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  1. #1 The King's Campaign
    97% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad Logic Studios
    Windows

    Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield

    Why similar: 4X 16.2%, Grand Strategy 14.4%, Diplomacy 11.9%, RTS 9.9%, Naval Combat 9.6%

  2. #2 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    The year is 1510. In this grand strategy & RTS hybrid you play as one of a dozen characters across medieval Europe, Africa and Middle East. Start as a landless mercenary captain. Fight your way to become a minor lord. Rise up through Kingdoms hierarchy and be crowned, then expand your Kingdom.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 17%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, RTS 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Naval Combat 8.5%

  3. #3 Kingdom Wars 4
    96% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.

    Why similar: 4X 13.8%, Diplomacy 13.5%, Grand Strategy 13.1%, RTS 9.6%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%

  4. #4 Medieval Kingdom Wars
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,602 reviews2019
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

    Why similar: Diplomacy 17.4%, Grand Strategy 14.3%, 4X 14%, RTS 10.2%, Real Time Tactics 8.8%

  5. #5 NationWar:Annals
    93% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
    Dev: Yiming
    Windows

    This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.1%, 4X 17.8%, Grand Strategy 13.5%, RTS 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%

  6. #6 Small Kingdoms Prologue
    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad Logic Studios
    Windows

    Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign

    Why similar: 4X 20.9%, Grand Strategy 17.6%, RTS 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Economy 8.4%

  7. #7 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,138 reviews2021
    Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

    Why similar: 4X 17.8%, Grand Strategy 17.1%, Diplomacy 15.9%, RTS 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

  8. #8 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 161 reviews2024
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 19.2%, Grand Strategy 14.7%, RTS 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.3%, Historical 8.4%

  9. #9 Dune: Spice Wars
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,257 reviews2023
    Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Diplomacy 18%, 4X 17.5%, Grand Strategy 13.7%, RTS 10.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%

  10. #10 Perang Laut - Maritime Warfare
    90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Sengkala Dev
    Windows

    Perang Laut Maritime Warfare is a historical real time strategy set on early modern age(15th-18th century) in Indonesia archipelago. Lot of kingdoms rise as spices trading booming and this is your chance to establish your maritime power by use diplomacy, influence, and war!

    Why similar: RTS 15.5%, Diplomacy 14.7%, Naval Combat 14.3%, Grand Strategy 12.9%, Historical 11.8%

  11. #11 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 397 reviews2015
    Dev: Enlight Software Limited
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!

    Why similar: Diplomacy 18.9%, 4X 18.2%, RTS 14%, Grand Strategy 11.1%, Historical 10.7%

  12. #12 Knights of the Crusades
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1%, Diplomacy 13.8%, 4X 13.7%, RTS 13.4%, Sandbox 8.8%

  13. #13 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
    Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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 19.8%, Diplomacy 19.6%, Grand Strategy 18.7%, Historical 11.4%, Economy 8%

  14. #14 Strategeist
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
    Windows

    Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.9%, Diplomacy 18.7%, Historical 11.2%, 4X 11%, Economy 7.9%

  15. #15 Stellar Sovereigns
    86% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Imagined Reality
    Windows

    Indie 4X space strategy game with TB empire management and RTS combat set in a 3D star cluster. Build an interstellar empire by colonizing and conquering star systems, develop your colonies establish trade routes and construct fleets from a range of retrofittable capital & escort class vessels.

    Why similar: 4X 21.7%, Grand Strategy 16.6%, Naval Combat 15.1%, Diplomacy 10.6%, RTS 10.1%

  16. #16 Terra Invicta
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
    Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Diplomacy 18.6%, 4X 17.8%, Grand Strategy 14.5%, Historical 8.9%, Economy 8.3%

  17. #17 Dato of Srivijaya
    85% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: Sengkala Dev
    Windows

    Dato of Srivijaya is Historical RTS about rise of Srivijaya Empire in 7th century from unknown power in South Sumatra’s river to strong maritime power in Asia for almost 3.5 centuries! Explore Southeast Asia in 7th-10th century and build the strong empire!

    Why similar: Diplomacy 24.2%, Grand Strategy 15.4%, RTS 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Naval 10.3%

  18. #18 My Empire
    84% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Brandon SteckleinPub: Ape Apps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lead your empire to greatness in a turn-based 4X strategy game.

    Why similar: 4X 25.4%, Naval 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Historical 11%, Medieval 8.4%

  19. #19 Imperial Kingdoms
    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BaroxxTech
    Windows · Linux

    Expand your kingdom: Gather resources and transport them to your capital city to produce the materials you need to expand your army and conquer new regions. Research new technologies to improve your economy and army. Use your troops wisely to outmanoeuvre your enemies.

