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  1. #1 Arms Race - TCWE
    97% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2017
    Dev: Alina Digital
    Windows

    Arms Race - TCWE is PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR

    Why similar: Strategy 21.9%, Cold War 16.3%, Political Sim 16%, Grand Strategy 10.4%, Diplomacy 9.9%

  2. #2 A World To Win
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Leafbug Labs
    Windows

    A Cold War real-time grand strategy game. Players lead a country through the revolutions and superpower conflicts of the late 20th century, competing in the space race and nuclear arms race, destabilizing and overthrowing rival powers to expand their spheres of influence.

    Why similar: Strategy 31.1%, Grand Strategy 18.9%, Cold War 18%, Political Sim 17.1%, Diplomacy 13.2%

  3. #3 Arms Race 2
    95% 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: Diplomacy 16.6%, Political Sim 15.8%, Strategy 15.5%, Grand Strategy 15.1%, Alternate History 10.7%

  4. #4 The Cold War Era
    96% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2016
    Dev: Alina Digital
    Windows

    The Cold War Era is strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR

    Why similar: Political Sim 18.6%, Cold War 17.7%, Strategy 16%, Diplomacy 10.2%, Grand Strategy 8.4%

  5. #5 For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KMS STUDIO
    Windows

    January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.

    Why similar: Cold War 17.5%, Grand Strategy 15%, Political Sim 14.2%, Diplomacy 12.7%, Alternate History 10.3%

  6. #6 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
    91% 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: Cold War 19.2%, Political Sim 15.5%, Strategy 15.1%, Grand Strategy 12.7%, Diplomacy 11%

  7. #7 Eon Empires
    89% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
    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: Strategy 26.6%, Grand Strategy 18.1%, Diplomacy 14.4%, Alternate History 12.9%, Military 8.4%

  8. #8 Crisis in the Kremlin
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,463 reviews2017
    Dev: Nostalgames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?

    Why similar: Political Sim 31.2%, Strategy 28.7%, Cold War 12.2%, Diplomacy 9.2%, Grand Strategy 7.6%

  9. #9 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
    91% 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 19.4%, Strategy 17.7%, Political Sim 16.4%, Grand Strategy 15.6%, Military 7.3%

  10. #10 Worldline Simulator
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: TANUKICODE
    Windows

    A turn-based strategy game with branching visual novels — and the tools to build your own. Wage war, forge alliances, and let every choice reshape the story. The bundled editor lets you author factions, characters, events and novels, tune the rules, and swap the map. It doesn't have to be Japan.

    Why similar: Strategy 34%, Grand Strategy 19.8%, Diplomacy 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%, Military 8.2%

  11. #11 Here to Stay
    90% matchMixed43% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Jakub KuceraPub: Powerup Company
    Windows · Mac

    Join the race for power in the new political strategy game. Build a strong political party, win the regional elections and have a majority in parliament. As the head of state, you are in charge of running the state, managing the state budget and diplomacy.

    Why similar: Cold War 18.6%, Strategy 18.2%, Political Sim 16.8%, Grand Strategy 16%, Diplomacy 15.4%

  12. #12 Crisis Cabinet
    85% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Function Labs LimitedPub: Function Labs
    Windows

    Lead a nation through elections, unrest, war, scandals and economic collapse in this turn-based political strategy simulation. Spend political capital, manage budgets, survive crises and decide how far you’ll go to stay in power.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 19.8%, Political Sim 18.1%, Strategy 15.8%, Grand Strategy 11.8%, Military 10%

  13. #13 Europa Universalis III: Divine Wind
    92% matchPositive80% of 45 reviews2011
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows

    The 4th expansion of the classic historical strategy game Europa Universalis III enhances every aspect of the game to create a deeper experience.

