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  1. #1 Age of History II
    97% 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 24.5%, Political Sim 18.9%, Historical 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy 7.1%

  2. #2 Terminal Conflict
    96% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2020
    Dev: Strategy Mill
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Touch the world with your fingertips! Your retro terminal awaits your command, for the balance of power, in this definitive Cold War strategy game. Here you belong; assert your leadership through turn based strategic tit-for-tat, on the brink of mutually assured destruction. Don't let it slip away!

    Why similar: Cold War 26.4%, Political Sim 17.4%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%, Political 6.5%

  3. #3 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
    95% 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: Cold War 26.2%, Political Sim 21.2%, Grand Strategy 15.7%, Historical 9.9%, Politics 9.1%

  4. #4 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9%, Political Sim 19.2%, Cold War 16.6%, Historical 6.8%, Wargame 6.7%

  5. #5 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
    94% 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: Political Sim 24%, Grand Strategy 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Historical 8.9%, Politics 8.7%

  6. #6 Rebel Inc: Escalation
    93% matchVery Positive82% of 7,070 reviews2021
    Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.2%, Historical 20.5%, Alternate History 8.6%, Military 7.9%, Strategy 7.2%

  7. #7 1953: NATO vs Warsaw Pact
    91% matchMixed48% of 179 reviews2025
    Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Cold War turns hot in 1953: massive hex strategy with nukes, supply, and sabotage.

    Why similar: Cold War 34.6%, Grand Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Wargame 8.5%, Strategy 5.6%

  8. #8 Making History: The Calm & the Storm
    92% matchMostly Positive79% of 624 reviews2007
    Dev: Muzzy LanePub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Making History® delivers the open-ended gameplay of strategy-game classics, but with compelling new economic, military, and diplomatic systems and deep research that lets you play with real historical challenges.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Strategy 18.1%, Historical 13.2%

  9. #9 Precipice
    91% 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: Cold War 32.5%, Political Sim 25.2%, Politics 9.1%, Historical 8.2%, Strategy 6.5%

  10. #10 WARNO
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 14,911 reviews2024
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
    Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.

    Why similar: Cold War 40.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Historical 12.1%, Wargame 10.1%, Military 6.8%

  11. #11 Twilight Struggle
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 2,936 reviews2016
    Dev: Playdek, Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.

    Why similar: Cold War 36.1%, Political Sim 20.8%, Historical 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Wargame 7.3%

  12. #12 Panzer Corps 2
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 4,064 reviews2020
    Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Historical 15.1%, Strategy 11.2%, Wargame 9.5%

  13. #13 Warnament
    88% matchVery Positive87% of 367 reviews2025
    Dev: Luden.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Politics 11.7%, Historical 10.3%, Political 8.9%

  14. #14 Age of History 3
    86% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 41%, Cold War 24.8%, Wargame 14%, Alternate History 8.7%, Strategy 8.1%

  15. #15 Armchair Commander
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 98 reviews2023
    Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
    Windows · Mac

    A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.

    Why similar: Cold War 36.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Historical 14.5%, Wargame 8.1%, Alternate History 5.9%

  16. #16 Arms Race - TCWE
    86% 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: Cold War 27.3%, Political Sim 27%, Grand Strategy 15.9%, Historical 8.5%, Strategy 6.4%

  17. #17 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
    83% 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: Political Sim 36.4%, Politics 14.7%, Historical 14.7%, Wargame 9.3%, Alternate History 7.6%

  18. #18 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,375 reviews2019
    Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.

    Why similar: Political Sim 34%, Grand Strategy 21.8%, Politics 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Political 7.3%

  19. #19 Unity of Command II
    84% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,102 reviews2019
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 32%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Historical 12.4%, Strategy 11.8%, Wargame 10.2%

  20. #20 Kiloton
    82% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2025
    Dev: Jack MorehartPub: spacemann's games
    Windows · Mac

    A sardonic take on nationalism and the Cold War though a minimalist and fast paced RTS. Scheme your way through a highly replayable campaign, or conduct some "diplomacy" on your "friends" in multiplayer.

