- #1 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
97% matchVery Positive84% of 608 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 18.5% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Military 10.9%, War 9.1%
- #2 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
96% 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 17.3% ★, Wargame 12.5%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Military 9.7%, War 8.4%
- #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 18.5% ★, Wargame 14%, Military 10.4%, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★, Turn-Based 9.3%
- #4 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit
95% matchMixed64% of 88 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 18.6% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Military 10.6%, Grand Strategy 9.8% ★, Turn-Based 9.3%
- #5 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
94% 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 19.7% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Military 11.3%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, War 8.7%
- #6 NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shouseiroku with Power Up Kit
94% 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 18.6% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Military 10.4%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★, Turn-Based 9.3%
- #7 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
93% matchVery Positive83% of 735 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.2 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 19.5% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Military 11.1%, War 8.7%
- #8 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
92% matchVery Positive81% of 350 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 18.1% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Military 10.4%, War 9.3%
- #9 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
91% 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 19.2% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Military 10.6%, War 8.6%
- #10 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
90% matchVery Positive92% of 4,099 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 60.2 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 18.8% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Military 10.5%, War 9.2%
- #11 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
91% matchVery Positive82% of 238 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 18.3% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Military 10.7%, War 8.9%
- #12 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 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 17.9% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★, Military 9.9%, RTS 8.2%
- #13 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,099 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 20% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Military 11.2%, RTS 9%
- #14 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,724 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 71.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Wargame 21.8%, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, RTS 13.2%, Immersive Sim 9.8%, Military 9.3%
- #15 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenshouki with Power Up Kit HD Version
88% matchMixed60% of 72 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 17.7% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Military 9.7%, Turn-Based 9.3%
- #16 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
87% 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 19.1% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Military 10.5%, War 8.7%
- #17 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
85% matchVery Positive87% of 1,238 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 19.5% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Military 11.2%, War 9.7%
- #18 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
86% 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 18.2% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Military 10.1%, War 8.7%
- #19 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
83% matchMixed50% of 3,931 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 31.4 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 20.5% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Military 11.8%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, RTS 8.7%
- #20 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
84% matchMixed58% of 7,609 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 115.7 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 18.1% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★, Military 10%, War 8.2%
- #21 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
84% matchVery Positive84% of 620 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 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 12.9% ★, Wargame 12.7%, RTS 9.5%, War 8.9%
- #22 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
81% matchVery Positive87% of 763 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Wargame 17.2%, War 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%
- #23 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
82% matchMixed63% of 15,920 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 21.7 hrsMean: 107.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.3% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Military 10.8%, War 8.8%
- #24 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
80% matchVery Positive84% of 319 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!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Wargame 18.4%, RTS 15.4%, Military 13%, War 10.6%
- #25 Three Kingdoms Classic
79% matchVery Positive89% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: SEEAT
Windows · Mac
Lead a Three Kingdoms warlord in a turn-based grand strategy simulation focused on logistics, diplomacy, officer management, and large-scale warfare.
Why similar: Wargame 29.2%, Military 20.7%, War 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Alternate History 8.2%
- #26 Europa Universalis V
78% matchMixed67% of 30,445 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 52.4 hrsMean: 119.4 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 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Wargame 16.5%, War 10.8%, Immersive Sim 8.1%
- #27 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
82% 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 21.7% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Military 12%, War 9.7%
- #28 NationWar:Annals
81% matchMixed68% of 169 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: Diplomacy 25.3% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, RTS 12.2%, Military 11%
- #29 The Emperor and State
79% matchMixed58% of 339 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 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Wargame 17%, War 10.7%, Alternate History 9%
- #30 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
78% matchMixed59% of 981 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: Wargame 24.7%, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, RTS 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Military 10.3%
- #31 Sanguo's Ambition 4 :Three Kingdoms
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 119 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: Wargame 25%, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, RTS 16.2%, Immersive Sim 11.7%, Military 10.7%
- #32 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 170 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 22.7% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Military 11.6%, RTS 11.3%
- #33 Warring States
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: polynation games ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, Wargame 20.6%, War 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Historical 11.2%
- #34 Age of History II
74% matchVery Positive90% of 49,951 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.6 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 20.6% ★, War 17.2%, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Turn-Based 11.7%, Historical 11.3%
- #35 Imperial Ambitions
73% matchVery Positive82% of 100 reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Wargame 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Alternate History 11.3%, Turn-Based 10.8%
- #36 Rebel Inc: Escalation
73% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 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 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Military 12.9%, War 11.8%, RTS 9.6%
- #37 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
76% matchMixed66% of 367 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.4 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 20.7% ★, Wargame 14%, Grand Strategy 12.8% ★, Military 11.3%, War 9.6%
- #38 Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun is a turn-based tactical and strategic game set during the Sengoku era; primarily focusing on the Japanese Warring States period and Japanese Invasion of Korea.
