- #1 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Composition GS
Windows
Lead your clan through Japan's turbulent Sengoku period. Craft wise strategies to expand your domain and use cunning tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. Emerge victorious, restore order, and claim the title of Shogun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Historical 13.9%, War 11.9%, Strategy 9.7%
- #2 Countryballs Conquest
96% matchVery Positive86% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, War 15.3%, Management 10.7%, Strategy 7.2%
- #3 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: FrostFire
Windows
A simple strategy about capturing castles. Build up your forces, manage armies and capture enemy fortresses. Build buildings in castles and use strategic tricks. Capture all the fortresses to win.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Medieval 10.6%, War 8.7%, Resource Management 8.6%
- #4 Artillery Tycoon
95% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Awful Waffle Studio
Windows
Build and manage an artillery factory in the WWI era. Research authentic weapon components, engineer deadly firepower, test prototypes on your firing range, and compete for lucrative government contracts. From the French 75 to the German 7.7, your designs will decide the fate of nations.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Historical 15.5%, Strategy 10.6%, War 8.8%
- #5 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Fight the campaigns and battles of Napoleon from the French Revolutionary Wars all the way to Waterloo’s muddy, crimson fields.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.1%, Historical 16.7%, Strategy 11.4%, War 10.9%
- #6 Bellfortis
94% matchVery Positive91% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Historical 13.1%, War 11.3%, Medieval 10.7%
- #7 Perang Laut - Maritime Warfare
93% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Perang Laut Maritime Warfare is a historical real time strategy set on early modern age(15th-18th century) in Indonesia archipelago. Lot of kingdoms rise as spices trading booming and this is your chance to establish your maritime power by use diplomacy, influence, and war!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Historical 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, War 11.4%, Tactical 9.7%
- #8 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 36,032 reviews2006
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 36.9 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 25.6% ★, Medieval 15.4%, Historical 15%, War 12.2%, Strategy 12%
- #9 Victory At Sea Ironclad
91% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac
Victory at Sea Ironclad is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during the American Civil War. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Historical 11.7%, Base Building 8.9%, Tactical 8.8%
- #10 Logistics Battalion
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Awful Waffle Studio
Windows
Take on the role as a WW2 supply manager from 1939 to 1940 and make sure the troops in your sector get what they need to push the enemy back. Choose between food, ammunition and fuel, who needs what and how much. The success of the troops largely depend on you supplying them!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.2%, Strategy 9.7%, Historical 8%, Simulation 8%
- #11 Manor Lords
90% matchVery Positive84% of 88,470 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Base Building 17.9%, Historical 15.2%, Medieval 12%, Strategy 6.8%
- #12 Countryballs at War
89% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: SHN Games
Windows
Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame that combines turn-based empire building with real-time battles. Lead any countryball nation, expand your territory through conquest or diplomacy, and rise as the ultimate superpower.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 21.6%, Strategy 11.1%, War 9.5%, Historical 8.6%
- #13 Total War: ATTILA
89% matchVery Positive82% of 37,441 reviews2015
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 81.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Historical 17.7%, War 17.1%, Strategy 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%
- #14 Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,365 reviews2021
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 97.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Historical 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, Strategy 17.4%, War 14.1%
- #15 Tribal Wars
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 825 reviews2020
Dev: InnoGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 46.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Compete in hardcore PvP strategy in persistent game worlds where real time resource and troop management in coordination with other players is required to expand your kingdom from one village to hundreds as you conquer the map in this winner takes all medieval contest.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 20.7%, Base Building 17.8%, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Resource Management 10.7%, Strategy 8.9%
- #16 Siege 'n Sow
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CucaPub: Softwool
Windows · Linux
Siege 'n Sow: Unleash strategic mastery in this minimalist real-time strategy game. Micromanage units, expand territory, and fend off night attacks. Harvest resources, build structures, and command diverse units to survive relentless waves. Will you triumph or succumb to the shadows?
