- #1 Kingdom Wars 4
96% 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 15.2% ★, 4X 14.3% ★, RTS 10%, Diplomacy 9.2% ★, Wargame 9.1%
- #2 Small Kingdoms Prologue
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Rule a small fantasy kingdom and conquer your rival as you build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and real-time strategy game, the Small Kingdoms Prologue is a free introductory campaign
Why similar: 4X 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, RTS 12.2%, Wargame 10.5%, Real Time Tactics 7.6%
- #3 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
94% 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 19.8% ★, 4X 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Historical 9%, Alternate History 7.8%
- #4 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
The year is 1510. In this grand strategy & RTS hybrid you play as one of a dozen characters across medieval Europe, Africa and Middle East. Start as a landless mercenary captain. Fight your way to become a minor lord. Rise up through Kingdoms hierarchy and be crowned, then expand your Kingdom.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, RTS 12.9%, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Wargame 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.4%
- #5 Medieval Kingdom Wars
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,602 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17% ★, 4X 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, RTS 10.8%, Wargame 9.4%
- #6 Beyond Astra
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nebule Games
Windows
Lead your civilization in a galaxy brimming with life and intrigue. Seamlessly explore and expand across uncharted worlds, from their surfaces to the stars. Forge your destiny in this sci-fi 4X offering a unique blend of grand strategy, planetary city-building, and RTS combat.
Why similar: 4X 19.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.2% ★, Wargame 10.1%, Diplomacy 10.1% ★
- #7 Daimyo Reign
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: koichark
Windows
Unify Medieval Japan in this real-time tactical grand strategy game. Build your domain, recruit armies, plan your attack, and fracture your enemies with rebellions to win!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.1% ★, RTS 12.8%, Historical 8.9%, Real-Time 8% ★
- #8 Knights of the Crusades
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, 4X 13.7% ★, RTS 13.3%, Wargame 10.7%, Diplomacy 9% ★
- #9 Rule of Iron: Dark Age
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eisengeist Studio
Windows
Build your realm in a turn-based campaign. Break theirs in battle. Real-time, 1:1-scale warfare where tactics, not spreadsheets, win clashes between tens of thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: 4X 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, RTS 9.9%, Naval Combat 9.6% ★
- #10 Final Vanguard
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heavy Pepper Inc.
Windows
Rule a living interstellar empire in this real-time 4X grand strategy. Make decisions that shape civilian lives, manage fragile supply lines, lead military conquests, and decide whether your civilization thrives or collapses under its own expansion.
Why similar: 4X 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, RTS 11.5%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.5% ★
- #11 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 18.5% ★, 4X 16.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Wargame 9.6%
- #12 NationWar:Annals
88% 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: 4X 20% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, RTS 12.3%, Wargame 10.9%
- #13 Crown Of Hispania
87% 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 18.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.9% ★, 4X 16.6% ★, Wargame 10.5%, Historical 8.2%
- #14 Strategeist
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Starfish, Inc.
Windows
Become a strategeist and lead one of hundreds of nations on the globe across centuries of conflict and diplomacy in this grand strategy game. Balance war, politics, and internal institutions to shape the fate of your empire, and secure your legacy in history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, 4X 11.7% ★, Historical 9.8%, Alternate History 8.4%
- #15 Terra Invicta
84% 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: 4X 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, RTS 8.5%
- #16 Magine: War of Restoration
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GreatZaochen
Windows
A real-time strategy game anyone can pick up, featuring “click-to-deploy” and “zero micromanagement”. On a continent of magic and engine, gather your remnants, rebuild under siege and restore a shattered empire. Say goodbye to complex RTS controls and enjoy the pure joy of strategy and epic battles!
