- #1 Orbi Universo II
97% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.8% ★, Historical 11.2%, Management 8.8%, Politics 8.3% ★, RTS 8.2%
- #2 Victoria II
96% matchVery Positive92% of 19,943 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.9% ★, Historical 15.7%, Politics 14.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Economy 7.8%
- #3 Democracy 4
96% matchVery Positive82% of 6,313 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Politics 24.2% ★, Political 15.5% ★, Management 15%, Economy 13.3%, Grand Strategy 10% ★
- #4 Imperator: Rome
95% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 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.
Why similar: Rome 19.2% ★, Historical 16.7%, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Political 7.5% ★
- #5 Victoria 3
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 59,549 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 116.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.2% ★, Historical 13.8%, Politics 12.3% ★, Moddable 10.7% ★, Grand Strategy 9.5% ★
- #6 Europa Universalis IV
94% matchVery Positive88% of 136,424 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 280.3 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: Real-Time with Pause 28.7% ★, Historical 15.2%, Moddable 13.6% ★, Political 10% ★, Grand Strategy 9.7% ★
- #7 Realpolitiks II
93% 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: Politics 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 16.7%, Political 15.4% ★
- #8 Nations
91% matchVery Positive88% of 113 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: Historical 28.8%, RTS 22.8%, Moddable 14.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Strategy 11%
- #9 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,250 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.6 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: Real-Time with Pause 37.4% ★, RTS 16.5%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Politics 10.6% ★, Historical 9.3%
- #10 Age of History 3
90% matchVery Positive85% of 17,831 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 37.1 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: RTS 24.8%, Moddable 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Economy 15.8%, War 9.7%
- #11 Rebel Inc: Escalation
91% matchVery Positive82% of 7,279 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Real-Time with Pause 25.1% ★, Moddable 12.8% ★, Historical 12.6%, RTS 9.4%, Management 8.8%
- #12 Terra Invicta
87% matchVery Positive81% of 9,264 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Real-Time with Pause 27.7% ★, Moddable 14.3% ★, Historical 13.7%, Management 9.6%, Economy 9.2%
- #13 Old World
88% matchVery Positive82% of 6,533 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 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: Historical 19.6%, Moddable 19.4% ★, Management 13.4%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Economy 11.7%
- #14 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
89% matchMixed60% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.2% ★, Historical 18.4%, Rome 17.1% ★, RTS 15.4%, Strategy 13.8%
- #15 Secret Government
89% matchMixed53% of 298 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 34.9% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, Historical 11.4%, Political 10.8% ★, Grand Strategy 9.7% ★
- #16 CivIdle
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,037 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 78.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!
Why similar: Historical 37.3%, Management 25.2%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Simulation 8.6%, Strategy 8%
- #17 Realpolitiks
86% matchMixed62% of 1,237 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!
Why similar: Politics 33.9% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Historical 18.6%, Simulation 5.4%
- #18 Imperiums: Greek Wars
85% matchVery Positive86% of 541 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 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: Moddable 18.1% ★, Historical 17.9%, Political 12.1% ★, Management 11.5%, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★
- #19 Age of History II
83% matchVery Positive90% of 49,603 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 61.7 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: Historical 29.5%, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, War 14.1%, Politics 12.7% ★, Strategy 11.2%
- #20 Mars Horizon
84% matchVery Positive84% of 3,070 reviews2020
Dev: Auroch Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead a major space agency as you guide humanity to Mars in this strategy simulation game. Construct a base, design and build rockets, conduct missions throughout the Solar System, and write your own history of Space exploration. Created with support from the European Space Agency.
Why similar: Historical 39.4%, Management 33.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #21 Microcivilization
82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,383 reviews2026
Dev: Ondrej Homola
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Incremental clicker strategy, where you expand, construct, research, fight, collect heroes and make choices between good and evil. Ascend through difficulty tiers by playing through challenge campaign going back and forth through history. Mammoths included.
