- #1 The King's Campaign
96% match7 user reviews71% of 7 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 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, RTS 12.3%, Wargame 10.6%, Real Time Tactics 7.6%
- #2 Solar Wave
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SavGus Studio
Windows
A large-scale 4X strategy game with indirect control and a focus on simulating a space empire. Capture systems, develop your economy and logistics, call up hundreds of powerful fleets and watch them incinerate enemies of the Solar Empire.
Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, RTS 13.6%, Wargame 11.8%, Economy 7.7%
- #3 Small Kingdoms
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and RTS game with procedurally generated campaigns. Build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Rule a medieval fantasy kingdom and conquer your rivals.
Why similar: 4X 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, RTS 14.3%, Wargame 12.3%, War 6.6%
- #4 Near Sol
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: LTide
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space 4X game with the ability to build factories, extract resources, with characters, internal and external markets ... Take part in the discussion of the game, share your vision)
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, RTS 16%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Strategy 5.4%
- #5 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: FrostFire
Windows
A simple strategy about capturing castles. Build up your forces, manage armies and capture enemy fortresses. Build buildings in castles and use strategic tricks. Capture all the fortresses to win.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, RTS 16.2%, Wargame 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Medieval 7.9%
- #6 Starithm
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Orithm
Windows
Become the dominant star-fairing-civilization throughout the procedurally generated star systems. The player must establish/pursue: (1) Ideology; (2) Population; (3) Military assets; (4) 4x dominance (5) Technologies; (6) Artificial Evolution; (7) Cyber attacks; (8) Peace or war.
Why similar: 4X 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, RTS 15.3%, Wargame 13.8%, Strategy 6%
- #7 Kingdom Wars 4
91% matchMixed66% of 239 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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: Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, 4X 18% ★, RTS 12.7%, Wargame 11.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #8 Sovereign Stars
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: KYDEN
Windows
Build your galactic empire, conquer planets and emerge as the last player standing in this real-time strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Wargame 14.2%, Economy 7.9%
- #9 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
89% matchVery Positive82% of 264 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 22.5% ★, 4X 20.4% ★, RTS 15.3%, Wargame 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%
- #10 Final Vanguard
90% 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 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, RTS 13%, Wargame 10.7%, Economy 8.2%
- #11 Rank & Ruin
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Summit Studio
Windows
A 2D War game inspired by Total War. Lead pixel armies, use formations and strategy to outmaneuver enemies, and grow your warband through a roguelite campaign or custom battle simulator.
Why similar: RTS 21.4%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Strategy 7.9%
- #12 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
88% 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: Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, RTS 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Wargame 13.6%, Economy 8.1%
- #13 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
87% matchMixed59% of 978 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 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, RTS 16.2%, Wargame 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%
- #14 Conqueror's Stage
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: LeftLane InteractivePub: Lunexa Solutions
Windows
No fixed maps. No scripted history. No tutorial treadmill. Conqueror's Stage is a real-time grand strategy across five ages - where every decision trades against another. Grand strategy, finally designed to be finished.
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Wargame 13.6%, Economy 5.9%
- #15 Medieval Kingdom Wars
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,611 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: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, 4X 17.9% ★, RTS 13.2%, Wargame 10.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #16 Beyond Astra
84% 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: 4X 24% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.3%, Real-Time with Pause 7.6% ★
- #17 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
85% 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 33.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Medieval 8.1%
- #18 Arinoa: Conquest
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alternate
Windows
Arinoa: Conquest is a real time grand strategy game with a focus on hero units, and combines elements of strategy, resource management, and light RPG mechanics. Gather resources, build your army, and conquer your enemies within the harsh world of Arinoa.
Why similar: 4X 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, RTS 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, War 5.7%
- #19 Ascendant Dawn
82% matchPositive85% of 13 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: 4X 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Economy 9.2%, Building 6.8%
- #20 StarWay
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: jiahuiJIA
Windows
Technology, Magic, and Immortals collide in a universe torn apart by endless aggression. War is total; even the laws of existence are erased. Lead your fleets to invade worlds across the stars. Your goal is simple: Expand. Conquer. Destroy. Supports LAN & Online Multiplayer (PvP & Co-op).
Why similar: 4X 30.7% ★, Wargame 20.8%, RTS 19.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 6.3%
- #21 Dune: Spice Wars
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,441 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 16.4 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: 4X 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, RTS 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Economy 8.8%
- #22 Mercatoria
81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Dinkel Games
Windows
Turn-based grand strategy in the Age of Discovery. Develop a transport network, industrialise your economy, colonise the New World, and compete with five rival powers. Inspired by Imperialism 2. Early Access — built by one developer in his spare time.
