- #1 Fiducia: Rent The World
97% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty in a living island economy. Farm, trade, found a bank, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Political Sim 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 12.9%, RTS 11.1%, Capitalism 10.5%
- #2 Fiducia: Own The World
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty across living nations. Farm, trade, found a bank, arm wars, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Capitalism 12.1%, RTS 10.3%, Grand Strategy 9.5%
- #3 STATO
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Scassius Systems
Windows
Shape a nation in a procedural grand strategy sandbox where geography, industry, diplomacy, and war drive emergent history. Build your state, secure resources, manage instability, and survive a world of rival powers.
Why similar: Political Sim 30% ★, Grand Strategy 25%, RTS 17.4%, Historical 12.3%, Strategy 5.2%
- #4 A World To Win
95% 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 26.6%, Political Sim 22.9% ★, RTS 16.6%, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Strategy 9.6%
- #5 Fall of Bali
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sengkala DevPub: CRX Entertainment
Windows
Fall of Bali is a historical strategy game set in Bali set around 19th century. Divided into many kingdoms after fall of Bali Empire, Bali has seen war for nearly two centuries and now the threat of imperialism has come. With all your might and potential, can you survive and win this era?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.6%, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.4%, Historical 10.3%, Diplomacy 8.9% ★
- #6 AfterWar
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2%, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, RTS 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 9%
- #7 Invaders
93% 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 27.9%, Political Sim 22.5% ★, RTS 17.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%
- #8 Systemic War
92% matchNo user reviews
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 19.4%, Political Sim 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, RTS 12.9%, Historical 9.3%
- #9 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
91% matchMixed48% of 317 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6%, RTS 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%, Simulation 8.4%
- #10 Victoria II
91% 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: Grand Strategy 35.7%, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Historical 15%, Strategy 6.4%, Diplomacy 5.8% ★
- #11 Three Kingdoms Online
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GE Soft
Windows
Real-time Three Kingdoms strategy. No turns. No waiting. Domestic affairs, diplomacy, court politics, war — all of it runs at once. Up to 8 players in one world. Bring your friends. Lose the night. Write a new history of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6%, RTS 17.7%, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Historical 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 7.1%
- #12 Geo-Political Simulator 5
89% matchMostly Negative33% of 715 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 24.5%, Political Sim 23.6% ★, RTS 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Capitalism 9.4%
- #13 Economic Miracle
89% matchNo user reviews2027
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 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8%, RTS 13.5%, Capitalism 11.2%, Historical 9%
- #14 Region at War: The Shogun's Tale of War
88% 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 31%, Political Sim 24.9% ★, RTS 19.5%, Strategy 10.7%, Historical 9.5%
- #15 Dummynation
87% matchVery Positive88% of 3,277 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 26.8%, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, RTS 14.4%, Political Sim 12.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 7.6%
- #16 Nations
86% 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: Grand Strategy 24.3%, Historical 18.6%, Political Sim 18.3% ★, RTS 17.7%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★
- #17 Grey Eminence
86% 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: Grand Strategy 21.1%, Political Sim 21% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Level Editor 10.9%, Historical 9.9%
- #18 World Order: Global Power
84% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead any nation in a deep, turn-based grand strategy and political sim. Master the economy, military, diplomacy and society against rival AI you can actually read. Build a democracy or a dictatorship; the game names what you become, and your reign becomes a shareable saga.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.7%, Political Sim 24.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Capitalism 7.3%
- #19 NationWar:Annals
85% matchMixed68% of 170 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 20%, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, RTS 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%
- #20 Crusader Kings II
84% matchVery Positive91% of 73,960 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 55.9 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 51%, Political Sim 20.3% ★, Historical 12.2%, Strategy 5.5%, Diplomacy 5.4% ★
- #21 ΠΟΛΙΣ — Athens
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ginkgo
Windows
Govern classical Athens across 272 unbroken years (594–322 BC). Steer family factions, the favour of the gods, and shifting alliances through 405 historical events — as the tide of history carries your city, inexorably, toward 322 BC.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.3%, Political Sim 26.3% ★, Historical 19.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 9.8%
- #22 King's Orders
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 273 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: Grand Strategy 18.8%, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, RTS 12.6%, Historical 10.5%
- #23 The Exchange Manager
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: The Black Swan
Windows
"In this economic strategy game starting in the Great Depression of 1929, buy stocks, take over companies, acquire countries, and shape world history. Compete fiercely against rivals to manipulate UN decisions, invest in the technologies of the era, and build mega projects.
