- #1 Global Oil Magnate
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ERGS
Windows
"Become the ultimate Global Oil Magnate! In this deep economic simulation, you start with your own seed capital, choose your strategic headquarters, and drill for black gold. Overcome geopolitical crises, outsmart the market, and build an empire that changes the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27% ★, Colony Sim 12.9%, Economy 9.7%, Time Management 7.5%
- #2 SeaOrama: World of Shipping
96% matchMixed59% of 404 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden TowerPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac
Experience the challenges of running a successful shipping company with Seaorama: World of Shipping.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Colony Sim 27%, Time Management 14.7%, Capitalism 10.9%, Simulation 8.3%
- #3 Imagine Earth
96% matchVery Positive82% of 955 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Colony Sim 18.7%, Capitalism 10.9%, Lore-Rich 9%
- #4 Uncharted Sectors
95% matchNo user reviews2029
Dev: Luc ToupensePub: N42C
Windows · Linux
A grand strategy game built on a deep economic simulation and orchestrated by an intelligent AI storyteller. Ensure the survival of your domain at the edge of the galaxy: colonize worlds, manage populations, navigate politics, design custom goods, and master dynamic markets.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Political Sim 25.1% ★, Colony Sim 17.6%, Capitalism 12.3%, Economy 9.1%
- #5 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
94% matchVery Positive87% of 222 reviews2024
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.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 31% ★, Lore-Rich 8.5%, Simulation 7.2%, Capitalism 7.1%
- #6 Blueprint: EV
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Phi Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blueprint: EV is a single-player strategy game about founding an electric vehicle company and running it through six fiscal years. Make five binding decisions at the start, then guide pricing, production, R&D, and finance across 24 quarters of real P&L and three rivals companies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.4% ★, Political Sim 32.2% ★, Capitalism 14.3%, Simulation 10.7%, Economy 6.9%
- #7 Stranded Engineers
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Virtual Art Division
Windows
Stranded Engineers is a city-building game in which your strategy and economy skills are required. Build large citys on several islands, take care of your resource buildings and make your citizens happy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Colony Sim 26.2%, Automation 8.4%, Simulation 6.9%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #8 Shipping Manager
92% matchMixed45% of 558 reviews2023
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Colony Sim 22.8%, Time Management 11.8%, Capitalism 10.3%, Economy 8.3%
- #9 Crime Union
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 54k Games
Windows
Build your criminal empire from the shadows. Manage global networks, launder black money, hire specialists, and crush rival gangs in tactical card battles. In Crime Union, staying alive while the law watches your every move is just as hard as reaching the top. Don't get busted.
Why similar: Political Sim 32% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Capitalism 14.7%, Time Management 11.3%, Economy 8.8%
- #10 Luthenia
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: arthurluthen
Windows
Shape a new society in Luthenia, a deep colony simulation game. Don't give direct orders—pass laws, respond to crises, and manage a living economy. Guide your people from primitive survival to a complex civilization where every individual settler matters.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.5% ★, Colony Sim 27.5%, Time Management 12.6%, Top-Down 4.6%, Logic 4.4%
- #11 Crown & Coin: The Hundred Years
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MUZINA GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Survive the Hundred Years' War in this medieval ensemble sandbox. Play as 1,015 historical figures, from Joan of Arc to the imposter des Armoises. Gain glory as a knight, forge a new kingdom to crush England and France, or thrive as a bandit. Discover 22 tarot-based multiple endings!
Why similar: Political Sim 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Colony Sim 20.8%, Capitalism 9.2%, Economy 6.1%
- #12 Laser_Inc
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aiden Forsyth
Windows · Mac
A laser-powered factory game where every machine, mirror, and beam can break everything—usually because of you. Build, optimize, and embrace the chaos. If you want to build mega structures with complex networks of unique machines... with flippin lasers then Laser_Inc is for you.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.2% ★, Time Management 16.3%, Simulation 13%, Capitalism 12.8%, Economy 6.5%
- #13 Another Map Simulator
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Overdramatic Games
Windows
Be the architect and the audience of a living, breathing fantasy world. Generate vast procedural maps, paint your empires, and watch as autonomous AI nations wage war, forge alliances, and build deep economies. Intervene as an active god, or sit back and watch centuries of history unfold.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.5% ★, Political Sim 38.2% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Top-Down 6.6%, Artificial Intelligence 2.6%
- #14 Santa's Legacy
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixel's Studio
Windows
Step into Santa’s boots and manage the most magical workshop on Earth! Build, craft, and deliver gifts before Christmas morning in this cozy holiday management adventure. The spirit of Christmas is in your hands!
