Games Like Rebel Inc: Escalation

Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.

Why similar: Strategy 29.7%, Simulation 22.3%, Tactical 16.5%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Co-op 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer, it shares the exact core DNA of strategic planning, spread mechanics, and resource management.

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: Diplomacy 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5%, Economy 16.7%, Management 12.3%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on political maneuvering, policy-making, and keeping various societal factions satisfied.

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: 4X 12.5% ★, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.5% ★, Grand Strategy 10.4%, Moddable 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep geopolitical simulation and long-term strategic planning as you navigate global factions and crises.

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 16%, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.4% ★, Historical 8.9%, Economy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on managing intricate economic, political, and social systems of nations over long historical periods.

Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

Why similar: Alternate History 81.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply immersive political narrative where you must balance government budgets, public unrest, and shifting geopolitical alliances.

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 18.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3%, Historical 9%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Tasks you with rebuilding and stabilizing a politically unstable fictional nation while managing domestic factions.

Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.1% ★, Strategy 20%, Economy 16%, Management 15.4%, RTS 13%

Why You'll Like It: Challenges you to balance harsh survival mechanics with strict societal laws and public discontent management.

A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6%, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Moddable 12.3%, Economy 10.7%, War 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based global strategy, espionage, and political maneuvering during a tense ideological standoff.

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5%, War 10.4%, Historical 10.1%, Real-Time with Pause 10% ★, Diplomacy 9.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides complex grand-strategy warfare requiring careful management of military supply lines and national resources.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: 4X 13.9% ★, Diplomacy 12% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4%, Moddable 7.4%, Historical 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with deep character-driven political interactions and crisis management.

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: Grand Strategy 12.3%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, 4X 12.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.9% ★, Historical 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to guide a nation through centuries of geopolitical expansion, diplomacy, and internal stability management.

In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.

Why similar: War 52.6%, Management 18.3%, Strategy 14%, Simulation 11.1%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: Puts you in the shoes of civilians trying to survive in a war-torn city, echoing the human cost of conflict seen in Rebel Inc.

Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 13.2%, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.8% ★, Moddable 10.5%, War 9%

Why You'll Like It: Presents modern geopolitical and military simulation on a global scale with complex resource management.

Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

Why similar: 4X 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9%, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Alternate History 9.3%, Historical 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers historical grand strategy where you navigate shifting societal eras and address various crises.

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 23.4%, Historical 17.8%, War 16.3%, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Strategy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers simplified grand-strategy map painting and geopolitical control.

Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.7%, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, 4X 13.7% ★, Moddable 10%, Historical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Demands meticulous management of a planned economy and public infrastructure to keep citizens happy.

Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.

Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Simulation 33.1%, Economy 31.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on governing a rogue nation, managing international relations, and dealing with internal threats.

Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.

Why similar: 4X 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Historical 11%, Economy 9.5%, War 8%

Why You'll Like It: Streamlines 4X strategy into quick, strategic decisions involving territory control and resource management.

New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

Why similar: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1%, RTS 10.6%, Sandbox 8.4%, Military 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Simulates hyper-detailed contemporary geopolitics, economics, and national crisis response.

Command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy in this WWII Grand Strategy Wargame. Easy to start, hard to master and a full match fits in one session. Play singleplayer and multiplayer, or create, play and share your own custom scenarios with the built-in Scenario Editor.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15%, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Alternate History 10.4%, War 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Explores alternate-history geopolitical strategy and national management during wartime.

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3%, Military 11%, RTS 9.5%, Tactical 8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines massive real-time wargaming with geopolitical statecraft across multiple eras.

As a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal, preside over complicated cases of ordinary citizens, dangerous criminals, and enemies of the revolution in revolutionary Paris. Make judgments, plot political intrigue, and try to not lose your own head!

Why similar: Historical 60.9%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 17%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Places you in a high-stakes political environment where judicial and administrative decisions impact public stability.

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: Diplomacy 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9%, Strategy 15.3%, Alternate History 14.7%, Historical 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: Challenges you to manage a collapsing superpower through intense political and economic maneuvering.

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 15.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5%, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.6% ★, Military 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends modern economic policy-making with large-scale military strategy and global diplomacy.

