- #1 Orbi Universo II
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 87 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 22% ★, Historical 12.3%, Management 9.2%, RTS 9.1%, Abstract 8.6%
- #2 Victoria II
96% matchVery Positive88% of 20,842 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.8 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 25.3% ★, Historical 18.1%, Grand Strategy 15.7%, Economy 8.4%, Moddable 6.6%
- #3 Europa Universalis IV
96% matchVery Positive88% of 137,440 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 284.1 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 29.7% ★, Historical 15.6%, Moddable 14.1%, Grand Strategy 10.1%, Economy 8%
- #4 Victoria 3
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 61,281 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 120.9 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 26.3% ★, Historical 15.6%, Moddable 13%, Grand Strategy 11.1%, Economy 10.2%
- #5 Terra Invicta
94% matchVery Positive80% of 9,948 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 53.5 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: Real-Time with Pause 26.8% ★, Moddable 13.8%, Historical 13.1%, Management 8.9%, Grand Strategy 8.6%
- #6 Imperator: Rome
94% matchMixed66% of 26,916 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.8 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 22.3% ★, Historical 19%, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 6.8%
- #7 Nations
93% matchVery Positive90% of 148 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 27.3%, RTS 21.8%, Moddable 13.4%, Grand Strategy 13%, Strategy 10.2%
- #8 Old World
92% matchVery Positive82% of 6,919 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 19.1%, Moddable 18%, Management 12.5%, Grand Strategy 12.1%, Economy 10.7%
- #9 Age of History 3
91% matchVery Positive85% of 18,912 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 38.5 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 22.8%, Moddable 17.4%, Grand Strategy 17%, Economy 13.5%, War 9.1%
- #10 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,255 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: Real-Time with Pause 40.1% ★, RTS 17.7%, Grand Strategy 12.3%, Historical 9.9%, War 5.8%
- #11 Mars Horizon
90% matchVery Positive84% of 3,099 reviews2020
Dev: Auroch Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.2 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 35.2%, Management 28.9%, Alternate History 12.6%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 10.2%
- #12 Rebel Inc: Escalation
89% matchVery Positive82% of 7,594 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 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 24.5% ★, Moddable 12.3%, Historical 12.2%, RTS 9.2%, Management 8.2%
- #13 CivIdle
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,131 reviews2025
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 84.8 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 38%, Management 24.4%, Grand Strategy 15%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 7.9%
- #14 Microcivilization
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,455 reviews2026
Dev: Ondrej Homola
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 41.6%, Management 22%, Economy 19%, Strategy 11.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #15 Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar
89% matchMixed61% of 450 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 21.3% ★, Historical 18.4%, Rome 17.4% ★, RTS 15.4%, Strategy 13.5%
- #16 Millennia
86% matchMixed67% of 3,788 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.6 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 22.7%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, Economy 13.5%, Management 11.4%, War 11.1%
- #17 Sapiens
84% matchVery Positive80% of 2,200 reviews2022
Dev: Majic Jungle
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.2 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 42.8%, Management 29.8%, Simulation 11.7%, Strategy 10.5%, Indie 3.4%
- #18 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
86% matchVery Positive82% of 558 reviews2015
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.1% ★, Historical 17.5%, RTS 13.9%, Rome 13.7% ★, Strategy 8.1%
- #19 Democracy 4
84% matchVery Positive82% of 6,409 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Management 24.6%, Economy 21.5%, Grand Strategy 17.1%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 10.8%
- #20 Nova Roma
81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,363 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Historical 21.8%, Moddable 20.9%, Management 14.9%, Grand Strategy 14%, Economy 13%
- #21 Supreme Ruler 1936
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 309 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.6 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 27.1% ★, Historical 16.1%, RTS 15%, Grand Strategy 10.6%, Moddable 9.7%
- #22 Europa Universalis V
81% matchMixed67% of 30,806 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 53.1 hrsMean: 124.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.
