- #1 The King's Campaign
96% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Reverie World Studios Inc
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 12.4%, Wargame 10.6%, Real Time Tactics 7.6%
- #2 Solar Wave
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 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 25% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, RTS 13.6%, Wargame 11.8%, Economy 7.6%
- #3 Trumpets of War
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xblur
Windows
Trumpets of War is a grand-scale historical strategy game where armies clash and empires rise. Command vast forces across dynamic battlefields, orchestrate campaigns with precision, and experience the drama of war through an innovative system that blends tactical combat with strategic mastery.
Why similar: 4X 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, RTS 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%, Wargame 10.2%
- #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 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, RTS 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Strategy 5.3%
- #5 Small Kingdoms
93% 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 14.4%, Wargame 12.4%, War 6.6%
- #6 Old Stars
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced 4X galaxy you can actually finish. Expand by colonising and besieging rival worlds, wield government powers that bend the rules - freeze enemy fleets, sever hyperlanes, vanish into stealth - and race rivals to claim the galactic core. A grand-strategy empire in an evening, not a month.
Why similar: 4X 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Strategy 8.5%, RTS 7.5%
- #7 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
91% 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 16.3%, Wargame 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Medieval 7.9%
- #8 Nexaris: Starweb Dominion
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vivid State
Windows
Lead a living star network in this real-time 3D sci-fi strategy game. Expand from one stellar core, link orbital nodes, secure resources, and launch coordinated assaults as every connection reshapes your economy, defenses, and territorial control.
Why similar: 4X 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, RTS 14.7%, Wargame 11.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%
- #9 Starithm
90% 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 13.9%, Strategy 6%
- #10 Kingdom Wars 4
89% matchMixed66% of 240 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 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: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, 4X 18% ★, RTS 12.7%, Wargame 11.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #11 Sovereign Stars
89% 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 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Economy 7.7%
- #12 Final Vanguard
88% 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 19.3% ★, RTS 13%, Wargame 10.8%, Economy 8%
- #13 Rank & Ruin
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Summit Studio
Windows
Real-time squad combat meets roguelite progression. Pick your faction, earn legendary heroes on the battlefield, and grow stronger with every run in Rank & Ruin
Why similar: RTS 21.5%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Strategy 7.8%
- #14 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
86% 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 15.6%, Wargame 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Economy 7.9%
- #15 Conqueror's Stage
85% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: LeftLane InteractivePub: Lunexa Solutions
Windows
The grand strategy you can actually finish. A full 4X empire to build, expand, and conquer, with all the depth and none of the grind, in a campaign you complete in a single evening. Fight across five ages on a fresh world every time, or design your own, all the way to total conquest.
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Wargame 13.7%, Economy 5.7%
- #16 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
86% matchMixed59% of 981 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 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, RTS 16.2%, Wargame 16.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%
- #17 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
84% matchVery Positive84% of 319 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 20.3% ★, RTS 15.4%, Wargame 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%
- #18 Medieval Kingdom Wars
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,615 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 19.4% ★, 4X 17.9% ★, RTS 13.3%, Wargame 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #19 Conquest: Medieval Kingdoms
83% 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 23% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Medieval 8.1%
- #20 Magna Conquest
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CH4WORKS
Windows
Lead a kingdom in a real-time medieval fantasy grand strategy where the campaign world and battles unfold simultaneously. Command armies of up to 100,000 units while shaping your realm through diplomacy, kingdom management, research, and legendary heroes in single-player or campaign multiplayer.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, RTS 13.9%, 4X 12.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Real-Time with Pause 9.1% ★
- #21 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
82% 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%
- #22 Arinoa: Conquest
81% matchPositive87% of 15 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 12.2%, War 5.8%
- #23 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
81% 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 24.2% ★, RTS 15.7%, Wargame 13.5%, Economy 9.1%
- #24 StarWay
80% 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 20.9%, RTS 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 6.3%
- #25 Ascendant Dawn
78% 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 24.7% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Economy 9%, Building 6.8%
- #26 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
79% matchMixed59% of 966 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%
