- #1 United Sects of America
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FoxSox GamesPub: Madnetic Games
Windows
Welcome to the United Sects of America, where a captivating narrative, strategic management, and moral choices seamlessly intertwine. As the leader of your own cult, you'll grapple with tough decisions, shape your group's destiny, and aim to wield influence across the entire United States.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Political 9.8% ★, Alternate History 8.5%
- #2 Arms Race 2
96% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR that took place in the 20th century.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Alternate History 9.7%, Text-Based 7.4%
- #3 Asia Empire 2027
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Asian empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Political Sim 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Strategy RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #4 Concert of Power
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Piedmont Games
Windows
Rule a shattered North America where diplomacy cuts as deeply as war. Build industry, command trade, forge treaties, provoke crises, isolate rivals, and decide whether to defend the balance of power or be the one who breaks it.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.9% ★, Diplomacy 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Political 8.7% ★, Economy 7.4%
- #5 Latin America Empire 2027
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Latin empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Political Sim 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Strategy RPG 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #6 Middle East Empire 2027
94% match8 user reviews78% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Middle Eastern empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Political Sim 21% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Strategy RPG 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #7 Africa Empire 2027
93% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your African empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Political Sim 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #8 Cascade: Hindcast
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Herni Dedalvs
Windows · Mac
Cascade: Hindcast is an alternate-history grand strategy game where monthly political and military decisions reshape a living war map. Use hindsight, spend scarce political capital, and watch borders, armies, and consequences move in real time.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #9 Crisis Cabinet
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Function Labs LimitedPub: Function Labs
Windows
Lead a nation through elections, unrest, war, scandals and economic collapse in this turn-based political strategy simulation. Spend political capital, manage budgets, survive crises and decide how far you’ll go to stay in power.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.6% ★, Political Sim 21% ★, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Political 10.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%
- #10 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
91% matchVery Positive87% of 753 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Political 9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #11 UK Politics Simulator
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac
Over 20,000 simulated politicians, journalists and activists. Every one unique. Every one autonomous. Build your career from local councillor to Prime Minister in the most detailed UK political simulation ever created. No scripts. Pure systems-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.4% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Political 9.7% ★, Simulation 7.5%
- #12 You are the Judge!
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 258 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Games
Windows
As a judge of the Kobardde court, solve complex cases inspired by actual events. Your decisions will directly affect people's (and perhaps yours) lives. You may have to make difficult decisions for your family, country, and life. What kind of judge will you be?
Why similar: Political Sim 24.2% ★, Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Strategy RPG 14%, Political 11.4% ★, Immersive Sim 9.1%
- #13 Aye! My Liege
89% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Tappole Software
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game set in an alternate history. Lead your noble house to power using a 4-tier command system that allows for granular management of every individual soldier. Master complex industrial chains, navigate tariffs, and balance diplomacy to shape the continent's ultimate fate.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Strategy RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #14 Last Emperor
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Puggers Games
Windows
Lead a waning Empire back to its former glory in this fictional Cold War text-based RPG. As emperor, choose who to trust and who to silence. Adapt to changing times or cling to tradition. Enact reforms to revive the economy, enforce law and order, and reinforce the Empire’s place under the Sun.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Strategy RPG 11%, Text-Based 8.6%, Management 7.6%
- #15 Clockwork Dawn
87% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Terra Studios LLC
Windows
A new dawn approaches with the advent of intricate mechanical designs that will transform the world into an era of steam and steel. Take control of a country in this alternate history steampunk timeline and either survive and prosper or be forgotten in the dust of ages past.
Why similar: Political Sim 19% ★, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Political 7.8% ★
- #16 Mr. President
85% matchVery Positive80% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22% ★, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Political 8.2% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #17 Crisis in the Kremlin
86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,455 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Why similar: Political Sim 42.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Grand Strategy 8.5% ★, Strategy 7.4%, Alternate History 6%
- #18 POWER
86% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Management 8.9%, Political 8.7% ★
- #19 Politisim
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
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 36% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Political 9.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 7.7%
- #20 Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
84% matchVery Positive93% of 727 reviews2018
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...
