- #1 Samurai Conqueror
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, 4X 17.8% ★, Historical 10.7%, Wargame 6.7%
- #2 Great Powers
96% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: Flame-Dragons
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 4x global turn-based strategy game with a well-developed economic and military model.
Why similar: 4X 22% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Hex Grid 19.7% ★, Wargame 9.3%, Historical 8.2%
- #3 Imperial Ambitions
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, 4X 17.2% ★, Hex Grid 16.1% ★, Historical 11.2%, Alternate History 9%
- #4 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
95% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
Windows · Mac
Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 20.4% ★, Historical 12%, 4X 11.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%
- #5 Crown Of Hispania
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Regalis Studio
Windows
In Crown of Hispania, every lord, king and queen must fight to retain his or her power. Will you become a legendary ruler, or will you be rejected by those forgotten by history? Crown of Hispania is a strategy game that plunges players into the turmoil of medieval Iberia.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, 4X 15.7% ★, Historical 10.6%, Alternate History 8.3%
- #6 Demise of Nations
94% matchVery Positive81% of 542 reviews2017
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Hex Grid 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Historical 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%
- #7 Imperial Kingdoms
93% 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 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Hex Grid 11.3% ★, Historical 9.7%, Strategy 8.6%
- #8 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
92% 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: Grand Strategy 20% ★, 4X 18.3% ★, Hex Grid 16.1% ★, Historical 10.6%, Alternate History 7.4%
- #9 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
91% 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: Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, 4X 20.9% ★, Historical 13.6%, Alternate History 9.6%, Real-Time with Pause 8.6% ★
- #10 Europa Universalis IV
91% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 20.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 20.8% ★, 4X 17% ★, Historical 11.8%, Alternate History 8.5%
- #11 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: 4X 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Historical 10.5%, Alternate History 9.6%
- #12 Millennia
89% 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 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Hex Grid 13.7% ★, Historical 10.5%, Alternate History 9.6%
- #13 Politon
88% matchVery Positive90% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Pinq Games
Windows · Mac
Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.
Why similar: Hex Grid 23.9% ★, 4X 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Wargame 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%
- #14 European War 4 - Napoleon Remastered
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EASYTECH GAMES
Windows
European War 4: Napoleon Remastered is a turn-based strategy game, offering a comprehensive renovation of the original. Return to the Napoleonic era, deploy tactics, conquer territories, command historical generals, experience legendary battles, and master the art of war.
Why similar: 4X 19.5% ★, Hex Grid 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Historical 10.5%, Wargame 8.9%
- #15 All Men Are Brothers / 水浒豪
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 221 Games
Windows
《水浒豪》是一款回合制战略游戏,是《三国志》、《文明》、《欧陆风云》的粉丝们不容错过的作品。您扮演山寨之主,运筹帷幄,纵横捭阖。原著中528位好汉、116处据点、49个势力在游戏中登场。被奸臣谋害,魂断蓼儿洼?呸!洒家要清君侧!慢着……洒家要当皇帝!兀那赵老官!给洒家从宝座上爬下来!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, 4X 20.3% ★, Historical 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Strategy 8%
- #16 三國.爭霸
86% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: 龙吟天下工作室
Windows · Mac
在这款沉浸式三国策略卡牌游戏中,你将化身一方主公,招揽名将、打造无敌军团,体验从乱世枭雄到一统天下的霸业征程!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, 4X 18.8% ★, Historical 12.8%, Wargame 10.1%, Alternate History 9.8%
- #17 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
85% 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 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Historical 12.5%, Alternate History 12.3%, Diplomacy 7.1% ★
- #18 Restitutor: Empire Restored
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FishPondPub: Fish Pond Studio
Windows · Linux
Restitutor is a historical incremental grand strategy game focused on statecraft, diplomacy, and calculated warfare. Strengthen your economy, research new technologies, form alliances, and outmaneuver rivals through high-level strategic decisions without micromanagement.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, 4X 19.4% ★, Hex Grid 18% ★, Historical 14.8%, Strategy 5.8%
- #19 HUMANKIND™
84% matchMixed69% of 28,231 reviews2021
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Historical 13.5%, Hex Grid 11.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #20 三国.群英录
84% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: DRAGONJOY Studios
Windows · Mac
点燃你的战魂,投身乱世掀起惊天风暴!化身铁血诸侯,号令三国名将,统领无敌雄师,在真实还原的三国版图上纵横沙场,血战四方!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, 4X 21.9% ★, Historical 12.4%, Alternate History 9%, Wargame 8.9%
- #21 Terra Invicta
82% 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: Real-Time with Pause 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, 4X 18.8% ★, Historical 10.6%, Alternate History 8.5%
- #22 The King's Campaign
83% 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: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, 4X 20.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.2% ★, Historical 9.7%, Wargame 9%
- #23 Epoch of Guardians
82% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: 伊洛维游戏
Windows
In history, many brilliant civilizations faced annihilation due to the invasion of powerful empires, leaving only sighs of regret. In a fictional world, you will take on the role Guardian of Civilization. Can you help these civilizations grow and thrive, resisting the invasion of formidable enemies?
