- #1 A World To Win
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leafbug Labs
Windows
A Cold War real-time grand strategy game. Players lead a country through the revolutions and superpower conflicts of the late 20th century, competing in the space race and nuclear arms race, destabilizing and overthrowing rival powers to expand their spheres of influence.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Political Sim 23.4% ★, RTS 16.3%, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Strategy 9.6%
- #2 Fall of Bali
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided in many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has fall in warring era for nearly 2 centuries and now the threat of imperialism come. With all your kingdom potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Political Sim 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, Historical 10.1%, Diplomacy 8.9% ★
- #3 Invaders
96% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GodSGameStudio
Windows
Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Political Sim 22.9% ★, RTS 17.2%, Strategy 9.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%
- #4 Systemic War
95% 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: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Political Sim 17% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, RTS 12.6%, Historical 9.1%
- #5 Region at War: The Shogun's Tale of War
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ngotak game studio
Windows
Conquer the fractured lands of Hinomoto. Blend deep turn-based empire management with thrilling real-time tactical battles in this 2D strategy game. Build your cities, research vital technologies, and lead your samurai armies to become the undisputed Shogun of the Sengoku era!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, Political Sim 25.5% ★, RTS 19.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Historical 9.4%
- #6 Economic Miracle
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Take charge of any nation and lead it to greatness in the most ambitious geopolitical simulator of the modern era. Manage economy, laws, military, and diplomacy. Build the future without compromise!
Why similar: Political Sim 25% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, RTS 13.4%, Capitalism 11.8%, Historical 8.8%
- #7 Nations
93% 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: Grand Strategy 24% ★, Political Sim 19.2% ★, Historical 18.3%, RTS 17.3%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★
- #8 NationWar:Annals
92% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Political Sim 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, RTS 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%
- #9 Grey Eminence
91% 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 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Level Editor 10.7%, Historical 9.6%
- #10 Dummynation
91% matchVery Positive88% of 3,066 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, RTS 14.2%, Political Sim 12.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 7.5%
- #11 World Order: Global Power
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead a nation, shape global policy, and rewrite history in this deep real-time grand strategy and political simulation.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Political Sim 25.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Capitalism 7.2%
- #12 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
89% matchMixed51% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, RTS 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Simulation 8.8%
- #13 Crusader Kings II
89% matchVery Positive91% of 73,606 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 55.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.6% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Historical 12%, Strategy 5.5%, Diplomacy 5.4% ★
- #14 Europa Universalis III Complete
88% matchVery Positive83% of 1,993 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.1% ★, Political Sim 29.5% ★, Historical 17.4%, Strategy 8.4%, RTS 2.5%
- #15 Victoria II
87% 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: Grand Strategy 35.3% ★, Political Sim 22.7% ★, Historical 14.8%, Strategy 6.4%, Economy 5.8%
- #16 Geo-Political Simulator 5
86% matchMostly Negative33% of 702 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Political Sim 24% ★, RTS 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Capitalism 9.6%
- #17 Age of Resistance
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Luis Humberto
Windows
Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America. Manage your economy, internal stability, political ideologies, and regional conflicts in real-time with pause. Will you be able to dominate the continent?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.4% ★, RTS 17.1%, Political Sim 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Simulation 9.7%
- #18 Shane's Trains
85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Shane EwingPub: VerveForge
Windows
Build and manage your own railway empire. Buy trains, create services, expand the network, and grow from a single branch line. Map your own routes, or play across the real UK rail network and beyond.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.2% ★, Trains 19.5% ★, RTS 18.3%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 9.8%
- #19 AfterWar
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Political Sim 21.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.8%
- #20 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
82% 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: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Political Sim 19.7% ★, RTS 16.9%, Historical 14%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #21 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Fight the campaigns and battles of Napoleon from the French Revolutionary Wars all the way to Waterloo’s muddy, crimson fields.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Historical 19.4%, RTS 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 11.6%
- #22 East India Company
84% matchMixed52% of 207 reviews2009
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, RTS 11.6%, Historical 10.8%
- #23 Relentless Expanse
82% matchVery Positive90% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Cowmera Games
Windows
Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, RTS 19.9%, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, PvP 7.8%
- #24 Taking London
81% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
Windows · Linux
