- #1 Final Beacon
97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: 迟到的南雨亭
Windows
This is a strategy game full of fantasy plots. Let the dwarves rebuild the Great Wall; let the elves reseed the the Yggdrasil for you; enslave the demons to build the Eye of Sauron that can gaze at every corner of the plane. Your territory is freely built by you!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Alternate History 15.4%, Strategy RPG 10.4%, Time Management 8.9%
- #2 Victoria II
96% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Political Sim 19.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.9% ★, Historical 9.9%, Politics 7.5% ★
- #3 Europa Universalis III Complete
96% 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 33.9% ★, Political Sim 25.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.1% ★, Historical 12%, Strategy 7.3%
- #4 Victoria 3
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.5% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Historical 9.3%
- #5 Age of Enlightenment
94% 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 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.4% ★, Alternate History 12.5%, Historical 9.1%
- #6 Solar Nations 2
94% 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 22.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.8% ★, Political Sim 17.6% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Military 9%
- #7 Victoria I Complete
93% 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 40% ★, Real-Time with Pause 33.2% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Historical 10.5%
- #8 Crusader Kings II
92% matchVery Positive91% of 73,445 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 55.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 48.7% ★, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Historical 9.4%, Real-Time with Pause 8.3% ★, Strategy 5.5%
- #9 Gilded Destiny
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Alternate History 12.7%, Historical 8.3%
- #10 Historia Realis: Rome
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucas Molina
Windows · Mac · Linux
Be a Roman in this character-driven grand strategy game with a focus on historical realism. Run for political office, fight in the legions, get married and educate your heir. Deal with rivals through violence, favors or intrigue as thousands of other characters live their own triumphs and tragedies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Alternate History 13.4%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Real-Time with Pause 10.9% ★
- #11 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Alternate History 10.9%, Military 10%
- #12 Orbi Universo II
89% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 25.3% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Historical 11.7%, Politics 7.3% ★
- #13 Crisis in the Kremlin
89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,444 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Why similar: Political Sim 46.9% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Alternate History 9.6%, Historical 5.7%
- #14 RUPTURR
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aikon Interactive
Windows
Develop your nation, command your army, and dominate the world in a real-time strategy game combining economic management, diplomacy, technological progress, and military conquest.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Alternate History 16%, Strategy 13.6%, Strategy RPG 12.9%
- #15 Rise of the Successor
87% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Six
Windows
You wake up as North Korea’s Supreme Leader. Manage diplomacy, internal power struggles, and national survival. Balance nuclear ambition, public needs, and elite loyalty. One wrong move could cost you everything — will you rule or fall?
Why similar: Political Sim 37.4% ★, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Alternate History 13.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Historical 8.4%
- #16 1992: Rasputie
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a place of a politician in the post-Soviet space and immerse yourself in the struggle for power amid the ruins of the former empire. Your decisions will determine the path of the young state's development.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Alternate History 14.7%, Historical 9.5%, Strategy RPG 8.7%
- #17 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
85% matchVery Positive87% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Alternate History 24.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Lore-Rich 7.4%
- #18 Aye! My Liege
84% 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 28.6% ★, Political Sim 22.6% ★, Strategy RPG 17.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Alternate History 8.2%
- #19 Iron Order 1919
84% matchMixed69% of 432 reviews2022
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Political Sim 19.7% ★, Alternate History 17.7%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Time Management 10%
- #20 Collapse: A Political Simulator
82% matchMixed65% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
is a grand strategy game that takes place in 1992-2004. You take lead of your own Party in the face of the total devastation of one of the fictional post-Soviet states in Europe. Try to realize your (or someone else's) political dreams in the shaky arena of this dilapidated situation.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Alternate History 15.8%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Historical 9.2%
- #21 March of the Eagles
83% 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 42.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 26.9% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Historical 14.2%
- #22 王朝:将军觐见
