- #1 The Civil War
97% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Dagger Interactive TechnologiesPub: Strategy First
Windows
This old-school turn-based strategy game covers the American Civil War from the years 1861 to 1865. Play as the North or South, and take over a certain amount of cities of the opposing side before the war ends.
Why similar: Diplomacy 57.3% ★, Strategy 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #2 Lux Alliance
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2017
Dev: Sillysoft Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lux Alliance is a synchronized-turns strategy war game, inspired by the classic boardgames RISK, Diplomacy and Axis & Allies. Marshall your troops, collaborate with your allies, anticipate your opponents, and capture all the enemy HQs to win!
Why similar: Diplomacy 39.7% ★, Strategy 26.4%, Historical 14.8%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #3 Renowned Explorers: International Society
96% matchVery Positive92% of 2,885 reviews2015
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.
Why similar: Diplomacy 30% ★, Turn-Based 20.6%, Strategy 19.8%, Economy 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #4 Dare To Spread
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Pointless Interactive
Windows
Dare To Spread; It is a turn-based strategy game in which we shape the course of the war by making important choices. In this strategy game you control rebel armies. We occupy enemy countries with our armies. We do illegal work to finance the army.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28% ★, Economy 17.1%, Historical 16%, Turn-Based 15%, Strategy 12.3%
- #5 Old World
94% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Diplomacy 33.9% ★, Historical 14.9%, Economy 14.8%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Strategy 9.5%
- #6 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
93% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Diplomacy 34.2% ★, Historical 14.6%, Economy 14.4%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Strategy 9.7%
- #7 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: Diplomacy 33.6% ★, Economy 14.9%, Historical 14.7%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Strategy 9.6%
- #8 Total War: SHOGUN 2
92% matchVery Positive92% of 66,379 reviews2011
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Why similar: Strategy 26.1%, Historical 25.3%, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Tactical 8.2%
- #9 Millennia
91% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Diplomacy 31.7% ★, Economy 15.3%, Historical 14.6%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Strategy 10.8%
- #10 Made Beaver
90% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Chiron Games Inc.
Windows
Build a fur trading empire across North America—navigate commerce, diplomacy, and survival in this deep historical simulation.
Why similar: Diplomacy 29.7% ★, Economy 26.2%, Historical 25.7%, Strategy 13.7%, Top-Down 3.8%
- #11 Timeline
89% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Taueon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Timeline is a turn-based strategy game where you can play through the human history from stone age to modern times. In the game you command wide range of units, make them collect resources and build buildings, towns and cities, explore the map and meet other players controlled by AI.
Why similar: Diplomacy 37.2% ★, Economy 17.1%, Historical 15.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%
- #12 Conquest of the New World
89% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2017
Dev: Quicksilver SoftwarePub: Interplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Discover the uncharted during the Age of Exploration in this strategy game of exploration, combat and colony management.
Why similar: Diplomacy 32.5% ★, Strategy 29.2%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Historical 18.5%
- #13 Humankind in a nutshell
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: aevew
Windows
"Humankind in a Nutshell" is a compelling 4X strategy game with slot mechanics. Starting in the Ancient era, players manage their tribe's needs, fend off barbarians, and advance through tech to build a thriving nation. Construct diverse facilities for strategic superiority and aim for victory.
Why similar: Diplomacy 33.2% ★, Historical 18.1%, Economy 13.9%, Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #14 Conquero : Rise or Kneel
86% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Tugrul Kavasgil
Windows
Conquero is a turn-based strategy game with procedurally generated maps. Research, build, and upgrade armies. Manage food, taxes, and happiness to grow your realm. Hire mercenaries, explore ruins, siege castles, and face disasters, bandits, pirates, and rival nobles to conquer the land.
Why similar: Diplomacy 37.5% ★, Strategy 18.2%, Economy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.9%
- #15 Pike and Shot : Campaigns
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 384 reviews2015
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The ultimate wargame set in the age of Pike and Shot is back. You are now in full charge of your nation’s armies, throughout a long campaign in the struggle for dominance.