Why similar: 4X 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, RTS 14.6%, Wargame 13.6%, City Builder 8.2%
- #17 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
85% 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% ★, 4X 18.9% ★, RTS 14%, Wargame 11.8%, Historical 9.5%
- #18 Mandate Order
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sky
Windows
Mandate Order is a strategy game set in the Warring States period. Starting from barren lands, build strongholds integrating production, defense and military functions. Manage resources and the people's will, expand your territory, counter threats, and ultimately rise to prominence amidst the chaos.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, 4X 14.1% ★, City Builder 12.4%, RTS 10.3%, Wargame 8.8%
- #19 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
83% 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 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, RTS 12.1%, Wargame 11.9%, Historical 7.8%
- #20 Samurai Conqueror
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miura Production
Windows
Conquer Japanese History! A “Historical Timeline Strategy” fought on the grand timeline of Japan
Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.6% ★, Wargame 10.7%, Historical 10%
- #21 Seres Universalis:Three Kingdoms
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boqi Island
Windows
Return to the Three Kingdoms period. On the grand strategic tactical battlefield, use terrain for defense setup and resource allocation to shift the battle situation. Control the war via hexagonal grid movement and tactical ability activation, and unify the realm.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, 4X 20.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.2% ★, Historical 9.7%, Wargame 9%
- #22 Dato of Srivijaya
82% 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: Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, RTS 13.4%, Wargame 10.7%, Real Time Tactics 8%
- #23 Ascendant Dawn
80% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Nikous Studio
Windows
Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Historical 9.9%, Alternate History 8.6%
- #24 Small Kingdoms
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Small Kingdoms is a streamlined grand strategy and RTS game with procedurally generated campaigns. Build up your cities and armies on the world map and command your troops on the battlefield. Rule a medieval fantasy kingdom and conquer your rivals.
Why similar: 4X 23.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, RTS 14.1%, Wargame 12.6%, Medieval 7.5%
- #25 Europa Universalis V
79% 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: 4X 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, Wargame 9.4%, Historical 8.9%
- #26 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
79% 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 32.4% ★, RTS 18.3%, Medieval 12.3%, 4X 10.9% ★, Strategy 9.4%
- #27 Earth of Oryn
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Earth of Oryn
Windows · Mac
A medieval kingdom-builder focused on meaningful decision-making and long-term strategy. Rule your lands, manage resources, plan your expansion, and guide your settlement from humble beginnings to a thriving realm as the seasons turn.
Why similar: 4X 18.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.7% ★, Wargame 11.6%, RTS 10.6%, City Builder 7.6%
- #28 To Victory
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Old_Gamer
Windows
This is a single player strategy management game.Base on a randomly generated map.It includes construction, trading, strategy, and management elements . Players need to make decisions to achieve the final victory.
Why similar: 4X 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, RTS 13.3%, Wargame 12.1%, Diplomacy 9.3% ★
- #29 Solar Wave
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SavGus Studio
Windows
A large-scale 4X strategy game with indirect control and a focus on simulating a space empire. Capture systems, develop your economy and logistics, call up hundreds of powerful fleets and watch them incinerate enemies of the Solar Empire.
Why similar: 4X 26.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, RTS 14.1%, Wargame 12.8%, Economy 6.5%
- #30 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,138 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, 4X 20.8% ★, RTS 12.6%, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Wargame 11.3%
- #31 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
75% 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 19.3% ★, 4X 15.4% ★, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Historical 8.9%, City Builder 8.8%
- #32 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KNK DEVELOP
Windows · Mac
A grand strategy game of world domination. Conquer and unite 195 countries before an unknown enemy arrives. Build your economy, military, and influence. Choose war or diplomacy, control resources, and shape the future—only one ruler will rise to the top. Will it be you?
Why similar: 4X 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, RTS 13.8%, Wargame 12.4%
- #33 NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
76% matchMixed70% of 444 reviews2019
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, 4X 17.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.2% ★, RTS 12.9%, Wargame 9.6%
- #34 Heart of the Machine
73% 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 18.4% ★, 4X 17.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Historical 8.3%, Alternate History 7.6%
- #35 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
74% matchMixed59% of 973 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: 4X 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Wargame 16.2%, RTS 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%
- #36 Perang Laut - Maritime Warfare
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Perang Laut Maritime Warfare is a historical real time strategy set on early modern age(15th-18th century) in Indonesia archipelago. Lot of kingdoms rise as spices trading booming and this is your chance to establish your maritime power by use diplomacy, influence, and war!