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 三千越甲GameStudio
Windows
《王朝:将军觐见》希望打造一个能自我运行,且符合直觉、合理可信的历史沙盒,从而给玩家足够的游玩自由度。地图的每一个单元格都有居民(POP),他们构成了这个世界的活背景。钱也不仅仅是一个数值,每一个铜板都是由铸币工坊所铸造,并通过税收和交易活动流向整个世界。游戏中的人物是“活”的,他们会置办产业、开展贸易、入朝为官,追求财富和权力。每一个POP、人物的自发活动就像涓涓细流,汇聚在一起就是浩浩汤汤的天下大势,王朝兴颓则是这个舞台最上层的演出。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, Political Sim 21.5% ★, Historical 17.3%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, Strategy 9.6%
- #23 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
81% 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: Real-Time with Pause 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Alternate History 13.3%, Historical 11.5%, Strategy RPG 8%
- #24 Samurai Conqueror
81% 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 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Alternate History 13.7%, Historical 11.9%, Politics 6.7% ★
- #25 Arms Race 2
80% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR that took place in the 20th century.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Alternate History 18.3%, Historical 9%, Military 8%
- #26 Rebel Inc: Escalation
79% matchVery Positive82% of 7,070 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Alternate History 16.5%, Strategy RPG 10.4%, Military 10%
- #27 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
79% matchVery Positive81% of 3,819 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Alternate History 16.3%, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Military 9.9%
- #28 Hearts of Iron IV
78% matchVery Positive90% of 360,411 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 292.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.7% ★, Alternate History 15.6%, Historical 12.1%, Military 11.1%
- #29 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
78% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Historical 11.3%, Military 9.6%
- #30 Espiocracy
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ex Vivo StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Alternate History 16.2%, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Military 9.7%
- #31 Front Frontiers
76% 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 25.8% ★, Political Sim 24.3% ★, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Alternate History 14.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #32 States of Power
76% 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 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Alternate History 18.4%, Historical 8.8%, Military 8%
- #33 Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
77% 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 41.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 28.3% ★, Historical 15.6%, Strategy 14.4%
- #34 SIM Election
74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Rafael Lázaro
Windows
Take control of a political party and compete for power in this turn-based simulation. Manage strategy, face media pressure, debates and critical decisions, negotiate alliances, and lead your party to electoral victory.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Alternate History 14.8%, Politics 12.1% ★, Strategy 7.2%
- #35 Flames in Modern Europe
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Volodymyr Marsenko
Windows · Mac
A real-time global strategy game about the Old Continent! You are the leader of the state, and you must discover new technologies, build a powerful economy, armed forces and even nuclear weapons! But remember - the opposition will always be breathing down your neck...
Why similar: Political Sim 30.5% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Alternate History 17.5%, Historical 10%, Military 9.2%
- #36 Crown Of Hispania
74% 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 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Alternate History 16%, Historical 10.4%, Military 9.3%
- #37 Secret Government
75% matchMixed53% of 298 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Political Sim 19.8% ★, Alternate History 12.5%, Politics 8% ★
- #38 Sengoku
75% matchMixed62% of 473 reviews2011
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.7% ★, Historical 19%, Strategy 15.7%, Real-Time with Pause 14.3% ★, RPG 9.3%
- #39 Red Button
73% matchVery Positive87% of 198 reviews2021
Dev: Токуров Егор (WZRDQQ)
Windows
Get ready to take part in the world war! It depends only on your choice who you will be - a winner or a loser! It's time to press the red button!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Political Sim 23.2% ★, Alternate History 19.1%, Military 11.1%, Historical 7.7%
- #40 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 流风Game
Windows
This is a grand strategy game set in the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States Period. Become an empire ruler or an ambitious noble, shaping your dynasty through politics and war. Face family conspiracies and minister betrayals, and write an immortal legend with your brilliant strategies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Alternate History 16%, Historical 12.1%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 10.5%
- #41 Balkan Bloodbath
72% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
Become the next great dictator to forge a new Balkan Empire. Navigate the intense world of international trade and the stock market, use cunning espionage tactics to disrupt opponents, and overthrow and conquer your enemies. Strategy and secrecy are your keys to success in the Balkans.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Alternate History 17.7%, Trading 12.1% ★, Military 6.3%
- #42 Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
73% matchVery Positive93% of 722 reviews2018
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...
