Games Like Solium Infernum

Take on the role of a Dark Elder God and lead your agents to bring about an apocalypse in a fantasy world. Work in the shadows, avoiding the heroes who will try to stop you, as you bring about plague and famine, ice age and volcanic destruction, madness and never ending night.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, Conspiracy 20.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect thematic match that focuses on hidden conspiracies and playing as an eldritch force manipulating the world from the shadows.

In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.

Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 30.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Wargame 11.2%, Strategy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, complex dark fantasy grand strategy with a massive focus on magic, god-like powers, and turn-based tactical depth.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 57.4% ★, Strategy 17.4%, War 15.6%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate grand strategy experience for those who love dynastic intrigue, backstabbing, and complex political maneuvering.

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Diplomacy 34.4% ★, Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, War 13.3%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy emphasis on shadow governments, secret societies, and long-term strategic planning in a global conspiracy setting.

A Game of Thrones: The Board Game – Digital Edition is the digital adaptation of the top-selling strategy board game from Fantasy Flight Games.

Why similar: Diplomacy 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Board Game 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Wargame 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Excellent for players who enjoy the social deduction and diplomatic betrayal mechanics found in Solium Infernum.

Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.

Why similar: Board Game 32.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Strategy 12.2%, 3D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy board-game hybrid that centers on political card play, hero customization, and constant backstabbing.

Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.

Why similar: Diplomacy 33.7% ★, Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, War 10.1%, Choices Matter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural narrative-driven strategy game focused entirely on dynastic politics and the social web of a sci-fi empire.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Asynchronous Multiplayer 25% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, War 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, complex simulation of managing a post-apocalyptic empire that requires careful political and military balancing.

Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

Why similar: Choices Matter 100%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the intense pressure of political decision-making and the consequences of navigating a treacherous, choice-driven landscape.

In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 32.7%, Strategy 16.1%, Wargame 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, lore-heavy dark fantasy experience with intricate magic systems and turn-based grand strategy.

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, War 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with significant character customization and high-fantasy warfare that rewards strategic planning.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Diplomacy 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 30.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, War 13.2%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 4X strategy with character-driven dynastic drama, forcing players to manage family legacies alongside their empire.

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Diplomacy 27.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, War 11.9%, Strategy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy title with a strong focus on diplomacy and regional control in a historical setting.

Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 47.5% ★, Diplomacy 27.4% ★, War 10.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Choices Matter 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game with a heavy emphasis on family management and navigating complex political relationships.

Hell is a turn-based tactical skirmish strategy game developed by award winning developer Hunted Cow in partnership with Slitherine.

Why similar: Demons 27.3%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 15.7% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly shares the demonic aesthetic and turn-based tactical combat focus found in the seed game.

The Fabulous Fear Machine is a narrative-driven strategy game with a pulp horror style. As the Machine's new Master, you must sow fear and expand your influence by creating Legends, harvesting resources, manipulating events, and spying on your enemies.

Why similar: Conspiracy 33.1% ★, Difficult 15%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Strategy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Uses strategic card-based mechanics to spread influence and fear, mirroring the dark, conspiratorial tone of the seed game.

Your Excellency, in this short systems-management survival game, we prepare for the awakening of our Lord. He hungers for human sacrifice. Sinners try to hide their dark secrets, but all must be purged...

Why similar: Diplomacy 44.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Difficult 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A management game focused on maintaining control over a cult through sacrifice and political manipulation.

Cults and Daggers is a strategy game set in the time between the death of the Buddha and the birth of Christ. You create your own religion and fight a secret war for the soul of the world. The game includes, spies, assassinations, double dealing, occult forces, martyrs, prophets and blasphemers.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.1% ★, Strategy 30.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game centered on managing secret societies and executing covert operations to gain influence.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: Choices Matter 47.6%, Dark Fantasy 46.2%, Strategy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique perspective on playing the villain in a world where your choices dictate the fate of nations and political alliances.

A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Conspiracy 19.3% ★, Difficult 9.4%, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on controlling world events from the shadows through covert influence and strategic resource management.

Solve tactical puzzles in constantly changing battles and overcome circumstances that are NEVER in your favor. Defend your commander, win duels, capture points, experiment with your strategy to defeat a superior enemy, and make decisions that affect your story.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 37.5%, Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Choices Matter 20.4%, Difficult 17%

Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy focus on narrative choices and card-based tactical combat that rewards careful planning.

In Divine's Howl, you will embody a divine avatar, leading your followers to expand your power across a shattered world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.2%, Board Game 23.7%, Strategy 18.7%, Wargame 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tabletop-inspired strategy game that focuses on divine influence and complex simulation mechanics.

Become Master of Spies, plant connections and agents in the underworld. Who will you join? Who may be betrayed? Decipher Letters, Solve Mysteries, Manage Businesses, Spy, Bribe, Abduct, Murder, Seduce in an experimental atmospheric hybrid of first-person & top-down espionage experience.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.1% ★, Conspiracy 19.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Strategy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique management and choice-driven game set in a dark, medieval world that emphasizes strategic decision-making.

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: Diplomacy 34.7% ★, Grand Strategy 30% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, War 13.2%, Strategy 6.9%

The Old God has left the world and the pretenders are awakening and coming out from hiding. You start the game by designing one of the pretender gods that will compete for true ascension to godhood. The type of god can range from a magically powerful arch mage to an ancient kraken or a mystic monolith that people pray to.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 28.7%, Strategy 23.1%, Difficult 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational dark fantasy grand strategy title that offers deep, complex mechanics for veteran players.

Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.4% ★, Diplomacy 29.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, War 12.3%, Difficult 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that requires managing a nation's stability and navigating international relations.

Lux Alliance is a synchronized-turns strategy war game, inspired by the classic boardgames RISK, Diplomacy and Axis & Allies. Marshall your troops, collaborate with your allies, anticipate your opponents, and capture all the enemy HQs to win!

Why similar: Diplomacy 36.2% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Board Game 16.4%, War 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused strategy game that emphasizes diplomacy and board-game-style territorial control.

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: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Diplomacy 31.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, War 12.2%, Strategy 7.7%

You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 31.1%, Strategy 16.2%, Difficult 7.8%

Dark Ages is a tactical digital board game set in the violent world of alternate Middle Ages. Vikings against war elephants, musketeers against the Mongol cavalry, ancient phalanx legions against crusaders; the deadliest armies in history clashing in bloody war.

Why similar: Diplomacy 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Board Game 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Wargame 8%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval strategy game that incorporates board-game elements and historical simulation.

Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!

Why similar: Diplomacy 49.7% ★, Grand Strategy 31.8% ★, Strategy 15.4%, War 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that emphasizes global diplomacy and strategic decision-making in a modern context.

Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.

Why similar: Board Game 33.8%, Psychological Horror 19%, Difficult 16.7%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Strategy 14.1%

Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Board Game 23.4%, Difficult 19%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Strategy 10.3%

Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, War 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 11.8%

A deck-building roguelike shedding card game. You will play as Satan—a humble civil servant in Hell—and embark on a 3-chapter Story Mode. By combining various skills and demonic chips, you will take down powerful bosses and claim your throne as the new King of Hell.

Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 50% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Strategy 16%, Choices Matter 15.2%

Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!

Why similar: Diplomacy 34.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, War 10.4%, Choices Matter 8%

A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters.

Why similar: Gothic 34.4% ★, Mythology 20%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 5.9%

Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, that combines empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Gothic 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Wargame 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

A sardonic take on nationalism and the Cold War though a minimalist and fast paced RTS. Scheme your way through a highly replayable campaign, or conduct some "diplomacy" on your "friends" in multiplayer.

Why similar: Diplomacy 37% ★, Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Wargame 16.4%, Dark 7.4%, Strategy 5.3%

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, War 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Strategy 11.4%

Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43.5%, War 37.8%, Strategy 18.7%

The Pegasus Expedition is a story-driven sci-fi grand strategy game set in a key moment for humankind’s survival. Facing an overwhelming threat at home, humanity sends expeditions to the Pegasus Galaxy in a desperate attempt to find a refuge for the population of Earth.

Why similar: Diplomacy 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, War 11.4%, Choices Matter 6.7%

A fantasy strategy with turn-based tactical combat where your goal is to become a God. Build your empire, forge alliances, ascend to godhood, then watch every ally turn on you the moment you're about to win.

Why similar: Gothic 45.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 24%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Strategy 14.1%

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: Grand Strategy 42.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.3%, War 20.2%, Strategy 9.9%, 3D 4.1%

Deck of Haunts invites you to become a malevolent Haunted House. Lure humans into your cursed halls, manipulate their fears, and drain their essence to grow your power. Use strategy to build your mansion and expand your dark influence, turning your home into a terrifying, inescapable nightmare.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 40.4%, Psychological Horror 20%, Strategy 16.5%, Horror 16.1%, 3D 6.9%

A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Conspiracy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, War 9.9%

LEAD the CULT OF CTHULHU. Decide the fate of your followers, perform eldritch rituals, and master the art of city-building in a world where the line between sanity and madness blurs. Can you endure the horrors you unleash?

Why similar: Demons 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.8%, Strategy 15.5%, Dark 14.2%, Horror 12.8%

Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.5%, Strategy 27.3%, Gothic 23% ★, Dark 11.6%, Difficult 8.6%

As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…

Why similar: Diplomacy 38.1% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Strategy 5.7%

Join the conspiracy of global domination and dark satire in this classic from Steve Jackson Games. As one of the Illuminati, you are driven by power, money, mayhem—and more. Grow stronger as you plot to destroy your rivals. How will you take over the world?

Why similar: Conspiracy 45.2% ★, Strategy 35.2%, Dark 11.7%, 3D 7.9%

Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction & more

Why similar: Conspiracy 31.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 8.6%, Difficult 7.2%

Eyes of Hellfire is a co-op gothic horror game inspired by tabletop games, but with a twist - the insidious Host can manipulate your sense of reality

Why similar: Demons 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Strategy 19%, Dark 13.4%, Horror 11.8%

Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 48.6%, Choices Matter 28.2%, Strategy 23.2%

"Revelatio" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of roguelike. Strategically summon and control units to claim victory. Stain the world with your darkness by corrupting various units, bosses and even NPCs.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 29.8%, Strategy 18.4%, Dark 13.3%, Horror 7.1%

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: Diplomacy 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Wargame 13.1%, War 10.9%, Immersive Sim 6.7%

Outwit the HOST in a death game where fire spreads with each flip of a card. Be the last to burn. Do you fear death?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.4%, Dark 19.5%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Strategy 15.9%, Horror 15.4%

Gamble your fingers against the devil and his bloodthirsty saw in this turn-based strategy game. Outsmart your opponent with special abilities, or test your luck as you defy the odds to escape eternal damnation!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35%, Dark 17.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%

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: Grand Strategy 42.9% ★, Diplomacy 39% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.9%, 3D 1.6%