- #1 Age of History II
97% matchVery Positive90% of 50,416 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 23.5%, World War II 14.4% ★, Historical 14.3%, War 14%, Diplomacy 10.4% ★
- #2 Age of History 3
96% matchVery Positive85% of 18,912 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 38.5 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 12.5% ★, Alternate History 11.9%
- #3 Hearts of Iron IV
96% matchVery Positive90% of 377,300 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 301.4 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 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Real-Time with Pause 10.1% ★, Alternate History 8.9%, War 8%
- #4 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 6,389 reviews2017
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 36.8 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 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5%, War 8.8%, Diplomacy 8.8% ★, Wargame 7.4%
- #5 Hearts of Iron III
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 6,478 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 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 25.2%, Real-Time with Pause 14.6% ★, Historical 8.2%, Military 5.4%
- #6 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,255 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 15.1%, World War II 12.3% ★, Wargame 11.1%, RTS 9%
- #7 Europa Universalis V
92% matchMixed67% of 30,806 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 53.1 hrsMean: 124.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Grand Strategy 20.6%, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Alternate History 14.5%, Historical 10.2%
- #8 Steel Division 2
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,602 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 19.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.3% ★, RTS 11.7%, Grand Strategy 11.1%, Wargame 9.2%
- #9 Victoria II
91% matchVery Positive88% of 20,842 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.8 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 31.2%, Real-Time with Pause 18.4% ★, Historical 11.4%, Diplomacy 6% ★, Alternate History 5.8%
- #10 War of Dots
90% matchVery Positive81% of 7,370 reviews2026
Dev: TeaAndPython
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
Why similar: Wargame 20.1%, RTS 18.1%, Strategy 10.7%, Alternate History 9.6%, Military 9.5%
- #11 Europa Universalis IV
91% matchVery Positive88% of 137,440 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 284.1 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 17.4%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Alternate History 11.3%, Wargame 11.2%
- #12 Millennia
89% matchMixed67% of 3,788 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.6 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 21.3%, Alternate History 16.3%, Diplomacy 15% ★, Historical 9.7%, War 9.5%
- #13 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,393 reviews2023
Dev: JoySpark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Why similar: World War II 19.6% ★, Alternate History 19.1%, Wargame 18.5%, Diplomacy 17% ★, Historical 9.9%
- #14 Supreme Ruler 2030
89% matchMixed65% of 555 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 16.5%, Real-Time with Pause 15.2% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, RTS 10.7%
- #15 Warnament
86% matchVery Positive85% of 506 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.4%, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, Military 10.3%, Alternate History 9.1%, Historical 9%
- #16 Victoria 3
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 61,281 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 120.9 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 22.3%, Real-Time with Pause 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Alternate History 11%, Historical 9.9%
- #17 Supreme Ruler 1936
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 309 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 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 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7%, Real-Time with Pause 14.8% ★, Wargame 11.3%, RTS 9.2%
- #18 Rebel Inc: Escalation
85% matchVery Positive82% of 7,594 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 15%, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Alternate History 10.4%, War 7.8%
- #19 Supremacy: 1914
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,355 reviews2019
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 40.1 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 12.6%, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, Historical 10.3%, Wargame 9.6%
- #20 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
83% matchVery Positive81% of 4,440 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 31.7 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 16.2% ★, World War II 13.4% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5%, Diplomacy 10% ★, Alternate History 9.8%
- #21 World Warfare & Economics
84% matchMixed59% of 688 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: Grand Strategy 20.6%, Real-Time with Pause 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, RTS 12.3%, War 9%
- #22 Dummynation
82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,277 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.6%, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, RTS 13.5%, Military 12.7%, War 10.6%
- #23 Nations
81% matchVery Positive90% of 148 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 20.4%, Wargame 15.3%, RTS 14.1%, Historical 13.6%, Diplomacy 11.1% ★
- #24 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,859 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.3%, War 16.4%, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 9.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #25 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,739 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: World War II 19% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Grand Strategy 13.7%, War 9.7%
- #26 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
80% matchVery Positive87% of 2,159 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 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26.4%, Wargame 11.2%, Historical 9.6%, Strategy 7.4%
- #27 Steel Division: Normandy 44
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,323 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 35.3% ★, RTS 17.7%, Military 9.7%, Wargame 7.5%, War 7.3%
- #28 Heavyarms Assemble: WWII
78% matchMixed66% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: XR Studio
Windows
This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?
Why similar: World War II 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Wargame 14.5%, RTS 10.6%, Historical 10.5%
- #29 Making History: The Second World War
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 291 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: World War II 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18%, Wargame 10.2%, War 10%, Alternate History 9.3%
- #30 The Emperor and State
78% matchMixed58% of 345 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Alternate History 15.9%, Wargame 15.6%, Historical 10.3%
- #31 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
77% matchMixed61% of 8,005 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 81.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: World War II 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Wargame 16.6%, Military 9.7%, RTS 9.1%
- #32 Armchair Commander
76% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.
Why similar: World War II 19.6% ★, Wargame 16.4%, Alternate History 15.2%, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Historical 10%
- #33 Imperator: Rome
76% matchMixed66% of 26,916 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.1%, Historical 16.5%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 5.9%, War 5.6%
- #34 AfterWar
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.4%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, RTS 12.7%, Alternate History 12.2%, War 10.5%
- #35 WarPlan
75% matchVery Positive82% of 232 reviews2020
Dev: Kraken Studios
Windows
WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database
Why similar: World War II 24% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6%, Wargame 17.8%, Military 10.2%, Historical 10%
- #36 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
74% matchVery Positive88% of 105 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 20.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8%, Wargame 12.7%, RTS 11.1%
- #37 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
72% matchVery Positive85% of 34,499 reviews2021
Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 78.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?
