- #1 Crusader Kings III
97% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22% ★, 4X 13.8% ★, Medieval 12.7%, Historical 11.5%, Strategy 11.5%
- #2 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
96% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Medieval 12.7%, Historical 11.3%, Strategy RPG 9.5%, Strategy 8.8%
- #3 Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,161 reviews2022
Dev: Huw Millward
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Warsim is a deep, rich text based kingdom ruling sim unlike anything else, complete with charming ASCII graphics. Navigate the millions of different procedurally generated races, events and areas with a huge emphasis on player choice. Don't let its look fool you, there is depth in every direction.
Why similar: Text-Based 50.1%, RPG 13.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Simulation 5.6%, Medieval 5.1%
- #4 CultGame
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bucephalus Studios
Windows · Linux
Create your own cult, perform forbidden rituals, and crusade against the filthy non-believers. It's time to play god. CultGame is a retro cult simulator RPG where you start your own cult in a procedurally generated dark fantasy world with haunting ASCII art.
Why similar: Text-Based 25.8%, 4X 17.4% ★, RPG 11.9%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Strategy 10.6%
- #5 Sengoku
94% matchMixed62% of 473 reviews2011
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Historical 18.7%, RPG 13.5%, Simulation 6.9%
- #6 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,461 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.6% ★, Strategy 20%, Medieval 18.3%, 4X 11.2% ★, Historical 9.8%
- #7 Imperial Kingdoms
93% 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 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Strategy 16.6%, Medieval 9.7%, Historical 9.1%
- #8 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
92% 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 23.8% ★, RPG 16.7%, Strategy 14.1%, Historical 11.7%, Medieval 11%
- #9 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
91% 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 33.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Medieval 14.1%, Simulation 4.7%
- #10 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Historical 12.7%, Strategy 10.5%, RPG 6.4%
- #11 Crusader Kings Complete
90% matchMixed62% of 240 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.5% ★, Strategy 28.8%, Medieval 19%, Historical 11.6%
- #12 Oriental Empires
89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,990 reviews2017
Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.
Why similar: 4X 30% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Historical 15.6%, Sandbox 6.9%
- #13 Age of Wonders 4
88% matchVery Positive81% of 21,784 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Why similar: 4X 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Strategy RPG 9.7%, Strategy 9.1%, Tactical RPG 8.5%
- #14 Terrol
89% 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: 4X 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Medieval 9.7%, War 7.3%
- #15 Dominium Mundi
87% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Dusan Petrovic
Windows · Linux
Dominium Mundi is a lightweight 4X strategy game set in the medieval period where 4 players compete to create the most influential empire. Expand your empire over the map, convert more people to your religion, and control more trade routes.
Why similar: 4X 45.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Medieval 10.1%, Historical 9.3%
- #16 Kingdom's Life
86% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: 4X 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Historical 9.8%, Strategy 9.8%, Medieval 9.6%
- #17 Universe Conqueror: The Crappy Game
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Buwei
Windows · Mac
This a 「Text-Based Roguelike Adventure RPG」 that looks kinda crappy but hey, it might be really fun to play! You will start from nothing and then conquer the universe!
Why similar: Text-Based 44.7%, RPG 21.5%, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Roguelike 7.5%, Adventure 3.8%
- #18 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
85% 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 25% ★, 4X 24.8% ★, Historical 13.8%, Strategy 10%, Medieval 8.2%
- #19 The Age of Navigation
84% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Upstream Games
Windows
It is a single-player game with the theme of navigation. Our goal is to do our best to restore the magnificent era of navigation.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.6% ★, RPG 20.5%, Strategy 20.2%, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Medieval 9.6%
- #20 Nova Historia
84% 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 38.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Historical 11.2%, Simulation 6.4%
- #21 Persuasion RPG
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dementia5 GamesPub: Andagne Studios
Windows
A game of logic, faith and perception. A Victorian roguelike mystery. Explore a haunted manor, gather clues, interrogate suspects and solve the disappearance of the Bishop before madness or darkness claims you! Can you see through the veil of fear, or will you be the next body found in the parlor?