Why similar: Political Sim 25.7% ★, Alternate History 17.4%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Strategy RPG 10%, Historical 9.3%
- #43 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Serica Dynamics Studio
Windows
昭昭天命,复归大明。在星变时空的恢弘重塑中,熔铸八十三载春秋:变钞法以通有无,革军制而强九边;修水利以固邦本,改科举而纳贤良。崇格物方致知穷理;兴矿冶而器利工商。靖九边以抚八方,镇四海而服万邦。于庙算奏疏间,重整日月山河;在革故鼎新中,再创中华治世。一切,皆在你一念之间。
Why similar: Political Sim 28.3% ★, Alternate History 24.3%, Historical 14.9%, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Strategy 8%
- #44 Imperator: Rome
71% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.5% ★, Political Sim 26.5% ★, Historical 12.6%, Strategy 11%, Real-Time with Pause 4.4% ★
- #45 Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece
71% matchVery Positive95% of 218 reviews2012
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 41.2% ★, Historical 20.9%, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Strategy 17.6%
- #46 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
68% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.7% ★, Political Sim 22.1% ★, Strategy RPG 16%, Historical 12.8%, Strategy 7.1%
- #47 Observe
69% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Kisotik Games
Windows
Program AI countries, climb global leaderboards, and watch your strategies battle for world domination! Create infinite alternate histories or intervene with god-like powers in this ultimate strategy sandbox.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Alternate History 21.5%, Politics 9.1% ★, Historical 7.7%
- #48 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,834 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.
Why similar: Political Sim 48.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Politics 12.4% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Military 2.6%
- #49 Seres Universalis:Three Kingdoms
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boqi Island
Windows
Return to the Three Kingdoms period. On the grand strategic tactical battlefield, use terrain for defense setup and resource allocation to shift the battle situation. Control the war via hexagonal grid movement and tactical ability activation, and unify the realm.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 35.1% ★, Grand Strategy 29.3% ★, Alternate History 14.6%, Historical 12.6%, Strategy 6.2%
- #50 Three Kingdoms : Alias
69% 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 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Historical 11.3%, Military 10.6%, Alternate History 10.2%
- #51 Blood & Bananas
68% matchMixed64% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Spotted Moth
Windows
Enter the world of corporate politics, in this cold war grand strategy, become a monopoly of resources, buy the market, build an army, drop a nuke or hire a spy as you conspire against your peers and leaders. Become the greatest power via trade or war, in blood & bananas
Why similar: Political Sim 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Trading 12.8% ★, Military 7.6%
- #52 Crown & Coin: The Hundred Years
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MUZINA GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Survive the Hundred Years' War in this medieval ensemble sandbox. Play as 1,015 historical figures, from Joan of Arc to the imposter des Armoises. Gain glory as a knight, forge a new kingdom to crush England and France, or thrive as a bandit. Discover 22 tarot-based multiple endings!
Why similar: Political Sim 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Alternate History 16.3%, Historical 10.4%, Character Customization 8.7%
- #53 Maestro's Cold War 2
67% 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 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 29.7% ★, Historical 12.3%, Alternate History 7%, Strategy 6.3%
- #54 Hearts of Iron III
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,046 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 24.2% ★, Historical 12.8%, Strategy 9.2%, Military 8.8%
- #55 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Imugi
Windows
1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Alternate History 17.9%, Historical 10.6%, Politics 8.8% ★
- #56 Ascendant Dawn
66% 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 30.4% ★, Political Sim 27.3% ★, Alternate History 17.7%, Historical 12.9%, Strategy 6.6%
- #57 Eon Empires
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aeonforge Studio
Windows
Create and lead your civilization from the Stone Age to a futuristic era. Shape history on customizable maps through war, diplomacy, culture, trade, science, and religion.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.8% ★, Alternate History 24.2%, Military 11.1%, Strategy 10.7%, Trading 10.1% ★
- #58 三国混战
67% 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 38.2% ★, Political Sim 34.1% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Historical 11%, 2D 0.6%
- #59 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Political Sim 22.9% ★, Historical 12.8%, Military 9.9%, Alternate History 9.3%