- #1 History of Kingdoms: Three Kingdoms
97% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: Uncle GoodBen
Windows
Set in the Three Kingdoms period of late Eastern Han China, the game History of Kingdoms: Three Kingdoms aims for players to choose from various competing warlords, unify the divided world, survive, and become the ultimate victor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.1%, RTS 19%, Wargame 16.6%, Strategy 14.8%, Alternate History 6.5%
- #2 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
96% matchVery Positive84% of 622 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21%, RTS 13.7%, Wargame 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Diplomacy 11.2% ★
- #3 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Composition GS
Windows
Lead your clan through Japan's turbulent Sengoku period. Craft wise strategies to expand your domain and use cunning tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. Emerge victorious, restore order, and claim the title of Shogun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1%, RTS 16.6%, Strategy 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Wargame 11.4%
- #4 Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,413 reviews2021
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 96.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.7%, Strategy 19.8%, RTS 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Wargame 10.2%
- #5 Merkalis: Conquest
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hexagon Games
Windows
Lead one of four kingdoms in a real-time war for a continent. Seize land that feeds your armies, raise outposts and citadels, unleash griffins, minotaurs, golems or dragons, and crush your rivals in massive battles where the losing side never retreats.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2%, RTS 20.9%, Wargame 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 10.5%
- #6 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
94% matchVery Positive87% of 1,245 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4%, Wargame 15.4%, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 14%, RTS 13.5%
- #7 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Kakushin with Power Up Kit
93% matchVery Positive81% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle, has appeared at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.2%, Wargame 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Diplomacy 13% ★, RTS 12.8%
- #8 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Taishi
92% matchMixed50% of 998 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
"Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th entry in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8%, Wargame 13.4%, Diplomacy 13% ★, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%
- #9 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tendou with Power Up Kit
91% matchVery Positive82% of 240 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.4%, Wargame 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, RTS 13.1%
- #10 KIT Three Kingdoms: Heroes at War
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MAG & Kitetsu
Windows
KIT Three Kingdoms: Heroes at War is a strategy game about unifying China. Choose a faction in the AD 189 sandbox, govern cities, manage armies and supplies, then command formations, tactics, sieges and duels in real time. No Early Access; planned for October 2026 as a complete single-player game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7%, Wargame 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 16%, RTS 14.4%, Strategy 8.4%
- #11 Cavalry Charge·Three Kingdoms
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Chengdu Liudao Wuyu Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
Three Kingdoms Cavalry Charge is a game that combines the historical theme of the Three Kingdoms with strategic elements. The game features a connected large-scale map design, supporting national wars with up to ten thousand players on the same map.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6%, RTS 20.1%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Strategy 13.9%, Wargame 12.8%
- #12 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,102 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: Grand Strategy 19.4%, Wargame 15.4%, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, RTS 13.6%
- #13 Renaissance Kingdom Wars - Prologue
89% 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 23.6%, RTS 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Wargame 13.7%, Diplomacy 12.5% ★
- #14 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,749 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.4 hrsMean: 71.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.2%, Wargame 17.8%, RTS 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Alternate History 9.2%
- #15 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grand Engineer Corps
Windows
Fight the campaigns and battles of Napoleon from the French Revolutionary Wars all the way to Waterloo’s muddy, crimson fields.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6%, RTS 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Strategy 14.2%, Wargame 11.7%
- #16 Three Kingdoms Online
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GE Soft
Windows
Real-time Three Kingdoms strategy. No turns. No waiting. Domestic affairs, diplomacy, court politics, war — all of it runs at once. Up to 8 players in one world. Bring your friends. Lose the night. Write a new history of the Three Kingdoms.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.4%, RTS 17.8%, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.4%, Strategy 8.3%
- #17 Nations
85% matchVery Positive90% of 148 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 24%, RTS 17.6%, Wargame 14.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Diplomacy 10.1% ★
- #18 Rank & Ruin
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Summit Studio
Windows
Real-time squad combat meets roguelite progression. Pick your faction, earn legendary heroes on the battlefield, and grow stronger with every run in Rank & Ruin
Why similar: RTS 22.7%, Real Time Tactics 18.4%, Grand Strategy 17.9%, Wargame 16.9%, Strategy 12%
- #19 Taking London
84% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Pink Pegasus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A love letter to old-school browser-based RTS MMOs – with charming nostalgic pixel graphics, a dash of political satire, and tonnes of strategic tension. Build your empire, face off against other players, and take what’s yours in true British imperial style: by dominating the map.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1%, Wargame 15.6%, RTS 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Diplomacy 8.5% ★
- #20 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: FrostFire
Windows
A simple strategy about capturing castles. Build up your forces, manage armies and capture enemy fortresses. Build buildings in castles and use strategic tricks. Capture all the fortresses to win.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2%, RTS 18%, Wargame 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Strategy 9.3%
- #21 Front Frontiers
83% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: baus96
Windows
The World is on the brink of irreversible Tragedy. Global tensions are rising, alliances are falling apart and states are preparing to decide their fate in the shadow of a massive war. Front Frontiers invites you to fight a massive war, offering an in-depth strategy experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4%, Wargame 17%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Diplomacy 10.2% ★, Strategy 8.3%
- #22 CROST : Crown, Coin & Steel
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: IDB WORKS
Windows
권력은 왕관에, 살림은 금화에, 힘은 강철에 있다. 왕관 없는 왕국 아르덴의 지휘관이 되어 부대를 이끌고 곳간을 채워라. 마법 없는 사실적인 후기 중세 전쟁 전략 게임.
