.4%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Wargame 9.9%
- #38 Romanpunk
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Kresse
Windows · Mac · Linux
A city builder that combines futurism and the aesthetics of ancient Rome. Lead your people into the future era by researching new technologies, creating modern infrastructure, and withstanding external forces. Make Rome an eternal city!
Why similar: Rome 28.7% ★, City Builder 17%, Political 16.6% ★, RTS 11%, Building 10.2%
- #39 Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dotware Games
Windows · Mac
An RPG like citybuilding game centered around being Egypt's monarch.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.8% ★, City Builder 16.1%, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Rome 14.6% ★, RTS 12.9%
- #40 Autocrats
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Singular Programmer
Windows
Rule your nation in a first-person government simulator. Expand your territory, command armies, control resources, and forge alliances. Lead your people to prosperity or dominate all nations.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.5% ★, Political 18.1% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, City Builder 15.5%, Wargame 12.7%
- #41 Knights of the Crusades
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 169 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: RTS 17.4%, City Builder 16.4%, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Wargame 11.2%
- #42 I am Dictator
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hypernates
Windows
Become dictator of the only country that does not yield to the world's superpowers. Use your skills to build an army, care for your people, provide wealth and gain worldwide respect. You're a natural-born leader and the best diplomat. We await your orders, Sir!
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.5% ★, City Builder 16.7%, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Wargame 10.8%
- #43 SYRAK: the War in the Middle-East
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: SAA Studio
Windows
SYRAK is a card-based strategy game set during the most complex war in recent history of the Middle-East. Local or Online game have you play as the Resistance Axis or the Western Defence Organization. Use powerful Political, Espionage and Military Cards to outwit and overwhelm your opponent.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Politics 12.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★
- #44 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
71% matchMixed58% of 632 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.8% ★, Political Sim 20.4% ★, Politics 20% ★, Wargame 12.8%, RTS 11.5%
- #45 United Sects of America
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FoxSox GamesPub: Madnetic Games
Windows
Welcome to the United Sects of America, where a captivating narrative, strategic management, and moral choices seamlessly intertwine. As the leader of your own cult, you'll grapple with tough decisions, shape your group's destiny, and aim to wield influence across the entire United States.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Political 19.4% ★, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Base Building 7.9%
- #46 Mandate Order
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sky
Windows
Mandate Order is a strategy game set in the Warring States period. Starting from barren lands, build strongholds integrating production, defense and military functions. Manage resources and the people's will, expand your territory, counter threats, and ultimately rise to prominence amidst the chaos.
Why similar: City Builder 19.5%, RTS 15.2%, Wargame 12.8%, Building 10.8%, Base Building 9.9%
- #47 Mr. President
68% matchVery Positive80% of 96 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.3% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Political 13.9% ★, Wargame 11.7%
- #48 ELHKIA
70% matchNo user reviews
Windows
ELHKIA is a GPT-powered political sim where you write down your own campaign promises. Sway the public while dodging tomatoes and shape the world with your own words.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Political 18.1% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Political Sim 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★
- #49 Anno 117: Pax Romana
68% matchMixed70% of 11,936 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.
Why similar: City Builder 23.1%, RTS 17.6%, Political 15.6% ★, Rome 13.8% ★, Building 11%
- #50 Democracy 4
69% matchVery Positive82% of 6,313 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Politics 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Political 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★
- #51 Age of Enlightenment
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Politics 17% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Political 10.7% ★
- #52 Lawgivers
69% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.8% ★, Politics 20.4% ★, Political Sim 19.3% ★, Political 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 9.1% ★
- #53 Carthage: Bellum Punicum
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MindebytePub: Aquila Interactive
Windows
Lead Hannibal's epic campaign to crush the Roman Republic. Command individually rendered legions, manage complex supply lines, master realistic real-time tactics, and outplay challenging enemies in the Second Punic War to claim your place in history.
Why similar: Rome 24% ★, Political 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Wargame 12.3%, RTS 10.9%
- #54 Tropico 6
67% matchVery Positive88% of 29,005 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: City Builder 28.7%, Political Sim 17.2% ★, Politics 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 10.6% ★, Political 10% ★
- #55 挽天:汉末(BRUTAL WAR : The Fall of Great Han)
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 1K+ STUDIO
Windows
An innovative open-world real-time strategy game where you become a political-military leader in ancient China. Command legions, build strongholds, and manage operations across a dynamically evolving landscape. Compete against intelligent AI in an epic struggle to reshape Chinese history .
Why similar: Political 15.7% ★, Politics 15.6% ★, Political Sim 15.5% ★, RTS 13.6%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★
- #56 Prevent WW3
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NT7 Studio
Windows
You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.6% ★, Political Sim 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Politics 9% ★
- #57 Medieval Kingdom Wars
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,606 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.9% ★, RTS 14.9%, City Builder 14.2%, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Wargame 10.2%
- #58 Rename the History
65% match8 user reviews44% of 8 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: Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, RTS 13.5%, Politics 11.7% ★, Political Sim 9% ★