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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Grand Strategy.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 148 reviews
Released: 2025-08-17
Developer: Krzysztof Steiner
Publisher: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Genres: Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive85% of 18,912 reviews2024
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 21.9%, Wargame 17.5%, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, RTS 14.8%, Alternate History 10.5%

  2. #2 Victoria II
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 20,842 reviews2010
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.9%, Historical 19.4%, Political Sim 17% ★, Strategy 8.7%, RTS 5.9%

  3. #3 Age of History II
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 50,416 reviews2018
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Historical 24%, Grand Strategy 23.8%, Political Sim 13.5% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Diplomacy 9.8% ★

  4. #4 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,255 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 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 23.7%, RTS 17.2%, Wargame 15.6%, Political Sim 14% ★, Historical 10.1%

  5. #5 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,393 reviews2023
    Dev: JoySpark Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 22.3% ★, Wargame 18.6%, Historical 18.4%, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Alternate History 14.6%

  6. #6 Supreme Ruler 1936
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 309 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.6 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 24%, Historical 19.3%, RTS 17.1%, Wargame 15.4%, Strategy 8.7%

  7. #7 World Warfare & Economics
    94% matchMixed59% of 688 reviews2023
    Dev: Okron Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.1%, Political Sim 22% ★, RTS 18.9%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Strategy 8%

  8. #8 The Emperor and State
    92% matchMixed58% of 345 reviews2024
    Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
    Windows

    The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3%, Historical 18.3%, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Alternate History 11.6%

  9. #9 Fantasy Map Simulator
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 4,362 reviews2024
    Dev: The Stranger
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.8%, Political Sim 23.6% ★, Alternate History 16.2%, Wargame 15%, War 8.7%

  10. #10 Realpolitiks
    91% matchMixed62% of 1,247 reviews2017
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 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 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1%, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Historical 12%

  11. #11 Countryballs Conquest
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 92 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 36.2%, Strategy 13.2%, War 12.5%, RTS 11.3%, Historical 11%

  12. #12 Europa Universalis IV
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 137,440 reviews2013
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 284.1 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 22.9%, Historical 18.8%, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Alternate History 10.2%

  13. #13 States of Power
    88% matchVery Positive89% of 403 reviews2026
    Dev: Sarunas
    Windows

    Command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy in this WWII Grand Strategy Wargame. Easy to start, hard to master and a full match fits in one session. Play singleplayer and multiplayer, or create, play and share your own custom scenarios with the built-in Scenario Editor.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4%, Wargame 15.3%, RTS 14.1%, Historical 13.6%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★

  14. #14 Doodle Empires
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,320 reviews2025
    Dev: Turtle Stack Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Doodle Empires is an alternate history sandbox game all about drawing your own nations with your own histories and stories in a variety of maps. Watch your world take shape and evolve over time, and decide which nations will rise and which nations will fall.

    Why similar: Historical 32.9%, Alternate History 28%, Wargame 18.9%, Strategy 16.8%, 2D 1.6%

  15. #15 Old World
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 6,919 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 24.7%, Historical 20.5%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Moddable 10.3%, Alternate History 10.2%

  16. #16 Realpolitiks II
    89% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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.

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  17. #17 Imperator: Rome
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    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  18. #18 Orbi Universo II
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 87 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?

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  19. #19 Kingdom's Life
    85% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
    Dev: Strudio Company
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.

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  20. #20 Millennia
    84% matchMixed67% of 3,788 reviews2024
    Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.6 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 27.7%, Historical 20.9%, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Strategy 10%

  21. #21 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
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    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

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  22. #22 Solar Nations 2
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 634 reviews2025
    Dev: Flomgus Games
    Windows

    In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!

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  23. #23 Supremacy: 1914
    82% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,355 reviews2019
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3%, Historical 20.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, Wargame 10.2%

  24. #24 Observe
    80% matchPositive92% of 90 reviews2025
    Dev: Kisotik Games
    Windows

    A world that plays itself. Draw your own maps, build alternate histories, watch nations rise and collapse, intervene with god-like powers or program your own AI and climb the ranked ladder.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.3%, Political Sim 22.5% ★, Alternate History 14.7%, Historical 13.7%, Strategy 8%

  25. #25 Supreme Ruler 2030
    81% matchMixed65% of 555 reviews2023
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows

    Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3%, RTS 16.1%, Wargame 14.8%, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Political Sim 11.2% ★

  26. #26 Minds of Nations
    81% matchMixed67% of 564 reviews2023
    Dev: OmnemPub: Soul Playing Games
    Windows