Why similar: Political Sim 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Political 10.1% ★, Alternate History 9.7%
- #21 Here to Stay
83% matchMixed43% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Jakub KuceraPub: Powerup Company
Windows · Mac
Join the race for power in the new political strategy game. Build a strong political party, win the regional elections and have a majority in parliament. As the head of state, you are in charge of running the state, managing the state budget and diplomacy.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.6% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Economy 6.4%
- #22 The Emperor and State
82% matchMixed57% of 328 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: Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Strategy RPG 11.1%, Alternate History 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #23 Victoria 3
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 59,962 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 118.1 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: Political Sim 20.5% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Political 7.9% ★, Historical 7.7%
- #24 Just Power: The Papal States
81% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Stikcy Games
Windows
Are you ready to found a dynasty which controls the Holy See over the centuries? Climb the hierarchies, hire your relatives, blackmail and bribe to get everything you want in this turn-based political simulator.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.2% ★, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Political 11% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #25 Three Kingdoms : Alias
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Alternate History 9%, Historical 8%
- #26 吾皇万岁
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 389 reviews2026
Dev: AI GAME STUDIO
Windows
You'll time-travel to a turbulent ancient Chinese dynasty as a young monarch. Ascend the throne amidst chaos and navigate among powerful officials, noble clans, and common scholars. Each vermilion note harbors danger. Your choice will shape history: Create a prosperous era or be a fallen king.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Political 11.7% ★, Strategy RPG 10.2%, Historical 8.3%
- #27 Grey Eminence
80% 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 20.5% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Alternate History 9.9%, Political 8.1% ★
- #28 Democracy 4
79% matchVery Positive82% of 6,322 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: Political Sim 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Political 11.4% ★, Management 7.9%
- #29 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
78% match2 user reviews67% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Serica Dynamics Studio
Windows
昭昭天命,复归大明。在星变时空的恢弘重塑中,熔铸八十三载春秋:变钞法以通有无,革军制而强九边;修水利以固邦本,改科举而纳贤良。崇格物方致知穷理;兴矿冶而器利工商。靖九边以抚八方,镇四海而服万邦。于庙算奏疏间,重整日月山河;在革故鼎新中,再创中华治世。一切,皆在你一念之间。
Why similar: Political Sim 23.7% ★, Alternate History 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Historical 10.4%, Grand Strategy 8.4% ★
- #30 Age of Enlightenment
78% 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 20.4% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Alternate History 8.8%, Historical 7.7%
- #31 Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fenek Games
Windows
Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it?
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Political Sim 13.3% ★, Alternate History 11.3%, Political 10.6% ★
- #32 AfterWar
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Political Sim 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Political 10% ★, Alternate History 7.9%
- #33 1992: Rasputie
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a place of a politician in the post-Soviet space and immerse yourself in the struggle for power amid the ruins of the former empire. Your decisions will determine the path of the young state's development.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Political 12.4% ★, Alternate History 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #34 Statecraft: Corrupted Democracy
74% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Engincan Çiçek
Windows
Democracy is dirty; get your hands filthy. Manipulate the masses like a flock of sheep, bribe the parliament, and sabotage your rivals. In the chaos of the 70s, honesty is a weakness. Will you be a savior or a dictator? The choice *and the corruption* is yours.
Why similar: Political Sim 21% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Political 10.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #35 Reversed Front
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ESC Taiwan
Windows
The players may assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs (East Turkestan), Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, establishing organisations in 269 territories in the Cathayan Continent to overthrow the Communist regime!
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.4% ★, Political Sim 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Political 9.6% ★
- #36 President of Steel
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: volaryus
Windows
President of Steel is a choice-driven political strategy game where every decision shapes the fate of your nation. Balance power, stability, and economy while navigating political intrigue, war threats, organized crime, and personal relationships.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28% ★, Political Sim 26.4% ★, Political 12.7% ★, Strategy RPG 9.2%, Economy 8.4%
- #37 The Cold War Era
76% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
The Cold War Era is strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Why similar: Political Sim 30.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Political 7.7% ★, Alternate History 6.9%
- #38 Arms Race - TCWE
75% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2017
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race - TCWE is PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Why similar: Political Sim 27.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Political 9.8% ★, Strategy 7.2%
- #39 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
74% matchMixed62% of 850 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Diplomacy 29% ★, Political Sim 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Management 8.9%, Economy 7.4%
- #40 ELHKIA
73% matchNo user reviews
Windows
ELHKIA is a GPT-powered political sim where you write down your own campaign promises. Sway the public while dodging tomatoes and shape the world with your own words.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Political Sim 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Political 11.6% ★, Economy 7.4%
- #41 O.A.C - World Begins
73% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: V.B.BPub: C.O.T.E
Windows
Are you a leader? Once you convince your nation you are their leader, it will be time to show the world your own political, people management and military strategy skills. O.A.C aims to be a breath of fresh air in the grand strategy genre that will inspire its own kind of videogames!
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Political Sim 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Strategy RPG 10.4%, Historical 8.5%
- #42 China: Mao's legacy
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,043 reviews2019
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Year 1976, the stormy Cultural revolution has died down, hard times of hongweibing and public critics are coming to an end. Old and sick Mao Zedong will soon leave China to his comrades from CPC. The Cold War is coming into a new phase...