Why similar: Colony Sim 35.9%, Grand Strategy 35.6% ★, Time Management 16.4%, Economy 6.9%, 3D 3.5%
- #15 Great Powers At War
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Denis Spies
Windows · Mac
Create your hero, lead a legendary fantasy faction, and conquer your foes in strategic turn-based hex combat. Oversee economy maintenance, technology research, and hero progression to ensure your people dominate their rivals across worlds near and far.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Colony Sim 24.5%, Lore-Rich 7.5%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #16 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,847 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.2 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.
Why similar: Political Sim 56.2% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Simulation 9%, Economy 5.7%, Strategy 1.1%
- #17 Agromatic
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gimcraft
Windows
Automated farming sim where specialized workers handle all tasks while you focus on strategic decisions. Design efficient layouts, manage supply chains across zones, and optimize your growing operation.
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.9%, Time Management 17.7%, Simulation 9%, Capitalism 8.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #18 Politisim
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OateyGames
Windows
Run for President of the United States. Fight through a state-by-state primary, pick a running mate at the convention, trade blows across every televised debate, and hold your coalition together on election night — one decision a week, in a country paying attention to every one.
Why similar: Political Sim 52.3% ★, Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Simulation 12.6%, Choices Matter 2.3%, Strategy 1.3%
- #19 Pax Narcotica: Trafficker
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Spark GamesPub: Games Operators
Windows
Become a cartel boss and take over the US drug trade. Build smuggling networks across the country and negotiate sales with crime groups. Recruit soldiers to protect your shipments and expand your territory. Bribe police and politicians to protect your interests and disrupt your rivals.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Time Management 15.6%, Political Sim 15.1% ★, Capitalism 11.6%, Economy 9.9%
- #20 The Gaming Cafe
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BiliciPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Build, run, and grow your own Gaming Cafe. Set up gaming stations, manage customer flow, and boost profits by selling drinks and shelf products.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.8% ★, Colony Sim 26.4%, Capitalism 14.3%, Economy 8.1%, Automation 7.1%
- #21 Anno 1503 History Edition
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 119 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.7% ★, Colony Sim 28.7%, Political Sim 26.3% ★, Simulation 8.1%, Economy 6.4%
- #22 Fall of Bali
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided in many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has fall in warring era for nearly 2 centuries and now the threat of imperialism come. With all your kingdom potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Political Sim 34.9% ★, Grand Strategy 31.8% ★, Time Management 8.4%, Simulation 8.2%, Tactical 6.8%
- #23 World Order: Global Power
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead a nation, shape global policy, and rewrite history in this deep real-time grand strategy and political simulation.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.7% ★, Political Sim 34.8% ★, Capitalism 10.4%, Simulation 7.8%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #24 Anno 1701 History Edition
81% matchVery Positive86% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.6% ★, Colony Sim 28.9%, Political Sim 26.2% ★, Simulation 8%, Economy 6.5%
- #25 MicroFab
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Flirp
Windows
Build automated chip factories in a post-collapse 2047. Process silicon wafers, research advanced tech, and scale from basic processors to legendary quantum chips. Optimize your production lines, outmaneuver mega-corps, and dominate the semiconductor market.
Why similar: Colony Sim 40.9%, Simulation 15.5%, Capitalism 15.5%, Top-Down 8.2%, Economy 7.4%
- #26 Anno 1602 History Edition
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 258 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, Colony Sim 29.1%, Political Sim 26.5% ★, Simulation 7.1%, Economy 6.4%
- #27 Central Bank
79% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Nabiulina softwarePub: Central Bank Game
Windows
Take control of the most fearsome weapon known to mankind: the key interest rate. As head of the central bank, you wield the power to make (or break) nations. Raise it, and watch markets crumble and riots erupt. Lower it, and brace yourself for an economy so hot it could melt steel.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30% ★, Political Sim 23.3% ★, Capitalism 15.7%, Time Management 11.2%, Economy 9.9%
- #28 Urban Entrepreneur
79% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: ArchDawnPub: ArchDawn LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage inventory, staff, prices and more while creating a monopoly!
Why similar: Colony Sim 26.3%, Capitalism 19.2%, Time Management 17%, Economy 9.9%, Automation 9%
- #29 Prevent WW3
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NT7 Studio
Windows
You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.4% ★, Grand Strategy 29.3% ★, Capitalism 15%, Economy 6%, Simulation 4.6%
- #30 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
76% matchMixed51% of 237 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: Political Sim 35.1% ★, Grand Strategy 31.9% ★, Capitalism 11.6%, Simulation 11.4%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #31 WilderLands
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Laura PersonPub: Lymecraft
Windows · Linux
WilderLands is a prototype for a planet-scale sandbox showing the custom isocahedral/tetrahedral terrain engine.
