- #1 三国記II
97% 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 19.9% ★, Political Sim 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, Wargame 11%
- #2 Mr. President
96% matchVery Positive80% of 86 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Political Sim 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Wargame 10.9%, Political 8.2% ★
- #3 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Political 12.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★
- #4 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
95% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Political 10.5% ★, Wargame 9.8%
- #5 Africa Empire 2027
94% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your African empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
- #6 Aye! My Liege
94% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Tappole Software
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game set in an alternate history. Lead your noble house to power using a 4-tier command system that allows for granular management of every individual soldier. Master complex industrial chains, navigate tariffs, and balance diplomacy to shape the continent's ultimate fate.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★
- #7 Middle East Empire 2027
93% match8 user reviews78% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Middle Eastern empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Political Sim 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #8 Age of Resistance
92% 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 21.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Political Sim 13.7% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Simulation 7.9%
- #9 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
91% matchMixed62% of 849 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Political Sim 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Wargame 12.4%, War 5.6%
- #10 Asia Empire 2027
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Asian empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Political Sim 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #11 Age of History II
90% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, War 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #12 UK Politics Simulator
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac
Over 20,000 simulated politicians, journalists and activists. Every one unique. Every one autonomous. Build your career from local councillor to Prime Minister in the most detailed UK political simulation ever created. No scripts. Pure systems-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Political 11.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Sandbox 10.3%
- #13 King's Orders
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 238 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 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Wargame 10.3%
- #14 SuperPower 3
88% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,212 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
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: Political Sim 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Foreign 15.7% ★, Wargame 12%, Political 8.7% ★
- #15 Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze
87% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2019
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Lead your dynasty to victory in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.7% ★, Political Sim 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%
- #16 Latin America Empire 2027
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Latin empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Political Sim 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #17 I am Dictator
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hypernates
Windows
Become dictator of the only country that does not yield to the world's superpowers. Use your skills to build an army, care for your people, provide wealth and gain worldwide respect. You're a natural-born leader and the best diplomat. We await your orders, Sir!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #18 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
86% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series. It has been realized through a collaboration between the creators of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series, Koei Tecmo Games, and the creators of the "TSUKURU" series, KADOKAWA.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, War 8.6%
- #19 SGS NATO's Nightmare
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
What if the Warsaw Pact had attacked NATO in the mid-1980s. Or the other way around? Study this titanic conflict, within its most emblematic theater, Germany and Central Europe. Will you be able to achieve your goals without escalating into an uncontrollable nuclear conflict?
Why similar: Political Sim 24.7% ★, Wargame 20.7%, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 6.3%
- #20 Terminal Conflict
84% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Strategy Mill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Touch the world with your fingertips! Your retro terminal awaits your command, for the balance of power, in this definitive Cold War strategy game. Here you belong; assert your leadership through turn based strategic tit-for-tat, on the brink of mutually assured destruction. Don't let it slip away!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political Sim 18.4% ★, Political 15.2% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
- #21 三国混战
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: YangGrass
Windows
In the world of the Three Kingdoms, where the warlords were vying for supremacy, different forces were chosen to rebuild the Great Han or establish a new heaven. Through event selection, a balance was achieved among the literati, Han, and people.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, Political Sim 25.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #22 SYRAK: the War in the Middle-East
83% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: SAA Studio
Windows
SYRAK is a card-based strategy game set during the most complex war in recent history of the Middle-East. Local or Online game have you play as the Resistance Axis or the Western Defence Organization. Use powerful Political, Espionage and Military Cards to outwit and overwhelm your opponent.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Political 11.8% ★
- #23 Front Frontiers
81% 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 21.1% ★, Political Sim 19.9% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, War 8.7%
- #24 Europe Empire 2027
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your European empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #25 Three Kingdoms : Alias
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Political Sim 20% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%
- #26 War and Politics
79% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: JIYUTORISEI
Windows
A strategy simulation that combines elements of war and politics. Take on the role of President (or Prime Minister) and manage the government, policy, taxes, military, and diplomacy. Win elections and achieve victory in war. Turn your beliefs into reality.
