- #1 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit
97% matchMixed42% of 25 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 19.2% ★, Wargame 15%, Military 11%, Grand Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based 9.4%
- #2 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sengoku Gunyuuden
96% match9 user reviews56% of 9 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 19.2% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Military 10.8%, Grand Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based 9.7%
- #3 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit
96% matchMixed64% of 74 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 19.4% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Military 10.9%, Grand Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based 9.8%
- #4 NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shouseiroku with Power Up Kit
95% matchVery Positive83% of 53 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 19.6% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Military 11%, Grand Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based 9.9%
- #5 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
94% matchMixed44% of 16 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 19% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Military 10.7%, Grand Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based 9.5%
- #6 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION
94% matchPositive91% of 11 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 20% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Grand Strategy 10.4%, Military 10.3%, Turn-Based 10%
- #7 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit
93% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki," which was released in 2001 as the 9th game in the series. Ranseiki is a strategy based simulation game based in Japan's chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Military 11.2%, Grand Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based 9.9%
- #8 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Released in 1995, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅴ with Power Up Kit" is the enhanced version of the 5th release in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. It places more focus on the common people with "Fame," which was an indicator of how well the Ruler grasped the hearts of the people.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Grand Strategy 11.9%, Military 10.9%, War 9%
- #9 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI with Power Up Kit
91% matchMixed51% of 39 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ," which was released in 1998 as the 6th game in the series. "Time of the Heavens" is depicted in dramatic historical events that enliven the world of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Wargame 15.7%, Grand Strategy 12.1%, Military 11.9%, War 9.3%
- #10 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit
91% matchMixed63% of 89 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 19.8% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Military 11.3%, Grand Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based 9.9%
- #11 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenshouki with Power Up Kit HD Version
90% matchMixed60% of 73 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 18.6% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Grand Strategy 10.8%, Military 10.3%, Turn-Based 9.8%
- #12 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV with Power Up Kit
89% matchMixed51% of 46 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅳ with Power Up Kit" was released in 1994 as an expansion to the 4th release in the series. About 450 officers appear in the game and "Frontier Tribes" have been added as a diplomatic element.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Military 11.8%, Grand Strategy 11.5%, War 9%
- #13 Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms II" is the second in the series and was first released in 1989. Experience the strategies of the Three Kingdom. A variety of strategies brings the world of the Three Kingdoms to vivid life. Players take the role of a Ruler of the time and strategize their way into total control.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Grand Strategy 11.4%, Military 11.2%, War 8.9%
- #14 Romance of the Three Kingdoms III
88% matchMostly Negative36% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms III" was released in 1992. The battle for unification moves from a Force base to a City base. Players issue orders to their retainers to effectively protect and expand their city, while simultaneously trying to unify the 46 main cities spread across China.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Military 11.7%, Grand Strategy 11%, War 8.9%
- #15 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 35 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Wargame 14%, Grand Strategy 11.8%, Military 11%, War 8.9%
- #16 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
86% matchMixed69% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Sangokushi Eiketsuden" was released in 1995. This game is a simulation RPG in which players become Liu Bei and battle for the restoration of the Han Imperial court. The game progresses around the battle map. Players fulfill the victory conditions of each battle as they go from battlefield to battlefield to advance the story.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.8% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Grand Strategy 12.9%, Military 12.2%, War 9.7%
- #17 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
86% matchMixed68% of 160 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 20.7% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Grand Strategy 12.3%, Military 11.4%, War 9.4%
- #18 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
85% matchMixed66% of 177 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Military 12%, Grand Strategy 11.7%, War 9.2%
- #19 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 154 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei," which was released in 2003 as the 11th game in the series. Lord of Creation or King of Destruction... Administration and battle depicted in full 3D for the first time in the series.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Grand Strategy 12.2%, Military 11.4%, War 9.8%
- #20 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
84% matchVery Positive81% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, has appeared at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Wargame 17.4%, Grand Strategy 12.8%, Military 12.3%, War 11%
- #21 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
83% matchVery Positive84% of 611 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 65.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
"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 19.6% ★, Wargame 15%, Grand Strategy 12%, Military 11.5%, War 9.6%
- #22 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
82% matchVery Positive82% of 240 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Wargame 17.1%, Grand Strategy 13%, Military 12.7%, War 10.5%
- #23 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 496 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Wargame 15%, Grand Strategy 11.9%, Military 11.6%, War 9.5%
- #24 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
81% matchMixed63% of 16,294 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.7 hrsMean: 102.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Wargame 15%, Grand Strategy 12.9%, Military 11.6%, War 9.5%
