- #1 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Historical 11.3%, 4X 9.6% ★, Alternate History 9.2%
- #2 Rise of Hegemony
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Loewe
Windows
Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, 4X 9.9% ★, Politics 9.9% ★, Alternate History 9.7%
- #3 Terra Invicta
96% 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: Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Historical 9.1%, 4X 8.8% ★, Alternate History 8.3%
- #4 Old World
95% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Historical 9.8%, 4X 9.6% ★, Alternate History 8.1%
- #5 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
94% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, 4X 9.6% ★, Historical 9.5%, Alternate History 7.9%
- #6 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: UnfrozenPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Historical 9.6%, 4X 9.5% ★, Alternate History 8.3%
- #7 Age of Enlightenment
93% 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 18% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Politics 11.5% ★, Historical 10.1%, Alternate History 8.3%
- #8 Gilded Destiny
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Politics 10.8% ★, Historical 9%, Alternate History 8.2%
- #9 Europa Universalis IV
91% 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: Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Historical 10.7%, Alternate History 8.9%, 4X 8.5% ★
- #10 Three Kingdoms : Alias
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Politics 11.4% ★, Historical 10.5%, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, 4X 7.6% ★
- #11 The Emperor and State
90% matchMixed57% of 317 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 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Historical 10.8%, Alternate History 10.5%
- #12 Chronicle of the States: Qin Shi Huang
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 流风Game
Windows
This is a grand strategy game set in the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States Period. Become an empire ruler or an ambitious noble, shaping your dynasty through politics and war. Face family conspiracies and minister betrayals, and write an immortal legend with your brilliant strategies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Historical 11.7%, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Alternate History 9.2%, Strategy 6.3%
- #13 Rename the History
89% 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 20% ★, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Historical 11.4%, Alternate History 10.9%, Military 8.1%
- #14 Victoria 3
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Politics 11.2% ★, Historical 10.9%, Economy 8.2%
- #15 Victoria II
87% 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 30% ★, Politics 13.3% ★, Historical 13%, Economy 7.1%, Diplomacy 6.3% ★
- #16 Imperiums: Greek Wars
86% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, 4X 10.7% ★, Historical 10.3%, Alternate History 9.6%
- #17 Crown Of Hispania
86% 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: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Historical 10.7%, Alternate History 9.8%, 4X 8.8% ★, Diplomacy 7.4% ★
- #18 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
85% matchMixed70% of 2,201 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, 4X 14.1% ★, Alternate History 13.5%, Historical 11.8%
- #19 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Historical 12.4%, Politics 11% ★, 4X 10% ★, Wargame 7.1%
- #20 Heart of the Machine
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,838 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Historical 10.3%, 4X 9% ★, Alternate History 8.8%
- #21 Dummynation
83% matchVery Positive88% of 2,951 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 23.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Military 9.8%, Economy 8.8%, Politics 7.5% ★
- #22 Europa Universalis V
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 26,573 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 45.3 hrsMean: 90.7 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 23.4% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, 4X 12.7% ★, Historical 11.3%, Alternate History 9.2%
- #23 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
84% 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: Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Politics 11.8% ★, Alternate History 11.5%, Historical 11.1%
- #24 Supreme Ruler 2030
82% matchMixed64% of 536 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Politics 10.3% ★, Moddable 9.1% ★, Military 7.4%
- #25 Empires of the Undergrowth
80% matchVery Positive94% of 17,329 reviews2024
Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Historical 10.4%, Alternate History 9.3%, 4X 9.1% ★
- #26 Making History: The Second World War
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 284 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: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Historical 11.5%, Moddable 8.7% ★, 4X 7.9% ★, War 7.4%
- #27 Crusader Kings III
78% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Historical 13.2%, Medieval 7.7%, 4X 7.4% ★, Moddable 6.9% ★
- #28 Age of Resistance
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Luis Humberto
Windows
Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America. Manage your economy, internal stability, political ideologies, and regional conflicts in real-time with pause. Will you be able to dominate the continent?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 18% ★, Military 7.6%, Wargame 7.6%, RTS 7.3%
- #29 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
79% 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 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Historical 13.3%, Alternate History 9.1%, Wargame 7.5%
- #30 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
77% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Historical 11.3%, Economy 8.3%, Alternate History 8.2%
- #31 Great Houses of Calderia
78% matchMixed61% of 418 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Economy 8.1%, Military 7.3%, 4X 6.8% ★
- #32 Kingdom Wars 4
77% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, 4X 9.3% ★, Historical 9.2%, Wargame 6.7%
- #33 European Card Wars
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Run-O Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic strategy drama of the century, you take control of a nation. Rule your country and gain freedom, become the ruler of the world with depth and historical consistency. Rewrite the history of the world and build a magnificent empire.
