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  1. #1 Hearts of Iron IV
    97% matchVery Positive90% of 360,411 reviews2016
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 292.9 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 18.9%, Grand Strategy 16.7%, Real-Time with Pause 10.1%, Alternate History 8.8%, War 8%

  2. #2 Rebel Inc: Escalation
    96% matchVery Positive82% of 7,070 reviews2021
    Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 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 15.4%, World War II 12.7%, Grand Strategy 12.5%, Alternate History 9.6%, Diplomacy 9.3%

  3. #3 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
    96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,819 reviews2022
    Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 30.4 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 15.5%, World War II 12.9%, Grand Strategy 12.1%, Diplomacy 9.5%, Alternate History 9.5%

  4. #4 Espiocracy
    95% matchNo user reviews2026
    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 15.7%, World War II 12.9%, Grand Strategy 12%, Diplomacy 9.8%, Alternate History 9.4%

  5. #5 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
    94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 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 17.3%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, World War II 11.7%, Wargame 10.6%, RTS 8.7%

  6. #6 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
    94% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,188 reviews2017
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 35.7 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 19.5%, Grand Strategy 14.5%, War 8.8%, Diplomacy 8.8%, Wargame 7.4%

  7. #7 Steel Division 2
    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,441 reviews2019
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.6 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%, RTS 11.6%, Grand Strategy 11.3%, Wargame 9.1%

  8. #8 Supreme Ruler 1936
    92% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.5 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 16.2%, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Real-Time with Pause 13.7%, Wargame 10.5%, RTS 8.6%

  9. #9 Hearts of Iron III
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,046 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: Grand Strategy 25.3%, World War II 25.2%, Real-Time with Pause 14.4%, Historical 8.3%, Strategy 5.5%

  10. #10 RUPTURR
    91% matchNo user 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: Real-Time with Pause 20.4%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, Diplomacy 13%, Alternate History 11.7%, Strategy 9.9%

  11. #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 16.6%, Grand Strategy 13.9%, Alternate History 10.5%, RTS 9.9%, Wargame 9.9%

  12. #12 东方崛起
    89% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: 我爱云云
    Windows

    无缝合全新超大沙盘大战略即时游戏 游戏第一个剧本为三国时代(不代表只结束于这一个时代和剧本) 游戏中包含1200多个据点,100多个家族,近百个势力。每个士兵代表1000人,千级士兵规模来还原百万军队。 游戏依托大量历史真实数据从补给中心,物资运输,战争机制,政治,经济,贸易等因素重新设计了新的游戏玩法。

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18%, RTS 16%, Wargame 15.7%, Historical 10.7%, Diplomacy 8.5%

  13. #13 Rename the History
    88% match7 user reviews50% of 7 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 17.5%, Alternate History 12.7%, Diplomacy 11.7%, War 9.2%, RTS 8.9%

  14. #14 Firefight
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 328 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 21.2%, Wargame 14.9%, Grand Strategy 13.7%, RTS 11%, War 8.7%

  15. #15 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
    87% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 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 12.5%, RTS 11%, Alternate History 9.9%

  16. #16 Steel Covenant 钢铁盟约
    86% matchMixed58% of 19 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 23.1%, Grand Strategy 16%, RTS 13.7%, Wargame 10.9%, Historical 10.3%

  17. #17 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
    86% 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 16.3%, Grand Strategy 14.3%, Alternate History 12.9%, Diplomacy 12.2%, Wargame 8.1%

  18. #18 Real-Time General
    84% 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 21.4%, Grand Strategy 20.3%, Wargame 15.8%, RTS 11%, Historical 6.7%

  19. #19 Samurai Conqueror
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Miura Production
    Windows

    Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan

    Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.5%, Grand Strategy 19.1%, Wargame 11.4%, Alternate History 9.9%, Historical 9.4%

  20. #20 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
    83% matchMixed50% of 984 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    "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 15.8%, Diplomacy 14.3%, Wargame 14%, Alternate History 11.7%, RTS 10.2%

  21. #21 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
    82% matchMixed58% of 7,530 reviews2016
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 116.7 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 15.9%, Diplomacy 15%, Wargame 14%, Alternate History 11.7%, RTS 10.4%

  22. #22 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
    82% matchVery Positive82% of 231 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: Grand Strategy 15.6%, Wargame 15.5%, Diplomacy 14.7%, RTS 10.4%, Alternate History 10.4%

  23. #23 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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 20.7%, Real-Time with Pause 18.1%, Grand Strategy 13.9%, Wargame 12.7%, RTS 11.2%

  24. #24 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 342 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 15.5%, Diplomacy 14.5%, Alternate History 10.4%, RTS 10.3%

  25. #25 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
    80% matchMostly Positive74% of 467 reviews2018
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    "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 15.1%, Diplomacy 15%, Wargame 14.4%, Alternate History 11.1%, RTS 10.4%

  26. #26 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 149 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 15.6%, Diplomacy 14.6%, Wargame 14.1%, Alternate History 11.6%, RTS 10.3%

  27. #27 Age of History 3
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 17.5%, Wargame 15.6%, World War II 14.5%, Diplomacy 12.9%, Alternate History 12.3%

  28. #28 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 1,212 reviews2014
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 17%, Wargame 16.8%, Diplomacy 16.2%, RTS 11.2%, War 10.4%

  29. #29 Steel Division: Normandy 44
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,291 reviews2017
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.7 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 34.8%, RTS 17.8%, Military 9.6%, Wargame 7.5%, War 7.3%

  30. #30 Supremacy: 1914
    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,236 reviews2019
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 17%, War 11.9%, Diplomacy 10.3%, Historical 9.8%, Wargame 8.9%

