- #1 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 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: Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.1% ★, Wargame 11.1%, RTS 10.6%, Military 9.7%
- #2 Supreme Ruler 1936
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 12.4%, RTS 11.9%, Real-Time with Pause 11.8% ★, War 11.2%
- #3 World Warfare & Economics
96% matchMixed60% of 687 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 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 11% ★, Political Sim 10.1% ★, RTS 9.4%, Real-Time with Pause 8.6% ★
- #4 Victoria II
95% matchVery Positive92% of 20,003 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.5 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 27.4% ★, Political Sim 12.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.4% ★, Military 6.5%, Economy 6.4%
- #5 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,858 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.1 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: Political Sim 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, War 12.3%, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 7%
- #6 SuperPower 3
94% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,216 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 16.3% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Political Sim 12% ★, RTS 11.9%, War 8.9%
- #7 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
93% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 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: Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Economy 9.4%, Political Sim 7.6% ★, Wargame 7.4%
- #8 Europa Universalis IV
91% matchVery Positive88% of 137,236 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 281.9 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 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.9% ★, Moddable 11.7% ★, Wargame 10.6%
- #9 Realpolitiks
92% matchMixed62% of 1,243 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!
Why similar: Diplomacy 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Political Sim 22.2% ★, Strategy 10.4%, War 3.9%
- #10 Terra Invicta
90% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.9% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, War 10%
- #11 Trade Conquest
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, Political Sim 11.6% ★, Wargame 10.9%
- #12 Rebel Inc: Escalation
89% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.7% ★, Moddable 10.4% ★, War 9%
- #13 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
89% matchMixed50% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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 18.6% ★, Political Sim 13.9% ★, Wargame 13.3%, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 6.7%
- #14 Europa Universalis V
86% matchMixed67% of 30,445 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 52.4 hrsMean: 119.4 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 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Wargame 16.9%, War 14.3%, Economy 9.8%
- #15 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
88% matchMixed62% of 856 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 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Political Sim 12.4% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Military 8.2%
- #16 Victoria 3
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,895 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 120.1 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 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Political Sim 12.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.1% ★, Moddable 10.8% ★
- #17 Realpolitiks II
87% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 39.1% ★, Political Sim 25.6% ★, Simulation 12.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Modern 6.4%
- #18 Age of History 3
83% matchVery Positive85% of 18,617 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.8 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 18.8% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, RTS 12%, Moddable 9.6% ★
- #19 Geo-Political Simulator 5
85% matchMostly Negative33% of 712 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 17.9% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Political Sim 12.7% ★, RTS 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%
- #20 Command: Modern Operations
84% matchVery Positive85% of 1,636 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 24.9%, Wargame 19.3%, RTS 14.7%, Simulation 10.9%, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★
- #21 Dummynation
82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,234 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Military 12%, RTS 11.2%, War 10%
- #22 Imperator: Rome
82% matchMixed66% of 26,881 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.7 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 37.8% ★, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 6.2%, War 6.1%
- #23 Global Protocol: New World Order
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Political Sim 13.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%
- #24 Democracy 4
79% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 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 Sim 20% ★, Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Economy 10.4%, Management 8.5%
- #25 Solar Nations 2
79% matchVery Positive85% of 595 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.3% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Military 11.6%, Political Sim 11.5% ★
- #26 Rogue State Revolution
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 542 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 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: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, War 12.8%, Political Sim 11.1% ★, Tactical 9.3%
- #27 4th Generation Warfare
81% 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: Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Wargame 16.7%, RTS 16.2%, Political Sim 12.8% ★
- #28 Total Conflict: Resistance
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,333 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 16.2% ★, Wargame 13.3%, RTS 12.8%, War 12.7%, Political Sim 12.1% ★
- #29 Master of Command
75% matchVery Positive92% of 3,925 reviews2025
Dev: Armchair Interactive
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 16.7%, RTS 16.6%, Military 15%, Wargame 14.7%, Tactical 11%
- #30 Nations
76% matchVery Positive90% of 141 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 20.3% ★, RTS 16%, Wargame 14.8%, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Political Sim 11.3% ★
- #31 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
78% 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 18.4% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Political Sim 13.5% ★, RTS 12.9%, Military 8.4%
- #32 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
