- #1 Supreme Ruler 2030
97% matchMixed64% of 544 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Politics 13.5% ★, Political 12.3% ★, Wargame 11.5%
- #2 Realpolitiks
96% matchMixed62% of 1,237 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 26.4% ★, Political Sim 24.4% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Strategy 4.1%
- #3 World Warfare & Economics
96% matchMixed61% of 677 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: Political Sim 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, 4X 12.2% ★, Politics 12% ★
- #4 Realpolitiks II
95% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Political 10.9% ★, Simulation 7.2%
- #5 Power & Revolution
94% matchMixed56% of 1,295 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 37.9% ★, Politics 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Economy 9.8%, Political 8.1% ★
- #6 Plutocracy
94% matchVery Positive80% of 1,355 reviews2019
Dev: Redwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?
Why similar: Political Sim 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Politics 15.1% ★, Capitalism 11%, Political 10.8% ★
- #7 Democracy 4
93% matchVery Positive82% of 6,313 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 18.5% ★, Politics 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Political 9.6% ★
- #8 Victoria 3
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 59,549 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 116.7 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: Political Sim 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.4% ★, Diplomacy 11.4% ★, Politics 11.2% ★
- #9 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
92% matchMostly Negative38% of 289 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 15.4% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Political 10.6% ★, Economy 8.2%
- #10 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,250 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.6 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: Real-Time with Pause 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Political Sim 14.6% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Politics 10.3% ★
- #11 Great Houses of Calderia
90% matchMixed61% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Political 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Economy 10.4%, 4X 9.9% ★
- #12 Age of History II
89% matchVery Positive90% of 49,603 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 61.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Political Sim 20% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Politics 13.2% ★, Political 9.8% ★
- #13 SuperPower 3
89% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,213 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: Political Sim 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Politics 13.1% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Political 8.1% ★
- #14 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
87% matchMixed51% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Wargame 11.1%, Politics 9% ★, Capitalism 8.4%
- #15 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
85% matchVery Positive91% of 25,891 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 73.1 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 23% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Economy 13.1%, 4X 12.5% ★, Management 8.1%
- #16 East India Company
88% matchMixed52% of 207 reviews2009
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Capitalism 12.3%, Political 10.9% ★
- #17 4th Generation Warfare
86% 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 15.8% ★, Political Sim 13.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, 4X 12.1% ★
- #18 Europa Universalis V
84% matchMixed69% of 28,382 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 50.7 hrsMean: 103.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Diplomacy 20% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, 4X 14.6% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Economy 11.3%
- #19 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
84% matchVery Positive81% of 669 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.3% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Political 10% ★
- #20 Secret Government
86% matchMixed53% of 298 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.8% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Politics 15.9% ★, Political 10.3% ★
- #21 Age of History 3
82% matchVery Positive85% of 17,831 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 37.1 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 26.7% ★, Diplomacy 24.3% ★, Wargame 19.9%, Economy 12.6%, RTS 10.6%
- #22 Imperator: Rome
83% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 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 31.4% ★, Political Sim 24.1% ★, Political 8.9% ★, Politics 7.1% ★, Historical 6.7%
- #23 Nations
82% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Political Sim 21% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Wargame 14.8%, RTS 11.5%
- #24 Millennia
80% matchMixed67% of 3,763 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 35.3 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 22.1% ★, 4X 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.5% ★, Economy 11%, Political 10.5% ★
- #25 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,847 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.2 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 40.2% ★, Politics 23% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Economy 7.4%, Simulation 4.8%
- #26 Europa Universalis IV
79% matchVery Positive88% of 136,424 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 280.3 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: Real-Time with Pause 17% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, 4X 11.4% ★, Political 9.1% ★
- #27 Imagine Earth
79% matchVery Positive82% of 955 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Capitalism 13.2%, Economy 10%
- #28 POWER
81% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Politics 13.8% ★, Political 10.5% ★, Economy 9.5%
- #29 Heart of the Machine
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,968 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, 4X 15.5% ★, Economy 11.3%, Resource Management 8.7%
- #30 Orbi Universo II
78% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.8% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Politics 13.4% ★, Economy 9.2%
- #31 Warnament
76% matchVery Positive85% of 439 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Politics 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Economy 11%
- #32 The Shadow Government Simulator
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Economy 9.2%
- #33 Countryballs Conquest
75% matchVery Positive87% of 86 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 40.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Management 13.1%, Economy 7.7%, RTS 7.4%
- #34 KAISERPUNK