Why similar: Strategy 29.7%, Historical 27.2%, Turn-Based 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Tactical 6.8%
- #16 Terra Invicta
85% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Diplomacy 34.3% ★, Economy 16.1%, Historical 14.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based 9.2%
- #17 50 Years Classic
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aleksandr Golovkin
Windows
50 Years Classic is a minimalist turn-based strategy game where you can choose from a variety of nations, each with its own unique feature. The game offers fast, engaging gameplay with high replayability. This is a free version of the game "50 years".
Why similar: Strategy 27.1%, Economy 21.6%, Turn-Based 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Historical 13.7%
- #18 Rogue State Revolution
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: Diplomacy 31.4% ★, Economy 15.1%, Historical 14.7%, Turn-Based 12%, Strategy 9.6%
- #19 1492 - Colonization of the New World
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Salty Olives
Windows · Linux
Chart your nation’s rise in 1492 Colonization of the New World, a turn-based strategy game where you explore, settle, trade, and lead your colonies to independence amid rival empires and native alliances during the Age of Discovery.
Why similar: Diplomacy 34.1% ★, Strategy 23.8%, Economy 14.3%, Historical 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #20 Sid Meier's Civilization® V
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 208,752 reviews2010
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 29.0 hrsMean: 124.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
Why similar: Strategy 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Historical 17.7%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Diplomacy 13.9% ★
- #21 Marble Age
83% matchVery Positive83% of 741 reviews2015
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Turn-based historical simulation strategy. Develop the Greek civilization from the small village to the great city-state when it will dominate the world!
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.5% ★, Historical 17.7%, Economy 15.6%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Strategy 13.2%
- #22 Lux Delux
82% matchVery Positive82% of 379 reviews2015
Dev: Sillysoft Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lux Delux is a fast-paced turn-based-strategy game of risk and world domination, with so much more! Highly moddable, Lux has over 900 maps, diverse random map generators, a biohazard mode, an AI SDK, and an online multi-player league.
Why similar: Strategy 30.6%, Diplomacy 28.5% ★, Turn-Based 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Historical 12.8%
- #23 NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shouseiroku with Power Up Kit
81% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shoseiroku with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Shoseiroku," which was released in 1997 as the 7th game in the series. In Shoseiroku, the theme is "The Warring States from the viewpoint of a Castle Daimyou.
Why similar: Diplomacy 46.3% ★, Turn-Based 13.4%, Historical 13%, Strategy 9.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%
- #24 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
79% 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 37.9% ★, Economy 16.1%, Historical 15.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Tactical 7.3%
- #25 Westminster Darkly
81% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: 9432469 Canada Inc.
Windows
A unique turn-based strategy game set in modern time Westminster (UK), after a massive solar storm causes the end of the electric age.
Why similar: Diplomacy 34.9% ★, Economy 15.6%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%
- #26 Standoffish
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Archdruid Interactive
Windows · Linux
Standoffish is a turn-based social strategy game for 3-12 cowboys. Strategize, negotiate, lie and backstab in order to complete your hidden objectives. Plan your next move carefully, then watch the chaos unfold!
Why similar: Diplomacy 56.1% ★, Strategy 21.8%, Tactical 8.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%, Top-Down 3.2%
- #27 Trade Empire
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valengate
Windows
Trade Empire is a medieval trade strategy simulation game. Create your merchant, start trading in your chosen city, and use diplomatic moves to take control of trade across the entire map and eliminate your rivals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 44.7% ★, Economy 21.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Historical 12.6%, Tactical 6.6%
- #28 Vietnam ‘65
78% matchVery Positive83% of 433 reviews2015
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is 1965 and the US ground war in Vietnam is in full swing. As a US Army commander, wage a counter-insurgency (COIN) war to secure the Ia Drang valley, on the border with Cambodia.
