- #1 Shadows of Forbidden Gods
97% matchVery Positive92% of 1,028 reviews2023
Dev: Bobby Two HandsPub: Forbidden Oak Games Limited
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 26.6% ★, Conspiracy 20.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the 'god-game' conspiracy mechanics and the focus on indirect influence found in Solium Infernum.
- #2 Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,592 reviews2024
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 46.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Wargame 11.2%, Strategy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply complex fantasy strategy game that shares the dark, mythological scale and intense turn-based strategic depth of the seed game.
- #3 Star Dynasties
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 492 reviews2021
Dev: Pawley GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Politics 21.9% ★, Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the political relationships and dynastic struggles of space-faring houses, emphasizing social maneuvering over pure combat.
- #4 Crusader Kings III
94% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 42.6% ★, Political 25.1% ★, Strategy 13.3%, War 11.6%, Choices Matter 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for dynastic politics and backstabbing, offering deep character-driven intrigue that rivals the political machinations of Hell.
- #5 A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition
95% matchMixed70% of 1,917 reviews2020
Dev: Dire WolfPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 21.5% ★, Politics 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Board Game 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of diplomacy, betrayal, and territory control through a tense, turn-based board game structure.
- #6 Terra Invicta
93% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Diplomacy 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 30% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, War 13.2%, Strategy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game where you manage global political factions and secret agendas to control the fate of humanity.
- #7 Armello
94% matchVery Positive82% of 15,967 reviews2015
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 33.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Strategy 13%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dark fantasy aesthetics with board game mechanics where political influence and card-based schemes are central to winning.
- #8 Gremlins, Inc.
92% matchVery Positive85% of 8,561 reviews2016
Dev: Charlie Oscar Lima Tango Interactive EntertainmentPub: Small Fish Big Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This is an intense strategy board game in a steampunk world of corrupt capitalist gremlins who compete for money, political power and prestige. Save and invest, steal and extort, arrest and get arrested – in single-player and multiplayer, with ranks and ladders, team mode and spectator mode.
Why similar: Politics 42.3% ★, Board Game 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Strategy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, cutthroat board game where players use cards to sabotage opponents and climb the social ladder through pure malice.
- #9 Old World
91% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 34.1% ★, Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, War 13%, Strategy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that emphasizes character relationships and dynastic legacy, making every political decision feel personal.
- #10 Secret Government
91% 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: Politics 23% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Conspiracy 19% ★, Political 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on controlling global events from the shadows, mirroring the conspiratorial nature of the Archfiends in Hell.
- #11 Shadow Empire
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,723 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 26.7% ★, Asynchronous Multiplayer 25.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Wargame 14.4%, War 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, gritty wargame that requires intense management of political factions and logistics in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- #12 Cultist Simulator
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 13,737 reviews2018
Dev: Weather Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 40%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Choices Matter 19.9%, Strategy 17.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, lore-rich game that captures the occult, conspiratorial, and dark themes of Solium Infernum through a unique card-based interface.
- #13 Suzerain
89% matchVery Positive93% of 11,092 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Politics 48.6% ★, Political 40.6% ★, Choices Matter 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulator that forces you to make difficult, morally ambiguous choices to maintain your grip on power.
- #14 The Shadow Government Simulator
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Politics 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Political 19.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Conspiracy 12.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: A direct exploration of global conspiracy and political subversion, aligning perfectly with the themes of manipulation.
- #15 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,461 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 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 72.5% ★, Strategy 27.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a grand strategy experience with a strong focus on court management, diplomacy, and the delicate balance of power between kingdoms.
- #16 Imperiums: Greek Wars
87% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 22.7% ★, Political 20.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, War 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with historical political depth, requiring careful diplomatic navigation to survive.
- #17 Age of Wonders 4
85% matchVery Positive81% of 21,784 reviews2023
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 33.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, War 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep fantasy empire-building with extensive character customization and political systems that influence the game world.
- #18 Millennia
86% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, Diplomacy 25.6% ★, Political 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, War 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 4X strategy game that allows for complex historical evolution and strategic decision-making.
- #19 Great Houses of Calderia
84% matchMixed61% of 418 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 35.5% ★, Political 28.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.8% ★, War 8.2%, Strategy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of noble houses, emphasizing the importance of family legacy and political standing.
- #20 Democracy 4
82% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Politics 28.6% ★, Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Political 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Strategy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A pure political simulation that tests your ability to balance the needs of various factions and maintain your political mandate.
- #21 Victoria 3
82% 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 27.5% ★, Politics 25.7% ★, Diplomacy 24.4% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Strategy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an unparalleled simulation of internal politics and international diplomacy, perfect for those who enjoy the macro-political aspect of strategy.
- #22 Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars
84% matchMixed62% of 585 reviews2020
Dev: Palindrome InteractivePub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 22.9% ★, Gothic 21.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Wargame 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy turn-based strategy game that focuses on managing vampire clans and their unique political agendas.
- #23 Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
81% matchVery Positive94% of 2,163 reviews2017
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 101.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 40.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 33.1%, Strategy 16.1%, Wargame 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that provides the same deep, god-like strategic planning and fantasy warfare.
- #24 Realpolitiks II
83% matchMixed46% of 666 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.3% ★, Politics 29.9% ★, Political 20.8% ★, Strategy 14%
Why You'll Like It: A modern political simulation that challenges you to manage international relations and internal stability in a global context.
