- #1 House of Legacy
97% matchVery Positive83% of 3,748 reviews2025
Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Political 19.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.8% ★, Economy 10.1%, Management 8.6%
- #2 Lord of Rigel
96% matchMixed68% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: Rhombus Studios
Windows
Lord of Rigel is a turn-based 4X space strategy game inspired by the classics. In a galaxy divided by two elder races, will you unite with other species or forge your own path? Navigate galactic politics and defeat threats using espionage, research, and military force. How will you shape the galaxy?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.2% ★, 4X 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Political 11.9% ★, Strategy 8.4%
- #3 Trade Conquest
96% 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 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, 4X 12.8% ★, Capitalism 12.3%, Political 10.8% ★
- #4 Gilded Destiny
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 17.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Political 13.4% ★, 4X 12.9% ★, Capitalism 11.5%
- #5 Advisors at the End of the Universe
94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Flux-Soul
Windows · Linux
AEU is a fast paced realtime strategy and 4x hybrid. Players influence their empire to grow, fight, forge alliances or engage in trade. Players are given control over the empire's traits, research and a set of three types of abilities(Construction, Plagues and Agents) to accomplish their goals.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 23.4% ★, 4X 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Base Building 10%, RTS 9.7%
- #6 Quill & Sword: Fate of Eryndor
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: gunesustunalp
Windows
A fantasy grand strategy game where you lead any realm you want, manage resources, forge alliances, and command armies across a hand-painted world. Plan, negotiate, and conquer to shape the balance of power in Quill & Sword: Fate of Eryndor.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, 4X 16.7% ★, Political 15% ★, Economy 9.8%
- #7 Beyond Astra
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nebule Games
Windows
Lead your civilization in a galaxy brimming with life and intrigue. Seamlessly explore and expand across uncharted worlds, from their surfaces to the stars. Forge your destiny in this sci-fi 4X offering a unique blend of grand strategy, planetary city-building, and RTS combat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.3% ★, 4X 20.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, RTS 10.4%, Strategy 9.5%
- #8 Terra
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Smashware
Windows · Mac
Terra is an atmospheric real-time strategy game that combines 4X elements with a procedural universe. Wage war, engage in diplomacy, and discover hidden characters and the mysteries of the universe through the eyes of one of 5 unique factions.
Why similar: 4X 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Political 14.2% ★, RTS 12.6%, Economy 10.7%
- #9 Fragile Existence
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fragile ContinuumPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Save humanity from the brink of extinction in this sci-fi strategy game of survival. Travel among the stars to seek out resources, establish and develop colonies to sustain civilization, and grow your military might to push back against an overwhelming threat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 22.9% ★, Diplomacy 19.5% ★, 4X 19% ★, Economy 10%, Strategy 9.1%
- #10 Europa Universalis IV
91% 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 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Economy 10.1%
- #11 Falling Frontier
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stutter Fox StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 23.2% ★, 4X 20.6% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Economy 7.6%
- #12 Rebel Inc: Escalation
89% 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: Diplomacy 19.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.2% ★, 4X 18.8% ★, Economy 11%, Strategy 9.2%
- #13 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
89% 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: Political 20.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Economy 12.7%, Strategy 11.9%, Capitalism 11.1%
- #14 Dawn of Andromeda
88% matchMixed44% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.
Why similar: 4X 35.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 29.2% ★, Strategy 27.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #15 Orbit Zero
86% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Kaan Özgül
Windows
Create a Company, Build structures, Collect Resources, Make Investments and Speculate on Assets. Carefully manage your Workforce, Finances, Resources, Shareholders, BOD & Political Partnerships.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, Capitalism 13.7%, Economy 12.8%, Sandbox 8.4%
- #16 Dune: Spice Wars
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,346 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.8% ★, 4X 19.5% ★, RTS 12.5%, Economy 11.2%, Management 11%
- #17 Stellar Dynasty
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joshua R.D. Wilson
Windows
A sci-fi, 4X, real-time strategy game. Build, fight, and explore to survive against an unstoppable alien threat. Carry the fight from one galaxy to the next as you battle back from the brink of extinction, and unlock the secrets of the past to restore your people to the path of galactic super power.