Why similar: Political Sim 22% ★, Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Political 11.4% ★, Wargame 11.1%
- #27 Clockwork Dawn
80% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Terra Studios LLC
Windows
A new dawn approaches with the advent of intricate mechanical designs that will transform the world into an era of steam and steel. Take control of a country in this alternate history steampunk timeline and either survive and prosper or be forgotten in the dust of ages past.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Political Sim 18.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Wargame 12.2%, Political 9.8% ★
- #28 Rename the History
79% match7 user reviews50% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Codime Dev
Windows
Lead your country in one of the most difficult periods of post-war history. At this time, you will have to choose between the strong, or become a great power. To go west or east? It's up to you to decide.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Political Sim 10.5% ★, Wargame 9.4%, War 8.9%
- #29 Age of Enlightenment
78% 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 19.7% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Wargame 8.1%, Political 7.9% ★
- #30 Arms Race - TCWE
78% 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 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Political 11.5% ★, Strategy 8%
- #31 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION
77% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga's Ambition, the first of the series, was released in 1983. Players assume the mantle of either Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda and strive to conquer the entire land (17 areas in the Kansai and central Japan region). They manage their country to make it rich, then prepare their military forces.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Wargame 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, War 9.5%
- #32 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
76% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, War 8.6%
- #33 Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms II" is the second in the series and was first released in 1989. Experience the strategies of the Three Kingdom. A variety of strategies brings the world of the Three Kingdoms to vivid life. Players take the role of a Ruler of the time and strategize their way into total control.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, War 8.3%
- #34 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku
76% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku" is the 4th in this orthodox simulation game series, released in 1990. The theme is "Culture&Technology." Tea ceremonies and the gathering of tea items add a cultural element, while the creation of guns and plated ships express the technology of the time.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Wargame 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, War 9.4%
- #35 Romance of the Three Kingdoms
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 35 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, War 8.2%
- #36 Napoleon's Eagles: Game of the Napoleonic Wars
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 144 reviews2023
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Napoleon's Eagles is the classic board game War & Peace for computer. Be Napoleon – or stand against him – in a series of short scenarios that cover the epic battles of the age, or in a multiplayer-only grand campaign that may – or may not – end on the field of Waterloo.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Wargame 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, War 10.8%, Strategy 9.5%
- #37 活体三国
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: 嗨呻啵咯
Windows
以人为本的策略沙盘,布局谋篇的颅内快感,生机盎然的骚话文案。【我的游戏,该有灵魂】
Why similar: Political Sim 27.6% ★, Wargame 19.9%, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Strategy 6.5%
- #38 Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV with Power Up Kit
75% matchMixed55% of 44 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅳ with Power Up Kit" was released in 1994 as an expansion to the 4th release in the series. About 450 officers appear in the game and "Frontier Tribes" have been added as a diplomatic element.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, War 8.4%
- #39 SGS Battle For: Shanghai
72% matchVery Positive86% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the ‘Stalingrad on the Yangze’, as was sometimes called the Battle for Shanghai in 1937. Play as the Chinese willing to reclaim the whole city or as the Imperial Japanese forces in their counter-attack.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.2% ★, Wargame 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 10.9%, War 8.2%
- #40 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
71% matchMixed49% of 196 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 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Political 10.7% ★, Simulation 8.2%
- #41 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sengoku Gunyuuden
74% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Sengoku Gun'yuden" is the third in the series and was released in Japan in 1988 and later in the US as "Nobunaga's Ambition II." In this simulation game, players take on the role of a Daimyo of the Warring States period, attract followers, and use strategy and tactics to gain control of the 38...
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Wargame 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, War 9.1%
- #42 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
The second game in the series, "Nobunaga's Ambition-Nation" was released in 1986. It became the first of the series to be released outside of Japan under the name, "Nobunaga's Ambition." Players take the role of one of the main characters of the period, Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, Kenshin Uesugi, or others and try...