Why similar: Wargame 25.5%, RTS 21.9%, Real Time Tactics 21.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #23 Territorial Conquest
81% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2026
Dev: Uğur CANPub: Stechkom Software
Windows
Lead your nation in Territorial Conquest through the Middle Ages, WWII, and Modern Era. Expand borders, build armies, trade, sabotage enemies, make political decisions, and conquer the world in immersive real-time strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8%, RTS 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, Wargame 12.7%, Strategy 12%
- #24 Invaders
80% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GodSGameStudio
Windows
Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.9%, RTS 20.2%, Wargame 17.9%, Strategy 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 13%
- #25 Dato of Srivijaya
81% matchMixed59% of 22 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 22%, Diplomacy 17% ★, RTS 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, Wargame 12.5%
- #26 Systemic War
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Play of Battle SA
Windows
Lead your nation in a modern grand strategy game (2008–2025), using a macroeconomic model with exchange rates, diplomacy, and hybrid warfare. Engage in kinetic warfare on the strategic map, then shift to RTS battles at focal points.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.5%, RTS 14.4%, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%
- #27 Renaissance Kingdom Wars
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 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 21.7%, RTS 14.6%, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%
- #28 Trumpets of War
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xblur
Windows
Trumpets of War is a grand-scale historical strategy game where armies clash and empires rise. Command vast forces across dynamic battlefields, orchestrate campaigns with precision, and experience the drama of war through an innovative system that blends tactical combat with strategic mastery.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28%, RTS 17.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Wargame 12.4%
- #29 三国争雄
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 石家庄龙游科技有限公司
Windows
A real-time strategy game based on the history of the Three Kingdoms. The player can experience the fun of conquering cities, directing the country, and ultimately ending the Three Kingdoms disputes and uniting the world through their own efforts in the simulated historical background of the game!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.2%, RTS 18.2%, Wargame 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Strategy 8.7%
- #30 Perang Laut - Maritime Warfare
77% 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 21.1%, Grand Strategy 19.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Wargame 10.7%
- #31 Victory At Sea Ironclad
76% matchMixed48% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac
Victory at Sea Ironclad is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during the American Civil War. 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 24.8%, RTS 17.4%, Wargame 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #32 Dreaded Conquest
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ExpectedTime
Windows
Dreaded Conquest is a real-time strategy game of grand-scale control, where you lead sinister forces to spread your influence across a procedurally-generated world. Use your units and skills to conquer cities and crush mortal forces.
Why similar: RTS 26.2%, Real Time Tactics 19.8%, Wargame 19.4%, Grand Strategy 19.2%, Strategy 14.4%
- #33 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
77% matchMixed58% of 7,626 reviews2016
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 115.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends. "With this as the concept behind Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse you even deeper into the world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through the interactions of the...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.5%, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Wargame 15.4%, RTS 14.9%, Alternate History 9%
- #34 Fantasy War Heroes: Chilling Fog
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hetocode
Windows
In this real-time strategy game, drag to deploy your troops, conquer all houses, and claim victory! Outsmart enemies as they try to destroy your forces. Unlock movable heroes later for even more strategic gameplay.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34%, RTS 22.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Strategy 16.6%, War 4.5%
- #35 Supreme Power
75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Samuel Parker
Windows
Fight and stand your ground as you build a nation, research and develop armies and cities alike to earn the title of the Supreme Power. Make lasting choices on how you will forge a new empire. Will you create an economic powerhouse to eclipse all or take what is yours with sword and grit.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.2%, Wargame 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 17.6%, RTS 15.7%, Strategy 7.6%
- #36 Age of Resistance
73% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Luis Humberto
Windows
Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America. Manage your economy, internal stability, political ideologies, and regional conflicts in real-time with pause. Will you be able to dominate the continent?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6%, RTS 18.2%, Wargame 15%, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Strategy 12.8%
- #37 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
73% matchVery Positive85% of 343 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 26.7%, RTS 17.5%, Wargame 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Strategy 8.3%
- #38 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 154 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei," which was released in 2003 as the 11th game in the series. Lord of Creation or King of Destruction... Administration and battle depicted in full 3D for the first time in the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.1%, Wargame 15.5%, Diplomacy 15.1% ★, RTS 14.9%, Alternate History 8.9%
- #39 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 496 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12," which was released in 2012 as the 12th game in the series. The stage is set. Create the story.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6%, Wargame 15.8%, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, RTS 15.1%, Alternate History 8.6%
- #40 Ultimate General: Civil War
73% matchVery Positive89% of 8,613 reviews2017
