- #1 Rename the History
97% match7 user reviews50% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Codime Dev
Windows
Lead your country in one of the most difficult periods of post-war history. At this time, you will have to choose between the strong, or become a great power. To go west or east? It's up to you to decide.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Alternate History 12%, Politics 10% ★, Historical 9.5%
- #2 Imperialism: Concert of Europe
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Decision Space
Windows
It is the 19th century - an age of steam power, revolution, and imperialist expansion. Engage in turn-based gameplay as you strive to ascend to unparalleled power through astute management of trade, industry, research, diplomacy, colonization, and warfare.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Politics 13.6% ★, Alternate History 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #3 The Emperor and State
96% matchMixed57% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Politics 16.5% ★, Alternate History 12.1%, Historical 9.4%
- #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 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Politics 15.6% ★, Political Sim 11.8% ★, Alternate History 9.8%
- #5 Three Kingdoms : Alias
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Politics 15% ★, Political Sim 13.4% ★, Diplomacy 11.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #6 Lawgivers II
94% matchMixed70% of 641 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Politics 19.1% ★, Political Sim 14.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #7 Realpolitiks
93% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.3% ★, Politics 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Political Sim 16.5% ★, Strategy 8.7%
- #8 Age of History II
92% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Historical 13.9%, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Political Sim 10.8% ★, Politics 10.4% ★
- #9 Strategeist
91% 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 22% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Politics 14% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Historical 11.2%
- #10 Victoria 3
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Politics 15.1% ★, Political Sim 13.7% ★, Historical 9.8%
- #11 Arms Race 2
90% 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: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Alternate History 13.4%, Politics 11.8% ★
- #12 Here to Stay
89% matchMixed41% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Jakub KuceraPub: Powerup Company
Windows · Mac
Join the race for power in the new political strategy game. Build a strong political party, win the regional elections and have a majority in parliament. As the head of state, you are in charge of running the state, managing the state budget and diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Politics 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #13 Victoria II
89% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30% ★, Politics 18.3% ★, Political Sim 14.4% ★, Historical 11.8%, Diplomacy 7.7% ★
- #14 1992: Rasputie
88% 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: Politics 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Political Sim 15.6% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Historical 9.4%
- #15 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
87% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Politics 14.5% ★, Political Sim 13.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #16 Clockwork Dawn
86% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Terra Studios LLC
Windows
A new dawn approaches with the advent of intricate mechanical designs that will transform the world into an era of steam and steel. Take control of a country in this alternate history steampunk timeline and either survive and prosper or be forgotten in the dust of ages past.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Alternate History 15%, Political Sim 13.7% ★, Historical 10%
- #17 Mr. President
85% matchVery Positive80% of 86 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 21% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Historical 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #18 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
86% matchMixed59% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Dark Ages is a tactical digital board game set in the violent world of alternate Middle Ages. Vikings against war elephants, musketeers against the Mongol cavalry, ancient phalanx legions against crusaders; the deadliest armies in history clashing in bloody war.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Alternate History 13.7%, Historical 10%
- #19 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Festina Lente Games
Windows
Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.
Why similar: Politics 26% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Management 8.1%
- #20 SIM Election
83% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Rafael Lázaro
Windows
Take control of a political party and compete for power in this turn-based simulation. Manage strategy, face media pressure, debates and critical decisions, negotiate alliances, and lead your party to electoral victory.
Why similar: Politics 24% ★, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Alternate History 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
- #21 Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
84% matchVery Positive93% of 722 reviews2018
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...
Why similar: Politics 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★
- #22 Maestro's Cold War 2
81% matchVery Positive98% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Historical 11.2%, Politics 10.2% ★
- #23 Quarantine: Global Pandemic
82% 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% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #24 Gilded Destiny
82% 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: Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Political Sim 12.8% ★, Alternate History 11%
- #25 Hattu: Ancient War
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goblink Games
Windows
Lead kings through strategy and diplomacy. Use negotiation, deception, or intimidation to claim supremacy war is only one path.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Politics 19% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Historical 9%
- #26 Aye! My Liege
79% match3 user reviews33% of 3 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 26% ★, Political Sim 14.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Wargame 9.7%
- #27 SYRAK: the War in the Middle-East
80% 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: Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Political Sim 14.7% ★, Politics 13.1% ★, Wargame 9.1%
- #28 Rise of Hegemony
78% 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: Diplomacy 21% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Politics 16.2% ★, Alternate History 14%, Political Sim 8.1% ★
- #29 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
79% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series. It has been realized through a collaboration between the creators of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series, Koei Tecmo Games, and the creators of the "TSUKURU" series, KADOKAWA.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Alternate History 15.7%, Historical 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%
- #30 Nations
77% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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: Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Historical 16.6%, Political Sim 13.8% ★, Alternate History 11.3%
- #31 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
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: Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Wargame 9.8%, Sandbox 8.7%
- #32 UK Politics Simulator
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac
Over 20,000 simulated politicians, journalists and activists. Every one unique. Every one autonomous. Build your career from local councillor to Prime Minister in the most detailed UK political simulation ever created. No scripts. Pure systems-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Politics 11.8% ★, Sandbox 11.2%
- #33 SGS NATO's Nightmare
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
What if the Warsaw Pact had attacked NATO in the mid-1980s. Or the other way around? Study this titanic conflict, within its most emblematic theater, Germany and Central Europe. Will you be able to achieve your goals without escalating into an uncontrollable nuclear conflict?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Alternate History 10.2%
- #34 Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fenek Games
Windows
Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it?