    Why similar: Cold War 35.6%, Grand Strategy 29%, Political Sim 13.8%, Wargame 9.3%, Simulation 4.4%

  21. #21 Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War
    81% matchVery Positive99% of 138 reviews2025
    Dev: On Target SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Master grand tactical combat as a Cold War force commander in this data-rich simulation. Plan and issue orders in asynchronous WEGO turns, leveraging real-world maps and complex features like Electronic Warfare and Air Assaults to outthink your enemy.

    Why similar: Cold War 54.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Wargame 14.3%, Strategy 10.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  22. #22 Crusader Kings II
    82% 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 49.4%, Political Sim 22.9%, Historical 11.3%, Strategy 4.6%, Politics 3.9%

  23. #23 Millennia
    81% 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: Grand Strategy 31.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Historical 15.7%, Political 7.8%, Alternate History 7.1%

  24. #24 US and THEM
    85% 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: Cold War 32.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Grand Strategy 12.4%, Historical 8.4%, Political Sim 7.5%

  25. #25 DEFCON
    80% matchVery Positive87% of 4,287 reviews2006
    Dev: Introversion Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, Wargames, DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare.

    Why similar: Cold War 52.8%, PvP 12.1%, Wargame 10%, Military 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.6%

  26. #26 Armored Brigade II
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 220 reviews2025
    Dev: Veitikka StudiosPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

    Why similar: Cold War 34.3%, Grand Strategy 33.1%, Wargame 11.1%, Strategy 8%, Simulation 6.8%

  27. #27 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 30,868 reviews2021
    Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
    Windows
    Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

    Why similar: Historical 42.9%, PvP 14.6%, Strategy 14.5%, Military 13.1%, Multiplayer 11.8%

  28. #28 Imperator: Rome
    78% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.3%, Political Sim 26.7%, Historical 13.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Political 5.1%

  29. #29 Making History: The Great War
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 453 reviews2015
    Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.7%, Historical 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 5.9%

  30. #30 Hearts of Iron III
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,046 reviews2009
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 53.1%, Historical 19.1%, Strategy 9.5%, Military 5%, Simulation 3.9%

  31. #31 NationWar2:Chronicle
    74% matchMostly Positive80% of 419 reviews2024
    Dev: Yiming
    Windows

    NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.

    Why similar: Political Sim 28.3%, Grand Strategy 25.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Historical 10.5%, Strategy 5%

  32. #32 Hex of Steel
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 801 reviews2020
    Dev: War Frogs Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Historical 22%, Wargame 13.4%, PvP 10%, Military 9.6%

  33. #33 WarPlan
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 220 reviews2020
    Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Historical 17.6%, Wargame 10.5%, Military 7%

  34. #34 Fantasy Map Simulator
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 3,843 reviews2024
    Dev: The Stranger
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.6 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: Political Sim 31.3%, Grand Strategy 28.1%, Politics 12%, Alternate History 6.8%, Wargame 6%

  35. #35 Strategic War in Europe
    78% matchMixed49% of 214 reviews2014
    Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Set during the events of WW2, Strategic War in Europe is a classic turn-based strategy game that combines a deep strategic layer with accessibility and ease-of-use.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31%, Strategy 26.8%, Historical 24.4%, Wargame 17.9%

  36. #36 The Operational Art of War IV
    75% matchVery Positive81% of 363 reviews2018
    Dev: TrickeySoft LLCPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!

    Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Wargame 32.7%, Simulation 25.4%

  37. #37 Supreme Ruler 1936
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.9%, Historical 17.6%, Politics 12.2%, Wargame 8.9%, Strategy 6.7%

  38. #38 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,834 reviews2014
    Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

    Why similar: Political Sim 47.4%, Grand Strategy 22.9%, Politics 13.1%, Strategy 7.1%, Simulation 5.2%

  39. #39 Orbi Universo II
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbi Universo Team
    Windows · Linux

    Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.6%, Political Sim 25.3%, Historical 17.7%, Politics 11%, Strategy 6.7%

  40. #40 Cold Waters
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 4,665 reviews2017
    Dev: Killerfish Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

    Why similar: Cold War 66.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 9.1%, Military 7.3%, Historical 5.2%

  41. #41 Order of Battle: World War II
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,120 reviews2015
    Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.6%, Strategy 23.2%, Wargame 16.8%, Historical 13.8%, Simulation 8.9%

  42. #42 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,012 reviews2012
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31%, Strategy 17.4%, Historical 17.3%, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Wargame 14.7%

  43. #43 Gary Grigsby's War in the East
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 579 reviews2015
    Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Wargame 13%, Strategy 11.4%, Historical 7.2%

  44. #44 3 Days War
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 707 reviews2023
    Dev: 荆棘鸟工作室
    Windows

    3 Days War is a unique multiplayer strategy war game. Integrating the mechanics of RTS+4X, it allows dozens of players to engage in a three-day real-time strategy competitionon. Commanders, use your skills, strategies, games and even deception to become the ultimate winner!

    Why similar: Cold War 34.1%, Political Sim 24.3%, Grand Strategy 22.5%, Wargame 6.6%, PvP 5.8%

  45. #45 The Emperor and State
    70% 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: Grand Strategy 28.9%, Historical 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Politics 13.5%, Wargame 8.2%

  46. #46 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 970 reviews2024
    Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2%, Cold War 25.4%, Historical 16.3%, Wargame 8.9%, Military 5.5%

  47. #47 Battle Academy
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 362 reviews2014
    Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 45.1%, Strategy 23.6%, Wargame 22.4%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  48. #48 Europa Universalis IV
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.2%, Historical 18.1%, Political 9.8%, Wargame 8.1%, Alternate History 6.4%

  49. #49 Realpolitiks II
    71% matchMixed46% of 666 reviews2021
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

    Why similar: Political Sim 32.8%, Grand Strategy 31.3%, Politics 10.7%, Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 7.8%

  50. #50 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 428 reviews2021
    Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.5%, Wargame 17.7%, Historical 15.8%, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 12.4%

  51. #51 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
    70% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
    Dev: Yiming
    Windows

    This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9%, Political Sim 24.1%, Historical 16.6%, Politics 7.6%, Wargame 6.6%

  52. #52 Mr. President
    65% 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: Political Sim 26.1%, Grand Strategy 23.3%, Historical 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Wargame 6.3%

  53. #53 Old World
    66% 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: Grand Strategy 31.9%, Historical 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Strategy 6.1%, Alternate History 6.1%

  54. #54 Imperiums: Greek Wars
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
    Dev: Kube Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.7%, Historical 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Political 9.2%, Alternate History 6.5%

  55. #55 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,069 reviews2011
    Dev: Martin IvanovPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.9%, Historical 16.8%, Cold War 15.8%, Strategy 10%, Wargame 6.7%

  56. #56 AfterWar
    66% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
    Dev: Dmytro Lumen
    Windows

    AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

    Why similar: Political Sim 30.6%, Grand Strategy 27.1%, Politics 12.5%, Political 11.2%, Strategy 5.7%

  57. #57 Blitzkrieg 3
    69% matchMixed54% of 7,303 reviews2017
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

    Why similar: Historical 32.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Military 14.7%, PvP 14.3%, Multiplayer 11.9%

  58. #58 Cauldrons of War - Barbarossa
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 179 reviews2020
    Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cauldrons of War Barbarossa is the turn-based strategic wargame you will launch whenever you want your WW2 shot but don't have time for a monster strategy game.From June 1941 until the Battle of Moscow, play the USSR or the Axis forces in one of the largest and bloodiest operations in history.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Historical 15.8%, Wargame 10.9%, Strategy 6%

  59. #59 Rogue State Revolution
    66% 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: Grand Strategy 33.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Historical 17.3%, Political 12.5%, Sandbox 6.6%

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