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 821 reviews2025
Dev: Overseer Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Economy 13.2%, Resource Management 10.8%, Management 8.5%
- #35 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
78% matchMixed45% of 610 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 42% ★, Politics 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Political 11.5% ★, Simulation 5.5%
- #36 Rebel Inc: Escalation
74% matchVery Positive82% of 7,279 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Real-Time with Pause 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, 4X 14.8% ★, Economy 9.7%
- #37 Commander: Conquest of the Americas
77% matchMixed52% of 188 reviews2010
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Capitalism 13.7%, Economy 10.7%
- #38 Turkish Throne
71% matchVery Positive93% of 348 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Political Sim 29.4% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Capitalism 14.6%, Political 13% ★, Simulation 7.9%
- #39 Lawgivers II
73% matchMixed70% of 668 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Politics 20.2% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Capitalism 13.6%, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★
- #40 Geo-Political Simulator 5
74% matchMostly Negative33% of 702 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: Political Sim 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Wargame 10.6%, Capitalism 9.8%, Political 8.6% ★
- #41 Lawgivers
73% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.1% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Political 11.8% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★
- #42 Orbi Universo
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 260 reviews2020
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows
Play as the leader of a civilization, make it prosper and stand the test of time. Orbi Universo is a strategy/simulation game in which you manage your civilization with an abstract and complex node system and you make your society evolve through different periods, from cavemen to the Modern Era.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 30.9% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Economy 9.1%, Grand Strategy 8.8% ★, RTS 8.7%
- #43 Rogue State Revolution
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 533 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, 4X 16.4% ★, Political 13.9% ★, Economy 9.7%
- #44 Rise of Industry 2
70% matchMixed66% of 207 reviews2025
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Navigate the competitive industrial landscape of vibrant 1980's USA! Make strategic manufacturing decisions, optimize production chains, acquire technologies, and expand your global business network with key contacts. Opportunities await those savvy enough to capitalize on them!
Why similar: Capitalism 25.4%, Economy 20.9%, Resource Management 17.2%, Management 14%, Building 9.3%
- #45 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
69% matchVery Positive81% of 377 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, Political Sim 24.1% ★, Wargame 10.7%, Economy 9.5%, Management 9.5%
- #46 Industry Giant 2
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,007 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Bytes, ReactorPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!
Why similar: Economy 41.5%, Simulation 22.4%, Management 22%, Strategy 14.1%
- #47 Solar Nations 2
68% matchVery Positive88% of 263 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 18.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.8% ★, Political Sim 15.6% ★, 4X 13.6% ★, Politics 11.9% ★
- #48 Old World
68% matchVery Positive82% of 6,533 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 23.4% ★, 4X 20.2% ★, Economy 12%, Management 7.7%
- #49 Government Simulator
72% matchMixed47% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.
Why similar: Political Sim 51.9% ★, Politics 22.5% ★, Economy 11.2%, Simulation 6%, Management 5.8%
- #50 Rogue State
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 257 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 66.8% ★, Economy 13.6%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 7.2%
- #51 House of Legacy
66% matchVery Positive83% of 3,748 reviews2025
Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
Why similar: Diplomacy 27.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.3% ★, Political 17.3% ★, Economy 11.1%, Management 8.8%
- #52 Industry Giant 4.0
69% matchMostly Negative37% of 553 reviews2025
Dev: Don VS DodoPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Build an industrial empire from scratch in Industry Giant 4.0. Produce goods, build up your industries, construct transportation networks, plan production, manage finances, and navigate global events. Become the next business tycoon and write history!
Why similar: Capitalism 16.6%, Economy 16.5%, Modern 15.3%, Resource Management 13.2%, Management 12.3%
- #53 AfterWar
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 17% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Politics 12.2% ★, Political 9% ★
- #54 AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale
67% matchVery Positive90% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Red Thorn Interactive
Windows · Mac
Ascend to the Macedonian throne as Alexander the Great and relive his conquests! Fighting alongside redoubtable and quirky commanders, recruit numerous types of balls for your army, construct countless cities named Alexandria, and build an empire that stretches to the ends of the known world!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 22.5% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Economy 10.9%, 4X 10.3% ★
- #55 Grand Ages: Medieval
70% matchMixed48% of 1,971 reviews2015
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Economy 16.2%, RTS 11.5%, Politics 10.2% ★, Management 8.4%
- #56 Supreme Ruler 1936
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 21.4% ★, Politics 18% ★, Wargame 14.1%, RTS 9.7%
- #57 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 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 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, 4X 16.5% ★, Economy 9.4%, Real-Time with Pause 8.3% ★
- #58 Anno 117: Pax Romana
64% matchMixed70% of 11,936 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.
Why similar: Economy 19.7%, Political 16.6% ★, RTS 15.3%, Resource Management 9.7%, Management 9.2%
- #59 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
64% matchVery Positive84% of 219 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 20.5% ★, Political Sim 17.2% ★, Politics 14.1% ★, 4X 13.7% ★, Wargame 11.4%
- #60 Victoria II
66% matchVery Positive92% of 19,943 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.2 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 24.8% ★, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Politics 15.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.2% ★, Economy 7.8%