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 30%, Simulation 22.7%, Tactical 16.4%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Co-op 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the signature UI, strategic depth, and high-pressure simulation mechanics found in Rebel Inc.

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 12.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.4% ★, Grand Strategy 10.3% ★, Moddable 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, complex geopolitical simulation where you manage global factions and resources to defend Earth against an existential threat.

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 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Economy 18%, Management 13%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the delicate balancing act of managing public opinion, economic policy, and political stability within a modern state.

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% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Historical 8.9%, War 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Challenges you to manage a volatile nation while balancing the demands of various political factions and external military threats.

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 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.9% ★, Historical 9.4%, Economy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep simulation of national economy, diplomacy, and political reform that mirrors the complexity of modern statecraft.

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 92.8%, Singleplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven political simulator forces you to make difficult policy decisions that directly impact the stability and future of your nation.

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 18.6% ★, War 10.3%, Historical 10.1%, Real-Time with Pause 10% ★, Diplomacy 9.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for military logistics and grand strategy, focusing on the complexities of war management and national mobilization.

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 56.4% ★, Strategy 20%, Simulation 17.5%, Tactical 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to navigate modern global diplomacy and geopolitical maneuvering, requiring careful management of both internal and external affairs.

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 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Military 10.9%, RTS 9.4%, Tactical 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a detailed, real-time simulation of modern military and economic management on a global scale.

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 13.5% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Moddable 7.6% ★, Historical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 4X strategy with character-driven political management, emphasizing the importance of leadership and internal stability.

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 23.1% ★, Moddable 14.4% ★, Economy 13.4%, War 12%, Management 11%

Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based strategy with geopolitical espionage, forcing you to manage intelligence assets to gain an edge on the world stage.

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 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, 4X 12.8% ★, Historical 10.3%, Economy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep look at economic and infrastructure management, requiring careful planning to keep a nation functional.

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: Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, 4X 12.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12% ★, Historical 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that excels in diplomatic and military management across a vast historical scope.

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 25.4% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Economy 16.7%, Management 15.8%, RTS 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes survival game that forces you to make brutal moral and economic decisions to keep your society from collapsing.

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 51.7%, Management 18.9%, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 11.3%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the civilian perspective of war, emphasizing the humanitarian and survival challenges that often occur in the background of military conflicts.

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 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Alternate History 9.2%, Historical 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that emphasizes historical evolution and the long-term consequences of your political and economic choices.

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 26%, Simulation 22.8%, RTS 21.2%, Historical 21.2%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Directly simulates the tension and tactical challenges of managing civil disorder and the government's response to public dissent.

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 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Alternate History 12.1%, Economy 9.6%, RTS 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that simplifies complex military and political control into an accessible but deep strategic loop.

Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Alternate History 8.3%, Historical 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the shadowy world of intelligence and geopolitical influence, requiring strategic planning to destabilize rivals and protect your own interests.

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 19.4% ★, Historical 13.5%, Strategy 8.8%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the development of a civilization through cultural and political choices, offering a broad strategic experience.

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 25% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Strategy 15.5%, Alternate History 14.6%, Historical 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A political management sim that tasks you with keeping a crumbling state together through economic and ideological decision-making.

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 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Historical 10.8%, Economy 10%, War 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined empire management game that focuses on strategic expansion and efficient resource allocation.

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: Military 19.2%, War 18.4%, Historical 17.8%, RTS 16.4%, Management 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical management of military units through communication, emphasizing the fog of war and the difficulty of command.

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 19.5% ★, War 13.6%, Military 12.4%, RTS 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical combat with strategic nation management, mirroring the dual military/civilian focus of Rebel Inc.

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 22.1% ★, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Economy 10%, War 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that incorporates environmental and political change, requiring players to adapt to a shifting world.

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 34% ★, RTS 16.1%, 4X 12.2% ★, Historical 11.9%, Strategy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a grand strategy experience with a strong focus on kingdom management, diplomacy, and military logistics.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, War 18.5%, RTS 16.4%, Military 14.8%, Management 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of logistics, tactical military management, and resource control that requires constant attention to the battlefield.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Simulation 63%, Strategy 21.3%, Singleplayer 15.7%

Why You'll Like It: Highlights the pressure of bureaucratic decision-making and the moral weight of enforcing state policy in a tense environment.

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 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Moddable 10.7% ★, Historical 8.8%

Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and run for President in this political strategy game. Choose a candidate or create your own and run against the opposing party’s candidate or up to 4 primary candidates controlled by the computer or other players online.

Why similar: Alternate History 23.5%, Historical 19.4%, Economy 18.9%, Management 13.7%, Multiplayer 9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure political simulation that focuses on the campaign and policy-making aspects of governance.

SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 28% ★, RTS 15.2%, War 13.4%, Military 12.6%, Economy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A global geopolitical simulator that allows for granular control over military, economic, and diplomatic policies.

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 23.5% ★, Historical 17.8%, War 16%, Diplomacy 15% ★, Strategy 7.5%

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 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Moddable 11.7% ★, War 9.9%, Military 8.7%

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 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Military 7.9%, Economy 7.8%

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

Why similar: 4X 60.5% ★, Management 17.1%, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

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

Why similar: Diplomacy 16.4% ★, 4X 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Historical 8.3%, Military 8.2%

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 26.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, RTS 10.7%, Sandbox 8.6%, Military 7.8%

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 23.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, War 10.9%, Historical 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 22.2%, Management 21.7%, Sandbox 19.9%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Strategy 10.7%

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 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Moddable 8.1% ★, Historical 7.1%

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 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Historical 9.1%, Alternate History 8.1%

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 34.7%, Simulation 32.8%, Economy 32.5%

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 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 10.3%, Military 8.5%, Alternate History 8%

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 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Moddable 8.1% ★, Military 7.1%, Economy 7%

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 12.9% ★, Historical 11.3%, Economy 8%, Diplomacy 6.9% ★

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 20% ★, 4X 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Military 9.2%, RTS 8.2%

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 20.7% ★, Historical 17.1%, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, RTS 12.2%, Alternate History 9.7%

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 20% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.5% ★, Historical 12%, War 11%, Military 10.2%

A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Sandbox 12.3%, Economy 11.1%, Military 10.5%

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 23% ★, 4X 14.2% ★, Alternate History 12.7%, War 10.3%, Historical 10.3%

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 24.5% ★, Military 19%, Alternate History 13.9%, Historical 13.4%, Sandbox 12.7%

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 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Military 12.3%, Economy 10.5%, War 9.5%

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Why similar: 4X 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Moddable 9% ★, Alternate History 8.1%

AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

Why similar: Diplomacy 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, War 10.7%, Economy 10.4%, RTS 9.6%

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 21.9% ★, Economy 10.9%, Military 10.2%, Management 9.1%

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% ★, Economy 20.3%, RTS 13.6%, Management 12.4%, Strategy 5.3%

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 22% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, Alternate History 17.4%, Historical 15.4%, Economy 13.8%

American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.

Why similar: 4X 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Historical 11.6%, Military 10.4%, RTS 10.2%

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 30.9% ★, RTS 17.1%, Military 12.1%, War 11.4%, Management 8.3%

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 25.2% ★, Diplomacy 21.8% ★, Economy 13.6%, 4X 12.8% ★, Sandbox 8.3%