    Why similar: 4X 28.8%, Grand Strategy 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Historical 8.5%, Strategy 7.7%

  20. #20 Napoleon 1813
    82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Empire Interactive EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    In an enormous strategic area stretching from Paris to Breslau, from Hamburg to Vienna, control everything from major strategic territorial decisions to tactical battle manoeuvres.

    Why similar: 4X 29.3%, Grand Strategy 21.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Strategy 7.8%

  21. #21 Humankind in a nutshell
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: aevew
    Windows

    "Humankind in a Nutshell" is a compelling 4X strategy game with slot mechanics. Starting in the Ancient era, players manage their tribe's needs, fend off barbarians, and advance through tech to build a thriving nation. Construct diverse facilities for strategic superiority and aim for victory.

    Why similar: 4X 24.3%, Diplomacy 18.3%, Historical 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%

  22. #22 World Warfare & Economics
    81% matchMixed63% of 666 reviews2023
    Dev: Okron Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

    Why similar: 4X 18.5%, Diplomacy 17.7%, Grand Strategy 16.2%, RTS 11.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%

  23. #23 Bellfortis
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2025
    Dev: Rake in Grass
    Windows

    Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22%, Historical 12.3%, RTS 12%, Medieval 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%

  24. #24 Total War: SHOGUN 2
    80% matchVery Positive92% of 66,379 reviews2011
    Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7%, Historical 16.4%, RTS 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Diplomacy 12.2%

  25. #25 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
    79% matchMixed61% of 7,751 reviews2023
    Dev: Game-Labs
    Windows
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 81.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 21.4%, Naval 17.9%, Grand Strategy 14%, RTS 7.2%, Historical 7%

  26. #26 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
    Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Diplomacy 20.1%, 4X 19.9%, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Historical 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%

  27. #27 Global Protocol: New World Order
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dorlion Interactive
    Windows

    Command any nation in a modern grand strategy simulation set in 2026. Manage diplomacy, economy, espionage, and warfare while shaping the global balance of power. Lead a superpower or build a small state into a global force in a dynamic geopolitical sandbox.

    Why similar: 4X 25.5%, Grand Strategy 19.3%, Diplomacy 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, Sandbox 8.4%

  28. #28 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NetEase Games
    Windows

    《万民长歌:三国》是一款单机 · 历史 · 战争策略游戏。在无缝连续、真实还原的3D沙盘地图上,玩家可以自选视角、以自己的意志重演三国。来体验真实的三国策略——真实的沙盘,真实的二十四节气,真实的百姓,真实的战争!

    Why similar: 4X 25.7%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Historical 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Base Building 7.8%

  29. #29 Field of Arms: Tactics
    77% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: BALANDRA S.A.S
    Windows

    A strategy game set in the 18th century Caribbean recreating clashes between the empires of the time. Manage resources and armies via three integrated game layers; a strategic overworld for logistics; city building for production and tactical battles to conquer your enemies.

    Why similar: 4X 19.2%, Naval Combat 16.3%, Grand Strategy 14.5%, Naval 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

  30. #30 War Of Warship
    76% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: DEEP SIGHT INTERACTIVE Tech Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Command history's most iconic war vessels as you build your own massive naval fleet. Level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans!

    Why similar: Naval 18.3%, 4X 17.4%, Naval Combat 13.8%, Grand Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%

  31. #31 EraTurn
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lobelia Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shape your civilization’s destiny in this epic turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, advance technology, and conquer through the ages. Every choice transforms history—will your empire rise to greatness or fall to obscurity?

    Why similar: Diplomacy 17.6%, 4X 16.5%, Grand Strategy 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, Economy 7.5%

  32. #32 Old World
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Diplomacy 20.2%, 4X 19.9%, Grand Strategy 16.2%, Historical 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

  33. #33 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
    74% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
    Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
    Windows

    This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.

    Why similar: 4X 23.3%, Grand Strategy 17.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, RTS 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%

  34. #34 Commander: Conquest of the Americas
    76% matchMixed52% of 188 reviews2010
    Dev: Nitro Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 20%, Diplomacy 19.6%, Naval 17%, RTS 11.2%, Grand Strategy 10.7%

  35. #35 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
    73% matchMixed48% of 53,475 reviews2025
    Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.9%, 4X 19.1%, Grand Strategy 17%, Historical 9.8%, Economy 8.5%

  36. #36 Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 35,447 reviews2006
    Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6%, Medieval 15.2%, Historical 14.3%, RTS 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%

  37. #37 Imperiums: Greek Wars
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
    Dev: Kube Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 21%, Diplomacy 16.6%, Grand Strategy 16.2%, Historical 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.9%

  38. #38 Rogue State Revolution
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
    Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 19.5%, Diplomacy 17.8%, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Historical 9.4%, Sandbox 9.3%