Why similar: Colony Sim 39.3%, Grand Strategy 39.1% ★, Logic 5.9%, Simulation 4.5%, Tactical 4%
- #32 Train Manager
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Create and manage your own train company. Build routes and transport cargo and passengers all over the world while you expand your fleet of trains. Train Manager is among the most realistic of the simulator genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Time Management 16.6%, Capitalism 13.5%, Automation 8.7%, Simulation 7.4%
- #33 Time's Up in Tiny Town
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: 6 Toad Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time's Up in Tiny Town is a fast-paced city-builder, in a pocket-sized world.
Why similar: Political Sim 34.4% ★, Colony Sim 24.1%, Time Management 18%, Capitalism 14.5%, Economy 6.7%
- #34 OEDO DEVELOPER
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 株式会社ドリームスレッド
Windows
“Oedo Developer” is a city builder featuring Ieyasu Tokugawa's Edo. Story and free play modes are available, the first offering a history based city building experience, and the second allowing you to freely develop the lands. Plan, build, distribute, and learn as you make the Edo of your dreams!
Why similar: Colony Sim 38.7%, Political Sim 24.2% ★, Simulation 15.7%, Top-Down 10.4%, Economy 8.9%
- #35 政通人和
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SuBaiism
Windows
"Peace and Prosperity" is a independently developed ink-wash style historical strategy game set in an alternate pre-Qin period of China. Starting from a small village of just a few hundred people, and conquer all sides to gradually build their own vassal state with millions of people.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.8% ★, Political Sim 30.8% ★, Colony Sim 21.9%, Top-Down 4.4%, Tactical 3.3%
- #36 Geo-Political Simulator 5
75% matchMostly Negative33% of 702 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.2% ★, Grand Strategy 30.6% ★, Capitalism 13.9%, Simulation 7.7%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #37 Market Hours
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: ACB Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Grow a trading firm from your apartment to a global institution. Hire traders and engineers, research new strategies, negotiate with your competitors, optimize your infrastructure, and build the most successful proprietary trading firm on Wall Street!
Why similar: Political Sim 38.3% ★, Time Management 17.1%, Simulation 14.5%, Capitalism 14.2%, Economy 7.2%
- #38 Hedge Fund Tycoon
73% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Stikcy
Windows
Are you ready to climb the ranks of the elite and become the wealthiest hedge fund in the world? In this thrilling new stock market game, you'll trade stocks, bonds, and use corruption to achieve your goals. Don't miss your chance to dominate the world of finance and amass a fortune.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.3% ★, Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, Capitalism 17.9%, Economy 10.4%, Simulation 6.9%
- #39 Realpolitiks II
74% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Political Sim 40.8% ★, Grand Strategy 40.3% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Tactical 2.3%, Strategy 1.6%
- #40 Crusader Kings II
73% matchVery Positive91% of 73,606 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 55.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 65.3% ★, Political Sim 29.3% ★, Simulation 4.5%, Strategy 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #41 Beer Factory Crew
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Milos Trickovic
Windows
Beer Factory Crew puts you in shoes of a production facility manager. Your goal is to produce finished shipments of beer and sell them. You can manage inventories and work in progress, machine orders, worker assignements and research new items.
Why similar: Colony Sim 25.2%, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Time Management 17.7%, Automation 9.6%, Economy 9.5%
- #42 Wiseguys: The Commission
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FreeRiding Games
Windows
Take the role of Don in "Wiseguys: The Commission" and dominate New York. Plan crimes, traffic drugs, extort money and make war on rival families. Control the Commission, launder money. Your cunning will decide your fate. Are you ready to become the next boss of all bosses?
Why similar: Political Sim 37.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Capitalism 19.2%, Economy 9.9%, Simulation 4.1%
- #43 Rimefall
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vlachia
Windows
Your colony ship has landed on an alien planet — but the environment kills electronics. Salvage the ark, survive the early years, and build a nation as your society regresses to medieval with remnants of modern knowledge. Grand strategy with simulated population and turn-based combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.9% ★, Political Sim 29.8% ★, Simulation 10.4%, Lore-Rich 6.9%, Top-Down 6%
- #44 State of Command
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Layth Issam El Zaim
Windows · Linux
A modern grand strategy game where you act as head of state, managing military forces, economic development, and diplomacy while directing large-scale operations on dynamic frontlines.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.2% ★, Grand Strategy 39% ★, Top-Down 6.5%, Logic 6.2%, Tactical 4.2%
- #45 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
74% matchMixed45% of 610 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.
Why similar: Political Sim 63.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Simulation 11%, Economy 2.4%, Strategy 0.8%
- #46 Imperium: Titans of Commerce
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magna Sententia
Windows
Titans of Commerce by Magna Sententia lets you to: design, produce, sell guns, ships and trains! Profit from global tension at the wake of WW1. Exploit governments and bribe officials to get hefty tax cuts. Involve in mafia, manage workers' strikes and maintain profit at all costs!