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 46.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7%, Wargame 18.5%, RTS 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Strategy 7.6%
- #41 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,805 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 26.5%, RTS 15.2%, Wargame 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Diplomacy 12% ★
- #42 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
72% matchMixed59% of 982 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: Grand Strategy 24.6%, RTS 18.9%, Wargame 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, Strategy 7.8%
- #43 Rename the History
71% match8 user reviews40% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Codime Dev
Windows
Lead your country in one of the most difficult periods of post-war history. At this time, you will have to choose between the strong, or become a great power. To go west or east? It's up to you to decide.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9%, RTS 14%, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Alternate History 10.7%, Wargame 10.4%
- #44 Armory Doctrine
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nightride Games
Windows
Armory Doctrine is a real-time grand strategy game where you run a private arms empire and fight your own wars in a modern world sliding toward war. Expand your factory, master the global weapons market, and decide the fate of every shipment: sell it for profit, equip your own forces or arm a proxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.9%, RTS 16.9%, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Wargame 11.4%
- #45 NationWar:Annals
70% matchMixed68% of 170 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: Grand Strategy 21.9%, RTS 16.3%, Diplomacy 16% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, Wargame 13.9%
- #46 A 5 Year Old's War Game
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StraGeo Studios
Windows
End a war that has lasted for many pages. Command your armies on a turn-based strategy map, then lead your crayon drawn soldiers into real time battles
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.2%, RTS 22.4%, Strategy 16.5%, Wargame 15.3%, War 4.3%
- #47 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
69% matchMixed50% of 3,959 reviews2024
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Theater of war, infinite drama. A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. Enjoy the greatest military drama in the Three Kingdoms series, with the largest number of officers and scenarios!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9%, Wargame 18.9%, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, RTS 15.8%, Alternate History 7.7%
- #48 Human Defense [RTS]
70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Aurora
Windows
The earth was invaded by aliens, and human beings resisted alien species and deduced the most meticulous battle outcome with the simplest control method
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6%, RTS 20.2%, Wargame 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Strategy 9.7%
- #49 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit
71% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Ranseiki," which was released in 2001 as the 9th game in the series. Ranseiki is a strategy based simulation game based in Japan's chaotic Warring States period.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9%, Wargame 18.7%, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, RTS 15%, War 6.8%
- #50 Relentless Expanse
68% matchVery Positive90% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Cowmera Games
Windows
Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.5%, RTS 21.7%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Strategy 10.8%
- #51 War of Dots
66% matchVery Positive81% of 7,370 reviews2026
Dev: TeaAndPython
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
Why similar: RTS 23%, Wargame 19.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, Strategy 17.2%, Alternate History 6.4%
- #52 King
70% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: ZhangGuanRu
Windows
This is a game that combines strategy, tactics and role-playing. You travel to a magical world and become a king. You will manage your own country and conquer the world through diplomacy and war.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.4%, Wargame 23%, Strategy 14.8%, Alternate History 9.6%, War 8.4%
- #53 北宋风云
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: 石家庄龙游科技有限公司
Windows
A real-time strategy game based on the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. The player can experience the fun of conquering cities, directing the country, and ultimately uniting the world through their own efforts in the simulated historical background of the game!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8%, Wargame 19.5%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, RTS 17.4%, War 7.6%
- #54 Radio Commander: Pacific '41
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squadron StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Command operations in the Pacific War by analyzing reports, issuing radio orders, and making strategic decisions. This new title in the Radio Commander series enhances realism, focusing on situational awareness built through radio communications.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.8%, RTS 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Wargame 12%, Alternate History 8.9%
- #55 Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
69% matchVery Positive82% of 558 reviews2015
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 22.3%, RTS 17.1%, Strategy 14.7%, Wargame 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%
- #56 Countryballs at War
66% matchVery Positive88% of 94 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 34.2%, Real Time Tactics 18.6%, Wargame 18.2%, Strategy 15.7%, Historical 5.4%
- #57 三国志-群雄涿鹿
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: 神之右手
Windows
本游戏主打休闲娱乐,抛开了传统的内政军事亲历亲为的操作方式,除了君主所在的城池需要玩家自己操作发展,其他城池的内政军事发展该城池的太守会自动模拟发展,战斗也不需要玩家亲自指挥,只需要坐着享受双方战斗带来的沉浸感,完全实现了三国模拟器的开发初衷,一切以模拟为主。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8%, RTS 18.8%, Wargame 16%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Strategy 9.3%
- #58 Supergalactix
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Betalord
Windows · Linux
A casual planet-conquering strategic game that in its simplicity offers great complexity and numerous game modes like tournaments, campaigns, online/LAN play, and much more! Bundled with a multitude of AI bots, maps and missions. Prepare for hours of fun! :-)
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2%, Wargame 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Strategy 9.3%