Why similar: Military 34.4%, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Historical 14.3%, Strategy 11.1%
- #39 Field of Glory: Empires
74% matchVery Positive82% of 869 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Wargame 12.3%, Military 11.8%, War 11.7%
- #40 Three Kingdoms : Alias
71% matchVery Positive82% of 344 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 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Military 10.7%, War 8.4%
- #41 Old World
72% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 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 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Turn-Based 12%, War 10.7%, Military 10.6%
- #42 Supreme Ruler 2030
73% matchMixed65% of 553 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 19.3% ★, Wargame 17.2%, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Military 13.1%, War 13%
- #43 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
72% matchMixed50% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Wargame 25.2%, RTS 18.5%, Military 9.6%, War 9.2%
- #44 Colonial Conquest
75% matchMixed62% of 264 reviews2015
Dev: Argonauts InteractivePub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Colonial Conquest is a conquest simulation set in the Victorian age of warfare and expansion of the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Why similar: Wargame 29.6%, Turn-Based 21.3%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Historical 11.3%, Alternate History 6.9%
- #45 Millennia
71% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 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 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based 12.6%, Military 10.1%, War 9.9%
- #46 Countryballs at War
69% matchVery Positive92% of 83 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.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Wargame 22.7%, Military 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, War 10.3%
- #47 Warnament
68% matchVery Positive85% of 495 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: Diplomacy 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.9%, Military 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #48 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
71% matchMixed69% 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 19.9% ★, Wargame 15.9%, RTS 15%, Military 14.9%, War 14.1%
- #49 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
69% matchVery Positive92% of 27,520 reviews2010
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Historical 14.5%, War 14%, RTS 12.1%, Military 11.5%
- #50 大城主战略版
70% matchMixed65% 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: Wargame 22.9%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, RTS 16%, War 14.5%, Historical 9.5%
- #51 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 7
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,050 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
《三国群英传Ⅶ》由宇峻奥汀研发,是三国群英传系列第七作。游戏内除了拥有系列作中广受好评的千人战之外,全新升级了武将技,添加更多的战略系统,在武器的合成、士兵的强化等方面都做了全新的设计。藉以触动玩家每一根运筹帷幄的思考神经,挑战玩家战术运用的极致。
Why similar: Military 24.3%, Wargame 19.8%, RTS 15.3%, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Strategy 9.4%
- #52 NationWar2:Chronicle
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 427 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: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Wargame 15.2%, Military 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%
- #53 Making History: The Calm and the Storm Gold Edition
70% matchVery Positive86% of 182 reviews2015
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows
Making History Gold Edition is the expanded and updated version of the original WWII grand strategy game Making History: Calm & the Storm. Command your nation and change the course of history.
Why similar: Strategy 61.3%, Simulation 38.7%
- #54 Nations
66% matchVery Positive90% of 141 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: Wargame 18.1%, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, RTS 14.9%, Historical 10.8%
- #55 Europa Universalis III Complete
70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,001 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 56.8% ★, Historical 19.5%, Strategy 9.8%, RTS 4%, War 4%
- #56 Age of History 3
65% matchVery Positive85% of 18,617 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.8 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: Diplomacy 23.9% ★, Wargame 21.5%, Grand Strategy 18% ★, RTS 12%, Alternate History 8.8%
- #57 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
64% matchVery Positive83% of 2,496 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Diplomacy 30.5% ★, Wargame 21.4%, War 13.2%, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%
- #58 Europa Universalis IV
67% matchVery Positive88% of 137,236 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 281.9 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 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Military 13%, Alternate History 8.5%
- #59 Three Kingdoms The Last Warlord
67% matchMixed69% of 3,953 reviews2021
Dev: LongYou Game StudioPub: LongYou Tech Ltd
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Wargame 18.5%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Military 14.7%, Turn-Based 14.2%, War 12.6%
- #60 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
64% matchVery Positive81% of 380 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 30.6% ★, Wargame 17.5%, Immersive Sim 16.9%, Historical 12.7%, War 12.7%