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Command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy in this WWII Grand Strategy Wargame. Easy to start, hard to master and a full match fits in one session. Play singleplayer and multiplayer, or create, play and share your own custom scenarios with the built-in Scenario Editor.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 403 reviews
Released: 2026-08-26
Developer: Sarunas
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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!

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  14. #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. #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.

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  16. #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%

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    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3%, Real-Time with Pause 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Alternate History 11%, Historical 9.9%

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    87% matchMostly Positive73% of 309 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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  18. #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%

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  19. #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%

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    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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  21. #21 World Warfare & Economics
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    Windows · Mac

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    82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,277 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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  23. #23 Nations
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 148 reviews2025
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    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.

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  24. #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%

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  25. #25 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,739 reviews2026
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    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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  26. #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%

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  27. #27 Steel Division: Normandy 44
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    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
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  28. #28 Heavyarms Assemble: WWII
    78% matchMixed66% of 86 reviews2023
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    Windows

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  29. #29 Making History: The Second World War
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 291 reviews2018
    Dev: Factus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  30. #30 The Emperor and State
    78% matchMixed58% of 345 reviews2024
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    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.

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  31. #31 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
    77% matchMixed61% of 8,005 reviews2023
    Dev: Game-Labs
    Windows
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 81.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    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.

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  33. #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.

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  34. #34 AfterWar
    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 146 reviews2026
    Dev: Dmytro Lumen
    Windows

    AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.

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  35. #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. #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.

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    72% matchVery Positive85% of 34,499 reviews2021
    Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
    Windows
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 78.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 634 reviews2025
    Dev: Flomgus Games
    Windows

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  39. #39 Blitzkrieg 3
    75% matchMixed54% of 7,326 reviews2017
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive90% of 185 reviews2020
    Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    72% matchMixed66% of 1,090 reviews2024
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  42. #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%

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    68% matchVery Positive92% of 4,017 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    71% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,996 reviews2018
    Dev: Dorado Games
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    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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  46. #46 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
    70% matchMixed47% of 62,332 reviews2025
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  47. #47 Hex of Steel
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 912 reviews2020
    Dev: War Frogs Studio
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    73% matchMixed62% of 1,247 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 935 reviews2025
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  50. #50 Fantasy Map Simulator
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    69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,207 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    Why similar: World War II 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Wargame 14.7%, Military 9.6%, Historical 8%

  52. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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%

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