Why similar: Strategy 33.1%, Historical 29.5%, Turn-Based 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #29 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit
78% matchMixed64% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden," which was released in 1999 as the 8th game in the series. Reppuden is a strategy based simulation game in which players delve into the lives of the heroes who roamed the chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Diplomacy 46.4% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Historical 13%, Strategy 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #30 Oversight
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: aboogoost
Windows
Compete to secure critical intelligence in this turn-based espionage game. Order your agents to infiltrate the opponent’s network and root out moles within your own. Vary your tactics to control the board while completing your objectives.
Why similar: Diplomacy 35% ★, Turn-Based 17.9%, Strategy 15.1%, Economy 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #31 US and THEM
77% matchMostly Negative34% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.3% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Historical 15.4%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Economy 11.8%
- #32 Theo
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Theo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The player is the architect of the world, plays for one of the world forces and achieves its dominance in the world with the help of tools and through indirect influence on countries and key figures. The story-driven game takes place through key historical events that have impacted the modern world.
Why similar: Diplomacy 34.9% ★, Strategy 23.2%, Historical 13.2%, Economy 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%
- #33 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION
76% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga's Ambition, the first of the series, was released in 1983. Players assume the mantle of either Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda and strive to conquer the entire land (17 areas in the Kansai and central Japan region). They manage their country to make it rich, then prepare their military forces.
Why similar: Diplomacy 49.9% ★, Turn-Based 14.3%, Historical 12%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%
- #34 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
75% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
The second game in the series, "Nobunaga's Ambition-Nation" was released in 1986. It became the first of the series to be released outside of Japan under the name, "Nobunaga's Ambition." Players take the role of one of the main characters of the period, Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, Kenshin Uesugi, or others and try...
Why similar: Diplomacy 48% ★, Historical 15.4%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #35 Warring States
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: polynation games ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.3%, Historical 22.2%, Strategy 21.8%, Tactical 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #36 吾皇万岁
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AI GAME STUDIO
Windows
You'll time-travel to a turbulent ancient Chinese dynasty as a young monarch. Ascend the throne amidst chaos and navigate among powerful officials, noble clans, and common scholars. Each vermilion note harbors danger. Your choice will shape history: Create a prosperous era or be a fallen king.
Why similar: Diplomacy 40.7% ★, Economy 19.7%, Historical 18.5%, Turn-Based 11%, Strategy 9%
- #37 The Battle of Polytopia
73% matchVery Positive94% of 5,740 reviews2020
Dev: Midjiwan AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
Why similar: Diplomacy 37.9% ★, Economy 15.8%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #38 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenshouki with Power Up Kit HD Version
75% matchMixed56% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
The 6th release of the "Nobunaga's Ambition" historical simulation game series has been reborn at the STEAM store as "Tenshouki with Power-up Kit HD Version." Players become the rulers of their clans and aim to unify the country under their leadership.
Why similar: Diplomacy 45% ★, Historical 15.7%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #39 CEO Sim: Cyberpunk
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JAD Labs
Windows
CEO Sim: Cyberpunk is an economic strategy about corporation management in the world of cyberpunk. Become the CEO of Virtual Dreams company and, under the control of the board of directors, try to maintain your power in the face of a brewing corporational war.
Why similar: Diplomacy 44.8% ★, Economy 20.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%
- #40 Evil Bank Manager
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,759 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: Economy 33.3%, Strategy 19.9%, Historical 14.3%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Tactical 7.4%
- #41 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sengoku Gunyuuden
73% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Sengoku Gun'yuden" is the third in the series and was released in Japan in 1988 and later in the US as "Nobunaga's Ambition II." In this simulation game, players take on the role of a Daimyo of the Warring States period, attract followers, and use strategy and tactics to gain control of the 38...