    Grand Strategy Game. How does reincarnation affect the evolution of a state ? Control the material well-being of your country with a backbone of spiritual growth. Religion. Economy. Diplomacy. War. Souls. Karma. Ideology. Tech. Stories. Single-Player. MMO.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, Grand Strategy 31.4%, RTS 8.7%, Wargame 8.2%, Indie 5.7%

  27. #27 City States: Medieval
    79% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2026
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    You are the leader of a city-state in high medieval Europe. Expand your city through deep city-building systems, build a trade empire across the known world, and lead men to war to defend trade routes in a high-stakes struggle of global strategy and brutal warfare.

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  28. #28 Countryballs at War
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 94 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.

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  29. #29 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 343 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!

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  30. #30 The Seven Years War (1756-1763)
    79% matchMixed64% of 135 reviews2015
    Dev: Oliver Keppelmüller
    Windows

    Lead your nation through the trials of the first world war in history! Play huge campaigns with 5 playable nations or fight historic realtime battles. Beside of beating the enemy on the battlefield you now have to set up a working economy to supply your troops and your people!

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  31. #31 Warnament
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 506 reviews2025
    Dev: Luden.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop.

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  32. #32 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
    Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1%, Historical 20.4%, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Strategy 8.8%

  33. #33 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
    77% matchMostly Positive71% of 6,389 reviews2017
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5%, Historical 14.8%, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Strategy 12.3%, RTS 11%

  34. #34 Making History: The Second World War
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 291 reviews2018
    Dev: Factus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1%, Historical 21.1%, Wargame 12.7%, Moddable 11.5%, Strategy 9.7%

  35. #35 Primitive Society Simulator
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 760 reviews2024
    Dev: YSH BigDovePub: YSH Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A colony-building game combined with grand strategy elements. Play as a tribal leader, guiding your people from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Survive, multiply, and compete for territory among ancient nations.

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  36. #36 Pride of Nations
    78% matchMixed49% of 137 reviews2011
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Pride of Nations is a turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country and guides it through industrialization, military conquest, and colonization.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.4%, Historical 29.3%, Strategy 25.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  37. #37 Orbi Universo
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 262 reviews2020
    Dev: Orbi Universo Team
    Windows

    Play as the leader of a civilization, make it prosper and stand the test of time. Orbi Universo is a strategy/simulation game in which you manage your civilization with an abstract and complex node system and you make your society evolve through different periods, from cavemen to the Modern Era.

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    73% matchMixed69% of 2,301 reviews2024
    Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    71% matchVery Positive83% of 3,878 reviews2026
    Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    72% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2025
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  41. #41 Age of Clicks
    72% matchMixed68% of 545 reviews2026
    Dev: David IusPub: Red Border Studio
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    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,413 reviews2021
    Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
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    70% matchVery Positive90% of 377,300 reviews2016
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  44. #44 Victoria I Complete
    74% matchMixed67% of 283 reviews2010
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

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    73% matchMixed60% of 86 reviews2020
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  49. #49 National Transit
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2026
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  50. #50 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
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  52. #52 Ultimate General: Gettysburg
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 2,709 reviews2014
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  53. #53 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,996 reviews2018
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    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.

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  54. #54 Europa Universalis V
    66% matchMixed67% of 30,806 reviews2025
    Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 53.1 hrsMean: 124.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23%, Historical 18.8%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Alternate History 11%

  55. #55 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 228 reviews2024
    Dev: Almost Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.1%, Political Sim 22.6% ★, Alternate History 15.8%, Strategy 14.7%, RTS 10.6%

  56. #56 Civil War II
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 355 reviews2014
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

    Why similar: Historical 32.7%, Grand Strategy 26.9%, Strategy 24.1%, Wargame 15.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  57. #57 Bellfortis
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 151 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 29%, Historical 21.5%, RTS 16.5%, Action RTS 12.7% ★, Strategy 9.1%

  58. #58 Victoria 3
    64% matchMostly Positive70% of 61,281 reviews2022
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 120.9 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 24.4%, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Historical 18.1%, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Strategy 8.2%

  59. #59 NationWar:Annals
    67% matchMixed68% of 170 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 17.5%, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, RTS 15%, Political Sim 14.4% ★, Wargame 12.5%

  60. #60 Trade Conquest
    66% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2024
    Dev: GrandPaw Games
    Windows

    Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.2%, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Wargame 14.6%, RTS 11.3%

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