Why similar: Political Sim 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Capitalism 13.1%, Time Management 12.9%, Economy 8%
- #47 Motile Works
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Max Estry
Windows
We've finally found it. The P35 Semiramide. This old construction platform will be our home for a while. With its help, we can start the last surviving reactor. But on the way back, we need to gather as many people and resources as possible. Despite pollution, hunger, strife, predators and raiders.
Why similar: Political Sim 30% ★, Colony Sim 28.9%, Time Management 15%, Automation 8.2%, Simulation 6.9%
- #48 Hardware Tycoon
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: NordCode
Windows
From 1986 to 2026, design and engineer the world's most advanced CPUs. Run your own fabs or manufacture for rivals. Research groundbreaking tech, manage your team, buy and build offices, and dominate the market through decades of cutthroat competition. Become the ultimate hardware tycoon.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Capitalism 19.5%, Time Management 15.9%, Economy 11%, Simulation 9.3%
- #49 Logistic Master
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Have you long dreamed of feeling like a businessman? Welcome to the world of house and money! Create your own huge company and seize power in the country. Build cities, sell resources, transport goods, change laws to suit your needs!
Why similar: Political Sim 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Colony Sim 20.9%, Capitalism 13.8%, Economy 7.6%
- #50 Antropico: Colonies
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Scassius Systems
Windows · Linux
Un gioco di strategia spaziale su larga scala che mira a costruire e mantenere il potere in una galassia simulata. Costruisci, sviluppa e sopravvivi in una galassia plasmata dalla storia e conseguenze.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.6% ★, Political Sim 22.6% ★, Colony Sim 13.5%, Simulation 12.4%, Economy 7.6%
- #51 Coins, Crown & Cabal
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magni Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a flourishing trade empire by amassing wealth, influence and power. Outsmart your rivals through political and economic moves and dominate commerce in your county.
Why similar: Political Sim 31% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Colony Sim 22.7%, Economy 8.4%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #52 ShipOS 1994
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Border Collie Games
Windows
Are you ready to recover your family's fortune and rebuild the greatest shipping empire the world has ever known? Well if you are, then you're going to need the latest integrated shipping management system to get you there. Welcome, to ShipOS 1994
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34% ★, Time Management 18.3%, Capitalism 14.6%, Simulation 8.2%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #53 Grey Eminence
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Nestinars
Windows
Spanning from 1356 to 1956, steer the fate of any country on Earth through six epic centuries of conflict. Diplomacy, economics, warfare and intrigue are all weapons in your arsenal to transform the world that was into the world that could be.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.6% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Capitalism 14.6%, Economy 7.6%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #54 Definitely A Unicorn
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DAU.game
Windows · Mac
A co-op startup management sim where you make hard decisions, argue over priorities, manage chaos, and deal with deadlines, burnout, investors, and constant pressure. Failure is expected — and every disaster is wrapped in satire and dark humor.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.9% ★, Colony Sim 23.5%, Time Management 15.9%, Capitalism 15.4%, Simulation 7.5%
- #55 Europa Universalis III Complete
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,993 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 53.1% ★, Political Sim 42.8% ★, Simulation 2.9%, Strategy 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #56 Populus
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stalwart Fox Entertainment
Windows · Linux
A low-fantasy kingdom sim where you never command a single subject. Shape laws, set priorities, and watch an autonomous society build, trade, worship, and fight under your rule.
Why similar: Political Sim 54.3% ★, Colony Sim 35.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Indie 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #57 Tempest of Nations
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Faustian Ambitions LLC
Windows
Tempest of Nations is a real-time, historical grand strategy game set during the Industrial Revolution. Lead your nation through one of the most transformative eras of history as you manage diplomacy, economics, and politics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 51.7% ★, Political Sim 42.9% ★, 3D 3.6%, Strategy 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #58 Federation
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nathan EliasonPub: State Machine Games
Windows · Mac
Explore & build your way home in this time-bending production puzzler.
Why similar: Colony Sim 28%, Capitalism 15.6%, Time Management 12%, Automation 10.7%, Economy 7.9%
- #59 THE BEST INVESTOR
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: THE FRENCH GRINDER
Windows
Survive bank failures, political crises, and ruthless AI players. Build an unshakable fortune where one wrong move means total ruin in this ultimate financial strategy test.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Capitalism 16.2%, Time Management 15.1%, Economy 9.6%
- #60 Taking London
66% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
Windows · Linux
A love letter to old-school browser-based RTS MMOs – with charming nostalgic pixel graphics, a dash of political satire, and tonnes of strategic tension. Build your empire, face off against other players, and take what’s yours in true British imperial style: by dominating the map.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Political Sim 27% ★, Colony Sim 21%, Time Management 15.1%, Top-Down 5.9%