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 22.8% ★, Strategy 15.1%, RTS 12.7%, Sandbox 8.6%
- #18 Commanders Fury
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RoboFox Games LLC
Windows
Take command of the war machine of an empire in this 4x RTS hybrid. Fight battles with your flagship fleet in fully 3D real-time space combat. Recruit, train and dispatch commanders. Give them orders, directives and equip their fleets. Manage your empire’s supply logistics and fleet operations.
Why similar: 4X 26% ★, RTS 17.1%, Strategy 16.7%, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.3% ★
- #19 Empires Edge
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaser Studio
Windows
Empires Edge is a 4X-lite strategy game about building a civilization on floating islands, inspired by the classic Tyrants: Fight Through Time (Mega Lo Mania). Lead your people, achieve technological breakthroughs, and conquer new territories as you forge an empire at the edge of the Universe.
Why similar: 4X 31.1% ★, Strategy 23.4%, RTS 18.4%, Base Building 10.4%, Economy 9.8%
- #20 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KNK DEVELOP
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game of world domination. Conquer and unite 195 countries before an unknown enemy arrives. Build your economy, military, and influence. Choose war or diplomacy, control resources, and shape the future—only one ruler will rise to the top. Will it be you?
Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Political 17.5% ★, RTS 14.6%, Economy 12%
- #21 Existence: The Outer Reach
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cozy Orchards
Windows
Existence is a strategy game on a massive scale. Lead your expanding empire, explore the galaxy, and master simultaneous space and planetary battles. Engage in solo play or team up with friends for intense PvP and co-op action.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.3% ★, 4X 19.3% ★, RTS 11.6%, Management 10.6%, Strategy 10.1%
- #22 Billionaire in the Oil Boom
81% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Wealth, power, greed: in the oil boom of the 1960s, money never sleeps. Invest in stocks, commodities and real estate, acquire companies and manipulate markets to build a financial empire. Use mergers, Ruthless speculation and strategies to dominate the global economy.
Why similar: Capitalism 23.3%, Strategy 19.7%, Economy 18%, RTS 13.6%, Political 12.2% ★
- #23 Uncharted Sectors
82% 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: Diplomacy 22.1% ★, 4X 16.3% ★, Economy 15%, Capitalism 13.5%, Real-Time with Pause 9.8% ★
- #24 The Diner at the End of the Galaxy: Free Appetiser
81% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: General Interactive Co.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Open a diner on a desert planet, grow exotic ingredients, create a menu for intergalactic palates and deal with powerful factions. Free Appetiser is the prologue to Diner at the End of the Galaxy, where you cook and manage your way to intergalactic riches and glory.
Why similar: Strategy 24.1%, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Base Building 16.7%, Economy 12.6%, Management 12%
- #25 Age of Enlightenment
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.1% ★, Capitalism 14.9%, Economy 12.5%, Political 10.8% ★
- #26 The King's Campaign
79% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield
Why similar: 4X 21.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, RTS 14.2%, Strategy 10%
- #27 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
79% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Dan K.Pub: Strategy Games Interactive
Windows
Historically accurate strategy game where you act as a government contractor researching, developing, and manufacturing weapons and technology for your clients. You choose the parts for each product, but be aware that cheap or wrong political choices may affect your success rate!
Why similar: 4X 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Political 14.6% ★, Capitalism 12.4%, RTS 11.4%
- #28 World Warfare & Economics
78% matchMixed61% of 677 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!
Why similar: 4X 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Political 15.5% ★, RTS 13%, Economy 11.4%
- #29 Supreme Commander
78% matchVery Positive89% of 3,109 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.
Why similar: RTS 32.1%, Strategy 29.1%, Real-Time with Pause 18% ★, Sci-fi 10.4%, Base Building 10.4%
- #30 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
77% matchVery Positive93% of 16,284 reviews2012
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.8% ★, 4X 20.6% ★, RTS 13.1%, Base Building 10.4%, Strategy 9.8%
- #31 Great Houses of Calderia
76% matchMixed61% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Political 21.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, 4X 13.4% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Economy 12.4%
- #32 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
77% matchVery Positive81% of 400 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.6% ★, 4X 21.1% ★, RTS 17.3%, Economy 15.2%, Strategy 13.9%
- #33 Final Vanguard
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Pepper Inc.