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Political Sim 9.6% ★
- #35 Lawgivers
75% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Politics 22% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Sandbox 8.6%
- #36 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 47.9% ★, Political Sim 14.6% ★, Historical 10.7%, Diplomacy 7.9% ★, Politics 7.6% ★
- #37 Just Power: The Papal States
74% 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 23.3% ★, Politics 21.9% ★, Political Sim 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #38 王朝:将军觐见
74% 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 23.6% ★, Historical 18.3%, Politics 18% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Sandbox 11.8%
- #39 Crisis in the Kremlin
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,444 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Why similar: Political Sim 32.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Politics 12.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Strategy 8.6%
- #40 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
73% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Alternate History 14.3%, Historical 11%, Wargame 10.8%
- #41 ELHKIA
73% 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 21.4% ★, Politics 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Political Sim 15.1% ★, Historical 8.6%
- #42 三国記II
72% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: lufy
Windows · Mac
《三国记II》是三国记系列的第2部作品,是一款正统的历史模拟策略游戏。以中国东汉末年的三国时期为总体背景,围绕着争夺大陆霸权,展开了一系列的故事。 《三国记II》采取直接在大地图上进行游戏和战斗,让玩家体验征战四方的快感。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 10.2%
- #43 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
71% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Alternate History 18.1%, Historical 11.9%, Management 6.5%
- #44 Political Mastery
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Powehi Games
Windows · Mac
Every decision reshapes the nation’s future. Manage powerful lobbies, control the media narrative, balance swing states, and turn crises into opportunity. In Political Mastery, power hangs by a thread of strategy and reputation. The White House won’t wait for you — you must claim it.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Politics 19.5% ★, Political Sim 9.7% ★, Strategy 9.5%
- #45 Reversed Front
71% 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 22.1% ★, Diplomacy 21% ★, Political Sim 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Wargame 9.5%
- #46 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
71% matchMixed62% of 849 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: Diplomacy 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Wargame 9.7%, Management 8.4%
- #47 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Serica Dynamics Studio
Windows
昭昭天命,复归大明。在星变时空的恢弘重塑中,熔铸八十三载春秋:变钞法以通有无,革军制而强九边;修水利以固邦本,改科举而纳贤良。崇格物方致知穷理;兴矿冶而器利工商。靖九边以抚八方,镇四海而服万邦。于庙算奏疏间,重整日月山河;在革故鼎新中,再创中华治世。一切,皆在你一念之间。
Why similar: Alternate History 19.4%, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Historical 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★
- #48 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,398 reviews2023
Dev: JoySpark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Political Sim 14.7% ★, Alternate History 14.2%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #49 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
68% matchMixed48% of 53,475 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Political Sim 11.5% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Historical 10.6%
- #50 Precipice
70% matchVery Positive80% of 323 reviews2019
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Politics 20% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, Historical 8.7%
- #51 4th Generation Warfare
70% 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 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Politics 17.3% ★, Political Sim 12.3% ★, Wargame 9.3%
- #52 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
69% 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 21.6% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Politics 15.7% ★, Wargame 9.6%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #53 Front Frontiers
67% 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 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Wargame 12.1%, Alternate History 12.1%
- #54 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
67% matchVery Positive82% of 645 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Politics 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Alternate History 14.8%
- #55 苏维埃模拟器 Soviet Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 铼工作室 / Rhenium Studio
Windows
If getting back to Dec 1922, under your leadership, can you make Union of Soviet Socialist Republics an Utopia?
Why similar: Politics 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Alternate History 10.2%
- #56 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Politics 16% ★, Alternate History 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Wargame 12%
- #57 Grey Eminence
67% 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: Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Alternate History 14%, Historical 9.1%
- #58 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
66% 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 24.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Historical 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Alternate History 11.7%
- #59 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,805 reviews2018
Dev: Dorado Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Alternate History 9.9%