- #1 Front Frontiers
97% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: baus96
Windows
The World is on the brink of irreversible Tragedy. Global tensions are rising, alliances are falling apart and states are preparing to decide their fate in the shadow of a massive war. Front Frontiers invites you to fight a massive war, offering an in-depth strategy experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.6%, Political Sim 14.3% ★, Wargame 10.5%, Real Time Tactics 10%, Diplomacy 9% ★
- #2 Aye! My Liege
96% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Tappole Software
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game set in an alternate history. Lead your noble house to power using a 4-tier command system that allows for granular management of every individual soldier. Master complex industrial chains, navigate tariffs, and balance diplomacy to shape the continent's ultimate fate.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6%, Political Sim 15.5% ★, Strategy RPG 10.7%, Wargame 10%, Diplomacy 8.5% ★
- #3 Cascade: Hindcast
96% 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 29.8%, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Alternate History 10.1%, Wargame 9.7%
- #4 Age of Enlightenment
95% 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 25.5%, Political Sim 15.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Alternate History 10.5%, Sandbox 7.1%
- #5 Clockwork Dawn
94% 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%, Political Sim 16% ★, Alternate History 14%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Wargame 9.2%
- #6 Twisted Three Kingdoms
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seasonbean Team
Windows
Amidst this chaotic era, shape your own destiny—whether as a loyal minister, a ruthless warlord, or an independent ruler. Every choice and battle writes your legend. Are you ready to rise from a commoner to claim the realm?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.4%, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, Alternate History 9.8%
- #7 World Order: Global Power
93% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead any nation in a deep, turn-based grand strategy and political sim. Master the economy, military, diplomacy and society against rival AI you can actually read. Build a democracy or a dictatorship; the game names what you become, and your reign becomes a shareable saga.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2%, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Diplomacy 9.2% ★, Wargame 8.4%
- #8 Dominions of War
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Warborne Studios
Windows
Dominions of War is a fantasy strategy game blending Total War and Bannerlord. Conquer a vast campaign map, command huge armies, fight massive battles, cast powerful spells, siege castles, recruit heroes, face deadly monsters, and build a mighty empire in a world shaped by war, magic and conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Sandbox 11%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, Diplomacy 9.1% ★
- #9 The Emperor and State
91% matchMixed58% of 345 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 26.3%, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Alternate History 13.3%, Wargame 10.5%, Strategy RPG 9.8%
- #10 Systemic War
91% 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 23.1%, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%
- #11 Crowns of Medieval Europe
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: plausegame7
Windows
Lead one of ten medieval kingdoms in this turn-based grand strategy game. Expand your territory, develop your economy, strengthen your army, and shape the future of Europe through diplomacy, war, and strategic decisions.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2%, Political Sim 17% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Diplomacy 11.3% ★, Strategy 6.4%
- #12 Alternatis - William the Conqueror
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Take on the role of William the Conqueror, choose one of the many historical or alternate-history paths, make the boldest or the wisest strategic decisions, and shape the fate of your kingdom and Europe as a whole!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7%, Alternate History 14.5%, Diplomacy 13% ★, Political Sim 12% ★, Medieval 7.4%
- #13 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
88% matchVery Positive86% of 228 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.6%, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Alternate History 18%, Strategy 7.3%, Real Time Tactics 6.9%
- #14 Crusader Kings II
89% matchVery Positive91% of 73,960 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 55.9 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 57.1%, Political Sim 16.1% ★, Medieval 6.9%, Diplomacy 5.2% ★, Sandbox 4.7%
- #15 King's Orders
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 273 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: Grand Strategy 20.9%, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Wargame 8.8%
- #16 Mandate 1600: The East
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RM GAME
Windows
At a turning point in history, decide the future of a nation. Mandate 1600: The East is a global historical grand strategy game. Govern lands and dynasty, secure your bloodline, grow through trade, and prevail in war. Rewrite history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.9%, Political Sim 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 11% ★, Wargame 8.9%, Sandbox 6%
- #17 Drag and Conquer
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Grawr
Windows
A fast-paced, easy-to-learn grand strategy game. Drag your orders across the map and conquer enemy territory. Manage your economy to keep your armies supplied with troops and equipment. Play historical 20th-century scenarios or create your own in an advanced editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7%, Political Sim 18.5% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Alternate History 11%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #18 Crown Of Hispania
84% matchPositive100% of 39 reviews2026
Dev: Regalis StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
Rewrite the Reconquista in a grand strategy game set in 11th-century Iberia, where population, religion, and war evolve dynamically based on your decisions. Move armies freely across 300 hand-built provinces, manage a deep medieval economy, and face an AI that actually fights back.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23%, Political Sim 13.6% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Alternate History 9.4%, Wargame 8.7%
- #19 Strategeist
85% 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 30.5%, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Alternate History 12.2%, Sandbox 9.8%, Wargame 6.5%
- #20 Three Kingdoms : Alias
82% matchVery Positive80% of 373 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 27.6%, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Alternate History 11.3%, Wargame 10.7%
- #21 Another Map Simulator
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Overdramatic Games
Windows