Why similar: Diplomacy 49.2% ★, Turn-Based 14.3%, Historical 13.3%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #42 Revival: Recolonization
71% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Diplomacy 39.2% ★, Economy 18.3%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Tactical 9.1%
- #43 Just Power: The Papal States
71% 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 43.2% ★, Economy 19%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Historical 8.4%
- #44 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
72% matchMixed68% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ," which was released in 2000 as the 7th game in the series. With "Enjoy the lives of all the Romance Warriors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 45.7% ★, Historical 16.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Tactical 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #45 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku
71% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku" is the 4th in this orthodox simulation game series, released in 1990. The theme is "Culture&Technology." Tea ceremonies and the gathering of tea items add a cultural element, while the creation of guns and plated ships express the technology of the time.
Why similar: Diplomacy 51.6% ★, Turn-Based 14.8%, Strategy 10.5%, Historical 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #46 The Emperor and State
69% 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 41.8% ★, Economy 18.9%, Historical 18.3%, Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #47 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
70% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.
Why similar: Diplomacy 43.4% ★, Historical 15.8%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #48 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit
70% matchMixed65% of 84 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku," which was released in 2002 as the 10th game in the series. With the theme "Retainers supplant Lords," for the first time in the series, players can play as a retainer officer.
Why similar: Diplomacy 44.8% ★, Turn-Based 13%, Historical 12.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%, Strategy 8.2%
- #49 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit
70% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden," which was released in 1992 as the 5th game in the series. Up to now in the series, warfare was focused on whole countries. Haouden changes that focus towards individual castles.
Why similar: Diplomacy 49.2% ★, Historical 14.4%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Strategy 9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #50 决胜千里:三国 VICTORY HORIZON:THREE KINGDOMS
67% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: 超自然游戏
Windows
Victory Away:Three Kingdoms is a traditional battle chess game where you will play the role of Liu Bei and embark on the journey of reviving the Han dynasty.
Why similar: Historical 34.4%, Strategy 27.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #51 Here to Stay
69% 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: Diplomacy 40.9% ★, Economy 17.5%, Strategy 14.7%, Historical 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #52 Realpolitiks
69% 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 61.1% ★, Strategy 26.4%, Historical 12.5%
- #53 Imperialism: Concert of Europe
68% 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: Diplomacy 41.7% ★, Economy 18%, Historical 15.2%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #54 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
68% matchVery Positive82% of 714 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.
Why similar: Diplomacy 47.7% ★, Historical 15.6%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #55 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
68% matchVery Positive81% of 397 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!
Why similar: Diplomacy 40% ★, Economy 23.2%, Historical 20.2%, Strategy 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #56 Ever Fallen Empire
67% matchNo user reviews2030
Dev: Luke AP
Windows
A Strategic Empire Collapser. As The Authority. Manage a living galaxy, and plan large-scale actions according to your needs. Collapse governments, inflame rebellions, seed new factions, and sacrifice your own. All for purposes grander than any Empire could hold.
Why similar: Diplomacy 48.4% ★, Economy 20.8%, Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #57 Eormor: Shattered Lands
67% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: PC van Eekelen
Windows
A hand-drawn empire building game set in a fictional medieval world. The Kingdom of Eormor has collapsed. Chaos spreads throughout the lands as the old order tries to retain control and new noble houses try to claim their piece of the world. Will your house succeed in these shattered lands?
Why similar: Diplomacy 44.8% ★, Turn-Based 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
- #58 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
65% matchMixed50% of 3,792 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!
Why similar: Diplomacy 50.5% ★, Historical 14.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #59 Battle for Iwo Jima
67% matchMixed68% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Yobowargames
Windows
Battle for Iwo Jima simulates the WWII Invasion and desperate fighting for the island that took place in 1945. Take command of the US Marines, manage your tanks, infantry, and HQ communication in a day and night furious battle against the Japanese garrison.
Why similar: Strategy 55.4%, Historical 15.7%, Turn-Based 9.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7%, Tactical 6.3%