Why similar: Historical 27.1%, Grand Strategy 17.4%, Economy 16.6%, War 12.7%, Alternate History 8.9%
- #23 Countryballs Conquest
82% matchVery Positive86% of 92 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 17.8%, Grand Strategy 17.8%, War 14.2%, RTS 11%, Historical 10.3%
- #24 Imperiums: Greek Wars
82% matchVery Positive85% of 548 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.8 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 19.5%, Historical 19.4%, Grand Strategy 12.5%, Management 11.9%, Economy 10.6%
- #25 Tiny Civilization
80% matchVery Positive93% of 2,194 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 23.2%, Grand Strategy 22.2%, Minimalist 15.6%, Management 14.6%, Strategy 12%
- #26 Realpolitiks II
83% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.4 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 34.3%, Simulation 27.4%, Strategy 27.1%, Indie 10.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #27 The Universim
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 10,670 reviews2024
Dev: Crytivo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 34.3 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 51.1% ★, Management 26.5%, Simulation 10.9%, Strategy 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #28 HUMANKIND™
79% matchMixed69% of 28,852 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 32.7 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%, Strategy 18.3%, Grand Strategy 17.9%, Management 14.8%, War 8.6%
- #29 Heart of the Machine
76% matchVery Positive92% of 2,139 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.8 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: Moddable 22.2%, Historical 19.6%, Management 13.7%, Grand Strategy 12.8%, Economy 12%
- #30 Primitive Society Simulator
77% matchVery Positive84% of 760 reviews2024
Dev: YSH BigDovePub: YSH Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 33.5%, Management 23.6%, War 17.3%, Alternate History 9%, Strategy 7.7%
- #31 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
75% matchVery Positive88% of 1,681 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 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 24.8%, Management 16.8%, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Economy 15%, War 9.5%
- #32 Victoria I Complete
79% matchMixed67% of 283 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
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 46% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9%, Historical 17.8%, Strategy 16.3%
- #33 Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant
77% matchVery Positive80% of 240 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% ★, Historical 19.9%, Moddable 19.9%, Management 13.3%, Economy 11.6%
- #34 The Emperor and State
76% matchMixed58% of 345 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: Historical 22.2%, Grand Strategy 14.2%, Management 14.1%, Economy 12.9%, War 10%
- #35 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 36.1 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 20.7%, Real-Time with Pause 14.1% ★, Moddable 14.1%, Grand Strategy 13.4%, Economy 9.6%
- #36 States of Power
72% matchVery Positive89% of 403 reviews2026
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy in this WWII Grand Strategy Wargame. Easy to start, hard to master and a full match fits in one session. Play singleplayer and multiplayer, or create, play and share your own custom scenarios with the built-in Scenario Editor.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 36.7% ★, RTS 14.1%, Historical 13%, Grand Strategy 10.3%, War 7.2%
- #37 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
71% matchVery Positive91% of 27,451 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 20.5%, Moddable 18.7%, Management 14.1%, Grand Strategy 12.9%, Economy 12.8%
- #38 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
70% matchVery Positive83% of 3,878 reviews2026
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Moddable 19.3%, Historical 18.2%, Management 12.2%, Grand Strategy 11.8%, Economy 10.9%
- #39 Age of Gladiators
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 769 reviews2016
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 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 24.9% ★, Historical 19.6%, Management 19.3%, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 8.4%
- #40 Trade Conquest
73% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 38.5% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1%, RTS 10.8%, Economy 10.5%, Management 10%
- #41 Marble Age
74% matchVery Positive83% of 747 reviews2015
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 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 31.5%, Management 19.4%, Economy 15.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 11.1%
- #42 Pax Augusta
71% matchMixed70% of 659 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 30.1% ★, Historical 24.5%, Simulation 13%, Management 10.9%, Grand Strategy 10.7%
- #43 Empires of the Undergrowth
69% matchVery Positive94% of 18,977 reviews2024
Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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.