Why similar: RTS 18%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Historical 11.4%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★, Wargame 9.5%
- #37 Empires of the Undergrowth
72% 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 18.4% ★, 4X 18% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Historical 8.4%, Alternate History 7.9%
- #38 Seven Kingdoms 2 HD
74% 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: 4X 20.9% ★, RTS 16%, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Historical 10.2%
- #39 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
73% matchVery Positive82% of 552 reviews2015
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.2% ★, RTS 13.8%, Historical 12.4%, Wargame 12.1%
- #40 Advisors at the End of the Universe
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Flux-Soul
Windows · Linux
AEU is a fast paced realtime strategy and 4x hybrid. Players influence their empire to grow, fight, forge alliances or engage in trade. Players are given control over the empire's traits, research and a set of three types of abilities(Construction, Plagues and Agents) to accomplish their goals.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, 4X 18.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 11.1% ★, RTS 10.3%
- #41 Strategy & Tactics: Dark Ages
73% 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 17.4% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, Alternate History 9.9%, RTS 9.9%
- #42 Global Protocol: New World Order
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows
Command any nation in a modern grand strategy simulation set in 2026. Manage diplomacy, economy, espionage, and warfare while shaping the global balance of power. Lead a superpower or build a small state into a global force in a dynamic geopolitical sandbox.
Why similar: 4X 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Wargame 10.7%, Diplomacy 10.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 7.6%
- #43 Polaris Sector
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 471 reviews2016
Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Can anyone build an empire in a place like this? Other factions are naturally suspicious of newcomers and may wage war at the first sign of unidentified craft. Here, a natural death is an uncommon luxury.
Why similar: 4X 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 19.1% ★, Real-Time 13% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.2%
- #44 Trade Conquest
70% 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 18.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.2% ★, 4X 14.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Wargame 10.8%
- #45 States of Power
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Lead your nation in this strategy wargame set during WWII. Build up the economy, command unit divisions and dominate the world, online or in singleplayer! Create custom and alternate history scenarios, simulate them or play as one of the nations.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.4% ★, Wargame 13.8%, RTS 12.1%, Diplomacy 10.9% ★
- #46 Crusader Kings III
69% 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 25.2% ★, 4X 15% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.6% ★, Historical 10.8%, RTS 10.1%
- #47 Field of Arms: Tactics
69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: BALANDRA S.A.S
Windows
A strategy game set in the 18th century Caribbean recreating clashes between the empires of the time. Manage resources and armies via three integrated game layers; a strategic overworld for logistics; city building for production and tactical battles to conquer your enemies.
Why similar: 4X 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Wargame 11.4%, RTS 10.7%, Naval Combat 9.9% ★
- #48 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
70% 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: 4X 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, RTS 13.1%, Wargame 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 8%
- #49 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
67% 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: 4X 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Historical 10.1%
- #50 Nova Roma
66% 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 20.2% ★, 4X 19% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Historical 9.3%, City Builder 8.4%
- #51 Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown
67% matchMixed61% of 436 reviews2025
Dev: Zugalu EntertainmentPub: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a complex city builder, where the fate of your kingdom hinges on your every decision. Explore this medieval land alone or with friends, make tough moral choices and conquer your foes in RTS combat. Will you struggle to survive, or find the strength to Thrive?
Why similar: 4X 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 11.5%, City Builder 8%, Medieval 7.1%
- #52 Agecraft
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SnakyDevelop
Windows
Agecraft is a historical strategy and city-building sim. Build your settlement, develop the economy, take care of your people, and guide your civilization through the ages, from the Stone Age to the future.
Why similar: 4X 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Historical 9.6%, City Builder 9.3%
- #53 Victory At Sea Pacific
69% matchMixed61% of 641 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16.2% ★, RTS 12.6%, Naval Combat 12.5% ★, Real-Time 11.6% ★
- #54 Gemini Wars
70% matchMostly Negative32% of 165 reviews2012
Dev: Camel 101
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.
Why similar: 4X 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Real-Time 13% ★, Wargame 12.6%, RTS 11.5%
- #55 Kingdom's Life
68% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: 4X 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Historical 8.1%, Medieval 6.3%
- #56 Dune: Spice Wars
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,257 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Why similar: 4X 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%
- #57 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
68% 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 22.8% ★, RTS 14.4%, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Historical 10.9%
- #58 Manor Lords
65% 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: 4X 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Historical 8.9%, City Builder 7.9%