Why similar: Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Politics 12% ★, 4X 11.5% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Historical 8.9%
- #34 Millennia
75% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, 4X 12% ★, Alternate History 11.3%, Historical 10.7%
- #35 Eon Empires
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aeonforge Studio
Windows
Create and lead your civilization from the Stone Age to a futuristic era. Shape history on customizable maps through war, diplomacy, culture, trade, science, and religion.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Historical 8.8%, Military 8%
- #36 东方崛起
74% 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 22.4% ★, Historical 15.7%, Diplomacy 11.4% ★, Politics 10.1% ★, RTS 9.9%
- #37 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. As wars rage across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it is the age of gunpowder and mercenaries - that changed the course of history. You can do it as well, going from a leader of men to the ruler of an empire in this unique mix of RTS and grand strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Historical 10.6%, Economy 8%, Military 7.5%
- #38 Samurai Conqueror
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Historical 13.4%, 4X 12.3% ★, Politics 10.3% ★, Alternate History 9.1%
- #39 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Maker
75% 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 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Alternate History 12.8%, Historical 12.7%, Military 9.3%
- #40 Imperialism: Concert of Europe
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Decision Space
Windows
It is the 19th century - an age of steam power, revolution, and imperialist expansion. Engage in turn-based gameplay as you strive to ascend to unparalleled power through astute management of trade, industry, research, diplomacy, colonization, and warfare.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Politics 11.6% ★, Historical 9.9%
- #41 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
74% 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 19.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Alternate History 10.7%, Historical 10.6%, Military 8.7%
- #42 Arms Race 2
71% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
Arms Race 2 is a PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR that took place in the 20th century.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Alternate History 12.4%, Historical 10.2%, Politics 9.6% ★
- #43 World Warfare & Economics
71% matchMixed63% of 666 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 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Politics 11.2% ★, 4X 10.6% ★, Economy 7.7%
- #44 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
72% 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: Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Historical 11.2%, Alternate History 10.7%, Military 9%
- #45 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 23.4% ★, Historical 18.4%, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Alternate History 9.5%, Wargame 8.3%
- #46 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
72% 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: Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Historical 10.2%, Alternate History 10.2%, Military 9.1%
- #47 The King's Campaign
70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Conquer Medieval Europe and North Africa in a combination of Grand Strategy and Real-Time Strategy gameplay where you rule one of 28 kingdoms as you build and manage your cities, engage in diplomacy and command massive armies on the world map and on the battlefield
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, 4X 11.7% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 8.4%
- #48 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
71% 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: Diplomacy 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Historical 10%, Alternate History 9.6%, Military 9.5%
- #49 Nova Roma
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 670 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Historical 11.8%, 4X 9.8% ★, Moddable 9.2% ★
- #50 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
70% 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: Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Alternate History 10.6%, Historical 10.6%, Military 8.9%
- #51 Manor Lords
67% matchVery Positive85% of 85,453 reviews2024
Dev: Slavic MagicPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Historical 11.2%, 4X 10.4% ★, Moddable 9.6% ★
- #52 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
70% 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: Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Historical 10%, Alternate History 9.6%, Wargame 9.3%
- #53 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
67% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, 4X 12.5% ★, Politics 11.5% ★, Historical 8.5%
- #54 Dato of Srivijaya
69% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Dato of Srivijaya is Historical RTS about rise of Srivijaya Empire in 7th century from unknown power in South Sumatra’s river to strong maritime power in Asia for almost 3.5 centuries! Explore Southeast Asia in 7th-10th century and build the strong empire!
Why similar: Diplomacy 22% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Historical 8.6%, Politics 7.5% ★, RTS 6.9%
- #55 Norland
66% matchVery Positive82% of 9,662 reviews2024
Dev: Long JauntPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Historical 11.3%, 4X 10.2% ★, Moddable 9.4% ★
- #56 Whiskerwood
65% matchVery Positive93% of 2,769 reviews2025
Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Historical 11.5%, 4X 9.8% ★, Moddable 9.3% ★
- #57 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
68% 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 21% ★, Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Historical 12.1%, Alternate History 11.8%, Military 9.6%
- #58 NationWar:Annals
68% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, 4X 11.8% ★, Historical 9.5%, Wargame 7.2%
- #59 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
68% matchVery Positive81% of 397 reviews2015
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Get ready for an exciting real-time strategy game experience like no other with Seven Kingdoms 2! Say goodbye to the monotony of resource gathering and army building, its unique gameplay offers a thrilling blend of city management, trade, industry, espionage, diplomacy, and conquest!
Why similar: Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Historical 13.4%, 4X 11.2% ★, Economy 10.3%