Why similar: Hex Grid 33.8% ★, Historical 14.8%, 4X 13.5% ★, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 7.9%
- #24 BOC: Birth of Cultures
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Code::Arts
Windows
BoC is a historical 4X strategy game. Play on diverse planets with climate simulation and non-linear progression over the last 60,000 years of human evolution. Develop your own ancient civilization starting as a nomadic tribe from the last Ice Age.
Why similar: 4X 23.7% ★, Hex Grid 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Historical 10.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.4%
- #25 March of the Eagles
81% matchMixed67% of 382 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
“he Who Fears Being Conquered Is Sure Of Defeat.”The war-game March of the Eagles focuses on the dramatic conflicts of Europe during 1805 to 1820. Explore one of the defining periods in European history with this experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy, Paradox Development Studio.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 23.7% ★, Historical 16.4%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 7.1%
- #26 Rise of Realms
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Goat Works Ltd
Windows · Mac
Rise of Realms is a 4X RPG, for 1-6 players, in a medieval fantasy setting. Command an empire and recruit heroes to lead your armies. Use your tactical abilities to conquer the lands and reshape them in your image. Wishlist now.
Why similar: Hex Grid 23.5% ★, 4X 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Wargame 8%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.8%
- #27 Solar War
80% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Snipefish Entertainment
Windows · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game in space, set in the near future: Defend Earth against an alien invasion from the edge of the Solar System and expand your campaign to push them back to their base.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 22% ★, 4X 20.7% ★, Wargame 9.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%
- #28 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,626 reviews2022
Dev: The Secret Games CompanyPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Hex Grid 21.2% ★, 4X 20.7% ★, Historical 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%
- #29 Napoleon 1813
78% 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 31.2% ★, Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Strategy 9.2%, Historical 8.7%
- #30 Victoria I Complete
79% matchMixed70% of 266 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion, colonization and social upheaval, to emerge as one of the great world powers by the dawn of the 20th century in Victoria Complete.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 41% ★, Real-Time with Pause 31.9% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 13.3%
- #31 Europa Universalis V
75% 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: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, 4X 25.1% ★, Historical 12.4%, Alternate History 8.7%, Wargame 7.6%
- #32 Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive
76% matchVery Positive92% of 125 reviews2022
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive is the fourth wargame in the Decisive Campaign series. Covering the battles in the Ardennes between December 1944 and January 1945, it brings to life Operational wargaming by lowering the scale to just above tactical level.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Hex Grid 22.9% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Historical 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #33 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
77% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Aserisoft
Windows · Mac
Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms is a turn-based 4X grand strategy game, played on a procedurally generated world. Battles are real-time and tactical. Every world-map and battlefield is entirely unique, so this game will always have something to throw at you.
Why similar: 4X 31.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Wargame 9.8%, Strategy 8.9%
- #34 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
77% 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: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Historical 13.4%, Alternate History 11.6%, Wargame 10.9%, Diplomacy 8.9% ★
- #35 Beyond
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Quixotic Universe
Windows
Beyond is a sci-fi turn-based strategy game set in a generated solar system that orbits a distant star every round. Play as one of five alien species as you race to collect resources, build your military, develop new tech, expand the area you control, and drive opposing factions from the system.
Why similar: Hex Grid 25.4% ★, 4X 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Wargame 8.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%
- #36 Hexarchy
74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,534 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Hex Grid 21.4% ★, 4X 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Historical 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%
- #37 Solar Nations 2
73% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, 4X 21.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 20.1% ★, Wargame 9%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #38 Nova Historia
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BairdyDev
Windows
A unique 4X real-time historical strategy game, set on a procedurally generated globe. Play from ancient times, right through to the modern day. Expand your empire, build settlements, units, buildings and construct world wonders. Make History, Your Way.
Why similar: 4X 35.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Historical 12%, Hex Grid 11.1% ★, Strategy 8.3%
- #39 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
73% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!
Why similar: 4X 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Historical 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #40 Ever War
71% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Utium Games
Windows
Ever War is a turn-based strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. This game combines empire-building, resource management and large-scale tactical turn-based battles.