- #25 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,749 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.4 hrsMean: 71.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Wargame 26.7%, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Immersive Sim 12%, Military 11.3%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #26 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
81% matchVery Positive83% of 739 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
"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 21% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Grand Strategy 12.3%, Military 11.9%, War 9.4%
- #27 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
79% matchVery Positive92% of 4,124 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 61.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Grand Strategy 12.1%, Military 11.2%, War 9.8%
- #28 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
78% matchVery Positive86% of 770 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Diplomacy 27% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9%, Wargame 17.4%, War 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #29 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
79% matchMixed58% of 7,626 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 115.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"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 21.3% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Grand Strategy 12.7%, Military 11.7%, War 9.7%
- #30 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
77% matchMixed50% of 3,959 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 24.1% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Military 14%, Grand Strategy 12.9%, Immersive Sim 9.3%
- #31 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
78% matchMixed66% of 367 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series. It has been realized through a collaboration between the creators of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series, Koei Tecmo Games, and the creators of the "TSUKURU" series, KADOKAWA.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Grand Strategy 13.3%, Military 11.5%, War 9.8%
- #32 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,245 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 22.9% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Grand Strategy 13.6%, Military 13.2%, War 11.4%
- #33 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,102 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 25.6 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 23.6% ★, Wargame 17.9%, Grand Strategy 13.7%, Military 13.2%, War 10.5%
- #34 Wargame Construction Set
75% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Ever dreamed of crafting your own wargames, from maps to soldiers? Design simple or complex battles, from man-to-man combat to large-scale campaigns. Build maps, customize units, and choose from historical, modern, fantasy, or sci-fi settings. Play ready-to-go games or unleash your creativity.
Why similar: Wargame 30.4%, Military 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, War 10.4%, Historical 8.4%
- #35 Three Kingdoms : Alias
73% matchVery Positive80% of 373 reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7%, Wargame 16.9%, Military 11%, War 8.7%
- #36 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Napoleon's Eagles is the classic board game War & Peace for computer. Be Napoleon – or stand against him – in a series of short scenarios that cover the epic battles of the age, or in a multiplayer-only grand campaign that may – or may not – end on the field of Waterloo.
Why similar: Wargame 26.3%, Grand Strategy 20.5%, War 14.4%, Military 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%
- #37 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
76% matchMixed50% of 998 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"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 21.6% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Grand Strategy 13.4%, Military 12%, War 10.4%
- #38 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
75% matchVery Positive84% of 622 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.6 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 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9%, Wargame 15.4%, War 10.7%, Military 10.2%
- #39 1953: NATO vs Warsaw Pact
74% matchMixed49% of 194 reviews2025
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Cold War turns hot in 1953: massive hex strategy with nukes, supply, and sabotage.
Why similar: Wargame 20.1%, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based 15.4%, Military 12.2%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★
- #40 Twisted Three Kingdoms
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seasonbean Team
Windows
Amidst this chaotic era, shape your own destiny—whether as a loyal minister, a ruthless warlord, or an independent ruler. Every choice and battle writes your legend. Are you ready to rise from a commoner to claim the realm?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9%, Wargame 18.3%, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Military 9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%
- #41 Rename the History
72% match8 user reviews40% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Codime Dev
Windows
Lead your country in one of the most difficult periods of post-war history. At this time, you will have to choose between the strong, or become a great power. To go west or east? It's up to you to decide.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7%, Military 14.2%, War 12.8%, Wargame 11.7%
- #42 Crowns of Medieval Europe
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: plausegame7
Windows
Lead one of ten medieval kingdoms in this turn-based grand strategy game. Expand your territory, develop your economy, strengthen your army, and shape the future of Europe through diplomacy, war, and strategic decisions.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6%, Wargame 19.4%, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Military 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #43 Millennia
70% 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: Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Military 10.4%, War 10.2%
- #44 Worldline Simulator
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANUKICODE
Windows
A turn-based strategy game with branching visual novels — and the tools to build your own. Wage war, forge alliances, and let every choice reshape the story. The bundled editor lets you author factions, characters, events and novels, tune the rules, and swap the map. It doesn't have to be Japan.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2%, Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Wargame 20.2%, Military 12.4%, War 9%
- #45 三国記II
71% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: lufy
Windows · Mac
《三国记II》是三国记系列的第2部作品,是一款正统的历史模拟策略游戏。以中国东汉末年的三国时期为总体背景,围绕着争夺大陆霸权,展开了一系列的故事。 《三国记II》采取直接在大地图上进行游戏和战斗,让玩家体验征战四方的快感。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5%, Wargame 16.9%, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Military 10.9%
- #46 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
68% matchVery Positive83% of 3,878 reviews2026
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 22.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Military 11.2%, War 11%
- #47 Caracol - Wars of Religion in the 17th Century
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Emanuele Romagnoli
Windows
Lead your nation through the chaos of the Thirty Years’ War. Recruit historical generals, manage pike-and-shot armies, and keep faith and gold in balance.