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 31.1%, Resource Management 18.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Medieval 10%, War 9.6%
- #17 Khaldun: Text Based Strategy
85% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: SkyWolf
Windows
Khaldun is a medieval-themed ASCII graphics kingdom management game. Take part in realistic war simulations and decide every detail of your kingdom, from its economy to its demographics! Your decisions will shape the life of a nation. Rise or be lost to history...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Historical 11.3%, Medieval 11.1%, War 10.4%, Management 10.3%
- #18 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
86% matchVery Positive92% of 27,286 reviews2010
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Historical 22.3%, War 14%, Strategy 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #19 BannerBound
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Cosmic noise
Windows
Bannerbound is a flag-capturing game where you lead a customized army, combining strategy and action to dominate the battlefield. Organize your troops, adapt your tactics, and fight for victory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 21.8%, War 11%, Strategy 8.4%, Third Person 7.1%
- #20 King and Kingdoms
84% matchMixed41% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: Bad Button Studio
Windows
Factions, countries and empires that have truly existed in the real history await you. The only difference is that it is in your hand to rewrite their history. Become the ruler of any country you want and lead your nation from small village to the way to be the magnificent empire!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, Base Building 10.4%, Historical 10.2%, Tactical 8.8%
- #21 A Total War Saga: TROY
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,684 reviews2021
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga: TROY brings a blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles to the heart of the Trojan War.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Mythology 15.2%, War 14.9%, Historical 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.1%
- #22 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
82% 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 30.3% ★, Historical 12.6%, Strategy 10%, War 9.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.3%
- #23 Strategic Bastion
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Teqao
Windows
A Challenging Single-Player Strategy Game This is a turn-based strategy simulation game with considerable difficulty, perfect for players seeking a real challenge! This game is a passion project inspired by a certain classic strategy game I loved as a child, reimagined with my own creative twists.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.8%, War 15%, Historical 14.6%, Medieval 11.2%
- #24 Little Kingdom RTS
81% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
Windows
Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 18.9%, Base Building 17.2%, War 13%, Resource Management 12.4%, Medieval 10.6%
- #25 Empire of the Ants
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,145 reviews2024
Dev: Tower FivePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 19%, War 11.6%, Resource Management 10.2%, Tactical 9.7%
- #26 Milky Animals
82% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: JangMunHoPub: UrbanMix
Windows
Battle of cute animals and cute monsters Evolve into a cuter and more powerful animal with an evolution potion animal strategy game A game that anyone can enjoy
Why similar: Grand Strategy 44% ★, Real Time Tactics 29.9%, Strategy 16.4%, Combat 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #27 Fortress of the Fallen
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Iron Crown Studio
Windows
Build by day. Survive by night. A focused medieval tower defense where every decision is permanent.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.4%, Base Building 19.3%, Resource Management 14.5%, Medieval 13.8%, Strategy 11.8%
- #28 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 168 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: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Base Building 11.8%, War 11%, Historical 10.6%
- #29 Supreme Power
77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Samuel Parker
Windows
Fight and stand your ground as you build a nation, research and develop armies and cities alike to earn the title of the Supreme Power. Make lasting choices on how you will forge a new empire. Will you create an economic powerhouse to eclipse all or take what is yours with sword and grit.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.4%, War 13.8%, Tactical 8%, Resource Management 6.6%
- #30 Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
78% matchVery Positive82% of 93,176 reviews2019
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 89.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Historical 23.2%, War 19.4%, Strategy 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%
- #31 Dune: Spice Wars
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,441 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Management 12.7%, Base Building 11.6%, War 11.2%
- #32 Evil Bank Manager
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,760 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Management 14.8%, Strategy 9.9%, Historical 9.8%, War 9.2%
- #33 Argebe
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Exotainment
Windows
A deliberately simplistic strategy game about equal opportunities and outplaying your opponents with stone cold logic
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.5%, Resource Management 13.6%, Management 11.9%, Tactical 11.4%
- #34 Kingdom Heroes 8
76% matchMixed54% of 14,695 reviews2021
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, War 13.1%, Historical 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.6%
- #35 Geometric Paradox TD
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paradoxity Games
Windows
Geometric Paradox TD - a fast paced tower defense with minimalistic graphics but complex mechanics. Build towers, choose the correct upgrades, THINK fast and defeat those nasty shapes! Are you ready to use your strategic and creative thinking to stop the PARADOX?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 21.9%, Resource Management 11.1%, Base Building 10.6%, Tactical 8%
- #36 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
76% matchVery Positive84% of 619 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, Historical 13.8%, War 13.2%, Resource Management 8.5%
- #37 Conqueror's Stage
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: LeftLane InteractivePub: Lunexa Solutions
Windows
No fixed maps. No scripted history. No tutorial treadmill. Conqueror's Stage is a real-time grand strategy across five ages - where every decision trades against another. Grand strategy, finally designed to be finished.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.4%, Historical 12.1%, War 9.3%, Tactical 6.8%
- #38 Small Kingdoms
74% 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: Grand Strategy 29% ★, War 11.6%, Medieval 9.9%, Tactical 9.4%, Resource Management 8.7%
- #39 NAPOLEON: RULE OF IRON
73% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Eisengeist Studio
Windows · Mac
1:1 scale brings Napoleon Bonaparte's most legendary battles to life in this tactical real-time strategy game. Experience a story-driven campaign where you'll command 33 massive engagements like Waterloo with 200.000 or Leipzig with 500.000 soldiers.
