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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Simulation, Singleplayer, Grand Strategy.

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A world that plays itself. Watch nations battle for domination across a 3,400-region map, build infinite alternate histories, meddle with god-like powers, or program your own AI countries and climb the global ranked ladder.

Reviews: Positive — 90% — of 51 reviews
Released: 2025-05-15
Developer: Kisotik Games
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive89% of 4,296 reviews2024
    Dev: The Stranger
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.

    Why similar: Political Sim 24%, Grand Strategy 22.6%, Alternate History 18.4%, Sandbox 9.7%, War 8.5%

  2. #2 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,014 reviews2023
    Dev: JoySpark Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!

    Why similar: Political Sim 32.4%, Alternate History 23.8%, Sandbox 12.4%, Level Editor 10.9%, Historical 9.4%

  3. #3 EarthRoyale
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 180 reviews2024
    Dev: Lizzycat / Lizabeth Gidlund
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    EarthRoyale is a Map simulation Observer game where the game each turn chooses one of many events to edit the world map

    Why similar: Political Sim 44%, Alternate History 32.4%, Simulation 8%, Historical 6.4%, War 5.8%

  4. #4 Nations
    95% 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: Grand Strategy 27.2%, Political Sim 22.7%, Alternate History 14.6%, Historical 13.7%, Strategy 8%

  5. #5 Age of History II
    94% 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 27.2%, Political Sim 20%, War 13.6%, Historical 12.5%, Alternate History 9.7%

  6. #6 Doodle Empires
    93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,263 reviews2025
    Dev: Turtle Stack Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Doodle Empires is an alternate history sandbox game all about drawing your own nations with your own histories and stories in a variety of maps. Watch your world take shape and evolve over time, and decide which nations will rise and which nations will fall.

    Why similar: Alternate History 42.5%, Sandbox 16.6%, Historical 15.9%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 9.3%

  7. #7 EarthRoyale 3
    94% matchMixed67% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Lizzycat / Lizabeth Gidlund
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A simulation map observation game where you watch the world simulate into the future in the most chaotic way possible

    Why similar: Alternate History 33%, Simulation 22.7%, Historical 14.5%, War 14%, Procedural Generation 9.4%

  8. #8 Age of History 3
    91% 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: Grand Strategy 35.2%, Alternate History 24.4%, War 10%, Level Editor 7.9%, Moddable 7.1%

  9. #9 WorldBox - God Simulator
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 56,385 reviews2021
    Dev: Maxim Karpenko
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!

    Why similar: Political Sim 42%, Sandbox 32%, Procedural Generation 13%, Simulation 12.3%, Indie 0.6%

  10. #10 Realpolitiks II
    92% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.7%, Political Sim 28.1%, Politics 23.7%, Simulation 8.6%, Strategy 8.6%

  11. #11 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6%, Political Sim 21.9%, Alternate History 14%, Sandbox 7.5%, War 7.2%

  12. #12 World Warfare & Economics
    89% matchMixed60% of 687 reviews2023
    Dev: Okron Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

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  13. #13 Global Protocol: New World Order
    88% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2026
    Dev: Dorlion Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 39%, Political Sim 34%, Sandbox 13.8%, Strategy 10.5%, 2D 2.1%

  14. #14 Warnament
    87% 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: Grand Strategy 32.6%, Sandbox 17%, Level Editor 11.9%, Alternate History 10.8%, Historical 8.1%

  15. #15 Power & Revolution
    89% matchMixed56% of 1,297 reviews2016
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!

    Why similar: Political Sim 39.9%, Politics 34.5%, Grand Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 5.8%, Strategy 5.5%

  16. #16 The Political Process
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,151 reviews2019
    Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.

    Why similar: Political Sim 52%, Politics 37.5%, Simulation 5.8%, Strategy 4.3%, Indie 0.4%

  17. #17 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,858 reviews2014
    Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

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  18. #18 Old World
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    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: Grand Strategy 27.4%, Alternate History 17.3%, War 11.7%, Historical 10.3%, Moddable 8.3%

  19. #19 Heart of the Machine
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 2,098 reviews2026
    Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.3%, Alternate History 20.9%, Historical 11.8%, Sandbox 11.6%, Moddable 10.9%

  20. #20 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
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    Dev: Almost Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.