Why similar: Political Sim 14.5% ★, Capitalism 14.3%, Grand Strategy 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Simulation 10.8%
- #24 World Warfare & Economics
81% matchMixed59% of 688 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: Grand Strategy 22.6%, Political Sim 22.3% ★, RTS 14.1%, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.5%
- #25 Victoria 3
80% 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: Grand Strategy 23.9%, Political Sim 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Historical 12.2%, Capitalism 9%
- #26 Shane's Trains
79% 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 29.5%, Trains 19.4% ★, RTS 18.6%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 9.7%
- #27 Age of Enlightenment
79% matchNo user reviews2026
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 24.3%, Political Sim 21% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Historical 13.3%, Capitalism 10.9%
- #28 Age of Resistance
78% matchPositive87% of 15 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 27.7%, RTS 17.5%, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Simulation 9.6%
- #29 East India Company
81% matchMixed53% of 215 reviews2009
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.6 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 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Diplomacy 13% ★, RTS 11.9%, Historical 11%
- #30 Relentless Expanse
77% matchVery Positive90% of 114 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 25.9%, RTS 20.3%, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, PvP 7.7%
- #31 For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee
76% matchVery Positive88% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: KMS STUDIO
Windows
January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6%, Political Sim 22.9% ★, Historical 13.7%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Capitalism 9.3%
- #32 Crowns of Medieval Europe
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: plausegame7
Windows
Lead one of ten medieval kingdoms in this turn-based grand strategy game. Expand your territory, develop your economy, strengthen your army, and shape the future of Europe through diplomacy, war, and strategic decisions.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1%, Political Sim 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%
- #33 Europa Universalis III Complete
78% matchVery Positive78% of 2,141 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.3 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 40.5%, Political Sim 28.9% ★, Historical 17.7%, Strategy 8.3%, RTS 2.5%
- #34 Gilded Destiny
76% 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: Grand Strategy 21%, Political Sim 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Historical 11.6%, RTS 10.2%
- #35 Taking London
75% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
Windows · Mac · 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 21.1%, Political Sim 18% ★, RTS 16%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Diplomacy 9.8% ★
- #36 Another Map Simulator
74% 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 33.4%, Political Sim 29.4% ★, Simulation 11.1%, Level Editor 10.8%, Historical 9.8%
- #37 Territorial Conquest
73% matchMixed54% of 24 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 27.3%, Political Sim 19.6% ★, RTS 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Strategy 9%
- #38 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
74% 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 19.5%, RTS 18.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 11.4%
- #39 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 29.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, Historical 11.2%, Strategy 9.3%
- #40 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
72% matchVery Positive85% of 343 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 26.3%, Political Sim 19.1% ★, RTS 17.1%, Historical 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #41 Dawn Of Imperialism
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nitrid Game
Windows
Guide your state through a fictional industrial world where economic power becomes global influence. Use merchants, companies, politics, intelligence, and trade networks to control the flow of resources and decisions. Conquest is an option; true power lies in controlling the economy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.3%, Political Sim 26.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Historical 8.1%
- #42 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
73% matchVery Positive86% of 228 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% ★, Grand Strategy 28.7%, Strategy 10.5%, RTS 10.1%, Real Time Tactics 6.5%
- #43 Democracy 4
72% 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: Political Sim 30.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3%, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Capitalism 9.3%, Economy 7.7%
- #44 Blood & Bananas
71% matchMixed64% of 25 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: Grand Strategy 22.9%, Political Sim 22.7% ★, RTS 13.5%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Capitalism 12%
- #45 Legacy of Six Generations
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 疯狗工作室
Windows
《Legacy of Six Generations》 is a hardcore grand strategy game set during the Warring States period.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.9%, Political Sim 29.3% ★, RTS 16.5%, Historical 10.7%, Strategy 7.6%
- #46 Theo
71% 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 31.5%, Political Sim 29.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Historical 10%
- #47 Tempest of Nations
70% 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 40.2%, Political Sim 29.6% ★, Historical 18.7%, Strategy 11.5%
- #48 TREUD
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nikolai Karulin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rule your society through 12,000 years – from the Stone Age to the present day – in a grand strategy game with a living simulation where real historical processes are recreated, but nothing is predetermined. Build, conquer, exploit. Crisis is part of history: keep power or side with the revolution
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.8%, Historical 16.7%, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, Political Sim 11.2% ★, Economy 9%
- #49 Mandate 1600: The East
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RM GAME
Windows
At a turning point in history, decide the future of a nation. Mandate 1600: The East is a global historical grand strategy game. Govern lands and dynasty, secure your bloodline, grow through trade, and prevail in war. Rewrite history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9%, Political Sim 24.5% ★, Historical 15.2%, Diplomacy 12% ★, Strategy 6.4%
- #50 State of Command
69% 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 31.3%, Political Sim 27.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Historical 10.6%, Strategy 10.3%
- #51 Antiyoy
68% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: yiotro
Windows
Turn-based strategy with simple rules
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.7%, Political Sim 26.4% ★, Level Editor 12.5%, Historical 11.7%, Strategy 11.5%
- #52 Twisted Three Kingdoms
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seasonbean Team
Windows
Amidst this chaotic era, shape your own destiny—whether as a loyal minister, a ruthless warlord, or an independent ruler. Every choice and battle writes your legend. Are you ready to rise from a commoner to claim the realm?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.4%, Political Sim 21.5% ★, Historical 16.7%, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Strategy 8.5%
- #53 Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,413 reviews2021
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 96.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 29%, Historical 22.6%, RTS 18.9%, Strategy 17%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%
- #54 Three Kingdoms Reimagined
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jeremy Cabaccang
Windows
Rule a warlord’s domain in China in 196 AD. Decide where to expand on a pausable real-time campaign map, then command formations in field battles and sieges. Play as a historical ruler or create your own; casualties, wounds and captures carry into the campaign.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.8%, RTS 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Strategy 10.4%
- #55 Dato of Srivijaya
69% matchMixed59% of 22 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 22.7%, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, RTS 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Historical 9.5%
- #56 Trade Conquest
67% 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: Grand Strategy 23.2%, Political Sim 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Capitalism 10.7%, RTS 9.8%
- #57 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
67% 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 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20%, RTS 13%, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #58 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
67% 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 27.3%, RTS 18%, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Historical 10.9%
- #59 Perang Laut - Maritime Warfare
67% 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 21.4%, Grand Strategy 19.6%, Historical 16.5%, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.3%
- #60 Cascade: Hindcast
66% matchNo user reviews
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: Grand Strategy 29.7%, Political Sim 26.3% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 9.6%