  31. #31 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
    77% matchMixed66% of 351 reviews2015
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    "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 18.4%, Diplomacy 16.4%, Wargame 14.9%, Alternate History 14.7%, War 9.8%

  32. #32 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit
    76% matchMixed67% of 48 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 17.1%, Diplomacy 16.6%, Grand Strategy 15.4%, RTS 10.4%, War 9.6%

  33. #33 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
    75% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,078 reviews2016
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.9 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 17.1%, Wargame 16.8%, Diplomacy 16.6%, RTS 11.3%, War 9.5%

  34. #34 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
    Windows

    Fight the campaigns and battles of Napoleon from the French Revolutionary Wars all the way to Waterloo’s muddy, crimson fields.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9%, RTS 14.2%, Historical 13.1%, Wargame 12.1%, Strategy 9.4%

  35. #35 Terra Invicta
    71% 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: Real-Time with Pause 17.9%, Grand Strategy 15.9%, Diplomacy 13.1%, Alternate History 11.3%, War 8.2%

  36. #36 SGS Operation Downfall
    74% 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 17.2%, Grand Strategy 13.6%, Historical 12.5%, Wargame 12%, Military 11.2%

  37. #37 Age of Enlightenment
    74% 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 17.7%, Real-Time with Pause 15.9%, Diplomacy 12.9%, Alternate History 10.8%, Politics 9%

  38. #38 Crown Of Hispania
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Regalis Studio
    Windows

    In Crown of Hispania, every lord, king and queen must fight to retain his or her power. Will you become a legendary ruler, or will you be rejected by those forgotten by history? Crown of Hispania is a strategy game that plunges players into the turmoil of medieval Iberia.

    Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.1%, Grand Strategy 17.9%, Wargame 12.2%, Alternate History 11.9%, Historical 8.4%

  39. #39 Strategeist
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
    Windows

    Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.2%, Diplomacy 13.5%, Alternate History 12.6%, Historical 10.1%, Wargame 8.3%

  40. #40 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 2,069 reviews2011
    Dev: Martin IvanovPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 27.0 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 28.4%, Grand Strategy 26.5%, Wargame 11.1%, Historical 9.6%, Strategy 7.6%

  41. #41 Close Combat - Gateway to Caen
    73% matchMostly Positive70% of 487 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 35.3%, Wargame 17.1%, Strategy 9.8%, RTS 8.7%, Real-Time with Pause 8.1%

  42. #42 Victoria II
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 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 28.6%, Real-Time with Pause 16.6%, Historical 10.5%, Politics 10%, Diplomacy 5.5%

  43. #43 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
    72% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
    Dev: Yiming
    Windows

    This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.

    Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.7%, Grand Strategy 17.8%, RTS 11.2%, Wargame 10.5%, Historical 9.3%

  44. #44 Nations
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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 15.2%, RTS 14.1%, Historical 13.6%, Diplomacy 11.2%

  45. #45 SGS Winter War
    71% 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 37.5%, Wargame 12.8%, Alternate History 10.4%, Historical 8.7%, Strategy 7.3%

  46. #46 Europa Universalis IV
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 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 19.6%, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Diplomacy 12.9%, Alternate History 11.8%, Wargame 11.8%

  47. #47 Command Ops 2 Core Game
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 413 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 34.7%, Wargame 21.5%, Real-Time with Pause 13%, Strategy 9.5%, Military 7.9%

  48. #48 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
    70% matchMixed63% of 15,669 reviews2020
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1%, Diplomacy 16.3%, Wargame 15.8%, Alternate History 13.5%, War 9.7%

  49. #49 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
    70% matchMixed68% of 152 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 17.2%, Diplomacy 16.3%, Wargame 15.4%, Alternate History 13%, War 9.5%

  50. #50 Solar Nations 2
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 71 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 20.3%, Real-Time with Pause 17.5%, Wargame 12.5%, Alternate History 10.5%, Military 8.3%

  51. #51 Unity of Command II
    67% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,102 reviews2019
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

    Why similar: World War II 28.6%, Grand Strategy 16.8%, Wargame 14%, Alternate History 7.7%, Strategy 7.5%

  52. #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 23.7%, Wargame 17.1%, Grand Strategy 15.1%, Historical 10.6%, War 9.6%

  53. #53 Victory At Sea Pacific
    69% matchMixed61% of 641 reviews2018
    Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 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 20.1%, World War II 17.8%, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Wargame 11.2%, RTS 10.6%

  54. #54 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 18.2%, Grand Strategy 16.1%, Wargame 12.8%, Alternate History 11.4%, RTS 11%

  55. #55 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 714 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    "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 17.5%, Diplomacy 16.9%, Wargame 16.6%, Alternate History 12%, Military 9.8%

  56. #56 Flames in Modern Europe
    65% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2025
    Dev: Volodymyr Marsenko
    Windows · Mac

    A real-time global strategy game about the Old Continent! You are the leader of the state, and you must discover new technologies, build a powerful economy, armed forces and even nuclear weapons! But remember - the opposition will always be breathing down your neck...

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5%, Wargame 18.9%, RTS 13.6%, Alternate History 13.5%, Historical 8.3%

  57. #57 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
    66% matchMixed50% of 3,792 reviews2024
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 17.9%, Diplomacy 17.8%, Grand Strategy 16.8%, RTS 11.4%, Military 10.4%

  58. #58 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
    68% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2017
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows

    The second game in the series, "Nobunaga's Ambition-Nation" was released in 1986. It became the first of the series to be released outside of Japan under the name, "Nobunaga's Ambition." Players take the role of one of the main characters of the period, Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, Kenshin Uesugi, or others and try...

    Why similar: Wargame 18%, Diplomacy 17.6%, Grand Strategy 16.8%, Alternate History 11.4%, Military 10.1%

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