- #1 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
97% 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: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 12.7%, RTS 12.1%, Military 11.2%, Modern 9.4%
- #2 World Warfare & Economics
96% 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 13.3% ★, Political 11.6% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Politics 9.1% ★, RTS 9%
- #3 Supreme Ruler 1936
96% 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: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Politics 12.9% ★, RTS 12.8%, War 12.1%
- #4 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
94% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Political 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Politics 13% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Economy 7.7%
- #5 SuperPower 3
95% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,212 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Wargame 11%, Political 10.7% ★, RTS 10.6%, Politics 9.6% ★
- #6 Victoria II
93% 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 29.9% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Economy 7.5%, Military 7.1%, Diplomacy 6.7% ★
- #7 Realpolitiks
94% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 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 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26% ★, Politics 24.2% ★, Strategy 10.3%, War 3.8%
- #8 Terra Invicta
91% 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 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Moddable 12.1% ★, War 10.2%, Military 8.9%
- #9 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,834 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.6 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: Politics 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, War 13%, Strategy 7.9%, Economy 7.8%
- #10 Trade Conquest
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Politics 13.4% ★, Political 12.7% ★, Wargame 11.3%
- #11 Victoria 3
89% 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 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, Political 12.7% ★, Moddable 10.5% ★
- #12 Europa Universalis IV
89% 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 17.2% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Moddable 12% ★, Wargame 10.7%
- #13 Realpolitiks II
90% matchMixed46% of 666 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Political 20% ★, Politics 19.3% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 10%
- #14 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
88% matchMixed49% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Political 12.2% ★, RTS 12%, Politics 7.5% ★
- #15 Democracy 4
86% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Political 19.8% ★, Politics 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Economy 8.7%
- #16 4th Generation Warfare
87% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows
As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…
Why similar: Political 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Politics 13.2% ★, Wargame 13.2%
- #17 Age of History 3
84% 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 18.9% ★, Wargame 16.4%, Diplomacy 16% ★, RTS 12.1%, Moddable 9.7% ★
- #18 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
86% matchMixed62% of 849 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Wargame 13%, Military 9.2%, War 8.6%
- #19 Rogue State Revolution
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: Political 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, War 11.3%, Tactical 8.4%
- #20 POWER
85% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Political 15.2% ★, Politics 11.2% ★, Management 7.9%
- #21 Imperator: Rome
83% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 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 37% ★, Political 16.4% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Politics 7.2% ★, Simulation 6.2%
- #22 Geo-Political Simulator 5
82% matchMostly Negative34% of 690 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 7.2%
- #23 Total Conflict: Resistance
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,969 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Wargame 15.1%, RTS 14.5%, War 14.4%, Military 12%
- #24 Europa Universalis V
78% 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 30.7% ★, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Wargame 14.8%, War 10.8%, Economy 8.5%
- #25 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
81% matchMixed58% of 621 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.9% ★, Politics 19.4% ★, Wargame 17.2%, RTS 11.2%, Economy 9.8%
- #26 Command: Modern Operations
81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,564 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.
Why similar: Military 24.8%, Wargame 19.5%, RTS 15.1%, Simulation 11.4%, Modern 9.4%
- #27 Dummynation
79% 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 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Military 11.7%, RTS 10.9%, War 9.7%
- #28 Rebel Inc: Escalation
78% 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: Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, War 13.3%, Military 12.3%, RTS 12.1%
- #29 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,805 reviews2018
Dev: Dorado Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.3 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 23.9% ★, Wargame 20.5%, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Politics 15.7% ★, RTS 12.7%
- #30 King's Orders
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 238 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: Political 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Diplomacy 10.3% ★, Military 9.5%, Wargame 8.4%
- #31 Master of Command
73% matchVery Positive92% of 3,127 reviews2025
Dev: Armchair Interactive
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: War 16.5%, RTS 16.2%, Military 14.9%, Wargame 14.6%, Tactical 11.2%
- #32 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
76% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Wargame 13.8%, RTS 12.9%, Politics 12.1% ★, Military 8.5%
- #33 Millennia
74% 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 19.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Political 14.3% ★, War 11.3%, Military 9.3%
- #34 Power & Revolution
77% matchMixed56% of 1,294 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!
Why similar: Politics 33.6% ★, Political 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Economy 11.4%, Simulation 8.4%
- #35 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
75% matchMixed59% of 961 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13%, Politics 11% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.2%
- #36 Great Houses of Calderia
74% 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 22.3% ★, Political 19.2% ★, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Military 8.9%, War 7.8%
- #37 Warnament
72% matchVery Positive87% of 367 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Political 17.6% ★, Politics 13.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Military 9.2%
- #38 Nations
73% 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% ★, RTS 18%, Wargame 16.7%, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Moddable 11.2% ★
- #39 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
76% 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 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Moddable 11.1% ★, Political 10.6% ★, War 9.4%
- #40 Rogue State
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 255 reviews2015
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Strategy 34.3%, Economy 27.8%
- #41 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
73% 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: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, War 15.3%, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Military 12.5%, Wargame 9.6%
- #42 Solar Nations 2
71% 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 24.7% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Politics 13.8% ★, Military 13.3%, War 11.6%
- #43 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
71% matchMixed61% of 7,751 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 81.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Military 14.2%, War 12%, RTS 11.4%
- #44 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
69% matchVery Positive82% of 645 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Politics 21.6% ★, Political 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Economy 10.3%
- #45 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
67% 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 24.7% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Moddable 17% ★, Economy 11.2%, Management 8.9%
- #46 DSS 2: War Industry
69% matchVery Positive86% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows
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 24.3% ★, Wargame 23.4%, RTS 18.7%, Economy 12.5%, Tactical 8.2%
- #47 Age of History II
69% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 24.5% ★, War 18.9%, Political 14.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Politics 10.7% ★
- #48 Supremacy: 1914
70% 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 17.6% ★, War 16.2%, Diplomacy 12.2% ★, Military 11.6%, Wargame 9%
- #49 AfterWar
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Politics 11.9% ★, RTS 10.2%, Diplomacy 10% ★
- #50 Countryballs Conquest
68% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24% ★, War 16%, Military 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 10%, Diplomacy 8.4% ★
- #51 Grand Ages: Medieval
72% matchMixed48% of 1,970 reviews2015
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, RTS 14.9%, Economy 10.4%, War 10.4%, Strategy 8.3%
- #52 Hearts of Iron III
70% 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 45.4% ★, Military 12.9%, War 9.4%, Strategy 8%, Wargame 6.4%
- #53 ICBM: Escalation
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,253 reviews2024
Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 22.9% ★, Wargame 19.6%, RTS 16.6%, War 9.6%, Military 9.4%
- #54 Imperiums: Greek Wars
68% 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 16.9% ★, Political 15% ★, Moddable 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, War 10.2%
- #55 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,461 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.6% ★, RTS 26.5%, Strategy 13%, Simulation 9.8%, Multiplayer 4.4%
- #56 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
71% matchMixed45% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.
Why similar: Politics 29.8% ★, Political 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 6.1%
- #57 Plutocracy
67% matchVery Positive80% of 1,348 reviews2019
Dev: Redwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?
Why similar: Political 24% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 8.3%
- #58 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
66% matchVery Positive93% of 16,246 reviews2012
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, RTS 14.6%, Military 13.1%, Management 7.7%
- #59 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
65% 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 35.9% ★, Diplomacy 26.7% ★, Military 15.5%, Management 9.1%, Strategy 7.4%