- #1 Hearts of Iron IV
97% matchVery Positive90% of 375,203 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.6 hrsMean: 299.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: World War II 19% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.2% ★, Alternate History 8.8%, War 8%
- #2 Espiocracy
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ex Vivo StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 15.9% ★, World War II 12.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Diplomacy 9.8% ★, Alternate History 9.4%
- #3 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
96% matchVery Positive81% of 4,412 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 16.5% ★, World War II 12.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Alternate History 9.9%, Diplomacy 9.8% ★
- #4 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, World War II 12.2% ★, Wargame 11.1%, RTS 9%
- #5 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 6,369 reviews2017
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!
Why similar: World War II 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, War 8.9%, Diplomacy 8.8% ★, Wargame 7.4%
- #6 Steel Division 2
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,583 reviews2019
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.
Why similar: World War II 19.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.3% ★, RTS 11.6%, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Wargame 9.2%
- #7 Hearts of Iron III
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,079 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Why similar: World War II 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.6% ★, Historical 8.3%, Military 5.5%
- #8 Supreme Ruler 1936
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: World War II 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.8% ★, Wargame 11.2%, RTS 9.2%
- #9 Crown Of Hispania
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Regalis Studio
Windows
Rewrite the Reconquista in a grand strategy game where population, religion, and war evolve dynamically based on your decisions. Will you become a legendary ruler, or will you be rejected by those forgotten by History?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Wargame 12%, Alternate History 9.9%, Diplomacy 8.9% ★
- #10 Radio Commander: Battle of Britain ’40
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Serious SimPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Command the battle you cannot see. Take charge of RAF Fighter Command in a pausable RTS set during the Battle of Britain. Manage radar intelligence, delayed communications, and squadron deployments through the Dowding System to intercept Luftwaffe raids and defend Britain.
Why similar: World War II 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Wargame 16.1%, RTS 11.4%, War 9.1%
- #11 Radio Commander: Pacific '41
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squadron StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Command operations in the Pacific War by analyzing reports, issuing radio orders, and making strategic decisions. This new title in the Radio Commander series enhances realism, focusing on situational awareness built through radio communications.
Why similar: World War II 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Alternate History 10.5%, Wargame 9.9%, RTS 9.9%
- #12 Firefight
89% matchVery Positive85% of 363 reviews2016
Dev: Sean O'Connor
Windows
Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game similar in style to the old Close Combat series but brought up to date with better AI, individual soldier modelling, a faster frame rate to give more intense and realistic combat and an easy to use command interface.
Why similar: World War II 21.3% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, RTS 11.1%, War 8.8%
- #13 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
89% matchVery Positive84% of 620 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, RTS 11%, Alternate History 10%
- #14 Europa Universalis IV
88% matchVery Positive88% of 137,236 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 281.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Alternate History 11.2%, Wargame 11.2%
- #15 RUPTURR
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Aikon Interactive
Windows
Develop your nation, command your army, and dominate the world in a real-time strategy game combining economic management, diplomacy, technological progress, and military conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Alternate History 12.9%, RTS 12.2%
- #16 Steel Covenant 钢铁盟约
86% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: 金戈兄
Windows
"Steel Covenant" is a 3D real-time strategy game. The game is set against the backdrop of World War II. Players can transform into Allied or German commanders, commanding multiple units to participate in battles
Why similar: World War II 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, RTS 13.7%, Wargame 10.9%, Historical 10.3%
- #17 Real-Time General
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael LongPub: Foolish Mortals Games
Windows
Take command and join 400 players in a massive WW2 strategy game lasting TWO-MONTHS in real-time. Queue up commands and watch them play out over the day. Collaborate, strategize and relive D-Day like never before.