- #27 Dune: Spice Wars
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,540 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 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Economy 8.6%
- #28 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
79% 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 20.7% ★, 4X 19.4% ★, RTS 14.4%, Wargame 10.2%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%
- #29 Mercatoria
77% match3 user reviews0% of 3 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 28.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Economy 8.1%, Building 7%
- #30 The Qin Empire
77% 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 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Wargame 12.6%, Strategy 10.8%
- #31 CIVIREVIVAL
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 筋斗云
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 15.7%, Strategy 6.3%
- #32 World Warfare & Economics
76% matchMixed60% of 687 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 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, RTS 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 12%, Economy 8.6%
- #33 Knights of the Crusades
75% matchMixed70% of 181 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 16.8%, Wargame 13%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%
- #34 Hollow Stars
75% 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 17.4%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 9.3%
- #35 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
73% matchMixed50% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, RTS 16.8%, Wargame 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Simulation 7.9%
- #36 Clash of Cultures
74% 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 34.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Economy 7.9%, Building 7%
- #37 NationWar:Annals
74% 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 15%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Wargame 12.7%
- #38 Terrol
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Max Krupp
Windows
Capture Resources. Upgrade your Empire. Destroy all Rivals.
Why similar: 4X 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, War 10.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Wargame 8.7%
- #39 Invaders
72% 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 30% ★, RTS 19.7%, Wargame 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Strategy 10.2%
- #40 Geo-Political Simulator 5
72% matchMostly Negative33% of 712 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, RTS 16.7%, Wargame 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Building 7%
- #41 Base of War
73% 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 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Building 6.6%
- #42 World Order: Global Power
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 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 6.7%
- #43 Red Pearl Pirates
71% 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 6.9%
- #44 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
71% 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 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Wargame 12.6%, Strategy 9.8%
- #45 Stellar Sovereigns
71% 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 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Wargame 7.8%
- #46 Global Supremacy
70% 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 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Economy 8.8%, War 6%
- #47 Ironholm: Reign of the Isles
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Data Innovation Lab
Windows
Ironholm: Reign of the Isles is a real-time strategy game about conquering medieval islands. Grow your kingdom, raise armies, capture regions, and command entire forces. Plan your expansion, reinforce key positions, and choose the right moment to strike.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24% ★, RTS 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Wargame 12.3%, Strategy 9.4%
- #48 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,695 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% ★, RTS 21.4%, Strategy 12.3%, 4X 11.9% ★, Medieval 11.6%
- #49 Realm of Mystery
68% matchMixed50% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Puzala Games Limited
Windows
Set forth on an epic journey of conquest!
Why similar: 4X 33.1% ★, RTS 18.3%, Wargame 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Strategy 9.5%
- #50 Dreaded Conquest
69% 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 25.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.8%, Wargame 18.6%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Strategy 9.6%
- #51 Carthage: Bellum Punicum
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MindebytePub: Aquila Interactive
Windows
Lead Hannibal's epic campaign to crush the Roman Republic. Command individually rendered legions, manage complex supply lines, master realistic real-time tactics, and outplay challenging enemies in the Second Punic War to claim your place in history.
Why similar: 4X 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, RTS 11%
- #52 Nova Historia
68% 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 39% ★, Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Strategy 9%, Simulation 7.9%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #53 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
67% matchMixed59% of 453 reviews2025
Dev: Zugalu EntertainmentPub: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%, Building 7.4%
- #54 Lords of Kingdoms
70% matchMixed43% of 89 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%, Grand Strategy 4.2% ★
- #55 New Stars
66% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 22.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Wargame 11.1%, War 8.5%
- #56 By Sword & Road
67% 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 23.1% ★, RTS 17%, Real Time Tactics 7.9%, War 5.9%
- #57 NULLSPACE
67% 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 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%
- #58 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
65% matchMostly Positive72% of 170 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 20.9% ★, RTS 14.6%, Wargame 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Economy 9.2%