Windows
Rule a living interstellar empire in this real-time 4X grand strategy. Make decisions that shape civilian lives, manage fragile supply lines, lead military conquests, and decide whether your civilization thrives or collapses under its own expansion.
Why similar: 4X 23.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.4% ★, RTS 13.7%, Economy 11.8%
- #34 Victoria 3
75% 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: Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.7% ★, Capitalism 14%, Economy 13.7%, Political 13.5% ★
- #35 Exit Liquidity: Wall Street Trading Sim
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nordfoundry
Windows · Mac
You have a few dollars and a hunger for more. Navigate decades of economic booms, tech revolutions, and devastating crashes in this deep turn-based simulation. Will you build a legacy through meticulous analysis, or seize power through hostile takeovers and political shadow-play?
Why similar: Capitalism 23%, Economy 20.4%, Political 19.3% ★, Strategy 16.3%, Sandbox 10.5%
- #36 HARWELL: Mars Industries
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Caleb HouldingPub: Aquila Interactive
Windows · Linux
There are no safe spaces in Harwell. Compete for resources, manipulate the Mars Trade Committee, and outbid rivals in a player-driven economy. Use diplomacy – or sabotage and the black market – to disrupt opponents. Control the rules, control the market, eliminate the competition.
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, RTS 18.5%, Political 16.2% ★, Economy 13.7%, Capitalism 13.1%
- #37 Terra Invicta
71% 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: Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 21.2% ★, 4X 20.7% ★, Economy 12.1%, Strategy 10.2%
- #38 It's Not A Moon
74% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Hyeson
Windows
Manage a space station, flying through a procedually generated universe, fight, build and survive in the coldness of space.
Why similar: Strategy 24.6%, Real-Time with Pause 23% ★, RTS 11.7%, Economy 11.1%, Base Building 9.4%
- #39 Crusader Kings III
72% 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: Strategy 18.1%, Real-Time with Pause 16.5% ★, 4X 15% ★, Political 14.5% ★, RTS 10.7%
- #40 Tempus Inceptum
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ecliptec Mobile Ltd.
Windows
Compete in daily global economic strategy challenges. Build production chains, manipulate markets, and outscore rival AI factions on shared leaderboards.
Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, Economy 20.7%, Base Building 17.4%, Management 13.4%
- #41 Unending Galaxy
73% matchMixed62% of 124 reviews2016
Dev: Anarkis Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.
Why similar: Strategy 28.8%, 4X 24.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 21.7% ★, Economy 10.5%, Sandbox 8.8%
- #42 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
73% 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: 4X 23.3% ★, Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Economy 11.8%, Political 11.1% ★
- #43 Chieftain
72% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Splout Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chieftain is a fantasy game of world conquest - containing elements of a procedurally generated 4X world, and real-time skirmishes including hundreds of soldiers on screen battling for your dominion and reign to be supreme!
Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, 4X 32.2% ★, RTS 22.2%
- #44 Cola Tycoon
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: World Map Tycoon
Windows
Cola Tycoon is an economic sandbox in which you invent iconic cola recipes, build industrial-era factories, and launch marketing campaigns to dominate the 19th-century drink market. Experiment with formulas, adapt to market shifts, and shape the industry one bottle at a time.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27.1% ★, Capitalism 19.5%, Economy 17.8%, Strategy 14.5%, Management 10.7%
- #45 Earth of Oryn
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Earth of Oryn
Windows · Mac
A medieval kingdom-builder focused on meaningful decision-making and long-term strategy. Rule your lands, manage resources, plan your expansion, and guide your settlement from humble beginnings to a thriving realm as the seasons turn.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.8% ★, 4X 19.4% ★, Economy 13.2%, RTS 12.2%, Base Building 11.5%
- #46 Rogue State Revolution
71% 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: 4X 21.4% ★, Political 20% ★, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Economy 11.3%, Strategy 10.3%
- #47 Space Empires II
70% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Explore the galaxy, discover and colonize new planets to acquire enough resources. Design your ships, choosing from different hulls, weapons, shields, and several devices. Once you advance with technologies, new systems will be available, and you will have to update your designs.