Why similar: World War II 31% ★, RTS 14.7%, Historical 12.5%, War 11.4%, Military 9.8%
- #38 Solar Nations 2
71% matchVery Positive85% of 634 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.7%, Real-Time with Pause 19.4% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Alternate History 11.4%, Military 8.9%
- #39 Blitzkrieg 3
75% matchMixed54% of 7,326 reviews2017
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.
Why similar: World War II 22.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.2% ★, RTS 11.6%, War 8.9%, Military 8.8%
- #40 Cauldrons of War - Barbarossa
73% matchVery Positive90% of 185 reviews2020
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cauldrons of War Barbarossa is the turn-based strategic wargame you will launch whenever you want your WW2 shot but don't have time for a monster strategy game.From June 1941 until the Battle of Moscow, play the USSR or the Axis forces in one of the largest and bloodiest operations in history.
Why similar: World War II 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Wargame 18.8%, War 10.7%, Historical 9.4%
- #41 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
72% matchMixed66% of 1,090 reviews2024
Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6%, Wargame 16.3%, War 10.7%, World War II 10.6% ★, Alternate History 10.2%
- #42 Making History II: The War of the World
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 399 reviews2010
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
What if Germany won the Battle of Britain? What if Moscow fell in 1942?You’re in charge. Anything can happen and history will never repeat itself in this classic WWII grand strategy game MAKING HISTORY II: The War of the World. Are you ready to battle for global dominance?
Why similar: World War II 35.8% ★, Grand Strategy 33.7%, Strategy 11%, Historical 9.6%, Simulation 6%
- #43 Master of Command
68% matchVery Positive92% of 4,017 reviews2025
Dev: Armchair Interactive
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.
Why similar: Wargame 18.5%, RTS 17.8%, War 15.7%, Historical 15.3%, Military 14.1%
- #44 Trade Conquest
71% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 26% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5%, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Wargame 14.3%, RTS 8.2%
- #45 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,996 reviews2018
Dev: Dorado Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 35.5 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 25.8%, Wargame 22.4%, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, RTS 11.9%, Alternate History 10.9%
- #46 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
70% matchMixed47% of 62,332 reviews2025
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1%, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Historical 9.9%, Military 9.6%
- #47 Hex of Steel
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 912 reviews2020
Dev: War Frogs Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Why similar: World War II 30% ★, Wargame 20.8%, Military 13%, Historical 11.7%, Strategy 6%
- #48 Realpolitiks
73% matchMixed62% of 1,247 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 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 35.9% ★, Grand Strategy 32.2%, Strategy 15.5%, Historical 10%, War 3.6%
- #49 KAISERPUNK
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 935 reviews2025
Dev: Overseer Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.
Why similar: World War II 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Alternate History 14.7%, Wargame 12.2%, War 9.3%
- #50 Fantasy Map Simulator
67% matchVery Positive89% of 4,362 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2%, Alternate History 22.4%, Wargame 15.8%, War 12.1%, Military 8.4%
- #51 Panzer Corps 2
69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,207 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 59.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
Why similar: World War II 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Wargame 14.7%, Military 9.6%, Historical 8%
- #52 Maestro's Cold War 2
65% matchVery Positive93% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9%, Wargame 21%, Alternate History 14.4%, Military 13.6%, Historical 9.6%
- #53 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
70% matchMixed69% of 293 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.
Why similar: World War II 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3%, Strategy 15%, War 12.9%, Alternate History 12.4%
- #54 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
64% matchVery Positive83% of 3,878 reviews2026
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Grand Strategy 20.5%, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Alternate History 13.5%, War 10.5%, Historical 10%
- #55 DSS 2: War Industry
66% matchVery Positive84% of 197 reviews2025
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows · Linux
In this real-time grand strategy game, command armies, build cities, and manage a dynamic economy. Establish automated supply routes within your territory to streamline production. Fortify your defenses and brace for intense battles. Can you lead your empire to dominance?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8%, Wargame 29.1%, RTS 19.9%, Strategy 6.2%, Tactical 5%
- #56 Men of War II
67% matchMixed60% of 7,482 reviews2024
Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.
Why similar: World War II 24.9% ★, Wargame 16.6%, RTS 14.1%, Historical 9.9%, Military 9.2%
- #57 Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game
69% matchVery Positive83% of 398 reviews2010
Dev: BL-LogicPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Taking place from 1936-64, Arsenal of Democracy lets you play as any nation during the era of WW2, complete with detailed models for economics, diplomacy, research, and intelligence. Warfare is also fully represented with all three branches of operations: land, sea, and air.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 45%, World War II 33.2% ★, Strategy 21.8%
- #58 ICBM: Escalation
65% matchVery Positive86% of 1,459 reviews2024
Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6%, Wargame 23.1%, RTS 16.8%, War 8.3%, Military 8.1%
- #59 Making History: The First World War
68% matchMixed66% of 115 reviews2021
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Linux
A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.7%, Wargame 20.4%, Alternate History 14.5%, Historical 12.2%, War 9.3%