Be the architect and the audience of a living, breathing fantasy world. Generate vast procedural maps, paint your empires, and watch as autonomous AI nations wage war, forge alliances, and build deep economies. Intervene as an active god, or sit back and watch centuries of history unfold.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.4%, Political Sim 22.7% ★, Sandbox 12.8%, Simulation 5.9%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #22 Three Kingdoms Reimagined
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jeremy Cabaccang
Windows
Rule a warlord’s domain in China in 196 AD. Decide where to expand on a pausable real-time campaign map, then command formations in field battles and sieges. Play as a historical ruler or create your own; casualties, wounds and captures carry into the campaign.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Wargame 12.1%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, Alternate History 10.1%
- #23 AfterWar
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6%, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Alternate History 9.7%
- #24 State of Command
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Layth Issam El Zaim
Windows · Linux
A modern grand strategy game where you act as head of state, managing military forces, economic development, and diplomacy while directing large-scale operations on dynamic frontlines.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.6%, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Wargame 13.7%, Strategy 7.2%
- #25 Mapborn
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yunfc Games
Windows
Your map is the world. Mapborn is a real-time grand strategy sandbox played directly on your original artwork. Add cities and nations, choose one to rule, and shape its history through war, diplomacy, politics, and rebellion.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.8%, Political Sim 16.8% ★, Alternate History 15%, Sandbox 10.8%, Wargame 9.3%
- #26 Reversed Front
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ESC Taiwan
Windows
The players may assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs (East Turkestan), Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, establishing organisations in 269 territories in the Cathayan Continent to overthrow the Communist regime!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5%, Political Sim 18% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Sandbox 10.5%
- #27 Fall of Bali
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy game set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided into many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has seen war for nearly two centuries and now the threat of imperialism has come. With all your might and potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1%, Political Sim 20% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Wargame 5.3%
- #28 Civitas: World Simulator
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 3-Storm StudiosPub: Wrenchy Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Civitas: World Simulator is a deep historical-fantasy simulation where nations will dynamically rise, fall, and evolve. In this game we model internal forces like ethnicity, culture, language and other inner political struggles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2%, Political Sim 15% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #29 Armory Doctrine
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nightride Games
Windows
Armory Doctrine is a real-time grand strategy game where you run a private arms empire and fight your own wars in a modern world sliding toward war. Expand your factory, master the global weapons market, and decide the fate of every shipment: sell it for profit, equip your own forces or arm a proxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36%, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Political Sim 8.8% ★, War 8.6%, Wargame 8.1%
- #30 Warlord
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Baby War Elephant
Windows
Warlord is a fantasy map simulator where factions build, expand, and fight on their own. Create custom maps, scenarios, factions, and units. Then watch your world come to life.
Why similar: Sandbox 16.3%, Grand Strategy 14.7%, Wargame 13.5%, Alternate History 13.3%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #31 O.A.C - World Begins
77% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: V.B.BPub: C.O.T.E
Windows
Are you a leader? Once you convince your nation you are their leader, it will be time to show the world your own political, people management and military strategy skills. O.A.C aims to be a breath of fresh air in the grand strategy genre that will inspire its own kind of videogames!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1%, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Wargame 9.6%, Strategy RPG 8.5%
- #32 Ascendant Dawn
75% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Nikous Studio
Windows
Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.6%, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Alternate History 12%, Wargame 10.6%, Economy 6.2%
- #33 Worldline Simulator
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANUKICODE
Windows
A turn-based strategy game with branching visual novels — and the tools to build your own. Wage war, forge alliances, and let every choice reshape the story. The bundled editor lets you author factions, characters, events and novels, tune the rules, and swap the map. It doesn't have to be Japan.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.6%, Sandbox 14%, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Strategy 8.4%
- #34 Fantasy Map Simulator
75% matchVery Positive89% of 4,362 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.8%, Political Sim 16.8% ★, Alternate History 13.6%, Idler 11.2%, Sandbox 10.5%
- #35 Victoria II
77% matchVery Positive88% of 20,842 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.8 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 42.9%, Political Sim 19% ★, Economy 6%, Diplomacy 6% ★, Historical 5.6%
- #36 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
74% matchVery Positive81% of 382 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 30.1%, Political Sim 15% ★, Strategy RPG 9.8%, Sandbox 8.6%, Medieval 7.7%
- #37 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
76% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4%, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Wargame 10.7%, Sandbox 10%
- #38 TREUD
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nikolai Karulin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rule your society through 12,000 years – from the Stone Age to the present day – in a grand strategy game with a living simulation where real historical processes are recreated, but nothing is predetermined. Build, conquer, exploit. Crisis is part of history: keep power or side with the revolution
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.4%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Economy 9%, Political Sim 8.8% ★, Alternate History 8%
- #39 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
74% matchMixed62% of 856 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5%, Political Sim 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Wargame 10.8%, Economy 6.2%