Why similar: Wargame 26.7%, Grand Strategy 21.8%, Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, War 7.6%
- #48 DAISENRYAKU PERFECT 4.0
72% matchMostly Negative34% of 120 reviews2018
Dev: Systemsoft beta, Inc.
Windows
The 30th Anniversary Title of the Daisenryaku Series! Fight with over 1500 different units on more than 300 maps in this turn-based, single player war simulation game. Daisenryaku Perfect 4.0 lets you shape your experience like no other game in the series’ 30 year history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.4%, Wargame 17.7%, Military 15.1%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #49 The Emperor and State
70% 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: Diplomacy 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18%, Wargame 17.7%, War 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #50 Cascade: Hindcast
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Herni Dedalvs
Windows · Mac
Cascade: Hindcast is an alternate-history grand strategy game where monthly political and military decisions reshape a living war map. Use hindsight, spend scarce political capital, and watch borders, armies, and consequences move in real time.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7%, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Military 8.2%
- #51 SGS Battle of the Bulge
68% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
On 16 December 1944, under appalling weather conditions, the Germans launch their last major offensive in the West. Their goal: cut off the Allies from their sources of supply by taking Antwerp. To do so, they must break through the Ardennes salient, starting the battle of the Bulge…
Why similar: Wargame 32.5%, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Military 10.9%, War 8.5%
- #52 Armory Doctrine
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nightride Games
Windows
Armory Doctrine is a real-time grand strategy game where you run a private arms empire and fight your own wars in a modern world sliding toward war. Expand your factory, master the global weapons market, and decide the fate of every shipment: sell it for profit, equip your own forces or arm a proxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.8%, Diplomacy 23.6% ★, War 15.6%, Wargame 13.2%, Military 12.1%
- #53 Old World
67% matchVery Positive82% of 6,919 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
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: Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based 13.1%, War 11.3%, Military 10.6%
- #54 Mr. President
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 172 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: Diplomacy 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2%, Wargame 17.2%, Military 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #55 Samhan: Where Korea Began
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CODEMAPO
Windows · Mac
Silla's thousand-year reign is crumbling, and Gyeon Hwon, Gung Ye and Wang Geon rise to claim the peninsula. Command 500+ historical figures across a 3D Korea in this turn-based grand strategy of statecraft, diplomacy and war—and reunite the Three Han.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2%, Wargame 18.7%, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, War 9%
- #56 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: Diplomacy 25% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6%, Wargame 17.2%, War 11.2%, Immersive Sim 8.5%
- #57 Reversed Front
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ESC Taiwan
Windows
The players may assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs (East Turkestan), Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, establishing organisations in 269 territories in the Cathayan Continent to overthrow the Communist regime!
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19%, Wargame 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, War 9.5%
- #58 Silesian Wars
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: GenuiTX Bittner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rule Silesia through a thousand years of history. Wage war, forge alliances and build duchies on a map of real provinces, against cunning historical AI leaders or your friends online — from pagan tribes to the modern day.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.6%, Wargame 23.2%, Military 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, War 10.5%
- #59 WarPlan
68% matchVery Positive82% of 232 reviews2020
Dev: Kraken Studios
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: Wargame 20.6%, Grand Strategy 17.1%, Military 15.4%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #60 Age of History II
66% 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: Grand Strategy 21.7%, War 17.8%, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Turn-Based 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%