    Why similar: Strategy 78.8%, Grand Strategy 21.2%

  14. #14 Age of Resistance
    82% matchPositive92% of 12 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: Strategy 27.2%, Grand Strategy 18.2%, Diplomacy 16.8%, Political Sim 11.4%, Military 8.3%

  15. #15 Realpolitiks
    89% 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: Strategy 31.9%, Diplomacy 22.7%, Political Sim 17.6%, Grand Strategy 14.8%, Real-Time 11.4%

  16. #16 Blood & Bananas
    83% matchMixed64% of 24 reviews2025
    Dev: Spotted Moth
    Windows

    Enter the world of corporate politics, in this cold war grand strategy, become a monopoly of resources, buy the market, build an army, drop a nuke or hire a spy as you conspire against your peers and leaders. Become the greatest power via trade or war, in blood & bananas

    Why similar: Cold War 18.6%, Strategy 16.1%, Political Sim 15.3%, Grand Strategy 14.6%, Diplomacy 12.7%

  17. #17 Cascade: Hindcast
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Herni Dedalvs
    Windows · Mac

    Cascade: Hindcast is an alternate-history grand strategy game where monthly political and military decisions reshape a living war map. Use hindsight, spend scarce political capital, and watch borders, armies, and consequences move in real time.

    Why similar: Strategy 27.4%, Grand Strategy 18.6%, Political Sim 17.3%, Diplomacy 13.2%, Alternate History 8.8%

  18. #18 MA 2 – President Simulator
    79% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: Oxiwyle Inc.
    Windows

    Build nuclear weapon, wage wars, strategize and become the strongest leader

    Why similar: Diplomacy 16.5%, Political Sim 15.2%, Grand Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 13%, Modern 7.9%

  19. #19 Theo
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Theo Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The player is the architect of the world, plays for one of the world forces and achieves its dominance in the world with the help of tools and through indirect influence on countries and key figures. The story-driven game takes place through key historical events that have impacted the modern world.

    Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Political Sim 20.1%, Diplomacy 14.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%

  20. #20 The Great Fantasy Struggle
    87% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
    Dev: Alina Digital
    Windows

    TGFS is an indie grand strategy game set in a fantasy world, engrossed in an unrelenting conflict between light and darkness.

    Why similar: Strategy 37.5%, Diplomacy 14.3%, Grand Strategy 13%, Alternate History 8.9%, Military 8.3%

  21. #21 Political Mastery
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Powehi Games
    Windows · Mac

    Every decision reshapes the nation’s future. Manage powerful lobbies, control the media narrative, balance swing states, and turn crises into opportunity. In Political Mastery, power hangs by a thread of strategy and reputation. The White House won’t wait for you — you must claim it.

    Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, Grand Strategy 21%, Diplomacy 16.8%, Political Sim 9.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%

  22. #22 三国記II
    84% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2022
    Dev: lufy
    Windows · Mac

    《三国记II》是三国记系列的第2部作品,是一款正统的历史模拟策略游戏。以中国东汉末年的三国时期为总体背景,围绕着争夺大陆霸权,展开了一系列的故事。 《三国记II》采取直接在大地图上进行游戏和战斗,让玩家体验征战四方的快感。

    Why similar: Strategy 34%, Grand Strategy 18.5%, Political Sim 14.2%, Diplomacy 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8%

  23. #23 Power Struggle
    86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: PSSPub: MIRROR Soft
    Windows · Linux

    Power Struggle is a game of world domination. It is not intended to be a high brow simulation of any past, present or future world situation, but a game of fun based on strategy and tactics.

    Why similar: Strategy 79.8%, Cold War 20.2%

  24. #24 Theatre of War 3: Korea
    86% matchMixed46% of 208 reviews2011
    Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Replay the events of the first hot war of the Cold War era, the Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War. Players will be involved in two campaigns, both set in the 1950’s: the North Korean (June 25 – August 20) and the American (September 15 – October 8).

    Why similar: Strategy 70.8%, Cold War 29.2%

  25. #25 Democracy 4
    78% 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 20.8%, Strategy 19.7%, Diplomacy 17.6%, Grand Strategy 14%, Economy 9.5%

  26. #26 Freight Tycoon Inc.
    84% matchMixed51% of 495 reviews2014
    Dev: NikitaPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Freight Tycoon is an economic simulation game which challenges players’ management skills. It puts one into the shoes of an owner of a cargo transportation company. One has to evaluate the profitability of contracts, contact customers, and appoint drivers to deliver goods.