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: 4X 13.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Grand Strategy 11%, Moddable 7.9%, Historical 6.7%

A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.

Why similar: 4X 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7%, RTS 10.5%, Military 8.7%, Alternate History 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep modern state simulation focused on handling national crises and political rivals.

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: 4X 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18%, War 11.1%, Historical 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Explores complex historical political factions, military strategy, and regional stabilization.

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5%, Alternate History 12%, RTS 9.5%, Moddable 8.8%

Bio Inc.: Redemption is a realistic simulation and strategy game in which you make life or death decisions. Create a deadly illness to infect and torment your victim or play as the head of a medical team and hopefully find a cure to save your human patient. Will you be the plague or preserve humanity?

Why similar: RTS 22.6%, Management 21.1%, Sandbox 20.2%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Strategy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strategic condition management and targeted interventions under pressure.

Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.

Why similar: 4X 15.6% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6%, Moddable 10.8%, Historical 8.8%

Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 56.9%, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 17.2%, Tactical 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Lets you control any contemporary nation, handling governance, diplomacy, and domestic unrest.

As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world’s most fractious disputes.

Why similar: Strategy 25.9%, Simulation 22.5%, RTS 21.7%, Historical 21.4%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on managing civil unrest and police tactics during intense public protests.

Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.4%, Real-Time with Pause 15.4% ★, Historical 11.1%, War 10.3%, Military 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on historical wartime strategy, production chains, and strategic regional defense.

An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6%, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Sandbox 10.7%, Military 9.4%, Economy 9.2%

Can you rebuild civilization after a zombie apocalypse? From the creator of Plague Inc. comes a unique blend of strategic simulation, survival city builder and ‘mini 4X’. Build post-apocalyptic settlements, harvest resources and shape society as you lead humanity out of the darkness.

Why similar: 4X 61.1% ★, Management 16.7%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

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 25%, Real-Time with Pause 13.2% ★, Historical 11.4%, Economy 7.6%, Diplomacy 6.8% ★

Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.

Why similar: 4X 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3%, Historical 13.7%, Strategy 8.8%, War 6.9%

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 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Historical 9.2%, Alternate History 8.2%

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 19.8% ★, 4X 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Military 9.4%, RTS 8.3%

AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.

Why similar: Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9%, War 9.7%, RTS 8.7%, Economy 8.7%

Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

Why similar: 4X 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4%, Historical 8.4%, Military 8.4%

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: Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Military 12.7%, Economy 9.8%, War 9.7%

Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4%, Military 19.2%, Alternate History 14.1%, Historical 13.4%, Sandbox 12.6%

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 43.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Historical 10.7%, War 3.6%

Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8%, 4X 19.3% ★, War 13.8%, Military 12.7%, RTS 11.9%

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: 4X 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6%, War 8.2%, Management 8.2%

A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.

Why similar: Diplomacy 22.7% ★, 4X 14.3% ★, Alternate History 12.8%, War 10.5%, Historical 10.4%

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Historical 10.2%, Alternate History 10.1%

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 20.6%, Historical 17.1%, Diplomacy 16% ★, RTS 12.4%, Alternate History 9.8%

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: Grand Strategy 24.3%, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, 4X 12.3% ★, Economy 12.2%, Sandbox 7.9%

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 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Military 10.4%, Economy 10.3%, War 9.1%

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: Grand Strategy 21.1%, Diplomacy 19% ★, Alternate History 16.9%, Historical 14.9%, Economy 12.5%

Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

Why similar: 4X 22.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1%, Economy 9.5%, War 9%

In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.4%, Economy 27.2%, Strategy 17%, Simulation 15.4%, War 10%

The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.

Why similar: Diplomacy 44.4% ★, Economy 19.5%, RTS 14.1%, Management 12.2%, Strategy 5.4%

SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.3%, War 15.6%, Economy 12.7%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 9.6%

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 33.9%, RTS 16.3%, Historical 12.1%, 4X 12% ★, Strategy 11.3%

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.6%, RTS 17.5%, Military 12.3%, War 11.7%, Management 7.9%

Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...

Why similar: 4X 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9%, Alternate History 13.7%, Historical 13.6%, Economy 11.9%

The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.

Why similar: 4X 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3%, Moddable 8.2%, Military 7.3%, RTS 6.9%