Why similar: World War II 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Wargame 15.9%, RTS 11%, Historical 6.7%
- #18 Rebel Inc: Escalation
84% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Alternate History 10.4%, War 7.8%
- #19 On War: Stalingrad
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panzer Division Games
Windows
The Eastern Front, finally made playable. Command divisions, manage logistics, and shape the battle for Stalingrad in a streamlined strategy game designed for clarity, not complexity.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, World War II 16.5% ★, Wargame 15.4%, RTS 12.9%, Historical 8.7%
- #20 Age of History 3
83% matchVery Positive85% of 18,617 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17% ★, Wargame 15.2%, World War II 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Alternate History 11.9%
- #21 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
84% matchMixed50% of 998 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Alternate History 11.7%, RTS 10.2%
- #22 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
82% matchMixed58% of 7,609 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 115.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Alternate History 11.7%, RTS 10.3%
- #23 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
82% matchVery Positive82% of 238 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Wargame 15.6%, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, RTS 10.4%, Alternate History 10.4%
- #24 Rename the History
81% match9 user reviews40% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Codime Dev
Windows
Lead your country in one of the most difficult periods of post-war history. At this time, you will have to choose between the strong, or become a great power. To go west or east? It's up to you to decide.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Alternate History 13.5%, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, War 9.8%, RTS 9.4%
- #25 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
81% matchVery Positive81% of 350 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, has appeared at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Wargame 15.9%, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Alternate History 10.5%, RTS 10.3%
- #26 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
79% matchVery Positive88% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: Panzer Division Games
Windows
Attack at Dawn is a WWII strategy game that mixes the ease of real-time action with the depth of operational gameplay, all on beautifully crafted North Africa maps. Plan your strategy like Rommel or Montgomery and better the real history.
Why similar: World War II 20.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Wargame 12.7%, RTS 11.1%
- #27 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Alternate History 11.2%, RTS 10.4%
- #28 Armory Doctrine
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nightride Games
Windows
Armory Doctrine is a real-time grand strategy game where you run a private arms empire and fight your own wars in a modern world sliding toward war. Expand your factory, master the global weapons market, and decide the fate of every shipment: sell it for profit, equip your own forces or arm a proxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, War 11.7%, RTS 11.4%, Wargame 10.2%
- #29 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 154 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei," which was released in 2003 as the 11th game in the series. Lord of Creation or King of Destruction... Administration and battle depicted in full 3D for the first time in the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Alternate History 11.6%, RTS 10.3%
- #30 Samurai Conqueror
76% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Unify Japanese History! A Timeline Strategy Game Where History Itself Becomes the Battlefield.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Alternate History 10.7%, Historical 10%
- #31 Supreme Ruler 2030
77% matchMixed65% of 553 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: Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.1% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, RTS 10.7%
- #32 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
76% 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: Real-Time with Pause 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Alternate History 14.1%, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Wargame 8.8%
- #33 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
75% matchVery Positive87% of 1,238 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, RTS 11.2%, War 10.5%
- #34 Steel Division: Normandy 44
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,309 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.
Why similar: World War II 35% ★, RTS 17.8%, Military 9.8%, Wargame 7.5%, War 7.4%
- #35 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
75% matchMixed66% of 367 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 50.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker" celebrates the 30th anniversary of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series. It has been realized through a collaboration between the creators of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series, Koei Tecmo Games, and the creators of the "TSUKURU" series, KADOKAWA.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Wargame 15%, Alternate History 14.8%, War 9.9%
- #36 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit
74% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki," which was released in 2001 as the 9th game in the series. Ranseiki is a strategy based simulation game based in Japan's chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Wargame 17.2%, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, RTS 10.4%, Military 9.8%
- #37 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,099 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, RTS 11.3%, Military 9.7%
- #38 Age of Enlightenment
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Alternate History 11.7%, Historical 9.1%
- #39 SGS Operation Downfall
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Project Manhattan failed! Operation Downfall, the Allied plan for the invasion of the Japanese home islands is set in motion. Start with Operation Olympic to capture Kyushu, and move on with Coronet, the landing near Tokyo. Force Japan surrender with the largest amphibious operation in history.
Why similar: World War II 17.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Historical 12.5%, Wargame 12%, Military 11.5%
- #40 Close Combat - Gateway to Caen
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 494 reviews2014
Dev: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Close Combat: Gateway to Caen is a great release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series. Gateway to Caen focuses on the largest, concentrated British offensive since the Normandy landings in an attempt to penetrate the German lines west of Caen and cross the Odon River to get the stalled advance moving again.