- #25 The Fabulous Fear Machine
79% matchVery Positive90% of 560 reviews2023
Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: AMC Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 39% ★, Choices Matter 16.1%, Psychological Horror 16%, Strategy 14.6%, Horror 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven strategy game where you spread fear and influence to achieve your goals.
- #26 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, War 13%, Strategy 7.1%
- #27 Rogue State Revolution
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Political 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Diplomacy 23.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, War 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A political sandbox game where you manage a nation, dealing with internal dissent and external diplomatic pressure.
- #28 Lawgivers
79% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Politics 26.8% ★, Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Political 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox political simulator that focuses on the legislative process and the choices required to pass your agenda.
- #29 Hell
81% matchMixed48% of 56 reviews2014
Dev: Hunted Cow StudiosPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Hell is a turn-based tactical skirmish strategy game developed by award winning developer Hunted Cow in partnership with Slitherine.
Why similar: Demons 26.5%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 16% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game set in a dark fantasy version of Hell, sharing the thematic intensity of the seed game.
- #30 Precipice
78% matchVery Positive80% of 323 reviews2019
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.
Why similar: Politics 32.3% ★, Diplomacy 28.7% ★, Strategy 11.3%, War 9.8%, Board Game 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tense, Cold War-themed strategy game where diplomacy and the threat of mutually assured destruction are the primary mechanics.
- #31 Age of History II
75% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Politics 14.7% ★, Political 13.1% ★, War 12.4%
- #32 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
74% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: GortagonGame
Windows
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 26.8% ★, Political 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, War 8%
- #33 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
78% matchMixed59% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 20.5% ★, Politics 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Board Game 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A medieval-themed strategy game that blends simulation elements with board-game-like tactical movement.
- #34 4th Generation Warfare
76% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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 23.7% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Political 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Wargame 9.8%
- #35 Realpolitiks
77% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 34.8% ★, Politics 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Strategy 11.1%, War 2.2%
- #36 Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,450 reviews2013
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 48.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 34%, Strategy 17.8%
- #37 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Political 21% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Strategy 7.4%
- #38 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,375 reviews2019
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Politics 29.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Political 17.4% ★, Conspiracy 11.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #39 Lawgivers II
72% matchMixed70% of 641 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Politics 31.5% ★, Diplomacy 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Choices Matter 6%
- #40 Songs of Silence
70% matchVery Positive81% of 2,580 reviews2024
Dev: Chimera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Mythology 31.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.4%, War 25.5%, Strategy 12.8%
- #41 Stellar Monarch
73% matchVery Positive80% of 226 reviews2016
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #42 POWER
73% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Politics 15.8% ★, Political 14.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%
- #43 The Shrouded Isle
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,510 reviews2017
Dev: Jongwoo KimPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 49.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Strategy 8.9%, Horror 8.7%
- #44 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
71% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Political 22.4% ★, Politics 22.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Strategy 5.5%
- #45 Trade Conquest
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Politics 25.2% ★, Diplomacy 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Political 15.8% ★, Wargame 10.1%
- #46 Twilight Struggle
71% matchVery Positive87% of 2,936 reviews2016
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.
Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 29.1% ★, Board Game 17.4%, Wargame 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Diplomacy 13% ★
- #47 Waiting For The Raven
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 reviews2020
Dev: Musclebird
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 38.6% ★, Conspiracy 20% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Strategy 7.6%
- #48 Kiloton
67% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Jack MorehartPub: spacemann's games
Windows · Mac
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 37.1% ★, Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Dark 7.4%, Strategy 5.5%
- #49 King Of The Castle
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,691 reviews2023
Dev: Tributary GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take your rightful place on the throne in this multiplayer-only party game for 4+ players. Rule the kingdom with an iron fist or silver tongue as you steer through bloodshed, intrigue & madcap disaster! Can you keep your crown when others plot your downfall? More importantly, can you keep your head?
Why similar: Politics 40.8% ★, Diplomacy 39% ★, Choices Matter 11.1%, Strategy 9.1%
- #50 Divine's Howl
66% matchVery Positive92% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: Sense13 Studio
Windows
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 28.4%, Board Game 23.5%, Strategy 18.9%, Wargame 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%
- #51 Supreme Ruler 2030
69% matchMixed64% of 536 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Political 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Wargame 10%
- #52 Hexarchy
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,534 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, War 20.9%, Strategy 10.5%
- #53 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,805 reviews2018
Dev: Dorado Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Politics 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Asynchronous Multiplayer 9.2% ★
- #54 Cults and Daggers
71% matchMixed63% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Chaphat
Windows
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 43.6% ★, Strategy 30.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.5%
- #55 Dominions 3: The Awakening
69% matchVery Positive81% of 125 reviews2013
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 44.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 30.8%, Strategy 24.9%
- #56 Beholder 2
66% matchVery Positive87% of 7,880 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!
Why similar: Politics 36% ★, Political 34.3% ★, Choices Matter 10.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Dark 7.8%
- #57 ILLUMINATI
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: RadioFree.NetPub: RadioFree.Net
Windows · Mac
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 49.1% ★, Strategy 38.3%, Dark 12.6%
- #58 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
64% 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: Politics 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Political 16.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Wargame 9%
- #59 Iratus: Lord of the Dead
64% matchVery Positive86% of 8,142 reviews2020
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 32%, Strategy 30.2%, Gothic 25.1% ★, Dark 12.7%