Why similar: Political Sim 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Political 12% ★, Strategy RPG 10.1%
- #43 State of Affairs
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Top Sigma Studios
Windows · Mac
State of Affairs is a realistic geopolitical simulator where you lead a nation through pivotal historical moments. Manage legislative bodies, balance factional tensions, and make strategic decisions that shape the political, economic, and social future of your country.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.1% ★, Political 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Economy 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #44 Imperialism: Concert of Europe
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Decision Space
Windows
It is the 19th century - an age of steam power, revolution, and imperialist expansion. Engage in turn-based gameplay as you strive to ascend to unparalleled power through astute management of trade, industry, research, diplomacy, colonization, and warfare.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Alternate History 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Economy 7.1%
- #45 Gilded Destiny
71% 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: Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Political Sim 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Political 9.7% ★, Alternate History 9%
- #46 The Guild - Europa 1410
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ashborne GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Forge your path to power in medieval Europe. Choose your profession and master trade, politics, and intrigue to climb the social ladder and found a dynasty. Secure your legacy and dominate history in this immersive economic simulation.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Strategy RPG 14.6%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, Simulation 8.4%
- #47 Konkwest
70% matchPositive95% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: Vincent Creative Technologies
Windows
The arcade grand strategy game. In Konkwest you and your friends can play through a world conquest campaign in an evening. Many historical starting scenarios bring you into the game world and let you lead your empire to glory. The single-resource economy makes the game accessible to all.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Alternate History 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #48 Front Frontiers
69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: baus96
Windows
The World is on the brink of irreversible Tragedy. Global tensions are rising, alliances are falling apart and states are preparing to decide their fate in the shadow of a massive war. Front Frontiers invites you to fight a massive war, offering an in-depth strategy experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Strategy RPG 12.6%, Alternate History 9.3%
- #49 三国記II
70% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: lufy
Windows · Mac
《三国记II》是三国记系列的第2部作品,是一款正统的历史模拟策略游戏。以中国东汉末年的三国时期为总体背景,围绕着争夺大陆霸权,展开了一系列的故事。 《三国记II》采取直接在大地图上进行游戏和战斗,让玩家体验征战四方的快感。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Political Sim 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Strategy 9.7%
- #50 Age of History II
70% matchVery Positive90% of 49,710 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Historical 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #51 2024 U.S. Election Simulator
69% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
The 2024 U.S. Election Simulator puts you in control of an American election night like never before. Customize your very own political candidate and run a realistic campaign that leads up to election night!
Why similar: Political Sim 33.8% ★, Diplomacy 29.7% ★, Political 12.4% ★, Simulation 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.8%
- #52 Blueprint: EV
68% 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: Political Sim 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 7.9%
- #53 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
67% matchVery Positive81% of 692 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Political 10.1% ★
- #54 明末:甲申年
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zirbry StudioPub: HistAxis Games
Windows
公元1644年,甲申之变。李自成兵临北京,清军虎视关外,大明江山风雨飘摇。在这天命更迭的十字路口,你可以选择成为崇祯皇帝,在绝境中重振朝纲;亦可投身闯王麾下,为大顺开疆拓土;甚至扮演诸方势力或平民问鼎中原。这是一款基于真实历史的大语言模型辅助驱动策略游戏。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28% ★, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Strategy RPG 11.8%, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 7.8%
- #55 EQUILIBRIUM
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benetti Andrea
Windows
Govern by typing: cut taxes, nationalize energy, declare a state of emergency. Every order becomes real economic and political consequences. How long can you keep the EQUILIBRIUM?
Why similar: Political Sim 30.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Economy 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #56 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Festina Lente Games
Windows
Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.
Why similar: Political Sim 32.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Political 10.2% ★, Management 9.7%
- #57 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
65% matchVery Positive83% of 1,945 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.6% ★, Political Sim 25.2% ★, Political 12.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.2%
- #58 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
66% matchMixed49% of 56,374 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 47.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Political Sim 16.3% ★, Alternate History 8.9%, Historical 8%
- #59 Realpolitiks
69% matchMixed62% of 1,241 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: Diplomacy 35.2% ★, Political Sim 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Historical 5.7%
- #60 Systemic War
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Play of Battle SA
Windows
Lead your nation in a modern grand strategy game (2008–2025), using a macroeconomic model with exchange rates, diplomacy, and hybrid warfare. Engage in kinetic warfare on the strategic map, then shift to RTS battles at focal points.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Political 10.3% ★