- #1 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
97% matchMixed68% of 176 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 19.1% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Military 10.7%, Grand Strategy 10.3% ★, War 8.3%
- #2 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
96% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
"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 17.3% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Military 9.9%, War 8.4%
- #3 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit
96% matchMixed65% of 84 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 18.5% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Military 10.3%, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, Turn-Based 9%
- #4 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 149 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 18.6% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Military 10.1%, War 8.9%
- #5 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
94% matchMixed68% of 152 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 18.8% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Military 10.2%, War 8.4%
- #6 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
94% matchVery Positive82% of 714 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"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 19.2% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Military 10.7%, War 8.5%
- #7 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
92% matchVery Positive92% of 3,971 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 57.8 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% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Military 9.9%, War 8.7%
- #8 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
93% matchVery Positive81% of 342 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 19.5% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Military 11%, War 10%
- #9 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
91% matchVery Positive82% of 231 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 19.8% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Military 11.3%, War 9.5%
- #10 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 467 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
"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 19.2% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Military 10.4%, War 8.6%
- #11 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 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 18.3% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Military 9.9%, War 8.2%
- #12 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenshouki with Power Up Kit HD Version
89% matchMixed56% of 66 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 17.1% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Grand Strategy 9.5% ★, Military 9.2%, Turn-Based 8.7%
- #13 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
89% 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 21.9% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Military 12%, War 9.6%
- #14 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
87% 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: Wargame 23.9%, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Alternate History 10.6%, Military 10.3%
- #15 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
88% 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 19.4% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Military 10.5%, War 8.7%
- #16 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
86% matchMixed50% of 3,792 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 22.3% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Military 12.5%, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Immersive Sim 8.5%
- #17 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
86% 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 21.3% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Military 12%, War 10.5%
- #18 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
84% 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 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Wargame 13.4%, War 9.5%, Military 9%
- #19 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
84% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 19% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Military 10.4%, War 8.6%
- #20 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
85% 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 19.5% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Military 10.6%, War 9.3%
- #21 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 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 21.4% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Military 11.6%, War 9.4%
- #22 Rebel Inc: Escalation
81% 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 24% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Military 14.9%, War 13.1%, Alternate History 10.8%
- #23 Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 197 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 33%, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Historical 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 10.8%
- #24 Warring States
82% 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 26.9%, Wargame 19.8%, War 12.9%, Historical 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%
- #25 Old World
78% 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% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Turn-Based 11.4%, War 10.3%, Military 10.2%
- #26 Colonial Conquest
81% matchMixed62% of 262 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 28.5%, Turn-Based 20.5%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Historical 12.9%, Alternate History 7.7%
- #27 NationWar:Annals
79% matchMixed68% of 168 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 28.8% ★, Wargame 17.1%, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Military 12.2%, War 9.9%
- #28 Millennia
77% 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: Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Turn-Based 12.1%, Military 9.7%, War 9.6%
- #29 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
80% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
"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 20.4% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Military 10.9%, War 9.4%
- #30 Europa Universalis V
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 26,573 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 45.3 hrsMean: 90.7 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 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Wargame 14%, Historical 9.2%, Alternate History 8.9%
- #31 Field of Glory: Empires
78% matchVery Positive83% of 858 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 18.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.6%, Wargame 11.7%, Military 11.5%, War 11.3%
- #32 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
75% 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 29.8% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Historical 14.6%, War 12.4%
- #33 Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 7
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,985 reviews2020
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.2 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 27.8%, Wargame 22.4%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #34 The Emperor and State
76% 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 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Wargame 16.3%, War 10.4%, Alternate History 10%
- #35 Wars of Napoleon
79% matchMixed53% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
AGEod goes back to the Napoleonic era and delivers the most detailed and comprehensive strategy game ever created about a time of struggle and conquest that forged modern Europe.
Why similar: Military 22%, Turn-Based 20%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Historical 15%, Strategy 11.8%
- #36 Making History: The Calm and the Storm Gold Edition
76% matchVery Positive87% of 179 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 60.5%, Simulation 39.5%
- #37 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Turn-Based 11.4%, War 10.4%, Military 10.1%
- #38 NationWar2:Chronicle
72% 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: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Turn-Based 15.2%, Wargame 14.2%, Military 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%
- #39 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
73% matchVery Positive92% of 26,827 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 21.3% ★, Historical 18.6%, War 15.4%, Military 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #40 Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete
74% matchVery Positive89% of 7,586 reviews2006
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Historical 11.9%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Strategy 10.7%
- #41 Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms
69% matchVery Positive89% of 7,704 reviews2025
Dev: Free Wing
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.
Why similar: Wargame 19.1%, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Military 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Immersive Sim 10.2%
- #42 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
74% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Wargame 17.3%, Military 16.3%, War 15.5%, Historical 12%
- #43 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
72% matchMixed49% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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 29.6% ★, Wargame 28.9%, Military 11%, War 10.7%, Strategy 8%
- #44 Imperiums: Greek Wars
71% 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: Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Military 12.8%, War 11.8%, Alternate History 10.4%
- #45 Sanguo's Ambition 4 :Three Kingdoms
69% 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: Wargame 28.9%, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Immersive Sim 13.9%, Military 12.4%, Historical 8.1%
- #46 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
71% 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: Wargame 28.9%, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Military 12.1%, Historical 10.1%
- #47 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
73% matchMixed69% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, War 18.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Historical 11.8%, Turn-Based 11.5%
- #48 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 144 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 25%, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, War 14.2%, Military 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%
- #49 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
68% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Diplomacy 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Wargame 16.6%, War 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%
- #50 Pride of Nations
73% matchMixed49% of 136 reviews2011
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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 34.1% ★, Turn-Based 22.4%, Historical 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 11%
- #51 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,138 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, War 8.8%
- #52 Europa Universalis III Complete
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,992 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.4 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 57% ★, Historical 23%, Strategy 10%, War 4%, Alternate History 2.5%
- #53 Warnament
65% matchVery Positive87% of 367 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Turn-Based 17.1%, Military 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #54 Pike and Shot : Campaigns
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 384 reviews2015
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The ultimate wargame set in the age of Pike and Shot is back. You are now in full charge of your nation’s armies, throughout a long campaign in the struggle for dominance.
Why similar: Wargame 31.9%, Turn-Based 24.2%, Historical 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 10%
- #55 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
66% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Alternate History 13.1%, Military 12.1%, Historical 9.7%
- #56 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 25% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Military 13.3%, Historical 10.1%
- #57 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
66% matchMixed48% of 53,475 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Military 13.6%, War 10.9%, Historical 8.5%
- #58 大城主战略版
69% 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: Wargame 26.4%, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, War 16.9%, Historical 13%, Character Customization 7.7%
- #59 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
66% 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 24.4% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Military 12.2%, War 10.5%
- #60 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
67% matchMixed58% of 621 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Diplomacy 51.4% ★, Wargame 34.4%, Top-Down 4.7%, Strategy 4.3%, Resource Management 2.9%