Why similar: 4X 30% ★, Hex Grid 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #41 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
73% 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: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Historical 12.6%, Wargame 11.5%, Alternate History 10.6%, Diplomacy 8.8% ★
- #42 States of Power
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Lead your nation in this strategy wargame set during WWII. Build up the economy, command unit divisions and dominate the world, online or in singleplayer! Create custom and alternate history scenarios, simulate them or play as one of the nations.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Alternate History 11.2%, Wargame 10.9%, Historical 10.4%
- #43 SGS Battle For: Fort Donelson
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the first decisive battle of the U.S. Civil War. Lead the Union force as General Grant to seize the key forts on the Cumberland, or play the Confederate defenders to maintain the gate to the South closed.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.5% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Historical 11.4%, Strategy 10.8%
- #44 EOL: End Of Line
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: MLS Games, LLC
Windows
A sci-fi turn-based strategy game, no gimmicky mechanics just pure 4x glory.
Why similar: 4X 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, Hex Grid 16.6% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #45 Ascendant Dawn
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Nikous Studio
Windows
Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.4% ★, 4X 25.6% ★, Historical 14.3%, Wargame 10.3%, Alternate History 10.1%
- #46 Rise of Hegemony
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Loewe
Windows
Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.
Why similar: 4X 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Hex Grid 14.6% ★, Alternate History 10.9%, Historical 8.5%
- #47 大戦略SSB
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Systemsoft beta, Inc.
Windows
"Daisenryaku SSB" is a simulation game in which you command and fight troops such as tanks and fighters on a battlefield separated by hexes. Since the birth of the "Daisenryaku" series, AI has been tough, and it has been evaluated as a simple game but deep game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, Hex Grid 22.8% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Strategy 9.3%
- #48 The Ancients
69% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: GorillaSoftWorksPub: Camlann Games
Windows
The Ancients is a turn-based survival strategy game where you lead a prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribe through the last ice age. Survive the elements, hunt fierce animals, migrate to new continents, advance your technology, make social and political tribe decisions, and evolve your civilization.
Why similar: Hex Grid 22.9% ★, 4X 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Historical 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #49 Lands of Rumour
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Vaeril Games
Windows
Lands of Rumour is a turn-based 4X game about hiding and gossip. Embrace the atmosphere of Robin Hood, develop villages, gather resources, recruit your men and defend your homeland in tactical combat, where every unit has unique abilities.
Why similar: 4X 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Hex Grid 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Historical 7.6%
- #50 SGS Battle For: Shanghai
68% 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 33.7% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Historical 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy 10.5%
- #51 Hex Kingdoms
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Sunset GamesPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Hex Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy game set in medevial times with fantasy themes. Expand your kingdom, set up your defenses, train soldiers and monsters to become the only ruler of the land.
Why similar: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Hex Grid 24.4% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #52 太平洋之嵐6 ~ 史上最大的激戰諾曼第攻防戰! Pacific Storm 6 - Battle for Normandy
70% matchMixed62% of 34 reviews2018
Dev: SystemSoft Alpha CooperationPub: 英特衛多媒體股份有限公司
Windows
" Pacific Storm” series is a war simulation game. It is a scene of historical facts, and it has been praised by many historical war fans.
Why similar: Hex Grid 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Historical 12.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Wargame 10.8%
- #53 Infinite Borders: Three Kingdoms
68% 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 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Historical 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Strategy 6%
- #54 Beyond Astra
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nebule Games
Windows
Lead your civilization in a galaxy brimming with life and intrigue. Seamlessly explore and expand across uncharted worlds, from their surfaces to the stars. Forge your destiny in this sci-fi 4X offering a unique blend of grand strategy, planetary city-building, and RTS combat.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 25.3% ★, 4X 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Wargame 9.7%, Diplomacy 6.5% ★
- #55 Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
69% matchMixed67% of 237 reviews2008
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 41% ★, Real-Time with Pause 26.1% ★, Historical 18.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 2.2%
- #56 Tapestry
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BeeForge Studios
Windows
Take control of one of four unique factions and weave your actions into legend! Tapestry is an asymmetrical wargame for 2-4 players where you must lock in your actions several turns in advance and adapt to survive. Will your strategy prevail? Or will you fall — forgotten to history?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.3% ★, Hex Grid 17.9% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Strategy 9.1%
- #57 WarPlan
67% matchVery Positive81% of 220 reviews2020
Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database
Why similar: Hex Grid 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Historical 13.7%, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #58 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
66% matchVery Positive86% of 371,365 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 98.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, 4X 19.7% ★, Historical 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 11.1%
- #59 Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Studios
Windows
The ultimate turn-based World War 2 grand strategy game wargamers have been yearning for decades. The best ideas born from players and from wargames so huge they overtook your dining room table, and your wife’s patience. From the developer of the WarPlan series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.1% ★, Hex Grid 15.6% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Historical 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%