Why similar: Dynamic Narration 23.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.9%, Historical 15.7%, War 14.7%, Tactical 6.1%
- #40 Calamity of Realms
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jiangzuogongfang Shanghai Game Co.,Ltd
Windows
Calamity of Realms is a real-time strategy game based on traditional Chinese mythology. Pick one of the three factions, build armies, and conquer. Crafted by an indie studio for a distinct, challenging experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 19%, Mythology 18.5%, War 10.1%, Strategy 7.3%
- #41 Take Command - 2nd Manassas
74% matchVery Positive94% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: MadMinute GamesPub: Norb Software Development LLC
Windows
Your quest for the true immersive Civil War battle experience ends here. Voted in PC Gamers list of Best 100 Games of All Time, Take Command is an RTCS "Real-Time Combat Simulator" and you've never played anything like it!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 21.4%, War 14.7%, Historical 10.7%, Tactical 8.3%
- #42 Of Crowns & Chains
71% matchMixed67% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: BlueJayAvis
Windows · Mac · Linux
A solo-developed grand-strategy sandbox where you lead a nation in a dynamic, historically-inspired world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.7%, Management 11.4%, Historical 9.2%, War 8.6%
- #43 Medieval Survivors: Village Defense
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MadDevs Studio
Windows
A 3D first-person action-strategy game with a fresh take on tower defense. Build and manage your village by day, then fight alongside it to survive intense night waves.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.4%, Base Building 22.9%, PvE 10.9%, Strategy 10.7%, Management 8.4%
- #44 Norse Legends: Tower Defense
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digivega Studios
Windows
Protect your village from Vikings, stopping powerful enemy waves by strategically building towers!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 24%, War 10.2%, Strategy 8.9%, Medieval 8.6%
- #45 Race Performance Manager
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neon Studio
Windows
A deep motorsport management sim where you design, develop and test your own race cars. Lead your team to glory by researching advanced parts, releasing upgrades, training elite drivers and validating your engineering on the track. Turn performance into results and dominate the competition.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 23.4%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 8.6%, Tactical 8.1%
- #46 Roman Empire Wars
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emperor Games
Windows
Become an Emperor and guide your Legions to victory. Battle foreign armies and crush your enemies in a tactical real-time strategy game and show the whole Europe glory of the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.6% ★, War 16.5%, Historical 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Tactical 10.5%
- #47 Crusader Kings Complete
72% matchMixed61% of 243 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 51.4% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Medieval 15.9%, Historical 12.5%
- #48 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
69% matchMixed70% of 2,058 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, War 15.7%, Historical 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Tactical 11.4%
- #49 NationWar:Annals
70% 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: Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.9%, War 10%, Base Building 9.5%, Historical 9.4%
- #50 Plebs
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: PixelWhipped
Windows
A low-stress RTS where logistics, not clicks, is the key to victory. Lead diverse armies in a challenging Campaign, endure endless waves in Survival, or master the map in Skirmish mode. Strategically construct your town, raise mighty armies, and intelligently manage resources to conquer all.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 19.9%, Base Building 16.6%, Resource Management 13.7%, War 11.3%, Medieval 9.8%
- #51 Kingdom Conquer
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Thomas Glazebrook
Windows
A Viking first-person and strategy game. Claim territory, expand settlements, raise warriors, and grow your economy in turn-based KINGDOM mode before leading brutal raids into enemy lands to CONQUER.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 21.8%, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Medieval 14%, Base Building 12.7%, Hack and Slash 10.1%
- #52 Myth Guardians
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trinity
Windows
A strategic defense game where legendary gods become towers to repel the advancing demon hordes. Place, upgrade, and merge towers to create synergies, and use tactical placement and skills to hold the line.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 29.2%, Mythology 26.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Tactical 8.9%, Resource Management 8.8%
- #53 Gunpowder and Blood
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tree Games Studios
Windows
16th century, demonic forces invade the world. Lead unique heroes from different regions, each with their own roles and abilities. Strategic battles where every decision matters. Only your experience and period technology against hell. Will you save humanity?
Why similar: Historical 17.4%, War 14.6%, PvE 12.9%, Tactical 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 12%
- #54 State of Command
68% 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 35.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 21%, Strategy 11.5%, Historical 10%, Management 6.8%
- #55 Mandate Order
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sky
Windows
Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Base Building 15.1%, Historical 13.4%, Resource Management 12.1%, Management 9.5%
- #56 Warnet
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spieltic
Windows · Linux
Outmaneuver, outbuild, outthink. In Warnet, the map is your ally and your enemy - master its properties, and you master victory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.8%, War 13.8%, Resource Management 13.5%, PvE 7.2%
- #57 Lawless Streets
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ak Game Studio
Windows
Build your own criminal empire and dominate the city’s underworld. Command your soldiers, capture territories, expand your businesses, and make choices that will shape your future.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 27.4%, War 12.4%, Strategy 10%, Tactical 9%
- #58 Knights of Honor
67% matchVery Positive93% of 2,378 reviews2009
Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.8 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 37.5% ★, Medieval 19.5%, Strategy 17.3%, Historical 12.6%, War 12.3%
- #59 Rise and Fall: Bronze Age
66% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Ludwig LoreKhan
Windows
Rise & Fall: Bronze Age is a Grand Strategy game set in the Bronze Age between 3400BC and 1150BC. Expand your power by diplomacy and war and manage your troublesome elites. Feed your people, build temples for your gods and tombs for your rulers. How high can you rise before your empire falls ?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.2% ★, Historical 17.3%, Management 14.6%, Resource Management 13.9%, Strategy 10.2%
- #60 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
63% matchVery Positive82% of 264 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: Grand Strategy 31.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 17%, Historical 14.1%, War 10.9%, Strategy 6.9%