    Why similar: Strategy 69.6%, Economy 12.8%, Management 11.7%, Simulation 5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  27. #27 Heart in the Cell: Rebirth
    74% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Gingerbread Man
    Windows

    “Heart in the Cell: Rebirth” is a real-time strategy (RTS) game which integrates the UI itself into the combat system. Players will act as rebels and explore the secrets beneath the vast wings of Oniros Corporation in a world Of highly advanced artificial intelligence.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  28. #28 Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
    80% matchVery Positive93% of 730 reviews2018
    Dev: Nostalgames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...

    Why similar: Cold War 21.8%, Political Sim 17.5%, Strategy 15.7%, Diplomacy 14.7%, Alternate History 11.1%

  29. #29 三国时代2
    78% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2019
    Dev: 陈文龙
    Windows

    This is a lightweight strategy game

    Why similar: Strategy 95.6%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  30. #30 Escape to Sidious
    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 38 reviews2020
    Dev: Sven Kröber
    Windows

    After Earth's downfall, a new planet must now be colonized and defended against attackers. Explore new technologies and revive trade. Settlers, the future lies ahead. Follow me to a better world. May Iridium be with us!

    Why similar: Strategy 72.5%, Real-Time 18.6%, Simulation 4.4%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 2%

  31. #31 RoBoRumble
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2015
    Dev: MetropolisPub: TopWare Interactive ACE
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Build powerful battle robots from components like Chassis, Weapon and Booster. The battle’s starting and you’re right in it – with freely definable camera perspectives, spectacular effects, unlimited zoom and scroll, colored light sources, terrain morphing and 3D sound. Pure action – pure excitement!

    Why similar: Strategy 98.5%, Indie 1.5%

  32. #32 ENDLESS Space™ 2
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 23,027 reviews2017
    Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

    Why similar: Strategy 98.4%, Grand Strategy 1.4%, Atmospheric 0.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%, Indie 0%

  33. #33 Darkwinds
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MEGO GamesPub: Mego Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this new online card game, you must sail the dangerous seas of Thard, infested with ferocious pirates, dark spells and terrible creatures that will seek to sink you into the depths of oblivion. To survive, you must choose your crew wisely and create a powerful deck to defeat your opponents in order to become the most respected pirate...

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  34. #34 Planets Under Attack
    77% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,250 reviews2012
    Dev: Targem GamesPub: Topware Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

    Why similar: Strategy 99.2%, Indie 0.8%

  35. #35 Little fight
    75% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2018
    Dev: FunnyNetWork
    Windows

    《Little fight》 is a magic theme, heroes battle, heavy athletics, turn-based SLG game. Proficient in the technical, strategic requirements, followed by competitive game skills design, strategy skills diversification: can be forced, dizziness, treatment, crawling, combat range, stealth, clear skills and so on.

    Why similar: Strategy 97.6%, Indie 2.4%

  36. #36 Swords and Soldiers HD
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,055 reviews2010
    Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Rewrite history as you take control of the brutal Vikings, the devious Aztecs or the crafty Chinese in their global quest to win the favour of the Gods! Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling strategy game that lets you control an entire army and lets you wield devastating magical abilities.

    Why similar: Strategy 98.8%, Casual 0.6%, Indie 0.5%

  37. #37 Nemesis of the Roman Empire
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 101 reviews2016
    Dev: Haemimont Games
    Windows

    A real-time strategy game featuring 2 Massive Single Player Campaigns.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  38. #38 Wars and Battles: October War
    73% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2018
    Dev: Battle FactoryPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows

    Wars and Battles: October War is a platform of turn-based wargames that simulate historical battles and campaigns over several centuries and continents.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  39. #39 Clash of Magic: Spectator Only
    64% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Narvalous Inc
    Windows

    On the United Island of Magic, there is an Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students with magic powers, regardless of their ethnicity and background, can apply to this university. The acceptance rate is lower than Harvard.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  40. #40 Twilight's Last Gleaming
    73% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows

    Twilights Last Gleaming recreates some of the pivotal battles of the War of 1812 between the United States and the British Empire.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  41. #41 Novus Campis
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Benedikt Baum
    Windows