Why similar: World War II 35.2% ★, Wargame 17%, Strategy 9.5%, RTS 8.9%, Real-Time with Pause 8.8% ★
- #41 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,097 reviews2011
Dev: Martin IvanovPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.
Why similar: World War II 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Historical 9.6%, Strategy 7.4%
- #42 20th Century Warfare
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Radium EnginePub: Radioactive Software
Windows
20th Century Warfare is a large-scale World War II wargame spanning land, sea, and air. Command forces across massive battlefields, lead bombing raids and armored assaults, and fight through official and user-made scenarios set across the defining conflicts of the era.
Why similar: World War II 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Wargame 17.2%, RTS 11.7%, Historical 9.7%
- #43 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
70% matchMixed63% of 15,920 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 21.7 hrsMean: 107.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Alternate History 13.5%, War 9.7%
- #44 Command Ops 2 Core Game
71% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2017
Dev: Panther Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Command Ops 2 is a wargame engine that lets you assess, plan, order and react at the operational level just like a real Corps, Division and Brigade commander. What sets Command Ops 2 apart from the competition is the most advanced and realistic model of command decision-making.
Why similar: World War II 34.3% ★, Wargame 21.7%, Real-Time with Pause 13% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Military 8.3%
- #45 Nations
68% matchVery Positive90% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Wargame 15.3%, RTS 14.1%, Historical 13.6%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★
- #46 Systemic War
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Play of Battle SA
Windows
Lead your nation in a modern grand strategy game (2008–2025), using a macroeconomic model with exchange rates, diplomacy, and hybrid warfare. Engage in kinetic warfare on the strategic map, then shift to RTS battles at focal points.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Alternate History 13.2%, Wargame 12.6%, RTS 10.8%
- #47 SGS Winter War
69% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Winter War is the story of the Soviet onslaught on tiny Finland from November 1939 to March 1940, at the beginning of WW2. Can the Finns hold beyond the reasonable and receive the long awaited Allied intervention? Or will the Russian bear crush them and force them to lose their border lands?
Why similar: World War II 37.8% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Alternate History 10.4%, Historical 8.7%, Strategy 7.2%
- #48 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
70% matchMixed68% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅶ," which was released in 2000 as the 7th game in the series. With "Enjoy the lives of all the Romance Warriors!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Alternate History 13.1%, War 9.5%
- #49 Magna Conquest
69% 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: Real-Time with Pause 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, RTS 11.4%, War 9.4%
- #50 Victory At Sea Pacific
69% matchMixed62% of 651 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.4% ★, World War II 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Wargame 11.2%, RTS 10.6%
- #51 Supremacy: 1914
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,332 reviews2019
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, War 12.7%, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Historical 10.3%, Wargame 9.6%
- #52 Pacific Fire
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wirraway Software
Windows
Pacific Fire is a turn-based strategic wargame set in the Pacific Theater of World War II using a node-based map, rather than hexes. Take command of US, Japanese, British, Australian, New Zealand, Chinese and Dutch forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asia from 1941-1945.
Why similar: World War II 23.9% ★, Wargame 17.1%, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Historical 10.5%, War 9.6%
- #53 Naval Tactics
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: reflektsoft
Windows
Naval Tactics is a Stylized, Top-Down RTS focusing on naval combat in the first half of the 20th century. Play against other players in Multiplayer, or get aboard your flagship by yourself in Singleplayer.
Why similar: World War II 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Alternate History 11.4%, RTS 10.9%
- #54 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
67% matchVery Positive83% of 735 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Alternate History 12%, Military 10%
- #55 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
66% matchMixed50% of 3,931 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!
Why similar: Wargame 18%, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, RTS 11.4%, Military 10.6%
- #56 Victoria II
66% matchVery Positive92% of 20,003 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.4% ★, Historical 11.4%, Diplomacy 6% ★, Alternate History 5.8%
- #57 History of Kingdoms: Three Kingdoms
65% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: Uncle GoodBen
Windows
Set in the Three Kingdoms period of late Eastern Han China, the game History of Kingdoms: Three Kingdoms aims for players to choose from various competing warlords, unify the divided world, survive, and become the ultimate victor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, Wargame 20%, RTS 17.2%, Alternate History 11.1%, Strategy 10.6%