A love letter to old-school browser-based RTS MMOs – with charming nostalgic pixel graphics, a dash of political satire, and tonnes of strategic tension. Build your empire, face off against other players, and take what’s yours in true British imperial style: by dominating the map.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, RTS 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★
- #25 Hedge Fund Tycoon
81% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Stikcy
Windows
Are you ready to climb the ranks of the elite and become the wealthiest hedge fund in the world? In this thrilling new stock market game, you'll trade stocks, bonds, and use corruption to achieve your goals. Don't miss your chance to dominate the world of finance and amass a fortune.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Capitalism 12.4%, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, RTS 11.2%
- #26 Territorial Conquest
80% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Uğur CANPub: Stechkom Software
Windows
Lead your nation in Territorial Conquest through the Middle Ages, WWII, and Modern Era. Expand borders, build armies, trade, sabotage enemies, make political decisions, and conquer the world in immersive real-time strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27% ★, Political Sim 20% ★, RTS 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Strategy 9%
- #27 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
79% matchVery Positive87% of 222 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Strategy 10.5%, RTS 9.9%, Simulation 6.4%
- #28 Another Map Simulator
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Overdramatic Games
Windows
Be the architect and the audience of a living, breathing fantasy world. Generate vast procedural maps, paint your empires, and watch as autonomous AI nations wage war, forge alliances, and build deep economies. Intervene as an active god, or sit back and watch centuries of history unfold.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.2% ★, Political Sim 30.1% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Level Editor 10.1%, Historical 9.7%
- #29 Theo
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Theo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The player is the architect of the world, plays for one of the world forces and achieves its dominance in the world with the help of tools and through indirect influence on countries and key figures. The story-driven game takes place through key historical events that have impacted the modern world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, Political Sim 30.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Historical 9.8%
- #30 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: Political Sim 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, RTS 13.8%, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.4%
- #31 Train Hero
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GameakiPub: Strategy First
Windows
Train Hero is a train railway action puzzle game with a retro feel. It’s easy to play but hard to master and you only need one click to play.
Why similar: Trains 91.2% ★, Strategy 8.8%
- #32 Tempest of Nations
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Faustian Ambitions LLC
Windows
Tempest of Nations is a real-time, historical grand strategy game set during the Industrial Revolution. Lead your nation through one of the most transformative eras of history as you manage diplomacy, economics, and politics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.8% ★, Political Sim 30.2% ★, Historical 18.4%, Strategy 11.6%
- #33 Antiyoy
76% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2024
Dev: yiotro
Windows
Turn-based strategy with simple rules
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Political Sim 27% ★, Level Editor 12.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Historical 11.5%
- #34 State of Command
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Layth Issam El Zaim
Windows · Linux
A modern grand strategy game where you act as head of state, managing military forces, economic development, and diplomacy while directing large-scale operations on dynamic frontlines.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9% ★, Political Sim 28.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Historical 10.4%, Strategy 10.4%
- #35 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: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Political Sim 22.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Historical 13.1%, Capitalism 9.9%
- #36 King's Orders
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: Political Sim 19% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, RTS 12.3%, Historical 10.3%
- #37 Prevent WW3
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NT7 Studio
Windows
You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos.
Why similar: Political Sim 30% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Capitalism 10.9%, Strategy 5.2%
- #38 Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,338 reviews2021
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 94.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, Historical 22.4%, RTS 18.7%, Strategy 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%
- #39 Blood & Bananas
72% matchMixed64% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Spotted Moth
Windows
Enter the world of corporate politics, in this cold war grand strategy, become a monopoly of resources, buy the market, build an army, drop a nuke or hire a spy as you conspire against your peers and leaders. Become the greatest power via trade or war, in blood & bananas
Why similar: Political Sim 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, RTS 13.2%, Capitalism 12.3%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★
- #40 Realpolitiks
74% 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: Political Sim 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Historical 8.8%
- #41 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. In this grand strategy & RTS hybrid you play as one of a dozen characters across medieval Europe, Africa and Middle East. Start as a landless mercenary captain. Fight your way to become a minor lord. Rise up through Kingdoms hierarchy and be crowned, then expand your Kingdom.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, RTS 17.7%, Diplomacy 16% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Historical 10.8%
- #42 Perang Laut - Maritime Warfare
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Perang Laut Maritime Warfare is a historical real time strategy set on early modern age(15th-18th century) in Indonesia archipelago. Lot of kingdoms rise as spices trading booming and this is your chance to establish your maritime power by use diplomacy, influence, and war!
