Games Like RISK: Global Domination

Lux Delux is a fast-paced turn-based-strategy game of risk and world domination, with so much more! Highly moddable, Lux has over 900 maps, diverse random map generators, a biohazard mode, an AI SDK, and an online multi-player league.

Why similar: Board Game 33.3%, Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Turn-Based 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Lux Delux is one of the purest digital Risk-likes on Steam, built around map-based troop movement, continent bonuses, and multiplayer world conquest.

Lux Alliance is a synchronized-turns strategy war game, inspired by the classic boardgames RISK, Diplomacy and Axis & Allies. Marshall your troops, collaborate with your allies, anticipate your opponents, and capture all the enemy HQs to win!

Why similar: Board Game 27.5%, Strategy 18.6%, War 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Risk, it revolves around turn-based territorial expansion on many maps, with alliances and diplomacy adding more multiplayer mind games.

Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, War 19.6%, Board Game 17.5%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Strategy 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same border-pushing, province-taking, and gradual global domination loop, just on a grander strategy map.

Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.

Why similar: Board Game 29.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Tabletop 10.5%, War 10.5%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is another classic tabletop war adaptation where regional control, reinforcements, and attack odds create a very similar conquest tension.

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!

Why similar: War 29.2%, Strategy 18.6%, Board Game 16.2%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: It feels like a much longer, more detailed Risk campaign where holding chokepoints, building up armies, and expanding across a shared map are everything.

Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Multiplayer 16.8%, War 14.8%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Strategy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This blends Risk-style area conquest with light 4X elements, making it a strong fit if you want familiar world-domination gameplay with a bit more depth.

Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!

Why similar: Board Game 35.3%, War 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Tabletop 12.9%, Multiplayer 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Root offers a sharper, more asymmetric take on board-game territory control, full of conflict over regions, positioning, and opportunistic strikes.

CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.

Why similar: Board Game 49.2%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Tabletop 13.2%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Small World scratches the same board-game conquest itch with direct area control, constant attacks, and smart decisions about overextension.

Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.6%, War 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Strategy 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its clean turn-based empire expansion and quick territorial wars make it an excellent bridge between Risk and lighter 4X strategy.

Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!

Why similar: Board Game 31.2%, Turn-Based 15.4%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Tabletop 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Scythe delivers tense board-game map control, power projection, and standoffs over key territory, with more engine-building than Risk.

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: War 26.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is a simple but absorbing map-painting strategy game centered on diplomacy, invasions, and total domination of the world map.

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: Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, War 18.3%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Strategy 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Ozymandias condenses civilization-style expansion into brisk area-control matches that often feel like a streamlined, smarter Risk variant.

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Why similar: War 18.4%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Multiplayer 13%, Tactical 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Hexarchy keeps the fast capture-and-expand rhythm of Risk but adds hex-based tactics and deckbuilding for more varied conquest battles.

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Multiplayer 14.3%, War 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Civilization VI is much deeper, but the appeal of claiming continents, growing armies, and outmaneuvering rivals is very familiar to Risk players.

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: War 19.8%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Tactical 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Old World emphasizes deliberate turn-based empire management and warfare, rewarding the same long-term planning and positional play that make Risk satisfying.

Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.

Why similar: Board Game 37.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Tabletop 13.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Turn-Based 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces armies with influence, but the global tug-of-war over regions and control feels very close to Risk's strategic map contest.

Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Multiplayer 21.5%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel keeps the same easy-to-read turn-based warfare and skirmish structure while adding more tools and map variety for conquest fans.

Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Strategy 13.4%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Wargroove turns territorial war into a polished tactics game where economy, unit placement, and gradual map control matter every turn.

Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

Why similar: Board Game 28.8%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Tabletop 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: If you want a more military-focused version of turn-based map conquest, Hex of Steel delivers that with lots of scenarios and strong positional play.

Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.

Why similar: Board Game 36%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Tabletop 11.5%, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Armello mixes board-game turns, map movement, combat rolls, and opportunistic backstabbing in a way many Risk players immediately click with.

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 37.5% ★, Strategy 36%, Multiplayer 24.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: If the part of Risk you love most is global domination and diplomacy on a giant map, Europa Universalis IV is that fantasy on a far grander scale.

Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43.6%, Strategy 23.6%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same 'one more province' momentum as Risk, just in a fantasy sandbox with more faction variety and emergent conflict.

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: War 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.5%, Multiplayer 20.4%, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Strategy 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a deeper historical empire game, but at its core you are still expanding, fighting for territory, and pressuring rivals across a shared map.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.4%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Strategy 16.2%, Multiplayer 13.1%, War 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Gladius is a war-focused 4X about relentless expansion and fighting over sectors, making it a natural next step from Risk's conquest fantasy.

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: Strategy 32.9%, Classic 26.3% ★, War 20.4%, Multiplayer 19.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Rise of Nations scratches the same conquer-the-map fantasy, but in real time with stronger economy and nation-building layers.

In Mushroom Wars 2, enemy tribes of feisty mushroom creatures face off in short but fierce RTS battles. Step into the shoes of a fearless Mushroom Commander, choose a hero to lead your army, and take control of the battlefield in a variety of multiplayer modes or challenging story campaign.

Why similar: Multiplayer 36.8%, Strategy 36.5%, Tactical 15.2%, Classic 10.1% ★, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Though real-time, its streamlined territorial capture and constant frontline swings echo the feel of a much faster digital Risk.