  39. #39 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows

    Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20%, 4X 19.8%, Grand Strategy 16.2%, Historical 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%

  40. #40 Spee
    71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: EUGENE LOPATIN
    Windows

    A World War I strategy game where you command fleets, manage trade and logistics, and fight for dominance across 50 colonial ports.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7%, Naval 17.9%, Naval Combat 17.1%, Diplomacy 13.5%, Historical 10%

  41. #41 Manor Lords
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
    Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.7%, 4X 18.7%, Grand Strategy 15.7%, Historical 9.9%, Economy 9.2%

  42. #42 Gate Builders
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pyralis Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Gate Builders is a sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game. Build space stations, manage work force, exploit, trade and transform resources. Face space pirates and enemy factions. Build, Expand, Thrive!

    Why similar: 4X 24.8%, Grand Strategy 19.6%, Diplomacy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Economy 8.4%

  43. #43 Terrol
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Max Krupp
    Windows

    Terrol is a grand strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.

    Why similar: 4X 23.9%, Grand Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, War 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%

  44. #44 Nova Roma
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 670 reviews2026
    Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac

    The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 18.6%, 4X 17.6%, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Historical 10.4%, Base Building 9.8%

  45. #45 Kingdom Ascension
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 218 reviews2025
    Dev: RainRingStudio
    Windows

    Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland.

    Why similar: 4X 20.7%, Grand Strategy 13.9%, RTS 13.2%, Base Building 11.5%, War 9.7%

  46. #46 Norland
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 9,662 reviews2024
    Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.2%, 4X 18.3%, Grand Strategy 15.9%, Historical 9.9%, Base Building 9.4%

  47. #47 Final Vanguard
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heavy Pepper Inc.
    Windows

    Rule a living interstellar empire in this real-time 4X grand strategy. Make decisions that shape civilian lives, manage fragile supply lines, lead military conquests, and decide whether your civilization thrives or collapses under its own expansion.

    Why similar: 4X 22.7%, Diplomacy 18.9%, Grand Strategy 17.8%, RTS 12.6%, Economy 9.2%

  48. #48 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
    69% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
    Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.

    Why similar: 4X 27.9%, Diplomacy 21.4%, Grand Strategy 21.4%, Historical 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%

  49. #49 Whiskerwood
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 2,769 reviews2025
    Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 19.3%, 4X 17.6%, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Historical 10.1%, Base Building 9.7%

  50. #50 Eormor: Shattered Lands
    70% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2019
    Dev: PC van Eekelen
    Windows

    A hand-drawn empire building game set in a fictional medieval world. The Kingdom of Eormor has collapsed. Chaos spreads throughout the lands as the old order tries to retain control and new noble houses try to claim their piece of the world. Will your house succeed in these shattered lands?

    Why similar: Diplomacy 23.5%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Naval Combat 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%

  51. #51 Europa Universalis V
    66% matchMostly Positive72% of 26,573 reviews2025
    Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 45.3 hrsMean: 90.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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: 4X 24.9%, Grand Strategy 21.3%, Diplomacy 17%, Historical 10.9%, Economy 7.5%

  52. #52 Before Arthur
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ashwood Games
    Windows

    Before Arthur is an open-world grand strategy RPG set in dark age England. Enjoy total freedom as you lead your people through the dark ages and beyond, uniting England and forging your legacy. Will you survive as a Briton, or conquer as a Saxon?

    Why similar: 4X 24.4%, Grand Strategy 21.2%, Diplomacy 16.2%, Base Building 10.3%, Medieval 8.9%

  53. #53 Heart of the Machine
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 1,838 reviews2026
    Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 20.5%, 4X 17.8%, Grand Strategy 16.4%, Historical 10%, Base Building 9.4%

  54. #54 Millennia
    67% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
    Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 22.8%, Diplomacy 19.3%, Grand Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Historical 10%

  55. #55 Nanzou: The Divine Court
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Live Motion Games
    Windows

    Nanzou: The Divine Court is a genre-mixing city builder set in a dynamic world inspired by Chinese mythology. As the Exceptional Soul summoned by the Emperor of the Divine Court, you'll manage souls to carry out divine commands on the mystical floating island of Nanzou.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.5%, Historical 12.1%, RTS 10.7%, Economy 9.2%, Building 9.2%

  56. #56 Kingdom's Life
    68% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
    Dev: Strudio Company
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.

    Why similar: 4X 25.5%, Grand Strategy 20.1%, Historical 9.2%, Sandbox 9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%

  57. #57 Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,697 reviews2011
    Dev: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!

    Why similar: 4X 29%, Grand Strategy 23%, Base Building 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Diplomacy 7.5%

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