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  21. #21 Orbi Universo II
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    Dev: Orbi Universo Team
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2%, Politics 22.6%, Political Sim 20.2%, Historical 10.1%, War 8.5%

  22. #22 Europa Universalis IV
    82% 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: Grand Strategy 32.1%, Alternate History 20.7%, Historical 11.9%, Sandbox 9.4%, Moddable 8.7%

  23. #23 Imperator: Rome
    82% matchMixed66% of 26,881 reviews2019
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

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  24. #24 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
    79% 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!

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  25. #25 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
    80% 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: Political Sim 38.5%, Grand Strategy 34.3%, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 8.8%, War 7.4%

  26. #26 Realpolitiks
    81% matchMixed62% of 1,243 reviews2017
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!

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  27. #27 Supreme Ruler 1936
    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 308 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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  28. #28 Solar Nations 2
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 595 reviews2025
    Dev: Flomgus Games
    Windows

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  29. #29 Millennia
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    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  30. #30 Secret Government
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.

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  31. #31 Half-Earth Socialism
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    75% matchVery Positive87% of 763 reviews2023
    Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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    Why similar: Political Sim 33%, Grand Strategy 32.1%, War 14.3%, Historical 8.8%, Strategy 6.4%

  33. #33 Age of Clicks
    75% matchMixed64% of 448 reviews2026
    Dev: David IusPub: Red Border Studio
    Windows

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  34. #34 Maestro's Cold War 2
    74% matchVery Positive96% of 162 reviews2025
    Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.

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  35. #35 Government Simulator
    78% matchMixed47% of 190 reviews2017
    Dev: Ambiera
    Windows

    Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.

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  36. #36 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 380 reviews2025
    Dev: Mr.Lordy
    Windows

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  37. #37 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
    76% matchMixed59% of 966 reviews2022
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

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  38. #38 Mr. President
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2026
    Dev: Exia Labs
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Political Sim 31.8%, Grand Strategy 28.9%, Historical 10.9%, Alternate History 8.5%, War 6.4%

  39. #39 Hearts of Iron IV
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 375,203 reviews2016
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30.6 hrsMean: 299.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

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    70% matchVery Positive94% of 18,736 reviews2024
    Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.

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  41. #41 Evil Democracy: 1932
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
    Dev: Hamsters Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  42. #42 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
    76% matchMixed46% of 612 reviews2014
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    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchVery Positive91% of 502 reviews2018
    Dev: Snoddasmannen
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  44. #44 Supreme Ruler 2030
    72% matchMixed65% of 553 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    Windows

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  48. #48 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
    66% 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.

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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 98 reviews2024
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    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 290 reviews2018
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  51. #51 Armchair Commander
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 110 reviews2023
    Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
    Windows · Mac

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  52. #52 Plutocracy
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 1,371 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  54. #54 Rebel Inc: Escalation
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  55. #55 Turkish Throne
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 374 reviews2025
    Dev: Kurultaic
    Windows

    Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?

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  56. #56 Collapse: A Political Simulator
    69% matchMixed66% of 200 reviews2021
    Dev: Nostalgames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    is a grand strategy game that takes place in 1992-2004. You take lead of your own Party in the face of the total devastation of one of the fictional post-Soviet states in Europe. Try to realize your (or someone else's) political dreams in the shaky arena of this dilapidated situation.

    Why similar: Political Sim 32.4%, Grand Strategy 26.2%, Alternate History 20.7%, Historical 9.8%, Strategy 4.6%

  57. #57 Lawgivers
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
    Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.

    Why similar: Politics 32.7%, Political Sim 31.1%, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Sandbox 9.2%, Simulation 5%

  58. #58 Terra Invicta
    64% 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: Grand Strategy 26.5%, Alternate History 18.7%, War 11.4%, Historical 9.7%, Sandbox 9.1%

  59. #59 KAISERPUNK
    66% matchMostly Positive71% of 921 reviews2025
    Dev: Overseer Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8%, Alternate History 23.3%, War 12.6%, Sandbox 10.4%, Historical 9.3%

  60. #60 US and THEM
    71% matchMostly Negative34% of 115 reviews2014
    Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.4%, Politics 19.8%, Political Sim 12.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Historical 9.8%

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