- #40 明末:甲申年
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Zirbry StudioPub: HistAxis Games
Windows · Mac
Set during the fall of the Ming dynasty in 1644, this historical grand-strategy narrative game lets you rule as the Chongzhen Emperor, fight for the Shun regime, lead another faction, or survive as a commoner. Govern, wage war, manage resources, and reshape history through AI-assisted court debates.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.3%, Political Sim 15.1% ★, Wargame 9.8%, Strategy RPG 9.4%, Alternate History 7.5%
- #41 Samhan: Where Korea Began
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CODEMAPO
Windows · Mac
Silla's thousand-year reign is crumbling, and Gyeon Hwon, Gung Ye and Wang Geon rise to claim the peninsula. Command 500+ historical figures across a 3D Korea in this turn-based grand strategy of statecraft, diplomacy and war—and reunite the Three Han.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.2%, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Diplomacy 11.4% ★, Historical 5.2%
- #42 strategy battles
73% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: sb studio
Windows · Linux
strategy battles is a real time strategy game.it has many fields such as diplomacy, military and science.but the economy has a weighted mechanics..build cars, chemical factories..you can sell or import your products.you can use many more methods for the welfare of the people.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.6%, Real Time Tactics 19.2%, Political Sim 13.3% ★, Wargame 11.1%, Economy 8.7%
- #43 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
72% 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 31.5%, Alternate History 11.4%, Diplomacy 10.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 7.1%, Strategy 6.9%
- #44 RUPTURR
70% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Aikon Interactive
Windows
Develop your nation, command your army, and dominate the world in a real-time strategy game combining economic management, diplomacy, technological progress, and military conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.5%, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Alternate History 13.6%, Strategy RPG 10.4%, Sandbox 10.2%
- #45 Territorial Conquest
70% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2026
Dev: Uğur CANPub: Stechkom Software
Windows
Lead your nation in Territorial Conquest through the Middle Ages, WWII, and Modern Era. Expand borders, build armies, trade, sabotage enemies, make political decisions, and conquer the world in immersive real-time strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31%, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Wargame 9.8%, Diplomacy 8% ★
- #46 The Stars Are Never Still
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sojourner. Game
Windows
The Stars Are Never Still is a 2D space sandbox. Shape a galaxy and watch 16 unique races colonize, trade, ally, betray and wage war. Observe, or intervene with technology, aid, discord, disasters, new life—even black holes. Chronicle millennia of history. No set goals. No empire lasts forever.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.2%, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Sandbox 14.1%, Idler 13.6%, Diplomacy 10.6% ★
- #47 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
68% matchVery Positive84% of 2,739 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #48 Global Protocol: New World Order
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.9%, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Sandbox 10.4%
- #49 Arms Race - TCWE
71% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2017
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race - TCWE is PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Why similar: Political Sim 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9%, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Alternate History 8.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%
- #50 Iron Order 1919
70% matchMixed69% of 456 reviews2022
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.6%, Political Sim 15.5% ★, Alternate History 14%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Wargame 8.9%
- #51 Arms Race 2
69% 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 29%, Political Sim 20.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Alternate History 14.8%, Economy 6.7%
- #52 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 36.1 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 30.5%, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Alternate History 12.8%, Sandbox 9.3%, Economy 5.7%
- #53 Imperium Sine Fine: Eternal Emperor
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Peter NorbergPub: Aeternum Studio
Windows
Your generals grow old. Your cities grow restless. Your empire need not end. Lead one of 14 factions in a living fantasy world of grand strategy, where populations migrate, crime festers, and every grain shipment matters. Build, conquer, and rule, without end.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9%, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Wargame 16.4%, Sandbox 10.3%, Economy 8.3%
- #54 Asia Empire 2027
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Asian empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.1%, Political Sim 20% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Wargame 11.3%
- #55 Concert of Power
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Piedmont Games
Windows
Rule a shattered North America where every claim can become a crisis, and every crisis tests the balance of power. Build industry, command trade, forge treaties, isolate rivals, and decide whether to preserve the fragile order or become the power that breaks it.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7%, Political Sim 23.8% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Alternate History 7.5%, Economy 7.3%
- #56 THREE KINGDOMS: STRATEGY SIMULATOR
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 闪电游戏工作室
Windows
Three Kingdoms Strategy Simulator is an AI-native historical strategy title. Every NPC possesses independent cognition and persistent long-term memory. None of the regional warlords are pre-scripted routines hardcoded into the game engine。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40%, Political Sim 21.5% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Strategy 6.9%, Strategy RPG 6.9%
- #57 Rename the History
67% match8 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 28.7%, Alternate History 14%, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Political Sim 9.6% ★, Wargame 7.7%
- #58 Invaders
66% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GodSGameStudio
Windows
Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.3%, Political Sim 21.3% ★, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #59 1992: Rasputie
67% matchNo user reviews2027
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 25.1%, Political Sim 22.5% ★, Alternate History 13.4%, Wargame 8.9%, Strategy RPG 6.9%
- #60 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
67% matchMixed59% of 969 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29%, Political Sim 20% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Wargame 11.2%, Sandbox 10.8%