Why similar: Text-Based 26.7%, RPG 20.4%, Strategy 20%, Tactical RPG 19.3%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #22 Way Nd Choice
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: GamjaGames
Windows
Way Nd Choice is a game that combines a resource management adventure with a text adventure, AI Illusts, AI Illusts. Explore the world and complete the given objectives by consuming health, sanity, and gold appropriately. It's important to choose your options based on your tendencies.
Why similar: Text-Based 42.6%, Medieval 21.5%, Historical 13.1%, Strategy 9.2%, Adventure 4.3%
- #23 Before Arthur
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ashwood Games
Windows
Before Arthur is an open-world grand strategy RPG set in dark age England. Enjoy total freedom as you lead your people through the dark ages and beyond, uniting England and forging your legacy. Will you survive as a Briton, or conquer as a Saxon?
Why similar: 4X 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, Medieval 12%, RPG 11.8%, Sandbox 6.6%
- #24 Apollo4x
82% matchMixed49% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: Digital EntertainmentPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Apollo4x is a casual-to-difficult space trading tycoon game, where success is measured in earnings from how efficient your trade routes are in transporting supplies to demands on your planets. Combat is card based, and uses a unique system never before seen.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.1% ★, 4X 25.1% ★, Strategy 22.5%, RPG 10.5%, Simulation 9.1%
- #25 All Men Are Brothers / 水浒豪
81% 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 32.7% ★, 4X 24.4% ★, Historical 17.4%, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 6.7%
- #26 Star Zeal 4x
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akuu Digital Entertainment
Windows
Star Zeal is a space based 4x strategy and rpg hybrid. A mixture between a procedural, open ended RPG and a space civilization builder. Go on an adventure with your character and their faction whilst making friends, enemies and exploring a vast galaxy.
Why similar: 4X 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, RPG 10.3%, Strategy RPG 10.3%, Strategy 9.3%
- #27 Rogue Proxy
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kibernetinis Šakotis
Windows
Command a hacker crew in a gripping 4X roguelite. Plunge into mechanical networks, employing real cyber-skulduggery tactics. Roll the dice for new daring operatives, seize control of systems and exfiltrate resources. Time's a-tickin'! Coppers are tailing you! Regroup, then hit the wires again!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, 4X 25.3% ★, Historical 14.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Roguelike 6.4%
- #28 The Vagabond Emperor
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: WigglingEyebrows
Windows
"The Vagabond Emperor" is a 2D RPG where you start as a simple vagabond and become an emperor. Smite enemies, build a town, create a family, suffer from the curse, do what you want.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Medieval 15.6%, RPG 11.1%, Tactical RPG 11.1%, Strategy 10.9%
- #29 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 35,447 reviews2006
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Medieval 21.6%, Strategy 20.1%, Historical 16.4%, War 6.2%
- #30 Knights of Honor
77% matchVery Positive93% of 2,365 reviews2009
Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9% ★, Strategy 25.8%, Medieval 24.4%, Historical 12.3%, War 5.6%
- #31 Samurai Conqueror
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Historical 13.9%, Strategy 10.2%, Medieval 8%
- #32 三國立志傳
76% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: T-Time Technology CO., LTD.
Windows
少年劉關張,立志看遠方! 網羅文官武將,組成自己的常勝隊伍。 在實戰中或學堂裡修練各項武技及計謀。 調派將領,分兵合擊,佔領戰略要地。 練功昇級,裝備寶物,培養蜀漢真英雄。 百餘關卡,網狀劇情,重寫三國新世紀。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Strategy 21.4%, RPG 21.1%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Tactical RPG 8.9%
- #33 Small Kingdoms
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and RTS game with procedurally generated campaigns. Build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Rule a medieval fantasy kingdom and conquer your rivals.
Why similar: 4X 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Medieval 12.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Historical 7.6%
- #34 Crusader Kings II
75% matchVery Positive91% of 73,445 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 55.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 51.4% ★, Medieval 14.1%, Historical 12%, Strategy 9.7%, RPG 5.4%
- #35 Sword of Aragon
76% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: SSI
Windows
SSI's Sword of Aragon was one of the earliest precursors to the 4x genre and is widely regarded as one of the best 4X games ever made. Combining deep RPG character progression, military units, resource management, and a fun story, Sword of Aragon is a MUST have for any fan of the 4x genre!