Why similar: 4X 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Economy 8.3%, Strategy 7%
- #23 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
81% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, RTS 14%, Wargame 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%
- #24 The Qin Empire
80% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: MAX GAME PTE. LTD.
Windows
真·春秋戦国戦略SLG―中国史上最もドラマチックな時代が舞台! 名もなき小国の人物から成長し、春秋時代の戦国武将を集め、領土を広げ、他のプレイヤーや味方と同盟を結んで共に戦い、戦略と知恵を駆使して始皇帝の如く天下を制覇しよう! いざ出陣だ!これは、始皇帝へとつながる戦乱!
Why similar: 4X 35.7% ★, RTS 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Wargame 12.5%, Strategy 10.9%
- #25 CIVIREVIVAL
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DIMENSION CREATIONS LIMITED
Windows
In this 4X + RPG strategy game, lead humanity’s last ark and rebuild a new home among the mysterious ruins of the stars. Starting from nothing, you will develop technology, build powerful fleets, resist external threats, and shape the rebirth of human civilization.
Why similar: 4X 22.4% ★, Wargame 21.3%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, RTS 15.6%, Strategy 6.4%
- #26 Knights of the Crusades
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 173 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 24% ★, 4X 17.1% ★, RTS 16.7%, Wargame 13%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%
- #27 Hollow Stars
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AppGX
Windows
A deep 2D strategy of cosmic trade and faction warfare. Build trading empires, refine asteroids, lead fleets into battle and run faction politics — solo or in four-player co-op
Why similar: 4X 33.6% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, RTS 17.3%, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 9.3%
- #28 Clash of Cultures
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zach
Windows · Mac
Clash of Cultures is an addictive turn based stratergy game that is simple to learn yet has a lot of depth. Research technologies, shape your government, progress through the ages, and conquer the world.
Why similar: 4X 34.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Economy 8.1%, Building 7%
- #29 NationWar:Annals
78% matchMixed68% of 169 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: 4X 24% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, RTS 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Wargame 12.6%
- #30 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
77% matchMixed59% of 965 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: 4X 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, RTS 14.4%, Wargame 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%
- #31 Terrol
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Terrol is a strategy game focused on capturing and holding strategic resources. The objective is simple: control all resources and destroy rival empires.
Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, War 10.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Wargame 8.6%
- #32 Invaders
75% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GodSGameStudio
Windows
Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, RTS 19.6%, Wargame 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Strategy 10.3%
- #33 Base of War
76% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Atom Games
Windows
Base of War is a next generation 4x RTS game.
Why similar: 4X 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Building 6.6%
- #34 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KNK DEVELOP
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game of world domination. Conquer and unite 195 countries before an unknown enemy arrives. Build your economy, military, and influence. Choose war or diplomacy, control resources, and shape the future—only one ruler will rise to the top. Will it be you?
Why similar: 4X 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, RTS 15.6%, Wargame 13.5%, Economy 9.3%
- #35 Stellar Sovereigns
74% matchMixed65% of 31 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 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, RTS 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Wargame 7.8%
- #36 Global Supremacy
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Glory MediaPub: SJ co.
Windows
A vast, real-time geopolitical simulation where 196 nations live and breathe at once. Economy, finance, monetary policy, trade, energy, military, diplomacy, nuclear strategy, politics, society — every lever that moves a nation is in your hands. The clock never stops — until you stop it.
Why similar: 4X 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Economy 9%, War 6%
- #37 World Order: Global Power
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead any nation in a deep, turn-based grand strategy and political sim. Master the economy, military, diplomacy and society against rival AI you can actually read. Build a democracy or a dictatorship; the game names what you become, and your reign becomes a shareable saga.
Why similar: 4X 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Wargame 11.6%, Strategy 6.8%
- #38 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Composition GS
Windows
Lead your clan through Japan's turbulent Sengoku period. Craft wise strategies to expand your domain and use cunning tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. Emerge victorious, restore order, and claim the title of Shogun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, RTS 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Wargame 12.6%, Strategy 9.9%
- #39 Ironholm: Reign of the Isles
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Data Innovation Lab
Windows
Ironholm: Reign of the Isles is a real-time strategy game about conquering medieval islands. Expand your kingdom, capture new regions, and defeat all opposing factions. Plan your expansion, strengthen key points on the map, and strike when the moment is right.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24% ★, RTS 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Wargame 12.3%, Strategy 9.5%
- #40 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,628 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.2% ★, RTS 21%, Strategy 12.3%, 4X 11.9% ★, Medieval 11.7%
- #41 Dreaded Conquest
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ExpectedTime
Windows
Dreaded Conquest is a real-time strategy game of grand-scale control, where you lead sinister forces to spread your influence across a procedurally-generated world. Use your units and skills to conquer cities and crush mortal forces.