Why similar: Historical 40.4%, Management 22.4%, Economy 19.8%, Strategy 11.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #22 Victoria I Complete
84% matchMixed70% of 267 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion, colonization and social upheaval, to emerge as one of the great world powers by the dawn of the 20th century in Victoria Complete.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 45.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Historical 17.7%, Strategy 16.7%
- #23 Countryballs Conquest
81% matchVery Positive87% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Management 18.4%, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, War 13.9%, RTS 10.8%, Historical 10.1%
- #24 Nova Roma
78% matchVery Positive95% of 1,833 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: Moddable 21.9% ★, Historical 21.2%, Management 15.1%, Economy 13.7%, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★
- #25 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
82% matchVery Positive82% of 554 reviews2015
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.3% ★, Historical 18.4%, Rome 14.2% ★, RTS 14.1%, Strategy 8.6%
- #26 Millennia
80% matchMixed67% of 3,763 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 35.3 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: Historical 21.3%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Economy 13.6%, Political 12.9% ★, Management 11.2%
- #27 Supreme Ruler 1936
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26% ★, Historical 15.6%, RTS 14.3%, Politics 12.9% ★, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★
- #28 Trade Conquest
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 30.9% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Economy 9.1%, Grand Strategy 8.8% ★, RTS 8.7%
- #29 Crusader Kings III
76% matchVery Positive90% of 139,914 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 146.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 17.7% ★, Historical 14.2%, Moddable 10% ★, Management 9.8%, Grand Strategy 9.7% ★
- #30 The Emperor and State
78% matchMixed57% of 327 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: Politics 19.3% ★, Historical 19.1%, Management 12.7%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Economy 11.9%
- #31 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Historical 20.2%, Moddable 13.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Economy 10.1%
- #32 Europa Universalis V
74% matchMixed69% of 28,382 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 50.7 hrsMean: 103.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Historical 29.2%, Economy 19.4%, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, War 13.5%, Simulation 9.3%
- #33 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
73% matchVery Positive91% of 25,891 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 73.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Historical 21.7%, Moddable 17.5% ★, Management 16%, Economy 14.5%, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★
- #34 Primitive Society Simulator
75% matchVery Positive83% of 731 reviews2024
Dev: YSH BigDovePub: YSH Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A colony-building game combined with grand strategy elements. Play as a tribal leader, guiding your people from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Survive, multiply, and compete for territory among ancient nations.
Why similar: Historical 36.3%, Management 26.8%, War 18.5%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 8.5%
- #35 Imagine Earth
76% 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: RTS 30.1%, Management 21.1%, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Economy 19.7%, Strategy 9.1%
- #36 Computer Tycoon
77% matchVery Positive85% of 1,000 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
Why similar: Historical 26.5%, Management 19.5%, Economy 18.9%, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Strategy 8.3%
- #37 Sapiens
74% matchVery Positive83% of 2,122 reviews2022
Dev: Majic Jungle
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own prehistoric civilization and lead your tribe in a world you shape. Start with nothing, build towns and industry, and advance through thousands of years of technological breakthroughs in this intimate yet expansive colony sim.
Why similar: Moddable 41.9% ★, Management 30.6%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 10.6%, Indie 3.4%
- #38 Grand Ages: Medieval
77% matchMixed48% of 1,971 reviews2015
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.
Why similar: RTS 16.7%, Economy 12.6%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★, Management 11.6%, Strategy 11.2%
- #39 Tiny Civilization
72% matchVery Positive94% of 2,145 reviews2022
Dev: 喜人一个
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
This is a historical simulation game that promotes the development of civilization based on the match-3 Game. You'll need to gather resources, use skills, discover new technology, and lead humanbeing through a 10,000-year journey to the cosmos.
Why similar: Historical 24.8%, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Minimalist 16.9%, Management 16.5%, Strategy 13.2%
- #40 HUMANKIND™
73% matchMixed69% of 28,395 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
Why similar: Historical 32.6%, Strategy 19.2%, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Management 16%, War 8.8%
- #41 Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant
75% matchVery Positive80% of 239 reviews2019
Dev: Citizen of Life Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Life sim set in the Ancient Roman Republic. Experience life and events in Ancient Rome through multiple generations of a family, helping them grow from lowly commoners to mighty Senators. Long live the Republic!