Why similar: RTS 21.1%, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Historical 16.4%, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.3%
- #43 Arms Race - TCWE
73% 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 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, Historical 10.9%, Strategy 9.3%
- #44 三国記II
71% 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 29.6% ★, Political Sim 22.1% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Simulation 10.7%
- #45 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
70% 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: Political Sim 21% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, RTS 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #46 Dato of Srivijaya
71% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Dato of Srivijaya is Historical RTS about rise of Srivijaya Empire in 7th century from unknown power in South Sumatra’s river to strong maritime power in Asia for almost 3.5 centuries! Explore Southeast Asia in 7th-10th century and build the strong empire!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.5% ★, RTS 16.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, Historical 9.4%
- #47 王朝:将军觐见
69% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: 三千越甲GameStudio
Windows
你可以成为任何人。皇帝、将军、商人,或一个无名之辈。你可以统治、操控、背叛,也可以在权力边缘悄然崛起。但这个世界不会等待你。王朝会自行运转,人物会独立行动,权力与利益在暗中流动。这是一个由经济、政治与社会共同驱动的历史沙盒:你可以操控财富流向、撬动权力结构,甚至让整个秩序崩溃。但即使没有你,世界也会继续前进。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Historical 22.1%, Political Sim 21.8% ★, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 9.8%
- #48 Age of Enlightenment
69% 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: Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Political Sim 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Historical 13%, Capitalism 11.1%
- #49 Across The Globe
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Righteous Sword
Windows
A nation simulator set in 19th-century. Acquire resources, research technologies, build infrastructure, conquer foes. Experience dynamic population, realistic economy and great power diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.1% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Historical 16.4%, Capitalism 16%, Strategy 13.1%
- #50 The Cold War Era
71% matchMixed56% of 25 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 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Simulation 8.7%, Historical 8.2%
- #51 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, RTS 15.3%, Historical 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #52 Bounty Train
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,716 reviews2017
Dev: Corbie GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore the dangerous life, the accurate historic events and contemporary inventions of the North American/US 19th century. Acquire one of the most legendary steam machines and transform it into a fortress on rails.
Why similar: Trains 63.6% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Economy 7.7%, Historical 6.5%
- #53 ShipOS 1994
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Border Collie Games
Windows
Are you ready to recover your family's fortune and rebuild the greatest shipping empire the world has ever known? Well if you are, then you're going to need the latest integrated shipping management system to get you there. Welcome, to ShipOS 1994
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, RTS 18.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Capitalism 10.4%, Old School 6.8%
- #54 Front Frontiers
67% 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: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Political Sim 24.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Historical 8.4%
- #55 Flames in Modern Europe
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Volodymyr Marsenko
Windows · Mac
A real-time global strategy game about the Old Continent! You are the leader of the state, and you must discover new technologies, build a powerful economy, armed forces and even nuclear weapons! But remember - the opposition will always be breathing down your neck...
Why similar: Political Sim 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 27% ★, RTS 18.5%, Historical 12.3%, Strategy 5.7%
- #56 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Composition GS
Windows
Lead your clan through Japan's turbulent Sengoku period. Craft wise strategies to expand your domain and use cunning tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. Emerge victorious, restore order, and claim the title of Shogun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.3% ★, RTS 19.8%, Historical 19.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Strategy 11.5%
- #57 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
69% matchVery Positive83% of 617 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, RTS 16.6%, Historical 15.4%, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.8%
- #58 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,572 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40% ★, RTS 23.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Historical 12.9%, Simulation 9.5%
- #59 Blueprint: EV
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Phi Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blueprint: EV is a single-player strategy game about founding an electric vehicle company and running it through six fiscal years. Make five binding decisions at the start, then guide pricing, production, R&D, and finance across 24 quarters of real P&L and three rivals companies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Political Sim 28.3% ★, Capitalism 12%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 10.1%
- #60 Billionaire in the Oil Boom
65% 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: Political Sim 23% ★, Capitalism 18.1%, RTS 15.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Economy 10.2%