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  1. #1 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
    97% 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: 4X 14.8%, Grand Strategy 14.1%, Political Sim 11.5%, RTS 10.9%, Wargame 8%

  2. #2 NationWar2:Chronicle
    96% 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 20.3%, Grand Strategy 18.8%, 4X 16.3%, Wargame 9.1%, Military 8.7%

  3. #3 Medieval Kingdom Wars
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,602 reviews2019
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

    Why similar: Diplomacy 19.6%, 4X 15.8%, Grand Strategy 15.3%, RTS 11.6%, Wargame 9.9%

  4. #4 春秋
    95% matchMixed61% of 400 reviews2022
    Dev: weiqianPub: INDIECN
    Windows

    此为以春秋时代为背景,历史战略类即时制游戏。两千多年前华夏大地锦绣山河一眼尽收,可在其间建造城郭,构筑关隘,修筑长城,农商、车船、战阵行走其间。礼崩乐坏,百家兴起、诸侯争霸、异族入侵、合纵连横,列国之伐兵、伐交、伐谋就此展开。磅礴壮丽的春秋画卷待君前来指点江山!

    Why similar: RTS 18.7%, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Political Sim 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Wargame 11.1%

  5. #5 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
    94% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
    Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
    Windows

    This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.

    Why similar: 4X 21.1%, Grand Strategy 15.3%, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%

  6. #6 3 Days War
    94% 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: 4X 17.2%, Political Sim 14.8%, Grand Strategy 14%, RTS 11.5%, Wargame 10.2%

  7. #7 Nations
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2025
    Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
    Windows

    Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.3%, Diplomacy 15.5%, Political Sim 15.3%, RTS 14.6%, Wargame 12.3%

  8. #8 Kingdom Wars 4
    93% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.

    Why similar: 4X 14.9%, Diplomacy 14.7%, Grand Strategy 13.5%, RTS 10.5%, Wargame 9.5%

  9. #9 Bellfortis
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 124 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 24.7%, RTS 14.3%, Historical 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Military 9.6%

  10. #10 Heavyarms Assemble: WWII
    91% matchMixed66% of 86 reviews2023
    Dev: XR Studio
    Windows

    This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.4%, Wargame 13.1%, RTS 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Historical 10.4%

  11. #11 Millennia
    90% 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: 4X 24%, Diplomacy 20.3%, Grand Strategy 17.6%, Historical 8.2%, Military 7.7%

  12. #12 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
    89% matchMostly Positive73% of 161 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: Diplomacy 19.9%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, RTS 11.3%, Wargame 11%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%

  13. #13 World Warfare & Economics
    89% matchMixed63% of 666 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: 4X 15.6%, Diplomacy 14.8%, Political Sim 14.6%, Grand Strategy 13%, RTS 9.5%

  14. #14 Knights of the Crusades
    88% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1%, Diplomacy 14.5%, 4X 14.5%, RTS 14.1%, Wargame 11.3%

  15. #15 Sanguo's Ambition 4 :Three Kingdoms
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 114 reviews2026
    Dev: Youshen Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    A real-time strategy+team competition game, in 189, the Han Dynasty launched a mutual attack and expansion of territories, operating their own forces, and seizing generals and resources until the world was unified.

    Why similar: 4X 19.8%, Grand Strategy 18.1%, Wargame 14.8%, RTS 14%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%

  16. #16 Syrian Warfare
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 5,412 reviews2017
    Dev: Cats Who Play
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

    Why similar: RTS 19.5%, Real Time Tactics 18.4%, Wargame 17.2%, Military 14%, Historical 10.8%

  17. #17 Iron Order 1919
    86% matchMixed69% of 432 reviews2022
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac

    An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.

    Why similar: Political Sim 17.4%, Grand Strategy 17.2%, RTS 13.2%, Wargame 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%

  18. #18 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
    85% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,805 reviews2018
    Dev: Dorado Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5%, Diplomacy 24.2%, Wargame 20.4%, RTS 14%, Strategy 8.4%

  19. #19 Crusader Kings II
    83% 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 46.1%, Political Sim 20.8%, Historical 9.9%, Diplomacy 9.4%, Strategy 5.2%

  20. #20 大城主战略版
    84% matchMixed66% of 126 reviews2021
    Dev: wywl
    Windows

    《大城主攻略版》是一款拥有沉浸式体验感以三国时代为背景的战争策略类游戏。军阀四起,天下大乱,玩家化身一代君王带领传世神将征战乱世。天时地利,攻城略地;排兵布阵,革图易虑,全方位展现东方战争艺术的魅力,跟随主公以国之名,平定天下,创太平盛世!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.2%, RTS 15.9%, Wargame 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Historical 10.6%

  21. #21 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,843 reviews2023
    Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 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 15.3%, Political Sim 13.6%, Wargame 12.7%, War 9.9%, Historical 9.8%

  22. #22 Manor Lords
    80% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
    Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 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: Diplomacy 26.5%, 4X 24%, Grand Strategy 19%, Historical 9.9%, Base Building 7.9%

  23. #23 Real Warfare 1242
    84% matchMixed55% of 92 reviews2011
    Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.