Why similar: 4X 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Strategy RPG 11.6%, RPG 9%, Strategy 8.1%
- #36 Age of Gladiators Reforged
73% matchMixed55% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Age of Gladiators Reforged is a REMAKE of the 2016 indie game. A single-player strategy/management experience set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome that allows you to manage your fighters as they increase in level, forging them into killing machines and champions.
Why similar: Text-Based 21.9%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, RPG 13.3%, Historical 12.3%, Strategy 11.8%
- #37 Medieval II: Total War™ Kingdoms
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 630 reviews2007
Dev: The Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is the official expansion to last year's award-winning Medieval II: Total War, presenting players with all-new territories to explore, troops to command, and enemies to conquer.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Strategy 25.3%, Medieval 24.4%, Historical 17.6%, War 2.9%
- #38 Napoleon 1813
72% 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 37% ★, Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Historical 8.8%, War 4.8%
- #39 Hero Generations
74% matchMixed55% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Heart Shaped Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The original roguelike/4X strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, build a home, and raise a child before you die to keep your legacy going. Praised as "the offspring of Sid Meier's Civilization, Passage, and The Legend of Zelda." IndieCade Finalist.
Why similar: 4X 39.3% ★, Strategy 22.8%, RPG 15.5%, Roguelike 9.1%, Simulation 4.5%
- #40 Manpower
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Codex Cataphractarii
Windows
Driven by thirst for fame and fortune, you take command of a merchant caravan, guiding it to the farthest reaches of the world – the legendary Port Helmia. Along the way, dozens of difficult decisions await you, and each one could mean your end.
Why similar: Text-Based 41%, Strategy 28%, Historical 22.6%, Management 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #41 HUMANKIND™
72% 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 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Historical 14.2%, War 3.7%
- #42 The Journey East and West
71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Pr1s1m
Windows
This game was made for my NMU CS120 Winter 2025 semester final project. It is a text-based game where you use number inputs to control the game through the console. Open JDK no longer needs to be installed and added to your systems PATH do not be alarmed when a Command Prompt window opens.
Why similar: Text-Based 51.8%, RPG 27.6%, Historical 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Indie 1.2%
- #43 The Dragon Sword
73% matchMostly Negative27% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: SMG ゲーム制作グループPub: RMAsia
Windows
明朝末年,朝政腐敗,魏忠賢獨攬大權,大肆誅殺異己,前錦衣衛指揮使聶玉弓因不忍枉殺忠良,得罪了奸臣魏忠賢,遭其陷害以致家破人亡。抗金名將袁崇煥上奏摺稱頌魏忠賢的功德,相反魏忠賢派使其黨羽以袁崇煥不救錦州為由,彈劾袁崇煥,從此揭開了一場鬥智鬥力的曲折開端……
Why similar: RPG 33.6%, Strategy 31%, Historical 16.5%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Indie 3.7%
- #44 Great Houses of Calderia
71% matchMixed61% of 418 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.1% ★, 4X 15.6% ★, RPG 11.9%, Strategy 10.7%, Medieval 10.2%
- #45 Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,190 reviews2024
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH. Challenge the Bronze Age Collapse by building your own dynasty and leading your faction to victory with new cultures, new units and dramatic new battle mechanics.
Why similar: 4X 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Strategy 17.8%, Historical 12.1%, War 3.6%
- #46 Empire Origin:Rise
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EmpireOrigin Studio
Windows
The grand strategy game "Empire Origin: Rise" is coming. Explore the traces left by human civilization on the earth, pursue the great achievements of the kings in the historical fragments, and revive the brilliant civilization in history. glory? territory? Waiting for you to dominate the world!