Why similar: Moddable 21.5%, Historical 19.4%, Management 14.1%, Grand Strategy 12.7%, Economy 12.1%
- #44 Empire Architect
74% matchMixed65% of 171 reviews2017
Dev: Batholith Entertainment
Windows
Empire Architect is an ancient city-building real time strategy game, with elements from grand strategies sprinkled in for good measure. The levels are procedurally generated, and you have limited control over your subjects
Why similar: Rome 16.5% ★, Historical 14.8%, RTS 14.3%, Management 13.4%, Economy 13.1%
- #45 Computer Tycoon
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,023 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Computer Tycoon is a highly 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 26.3%, Management 18.8%, Grand Strategy 18.8%, Economy 18.6%, Simulation 8.8%
- #46 Grand Ages: Rome
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 820 reviews2009
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
As Governor of a Roman Province in the time-honoured Roman Empire, its fortune very much lies in your hands. Choose one of five Roman noble families such as Caesar’s Julii with different abilities to accomplish the comprehensive missions.
Why similar: Rome 33.6% ★, Historical 29.6%, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 11.3%, RTS 9.1%
- #47 Imperial Ambitions
69% matchVery Positive81% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: Historical 26.1%, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Economy 16.1%, Management 14%, Alternate History 8.7%
- #48 Power to the People
71% matchVery Positive81% of 557 reviews2022
Dev: Rhombico GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build and maintain a power grid for a constantly growing population, while fighting off all kinds of disasters in this thrilling resource management experience. It's time for you to give "Power to the People"! Do you have what it takes to keep the lights on?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 50% ★, Management 19.5%, Economy 16.4%, Simulation 7.1%, Strategy 5.9%
- #49 Realpolitiks
73% matchMixed62% of 1,247 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: Grand Strategy 28.8%, Strategy 28.7%, Historical 28.3%, Simulation 8%, War 5.1%
- #50 Citadelum
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,089 reviews2024
Dev: Abylight BarcelonaPub: Abylight Studios
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare.
Why similar: Moddable 32.3%, Rome 24.4% ★, Historical 19.5%, Economy 11.3%, Simulation 6.3%
- #51 Warnament
67% matchVery Positive85% of 506 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Historical 20.4%, Grand Strategy 19.6%, Moddable 16.7%, Economy 16.3%, Simulation 10.8%
- #52 Anno 117: Pax Romana
66% matchMixed69% of 12,872 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 29.2 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 22.4%, Historical 19.1%, Economy 14.5%, Rome 12.4% ★, Management 12.1%
- #53 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
70% matchVery Positive82% of 282 reviews2018
Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
Windows
A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.
Why similar: Rome 27.2% ★, Historical 26.8%, Grand Strategy 13.8%, Moddable 13.2%, Strategy 11.8%
- #54 Secret Government
70% matchMixed52% of 301 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 44.8% ★, Historical 14.6%, Grand Strategy 12.5%, Economy 9.8%, Simulation 5.7%
- #55 Field of Glory: Empires
68% matchVery Positive82% of 869 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 26.1% ★, Historical 23.5%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 12.2%, War 11%
- #56 Marble Age: Remastered
68% matchVery Positive86% of 402 reviews2020
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Marble Age is a turn-based historical strategy where your task is to turn a small Ancient Greek village into a flourishing Polis, powerful enough to conquer the known world!
Why similar: Historical 30.4%, Management 20.4%, Economy 15.4%, Simulation 12.4%, Strategy 12%
- #57 Making History: The Second World War
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 291 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: Moddable 19.6%, Historical 19.2%, Grand Strategy 12.1%, War 10.5%, Management 10%
- #58 Norland
65% matchVery Positive82% of 10,516 reviews2024
Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.
Why similar: Moddable 19.5%, Historical 18%, RTS 15.3%, Management 12.6%, Grand Strategy 11.4%
- #59 Ancient Cities
67% matchMixed63% of 2,171 reviews2023
Dev: Uncasual Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!
Why similar: Moddable 28.2%, Historical 26.4%, Management 15.1%, Economy 12%, Simulation 8.2%
- #60 Manor Lords
63% matchVery Positive84% of 92,096 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Why similar: Moddable 20.4%, Historical 17.6%, RTS 16.3%, Management 12.1%, Grand Strategy 11%