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Wargame 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, War 8.9%
- #43 SGS Battle of the Bulge
71% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
On 16 December 1944, under appalling weather conditions, the Germans launch their last major offensive in the West. Their goal: cut off the Allies from their sources of supply by taking Antwerp. To do so, they must break through the Ardennes salient, starting the battle of the Bulge…
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Wargame 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Historical 7.1%
- #44 Romance of the Three Kingdoms III
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 34 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms III" was released in 1992. The battle for unification moves from a Force base to a City base. Players issue orders to their retainers to effectively protect and expand their city, while simultaneously trying to unify the 46 main cities spread across China.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, War 8.3%
- #45 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
71% matchVery Positive82% of 714 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, War 8.7%
- #46 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI with Power Up Kit
72% matchMixed53% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅵ," which was released in 1998 as the 6th game in the series. "Time of the Heavens" is depicted in dramatic historical events that enliven the world of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, War 8.6%
- #47 State of Command
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Layth
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 27.2% ★, Political Sim 25.6% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Historical 5.6%
- #48 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Released in 1995, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅴ with Power Up Kit" is the enhanced version of the 5th release in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. It places more focus on the common people with "Fame," which was an indicator of how well the Ruler grasped the hearts of the people.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, War 8.3%
- #49 Systemic War
69% 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: Diplomacy 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Political Sim 17% ★, Wargame 12.2%, Political 11.8% ★
- #50 SGS We The People
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The complete American Revolutionary War from July 1775 to April 1783, with all units, weapons and events included on a two week turn base. The most complete strategy game made on this conflict. Fight for your ideals, and take command of America!
Why similar: Political Sim 28.8% ★, Wargame 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 11.1%, War 8.4%
- #51 Europa Universalis III Complete
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,992 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 36.7% ★, Political Sim 27.7% ★, Historical 9.7%, Political 9.7% ★, Strategy 7.9%
- #52 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
69% matchMixed68% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅷ," which was released in 2001 as the 8th game in the series. RTK Ⅷ is a Historical Simulation game where players direct their heroes in a bid for power over all of China amongst the turbulent times of the...
Why similar: Diplomacy 23% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, War 8.6%
- #53 Lawgivers
68% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, Political 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Sandbox 8.6%
- #54 Strategic Bastion
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Teqao
Windows
A Challenging Single-Player Strategy Game This is a turn-based strategy simulation game with considerable difficulty, perfect for players seeking a real challenge! This game is a passion project inspired by a certain classic strategy game I loved as a child, reimagined with my own creative twists.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Foreign 16% ★, Wargame 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, War 9.8%
- #55 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
69% matchMixed68% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ," which was released in 2000 as the 7th game in the series. With "Enjoy the lives of all the Romance Warriors!
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, War 8.6%
- #56 SGS Taipings
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 226 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The game recreates the Taïping Rebellion (1851-64), the deadliest Chinese civil war, costing the lives of millions. Play the Taïping rebels and their allies, fighting to create their own state, or be the Qing Emperor and crush the revolt and its foreign devils allies before it topples your dynasty.
Why similar: Political Sim 34.8% ★, Wargame 25.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Strategy 6.6%, Historical 6.2%
- #57 Maestro's Cold War 2
65% matchVery Positive98% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Political Sim 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Historical 7.5%, Wargame 6.8%
- #58 Terria Tactics
65% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: TactiGame Limited
Windows · Mac
An indie-developed retro turn-base strategy game. It delivers the Fast-Paced-Strategy-Game experience. Grow your cities and troops. Recruit and manage your warriors to lead the troops to siege opponents' cities. Ultimately your goal is to conquer the whole land of Terria!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Political Sim 23.7% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, War 8%
- #59 Nations
64% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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 23.3% ★, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Historical 10.8%
- #60 SGS Imjin War
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The Imjin War relates the story of one of the toughest conflict in the end of the 16th century, depicting the invasion of the Joseon kingdom of Korea by the Japanese, from 1592 to 1598.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.2% ★, Wargame 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Strategy 11.9%, War 8.9%