77% matchMixed58% of 643 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 22.3% ★, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Wargame 17.6%, RTS 11.6%, Economy 9.4%
- #33 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
76% matchMixed59% of 966 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 18.9% ★, Political Sim 13.6% ★, Wargame 13.3%, RTS 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%
- #34 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 22.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Moddable 11.8% ★, War 10.1%, Economy 7.1%
- #35 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
73% matchMixed61% of 7,964 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 81.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Military 14.2%, War 12.1%, RTS 11.6%
- #36 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
72% matchVery Positive81% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Political Sim 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.5% ★, Economy 12.3%, Simulation 6.5%
- #37 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
73% matchVery Positive81% of 4,412 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 31.8 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: Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, War 11.2%, RTS 10.6%
- #38 Hearts of Iron III
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,079 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 38.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.7% ★, Military 10.9%, War 8%, Strategy 6.6%
- #39 Power & Revolution
75% matchMixed56% of 1,297 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: Political Sim 42.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Economy 12.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%
- #40 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 6,369 reviews2017
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 36.6 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 19.4% ★, War 15.5%, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, Military 12.5%, Wargame 9.6%
- #41 Rogue State
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 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: Political Sim 53.3% ★, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 16.2%, Economy 12.5%
- #42 Countryballs Conquest
71% matchVery Positive86% of 90 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 24.2% ★, War 16.2%, Military 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, Diplomacy 8.3% ★
- #43 Countryballs at War
70% matchVery Positive92% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: SHN Games
Windows
Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame that combines turn-based empire building with real-time battles. Lead any countryball nation, expand your territory through conquest or diplomacy, and rise as the ultimate superpower.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Wargame 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Military 11.6%, War 11.5%
- #44 King's Orders
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 268 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: Grand Strategy 12% ★, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, Military 10.4%, Wargame 9.2%, War 9%
- #45 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
69% matchVery Positive84% of 319 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 21.6% ★, RTS 15.3%, Wargame 13.9%, Political Sim 11.7% ★, War 10.2%
- #46 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,695 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 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 42.8% ★, RTS 27.2%, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 9.4%, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #47 ICBM: Escalation
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,434 reviews2024
Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 17.5 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 22.6% ★, Wargame 19.8%, RTS 17%, War 9.7%, Military 9.5%
- #48 DSS 2: War Industry
68% matchVery Positive84% of 187 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 24.8% ★, Wargame 23.6%, RTS 19%, Economy 11.7%, Tactical 8.2%
- #49 POWER
71% matchMixed57% of 114 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 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Management 10.1%, Economy 8.8%, War 8.1%
- #50 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
72% matchMixed46% of 612 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: Political Sim 50.5% ★, Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Simulation 12%, Strategy 7.1%, Economy 4%
- #51 Millennia
68% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 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 22.7% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, War 13.4%, Military 11%, Tactical 8.5%
- #52 AfterWar
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Political Sim 10.8% ★, RTS 10.3%, War 9.8%
- #53 Great Houses of Calderia
69% matchMixed61% of 442 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 28.2% ★, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, Military 11.2%, War 9.8%, RTS 8.3%
- #54 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
65% matchVery Positive91% of 27,069 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 26.5% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Moddable 16.7% ★, Economy 11.4%, Management 9.3%
- #55 Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 255 reviews2009
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 61.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold contains Supreme Ruler 2020 and the expansion, Global Crisis: SUPREME RULER 2020 Overnight, the US dollar crashes AND the sound echoes across the globe. The economic crisis amplifies global instabilities and regional disputes, tearing the world asunder. Nations dissolve, economies collapse, and tensions escalate.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Modern 9.1%, Military 8.8%, War 8.5%
- #56 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,099 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 25.6 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: Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Wargame 15%, RTS 11.8%, Military 11.5%
- #57 Supremacy: 1914
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,332 reviews2019
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, War 17.7%, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Military 12.7%, Wargame 10%
- #58 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
64% matchVery Positive83% of 2,825 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.0 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 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Moddable 13% ★, War 11%, Military 8.9%
- #59 Knights of Honor
67% matchVery Positive93% of 2,387 reviews2009
Dev: Black Sea Studios LtdPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39% ★, RTS 24.8%, War 17.4%, Strategy 15.4%, Multiplayer 2.6%