Why similar: Rome 23.5% ★, Historical 20.7%, Moddable 20.6% ★, Management 14.5%, Economy 13%
- #42 The Universim
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,560 reviews2024
Dev: Crytivo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump straight into managing your own planets as you guide a civilization through the ages. Build the ultimate empire in The Universim, a new breed of God Game in development by Crytivo.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 50.1% ★, Management 27.3%, Simulation 11%, Strategy 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #43 Rogue State Revolution
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 533 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: Historical 19.8%, Political 17.5% ★, Management 14%, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Economy 12.2%
- #44 Supreme Ruler 2030
71% matchMixed64% of 544 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Moddable 16.9% ★, RTS 14.6%, Political 12.5% ★, Politics 12.3% ★, Grand Strategy 9.3% ★
- #45 Evil Democracy: 1932
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Why similar: Politics 23.7% ★, Simulation 15.4%, Political 14.1% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 11%
- #46 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
70% 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: RTS 21.3%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Simulation 12.5%, Politics 12.4% ★, Political 12.3% ★
- #47 Pax Augusta
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 637 reviews2025
Dev: Roger GassmannPub: Senatis
Windows
Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic ancient city-building simulation. Build flourishing cities and look after your citizens. Earn gold with production and trade of goods and build impressive monuments. Strengthen your influence and become a Roman emperor!
Why similar: Rome 29.5% ★, Historical 24.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Management 11.3%, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★
- #48 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,638 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
Why similar: Historical 24.2%, Management 17.2%, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Economy 15.8%, War 9.3%
- #49 Celestial Empire
67% matchVery Positive90% of 668 reviews2025
Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.
Why similar: Historical 21.1%, RTS 21.1%, Political 15.2% ★, Economy 14.5%, Management 13.2%
- #50 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,381 reviews2019
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
Why similar: Politics 22.1% ★, Moddable 14.6% ★, Management 13.6%, Political 12.1% ★, Economy 10.7%
- #51 Warnament
67% matchVery Positive85% of 439 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: Politics 21.4% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Historical 15.8%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Economy 13.5%
- #52 Anno 117: Pax Romana
66% matchMixed70% of 11,936 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.
Why similar: RTS 19.8%, Historical 16.4%, Economy 13.6%, Political 11.5% ★, Management 11.3%
- #53 Heart of the Machine
65% matchVery Positive92% of 1,968 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Moddable 23.1% ★, Historical 20.6%, Management 15%, Economy 13.5%, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★
- #54 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
66% matchVery Positive84% of 219 reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: RTS 21.5%, Historical 21.3%, Politics 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Simulation 8.3%
- #55 Vox Populi: Brazil 2022
67% matchVery Positive94% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Play as an existing or fully customized political figure, and campaign for many alternative Brazilian elections! In "Vox Populi: Brazil 2022", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!
Why similar: Politics 32.7% ★, Historical 19%, RTS 17.7%, Management 14.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #56 Marble Age
70% matchVery Positive83% of 744 reviews2015
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Turn-based historical simulation strategy. Develop the Greek civilization from the small village to the great city-state when it will dominate the world!
Why similar: Historical 30.6%, Management 19.7%, Economy 16.3%, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 11%
- #57 Age of Gladiators
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 756 reviews2016
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Age of Gladiators" is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities.
Why similar: Rome 25.9% ★, Management 21.4%, Historical 20.7%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 9.1%
- #58 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
68% matchMostly Negative38% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Politics 21.9% ★, Political 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Economy 15.7%, Management 11.6%
- #59 Urban Empire
71% matchMostly Negative34% of 2,462 reviews2017
Dev: Reborn GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.
Why similar: Politics 28.2% ★, Management 17.5%, Historical 14.9%, Economy 13.9%, Strategy 11.1%
- #60 Field of Glory: Empires
68% matchVery Positive82% of 862 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.9 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: Rome 25.7% ★, Historical 23.5%, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Management 11.1%