    Novus Campis is a space strategy game where you have to manage a base, wich has to gain influence to win the game. You will have to make smart strategic decisions, to survive the increasingly more difficult events and build your base into prosperity.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  42. #42 Essence Defenders
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Other Side Worlds
    Windows

    The Void has come to devour the world - and only Essence can stop it. Command a fleet to protect remaining islands from Demons of the Void who come to deplete the Essence Source.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  43. #43 Wars and Battles: Normandy
    72% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
    Dev: Battle FactoryPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows

    Wars and Battles: Normandy is a turn-based wargame that simulates historical battles and campaigns around the battle for Normandy in June and July 1944.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  44. #44 Shields Up! VR
    61% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LesInk Productions
    Windows

    Shields Up! is a real-time mining construction VR strategy game. Shields Up! is a tower defense-style challenge where you land, build, mine, defend, and get out with your valuable cargo while fending off the hazards of space debris and the impending war machine.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  45. #45 Vincere Totus Astrum
    73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
    Dev: GamesarePub: Clickteam
    Windows

    Blending galaxy conquering with quick and easy gameplay. Pick one of five races and set out to expand your one world into a vast empire. Research new techs, build colony ships, and begin to spread out, but be careful you aren't the only race on the rise.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  46. #46 Physica-E
    61% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Electro Maniac
    Windows

    Escape is the one thing you know. Craft, defend, and survive in this unique horror.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  47. #47 Slay
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 192 reviews2016
    Dev: Sean O'Connor
    Windows

    Slay is a turn based strategy game where your goal is to conquer the island by buying men and using them to capture your enemies' hexagons. By combining two men you can create a single more powerful man who is able to kill weaker men.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  48. #48 IWO: Bloodbath in the Bonins
    72% matchMixed43% of 30 reviews2016
    Dev: Guerilla Tea GamesPub: HexWar Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Iwo Jima was a critical point on the flight path of US bombers from their Saipan bases to their Japanese targets. The island would be a refuge for malfunctioning or damaged bombers coming or going. An obvious target for a US amphibious assault, the Japanese had reinforced the garrison and dug miles of tunnels the length and breadth of...

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  49. #49 Empire - Wargame of new Century
    70% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2018
    Dev: Artur PodzorskiPub: Linkart Artur Podzorski
    Windows

    Empire - remake of the 80' bestseller "Empire - Wargame of the century".

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  50. #50 Widgets and Gidgets
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: Dwarf Haven Games
    Windows

    You are a lowly gnome, making parts, earning shinnies, building (and repairing) machines on a quest to earn 1 million shinnies.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  51. #51 Akabeth Tactics
    68% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
    Dev: Daisu Games
    Windows

    Akabeth Tactics is a turn-based tactical puzzle game where you play as the vampire Liel, trying to infiltrate into King Cassius' castle and usurpe the throne. Solve challenging positioning puzzles through fixed levels, in a gothic tone.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  52. #52 Morps
    70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: Random developers
    Windows

    Morps game is 2D pixel art strategy with simple principies of fight and defense. Use your king to control Morp´s world. The future of little creatures and end tyranny of king Gark is in your hands.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  53. #53 AfterWar
    53% matchMostly Positive74% of 144 reviews2026
    Dev: Dmytro Lumen
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Diplomacy 17%, Political Sim 15.9%, Grand Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 15.2%, Modern 9.9%

  54. #54 Frontline : Longest Day
    71% matchMostly Negative38% of 21 reviews2014
    Dev: 88mmPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    In Frontline: The Longest Day, players command the Allied forces through some of the most famous battles of the war, freeing Europe from the hands of the German Army. The game takes place over five massive, engaging and challenging missions, all inspired by historical missions which took place during operation Overlord: Utah, Omaha,...

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  55. #55 ASCII Wars
    56% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: James Oliver
    Windows

    Protect the servers. Locate the vulnerabilities. Exterminate the viruses. This fast paced strategy game lets you enter terminal commands from a VR interface to defeat the viruses before you become overrun.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  56. #56 Three Kingdoms : Alias
    51% matchVery Positive82% of 344 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 18.2%, Political Sim 16.8%, Strategy 16.7%, Diplomacy 16.4%, Alternate History 10.4%

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