Why similar: RTS 25%, Real Time Tactics 18.8%, Wargame 18.5%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Strategy 9.6%
- #42 Realm of Mystery
70% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Puzala Games Limited
Windows
Set forth on an epic journey of conquest!
Why similar: 4X 33.1% ★, RTS 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Wargame 13.2%, Strategy 9.6%
- #43 Nova Historia
71% 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 38.9% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 7.9%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
- #44 Lords of Kingdoms
73% matchMixed43% of 88 reviews2018
Dev: ThankGame.com
Windows
Lords of Kingdoms is a multiplayer online war game. Turn your small castle into a mighty fortress and become ruler of the greatest realm.
Why similar: 4X 44.1% ★, Wargame 25.1%, Building 14.8%, Strategy 8.1%, Grand Strategy 4.2% ★
- #45 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
69% matchMixed59% of 448 reviews2025
Dev: Zugalu EntertainmentPub: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive?
Why similar: 4X 31.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, RTS 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%, Building 7.4%
- #46 By Sword & Road
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jan Fidler
Windows
Minimalistic RTS game about logistics and war! On this battlefield, supply lines are everything - cut them off and your enemies will wither, or use special abilities to gain the advantage. The game features an original story campaign and skirmish challenges. Conquer your enemies by Sword & Road!
Why similar: 4X 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, RTS 16.9%, Real Time Tactics 7.9%, War 5.9%
- #47 New Stars
68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Mac · Linux
Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities.
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Wargame 11.1%, War 8.4%
- #48 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
71% matchMixed69% 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: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, 4X 19.9% ★, RTS 14.7%, Wargame 10.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #49 NULLSPACE
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaigan Games
Windows
Experience epic space battles in NULLSPACE, a story driven real-time strategy set in a retrofuturistic universe. Command massive fleets across the battlefield or jump in and take direct control of individual squadrons. Lead your forces to victory in visceral space combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, 4X 18.9% ★, RTS 14.7%, Wargame 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%
- #50 Structura
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Binary Station Studio
Windows · Linux
Structura is a rather unique sci-fi real-time strategy set in space. Its a hybrid of rts and fps, with emphasis on combat and survival. Build your economy for war, modify the unit by adding components, explore, expand, and survive the savage waves of enemy attacks.
Why similar: 4X 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, RTS 17.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Strategy 5.9%
- #51 Kingdom's Life
69% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Economy 8.3%, War 7.3%
- #52 Commanders Fury
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RoboFox Games LLC
Windows
Take command of the war machine of an empire in this 4x RTS hybrid. Fight battles with your flagship fleet in fully 3D real-time space combat. Recruit, train and dispatch commanders. Give them orders, directives and equip their fleets. Manage your empire’s supply logistics and fleet operations.
Why similar: 4X 30.6% ★, RTS 19.1%, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.7%, Strategy 7.6%
- #53 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 168 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: Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, RTS 14.5%, Wargame 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Economy 9.4%
- #54 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,515 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, 4X 23.8% ★, RTS 14.5%, Wargame 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%
- #55 Red Pearl Pirates
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Eoin Tolster
Windows · Linux
Command vast fleets in epic space battles, master a turn-based galactic campaign, and unite a pirate rebellion to find the legendary Red Pearl and stand against the tyrannical Z-Army. They can't take the stars from us!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, 4X 25.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Wargame 12.2%, Simulation 7%
- #56 Global Protocol: New World Order
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: 4X 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Strategy 8.3%
- #57 Rule of Iron: Dark Age
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eisengeist Studio
Windows
Build your realm in a turn-based campaign. Break theirs in battle. Real-time, 1:1-scale warfare where tactics, not spreadsheets, win clashes between tens of thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: 4X 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Economy 8.1%
- #58 Ultimate General: American Revolution
66% matchMixed54% of 1,083 reviews2024
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, RTS 15.7%, Wargame 14.4%, War 7.5%