    Why similar: RTS 46.2%, Strategy 43.7%, Medieval 10.1%

  24. #24 Three Kingdoms: Real-Time War
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
    Dev: Surviving Mechanical Team
    Windows

    Real-Time Warfare: Three Kingdoms is a real-time strategy (RTS) and sandbox warfare game that emphasizes real-time command, tactical gameplay, and large-scale battles. Experience true strategic combat and the art of war on the historical battlefields of the Three Kingdoms period.

    Why similar: Strategy 42.2%, 3D 21.8%, Simulation 19.5%, Exploration 16.5%

  25. #25 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
    82% 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 20.1%, Political Sim 15.9%, RTS 14.7%, Wargame 14%, Military 11.4%

  26. #26 Imperiums: Greek Wars
    81% 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: 4X 24%, Diplomacy 19%, Grand Strategy 17.6%, Historical 8.9%, Military 8.5%

  27. #27 Countryballs Conquest
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 85 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 23%, Real Time Tactics 14%, Diplomacy 11.4%, War 11.3%, Military 10.7%

  28. #28 Ultimate General: American Revolution
    79% matchMixed54% of 1,053 reviews2024
    Dev: Game-Labs
    Windows

    American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.

    Why similar: 4X 21.3%, Grand Strategy 18.9%, RTS 12.5%, Wargame 11.8%, Military 8.5%

  29. #29 Age of History 3
    76% 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: Diplomacy 25.3%, Grand Strategy 21.1%, Wargame 17.9%, RTS 14.7%, War 7%

  30. #30 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2024
    Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
    Windows

    New Real Time Strategy Game based on medieval times, where you will control powerful factions and empires, with large-scale epic battles, asymmetric civilizations, unit customization system with RPG elements, dynamic AI, 8K support and much more.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.4%, RTS 19.2%, Wargame 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Historical 10.7%

  31. #31 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,610 reviews2022
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 68.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5%, Wargame 17.8%, RTS 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Historical 10.4%

  32. #32 Dummynation
    75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,951 reviews2022
    Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 22.7%, Grand Strategy 19%, RTS 12%, Military 10.8%, Political Sim 10%

  33. #33 Supreme Ruler 1936
    78% 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 23.5%, RTS 16.7%, Wargame 15.8%, Historical 11.7%, Military 11.3%

  34. #34 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
    77% matchMixed58% of 7,530 reviews2016
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 116.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...

    Why similar: Diplomacy 23.7%, Grand Strategy 15.4%, Wargame 13%, RTS 12.3%, Military 9.9%

  35. #35 Supreme Ruler 2030
    75% matchMixed64% of 536 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: Diplomacy 17.2%, Grand Strategy 15.6%, RTS 12.4%, Wargame 12%, Military 8.8%

  36. #36 King's Orders
    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 238 reviews2024
    Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
    Windows

    King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 15%, Political Sim 12.9%, Grand Strategy 11.3%, Military 8.9%, RTS 8.8%

  37. #37 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
    Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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: 4X 23.4%, Diplomacy 23.2%, Grand Strategy 21.1%, Historical 10.7%, War 6.9%

  38. #38 Age of Conquest IV
    74% matchVery Positive82% of 2,804 reviews2016
    Dev: Noble Master LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.4%, War 23.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 12.2%, RTS 10.6%

  39. #39 Great Houses of Calderia
    73% matchMixed61% of 418 reviews2024
    Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.3%, Diplomacy 17.9%, 4X 14.7%, Military 9.5%, RTS 8.4%

  40. #40 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
    74% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,078 reviews2016
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 22%, Grand Strategy 13.9%, Wargame 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, RTS 11.3%

  41. #41 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
    73% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
    Dev: Youkia International Limited
    Windows

    Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals is a multi-player online real-time strategy game based on the Three Kingdoms history which recreates realistic landscapes in the world map. Look out for flank attacks and road blocks from your enemies when you explore the open world and build your city.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.2%, Wargame 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, RTS 13.6%, Military 8.9%