Why similar: 4X 29% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Medieval 13.9%, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 10.4%
- #47 By Sword & Road
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jan Fidler
Windows
Minimalistic RTS game about logistics and war! On this battlefield, supply lines are everything - cut them off and your enemies will wither, or use special abilities to gain the advantage. The game features an original story campaign and skirmish challenges. Conquer your enemies by Sword & Road!
Why similar: 4X 31% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Medieval 13.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Historical 8.7%
- #48 Age of Gladiators
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 753 reviews2016
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Age of Gladiators" is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities.
Why similar: Text-Based 17.3%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Strategy 12%, Historical 11.9%, RPG 11.6%
- #49 Splinter Colony
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Cast and Wrought Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A modern recreation of the 1994 4x strategy game, Reunion. After many generations of being separated from Earth, the colony is self-sufficient enough to develop a mission to reconquer and reunify Earth.
Why similar: 4X 39.9% ★, Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Choices Matter 4.6%, Simulation 2.9%
- #50 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 27% ★, 4X 14.8% ★, Historical 14.4%, Medieval 10%, Strategy 9.2%
- #51 Distant Worlds 2
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,478 reviews2022
Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 41.5% ★, Grand Strategy 31% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Simulation 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #52 Viking Rise
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 879 reviews2024
Dev: IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 85.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Race against other players to explore Valhalla and conquer Midgard!
Why similar: 4X 29.9% ★, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Medieval 12.7%, RPG 11.7%, Historical 11.5%
- #53 Siege of Turtle Enclave
70% matchMostly Negative29% of 17 reviews2015
Dev: The Conjurer's Tower
Windows · Linux
A turn based strategy game with real time battles! Build up your settlement, train mighty armies, research technologies, cast spells, discover hidden goodies and more as you fight your way across the map to overthrow the enemy warlord in his keep!
Why similar: 4X 47.9% ★, Strategy 28.7%, Medieval 21.4%, Indie 2%
- #54 Hero's Hour 2
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" HauerPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Linux
Build grand cities, raise mighty armies, and fight massive battles to vanquish your foes in this turn-based strategy RPG auto battler. Powerful heroes at the head of unique factions bring endless possibilities as they lead armies of the dead, the living, and everything in between.
Why similar: 4X 22.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Medieval 14.3%, RPG 11.1%, Strategy 10.9%
- #55 Little Kingdoms
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: LittleKingdoms
Windows
A medieval RTS game about outmaneuvering other lords and ladies to conquer their land.
Why similar: 4X 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Medieval 15%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Strategy 9.5%
- #56 Sorcerer King: Rivals
69% matchMixed63% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
Why similar: 4X 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Strategy RPG 11%, Tactical RPG 10.5%, RPG 8.3%
- #57 Three Kingdoms and Martial Arts and Jianghu
67% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: CHEN JIE
Windows
A sandbox role-playing game that combines the Three Kingdoms and martial arts
Why similar: Historical 18.7%, RPG 17.5%, Strategy 15.3%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Sandbox 12.7%
- #58 王朝:将军觐见
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 三千越甲GameStudio
Windows
《王朝:将军觐见》希望打造一个能自我运行,且符合直觉、合理可信的历史沙盒,从而给玩家足够的游玩自由度。地图的每一个单元格都有居民(POP),他们构成了这个世界的活背景。钱也不仅仅是一个数值,每一个铜板都是由铸币工坊所铸造,并通过税收和交易活动流向整个世界。游戏中的人物是“活”的,他们会置办产业、开展贸易、入朝为官,追求财富和权力。每一个POP、人物的自发活动就像涓涓细流,汇聚在一起就是浩浩汤汤的天下大势,王朝兴颓则是这个舞台最上层的演出。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Historical 21%, Strategy 16.3%, Sandbox 11.3%, Strategy RPG 9.1%
- #59 WHO THE HELL OPENED THE PORTAL?!
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Uberbax Gaming
Windows
A funny pixel art roguelite strategy. You manage a fantasy island kingdom connected by magical portals. By day — build, gather resources, hire heroes, and dive through portals to expand into new lands. By night — defend! The same portals unleash hordes of demons straight from Hell.
Why similar: 4X 27% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Strategy 13.6%, RPG 12.3%, Medieval 10.3%