- #1 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sengoku Gunyuuden
97% match8 user reviews50% of 8 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 18.3% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Military 10.2%, Grand Strategy 9.8% ★, Turn-Based 9.1%
- #2 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION
96% 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 19.2% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Military 9.8%, Turn-Based 9.5%
- #3 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku" is the 4th in this orthodox simulation game series, released in 1990. The theme is "Culture&Technology." Tea ceremonies and the gathering of tea items add a cultural element, while the creation of guns and plated ships express the technology of the time.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Military 10.7%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Turn-Based 9.4%
- #4 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit
95% matchMixed40% 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 18.2% ★, Wargame 14%, Military 10.4%, Grand Strategy 9.5% ★, Turn-Based 8.9%
- #5 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit
94% 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 13.9%, Military 10.3%, Grand Strategy 9.7% ★, Turn-Based 9.3%
- #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 13.7%, Military 10.4%, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Turn-Based 9.3%
- #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 19.1% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Military 10.7%, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Turn-Based 9.5%
- #8 Romance of the Three Kingdoms III
92% 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 19.3% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Military 10.9%, Grand Strategy 10.3% ★, War 8.3%
- #9 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
91% 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 18.3% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Military 10.1%, War 8.1%
- #10 Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
91% 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 18.8% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Military 10.4%, War 8.2%
- #11 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI with Power Up Kit
90% 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 20% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Military 11.1%, War 8.7%
- #12 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit
89% 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 18.9% ★, Wargame 14%, Military 10.7%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Turn-Based 9.4%
- #13 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenshouki with Power Up Kit HD Version
89% 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 17.5% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Military 9.6%, Turn-Based 9.1%
- #14 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV with Power Up Kit
88% 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 19.7% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Military 11%, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, War 8.4%
- #15 Sangokushi Eiketsuden
87% 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 20.2% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Military 11.2%, War 8.9%
- #16 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
86% 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 18.3% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Military 10%, War 8.2%
- #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 19.3% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Military 10.6%, War 8.6%
- #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 19.6% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Military 11.2%, Grand Strategy 11% ★, War 8.5%
- #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 19% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Military 10.6%, War 9.1%
- #20 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
84% 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 20% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Military 11.5%, War 10.2%
- #21 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
82% 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 18.6% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Military 10.4%, War 9%
- #22 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
83% 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 20.3% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Military 11.9%, War 9.8%
- #23 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
82% 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 19.7% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Military 11.2%, War 8.8%
- #24 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
81% 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 19.4% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Military 10.8%, War 8.8%
- #25 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
81% 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 18.3% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Military 10.7%, War 8.9%
- #26 Wargame Construction Set
80% 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 27.6%, Military 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Historical 12.9%, War 9.5%
- #27 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
79% 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 19.9% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, Military 10.9%, War 9%
- #28 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
79% 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 19.7% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Military 10.9%, War 8.8%
- #29 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
78% 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 22.8% ★, Wargame 17.1%, Military 13.1%, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Immersive Sim 8.7%
- #30 Three Kingdoms : Alias
75% 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 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Military 10.1%, Historical 9.3%
- #31 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
78% matchMixed66% of 367 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.4 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 19.8% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Military 10.7%, War 9.1%
- #32 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
77% 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 22% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Military 12.6%, War 10.9%
- #33 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
76% 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 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Wargame 14%, War 9.8%, Military 9.4%
- #34 Rename the History
75% match9 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 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Military 13.1%, War 11.7%, Wargame 10.7%
- #35 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
77% 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 20.1% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Military 11.1%, War 9.6%
- #36 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
76% 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 22.6% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Military 12.6%, War 10%
- #37 Millennia
74% 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 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Turn-Based 11.9%, Alternate History 10.1%, Military 9.5%
- #38 The Emperor and State
74% 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 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Alternate History 10.9%, War 10%
- #39 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 154 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 24.8%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, War 13.7%, Military 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #40 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 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Turn-Based 11.4%, War 10.1%, Military 10%
- #41 Age of History II
71% 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% ★, War 16.1%, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Historical 14.3%, Turn-Based 11%
- #42 三国記II
72% 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 19.6% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Military 10.3%
- #43 Cascade: Hindcast
73% 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 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Alternate History 8.5%
- #44 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 19.9% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Military 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #45 Europa Universalis V
69% 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 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Wargame 15.5%, War 10.1%, Alternate History 9.8%
- #46 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
71% 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 23.4%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Alternate History 11.6%, Historical 11.4%, Immersive Sim 10.6%
- #47 1953: NATO vs Warsaw Pact
70% matchMixed49% of 194 reviews2025
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Cold War turns hot in 1953: massive hex strategy with nukes, supply, and sabotage.
Why similar: Wargame 19.6%, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Turn-Based 15.1%, Military 12%, Diplomacy 11% ★
- #48 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 25.4%, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Historical 8.8%
- #49 Mr. President
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 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 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Historical 10%, Military 9.3%
- #50 三国.群英录
69% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
Windows · Mac
点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Military 12%, War 10.9%, Historical 9.7%
- #51 Front Frontiers
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: baus96
Windows
The World is on the brink of irreversible Tragedy. Global tensions are rising, alliances are falling apart and states are preparing to decide their fate in the shadow of a massive war. Front Frontiers invites you to fight a massive war, offering an in-depth strategy experience.
Why similar: Wargame 19.9%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, War 12.2%, Alternate History 8.6%
- #52 Terra Invicta
66% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Military 11.1%, War 10.2%, Turn-Based 9.8%
- #53 SGS Battle of the Bulge
68% matchMixed60% of 10 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 30.7%, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Historical 11.4%, Military 10.4%
- #54 Worldline Simulator
70% 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 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Wargame 19.2%, Military 12%, War 8.6%
- #55 Colonial Conquest
70% 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 27.5%, Turn-Based 19.8%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Historical 14.1%, Alternate History 8.3%
- #56 Strategeist
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
Windows
Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Historical 11%, Military 10.5%, Alternate History 10.2%
- #57 中华三国志 the Three Kingdoms of China
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,388 reviews2019
Dev: 中三之家
Windows
Three Kingdoms of China is a free, open-source single-machine strategy three-country game developed by the domestic folk team. The game does not have any commercial nature, hoping to create a dream of Three Kingdoms for the fans of the three kingdoms.
Why similar: Historical 14%, War 14%, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Turn-Based 12.4%
- #58 WarPlan
67% matchVery Positive82% of 230 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 19.3%, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Military 14.6%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Historical 9.8%
- #59 Silesian Wars
66% 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 23.6% ★, Wargame 21.8%, Military 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, War 9.9%
- #60 Reversed Front
68% 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 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Wargame 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, War 9%