  42. #42 Rebel Inc: Escalation
    71% 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: Diplomacy 23.5%, Grand Strategy 19.3%, RTS 13.1%, Military 11.3%, Historical 9.9%

  43. #43 全战天下
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2021
    Dev: 全战天下
    Windows

    《全战天下》是一款全新的SLG战争策略游戏,游戏背景上我们抛开了单一历史时空的限制,将东西方文明中那些伟大的名字写到了游戏中,如果您热爱华夏文明,辅佐玄德公匡扶汉室,与嬴政白起一统六国,加入刘邦项羽的楚汉之争,携手成吉思汗征服亚欧将是您完美的选择,如果您喜欢日本战国,那就与三刀一流的宫本武藏,天下布武的织田信长一道征战沙场,您要是喜好欧美文明,我们推荐您选择圣女贞德,美杜莎、阿克琉斯来助您成就大业,经典英灵不胜枚举,阵容豪华堪称策略游戏的复仇者联盟。

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 15%, Political Sim 13%, RTS 12.7%, Wargame 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

  44. #44 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2025
    Dev: Mr.Lordy
    Windows

    In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.2%, Political Sim 20.9%, Historical 12.5%, Wargame 10.6%, Management 7.7%

  45. #45 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 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: Diplomacy 17.6%, Grand Strategy 15.6%, RTS 11.7%, Wargame 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%

  46. #46 Realpolitiks
    72% 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 35.6%, Political Sim 24.9%, Grand Strategy 20%, Strategy 9.8%, Historical 6.4%

  47. #47 Oriental Empires
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 2,990 reviews2017
    Dev: Shining Pixel StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires.

    Why similar: 4X 32.8%, Grand Strategy 17%, Historical 13.9%, Military 12.2%, Strategy 9.1%

  48. #48 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: Diplomacy 28.8%, Grand Strategy 21.8%, Wargame 15.3%, Historical 11.2%, War 9.4%

  49. #49 Master of Command
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 3,127 reviews2025
    Dev: Armchair Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

    Why similar: RTS 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 14%, Wargame 12.7%, Military 12.1%, Historical 11.3%

  50. #50 Dawn of Ages
    69% matchMixed54% of 192 reviews2025
    Dev: Stratosphere GamesPub: BoomBit
    Windows

    Experience authentic medieval warfare. Command vast armies in brutal mass battles, utilizing diverse weapons and tactics. Embark on historical campaigns against rival kingdoms or challenge real opponents in epic PvP wars.

    Why similar: Historical 21.4%, War 17.2%, Strategy 14.2%, Tactical 13.9%, Medieval 12.1%

  51. #51 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,212 reviews2014
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 21.4%, Grand Strategy 13.8%, Wargame 13%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, RTS 11.1%

  52. #52 Eyes of War
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 321 reviews2025
    Dev: Good Mood Games
    Windows · Linux

    Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!

    Why similar: RTS 23.5%, Wargame 21.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Military 9.2%, Base Building 8.3%

  53. #53 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
    71% matchMixed50% of 984 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    "Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.2%, Grand Strategy 13.6%, Wargame 11.5%, RTS 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%

  54. #54 Europa Universalis IV
    67% 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: Diplomacy 21.8%, 4X 20.1%, Grand Strategy 19%, Wargame 11.6%, Historical 9.7%

  55. #55 Demise of Nations
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 542 reviews2017
    Dev: Noble Master LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.

    Why similar: 4X 38.5%, Grand Strategy 25.3%, Historical 12.6%, War 9.5%, Strategy 7.5%

  56. #56 AfterWar
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
    Dev: Dmytro Lumen
    Windows

    AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

    Why similar: Political Sim 20.3%, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Diplomacy 18.1%, RTS 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%

  57. #57 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
    68% matchMixed69% of 3,887 reviews2021
    Dev: LongYou Game StudioPub: LongYou Tech Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.

    Why similar: 4X 20.7%, Grand Strategy 15.9%, Wargame 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Historical 10.5%

  58. #58 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: Diplomacy 21.6%, 4X 21.3%, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Historical 8.4%, War 8%

  59. #59 Han Xiongnu Wars
    68% matchMixed60% of 4,106 reviews2017
    Dev: Shangshi Studio
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...

    Why similar: RTS 23.6%, Wargame 19.9%, Historical 19.8%, War 17.5%, Strategy 8.9%

  60. #60 Supremacy: 1914
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,236 reviews2019
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 18.3%, Diplomacy 18.1%, War 12.5%, Military 11%, Historical 10.9%

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