Business Tour is a free-to-play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your own monopoly, play with friends, complete daily tasks, and compete against players from around the world. Easy to learn, fun to master, and perfect for quick matches.

Why similar: Board Game 62.5%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Strategy 8.7%, Tabletop 5.6%, Online Co-Op 2.3%

Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.

Why similar: Board Game 25%, Turn-Based 14.6%, War 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Tabletop 9.6%

Welcome to Feign, an intriguing role-based game that blends mystery, strategy, and deception. Step into a quirky, small town where Innocents, Impostors, and Neutrals navigate suspenseful gameplay. Your mission unfolds under the cover of night - then it's up to the village by day to vote someone out!

Why similar: Multiplayer 51.6%, Strategy 26.2%, Online Co-Op 16.9%, Casual 5.3%

Trade – build – settle: Become Lord of Catan! Get to know Catan and play the starter scenario in multiplayer mode. Purchase the complete base game, expansions, card game and much more to discover the entire Universe of Catan.

Why similar: Board Game 64%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Tabletop 8.8%, Casual 1.7%

The ChessThemed Chess offers a relaxing, minimalist chess experience with multiple boards, piece sets, AI opponents, and multiplayer. Play in 3D or 2D, learn the game’s history, and explore RPG-themed DLC. Free to Play – Download now and enjoy endless strategy!

Why similar: War 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Board Game 10.1%

This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.

Why similar: Strategy 32.4%, Board Game 31%, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 5.8%, Online Co-Op 5.6%

Pro Soccer Online is a 1st/3rd person, highly skill based, online multiplayer soccer game. It offers a sports game experience unlike any other with smooth, physics based, input driven gameplay that is competitive and rewarding with no pay to win mechanics.

Why similar: Multiplayer 100%

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!

Why similar: War 25.4%, Board Game 21.3%, Strategy 17%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★

King of the World is the gameplay from RISK in a Real-time strategy setting. Fight up to 12 players at once while scheming, backstabbing, making shallow alliances or simply conquer to become the last man standing.

Why similar: Strategy 60.2%, Multiplayer 35.5%, Indie 4.4%

Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 6, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses.

Why similar: Multiplayer 58%, Strategy 35.8%, Casual 2.5%, Massively Multiplayer 2.5%, Singleplayer 1%

Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game!

Why similar: War 39.7%, Strategy 27.8%, Multiplayer 24%, Massively Multiplayer 7.1%, Casual 1.5%

Expand a small kingdom to a mighty Dominion! Play the Spiel des Jahres winning boardgame beloved by millions around the world. Discover the game that defined a genre, Dominion was first to popularize deck-building and remains a staple of tabletop. This is the officially licensed implementation.

Why similar: Board Game 54.7%, Tabletop 19.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Multiplayer 9%, Local Multiplayer 2.6%

You are a cunning warlord, craving for intensive short mental combats and becoming the best. Enter this online multiplayer strategy board game: a 1vs1 turn based resource game that is easy to understand, but complex to master. NOW FOR FREE!

Why similar: Board Game 62.1%, Strategy 16.2%, Tabletop 10.6%, Tactical 7.3%, Casual 2.7%

Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.

Why similar: Multiplayer 71.4%, Online Co-Op 23.1%, Singleplayer 5.5%

KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.

Why similar: Board Game 38.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, War 16%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Strategy 10.8%

UNO™ is the iconic card game reimagined with a large variety of gameplay and customization options. Play solo or with friends, personalize your experience from rules to cosmetics, and try the Happy Hour!

Why similar: Board Game 40%, Multiplayer 24.7%, Tabletop 19.9%, Strategy 5.5%, Classic 4.4% ★

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Why similar: Multiplayer 32.3%, Strategy 28.9%, War 27.9%, Online Co-Op 6.1%, Massively Multiplayer 3.1%

Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players!

Why similar: Multiplayer 73%, Online Co-Op 19.5%, Casual 7.5%

Party Panic is an online and local-multiplayer party game. Compete against your friends in the all new board game, play 30+ rapid fire minigames, race through the brutal Gauntlet, or complete the challenges on Trophy Island. There is even a built in drinking game! You'll laugh, you'll cry, it's stupid.

Why similar: Multiplayer 66.1%, Board Game 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Casual 6.3%, Online Co-Op 1.8%

It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense.

Why similar: Multiplayer 90%, Casual 10%

Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!

Why similar: Multiplayer 46.5%, Strategy 34.1%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Casual 3.2%

The official adaptation of the famous board game Carcassonne! A modern classic tile-placement game based on the award winning game in which the players draw and place a tile with a piece of southern French landscape on it. The player can then decide to place one of his followers, called Meeples.

Why similar: Board Game 33.5%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Tabletop 11.3%

"Gromopoli" is an online board game. Buy properties, receive rent and avoid the enemy's properties to survive. Play with up to 7 other players, with team of 2 to 4 players, and on boards of varying sizes!

Why similar: Board Game 53.2%, Tabletop 18.9%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Casual 1.8%

Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner!

Why similar: Multiplayer 90.3%, Casual 8.3%, Indie 1.4%

WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.

Why similar: Board Game 46%, Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Indie 1.8%

Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.

Why similar: Multiplayer 50.8%, Strategy 29.5%, Tactical 12.9%, Massively Multiplayer 3%, Casual 2.7%

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: War 33.1%, Strategy 23%, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Multiplayer 15.5%, Tactical 9.9%