Why similar: Strategy 26.4%, 4X 26% ★, Base Building 18.2%, Management 12.2%, Economy 10.8%
- #48 AI War: Fleet Command
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,609 reviews2009
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...
Why similar: Strategy 46.4%, 4X 20% ★, RTS 19.5%, Real-Time with Pause 7.6% ★, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #49 EraTurn
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lobelia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape your civilization’s destiny in this epic turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, advance technology, and conquer through the ages. Every choice transforms history—will your empire rise to greatness or fall to obscurity?
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.5% ★, 4X 18.5% ★, Political 15.2% ★, Capitalism 13.2%, Economy 10.6%
- #50 Capitalism 2
69% matchVery Positive82% of 564 reviews2017
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world.
Why similar: Economy 30.1%, Capitalism 29.5%, Strategy 18.2%, Management 15%, RTS 7.2%
- #51 Star Ruler 2
69% matchVery Positive82% of 721 reviews2015
Dev: Blind Mind Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.
Why similar: 4X 40.6% ★, Strategy 25.8%, RTS 22%, Sci-fi 11.7%
- #52 Trade Empire
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Valengate
Windows
Trade Empire is a medieval trade strategy game. Create your merchant, start trading in your chosen city, and use diplomatic moves to take control of trade across the entire map and eliminate your rivals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 27.2% ★, Political 19.4% ★, Capitalism 16.4%, Economy 16.1%, Strategy 13.9%
- #53 Government Simulator 2
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator 2 is based on real world statistics and data and lets you control a whole country, like the USA, Germany, UK, France, Russia, and others: Change laws, taxes and budgets, and see what happens. Manage emergencies, impose tariffs, start wars.
Why similar: Political 22.5% ★, Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Strategy 16%, Economy 13.9%, Management 10.3%
- #54 Age of Space
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PodPal Games
Windows
Evolve from being a nobody to being the center of power! Age of space combines real time resource management with tactical combat. Work as a mercenary for clients in our solar system as you gradually get dragged into a liberation war between the Martians and the UEA. Who will you side with?
Why similar: Strategy 30%, 4X 24.3% ★, RTS 22.2%, Real-Time with Pause 16.8% ★, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #55 Business Magnate
68% matchMixed67% of 218 reviews2019
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Business Magnate is a tycoon business simulation game where you can create all types of businesses: Cars, rockets, phones, tanks, trucks, airplanes, computers, and ships. Design, produce, market and sell them. You can even run multiple companies at the same time.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.5% ★, Economy 24.1%, Strategy 23.7%, Management 17.1%, Sandbox 8.6%
- #56 The White Laboratory
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 362 reviews2019
Dev: Laboratory Systems
Windows
The White Laboratory is a sandbox style physics-based tower defense and RTS game in which you modularly build and command robotic structures. Use them to defend against or conquer other disobedient mechanical blocks on a facility floating in the atmosphere of a remote gas planet.
Why similar: Strategy 34.6%, Real-Time with Pause 32.4% ★, RTS 15.4%, Sandbox 10%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #57 Hedge Fund Tycoon
67% 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: Capitalism 18.7%, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Economy 16.3%, Political 14.8% ★, RTS 11.3%
- #58 Stellaris
66% matchVery Positive86% of 194,059 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 143.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
Why similar: 4X 28.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.7% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Sandbox 9.8%
- #59 Galactic Dominion
67% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Forever Years
Windows
Galactic Dominion is a fast paced 4x space strategy game. Explore the stars, perform research, manage your colonies, build a fleet, defend your systems, and conquer the galaxy. Play through an epic story driven campaign or alternatively customize your games for countless re-playability!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 30.2% ★, Strategy 26.4%, 4X 22.3% ★, RTS 14.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%