- #1 Supreme Ruler 2030
97% matchMixed64% of 549 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 1,241 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 26.3% ★, Political Sim 24.2% ★, Politics 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Strategy 4.1%
- #3 World Warfare & Economics
96% matchMixed61% of 682 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 17.3% ★, 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: 14.7 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 27.3% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Political 10.9% ★, Simulation 7.2%
- #5 Plutocracy
94% matchVery Positive80% of 1,362 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 16.4% ★, Politics 15.2% ★, Capitalism 10.9%, Political 10.9% ★
- #6 Victoria 3
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,188 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 118.5 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 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11.5% ★, Diplomacy 11.4% ★, Politics 11.3% ★
- #7 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
93% matchMostly Negative38% of 295 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 15.5% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Political 10.7% ★, Economy 8.1%
- #8 Democracy 4
91% matchVery Positive82% of 6,345 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 18.5% ★, Politics 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Political 9.7% ★
- #9 Power & Revolution
92% 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 37.7% ★, Politics 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Economy 9.7%, Political 8.1% ★
- #10 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,251 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.7 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 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Political Sim 14.4% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Politics 10.3% ★
- #11 Great Houses of Calderia
90% matchMixed61% of 426 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 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 26.9% ★, Political 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Economy 10.2%, 4X 9.9% ★
- #12 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
88% matchMixed51% of 260 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 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Wargame 11.1%, Politics 9.1% ★, Capitalism 8.4%
- #13 SuperPower 3
89% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,216 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
Why similar: Political Sim 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Politics 13.1% ★, Wargame 11.3%, Political 8.2% ★
- #14 Global Protocol: New World Order
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, 4X 17.8% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Wargame 9.5%
- #15 Europa Universalis V
85% matchMixed67% of 29,562 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 51.6 hrsMean: 110.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.9% ★, 4X 14.6% ★, Wargame 12.5%, Economy 11.1%
- #16 East India Company
89% matchMixed53% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.6 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 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Capitalism 12.2%, Political 10.9% ★
- #17 Age of History II
86% matchVery Positive90% of 49,789 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.4 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 26.3% ★, Political Sim 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Politics 13.2% ★, Political 9.8% ★
- #18 4th Generation Warfare
87% 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 15.7% ★, Political Sim 13.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, 4X 12.1% ★
- #19 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
84% matchVery Positive81% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 20.2% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Political 10% ★
- #20 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
83% matchVery Positive91% of 26,420 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 71.8 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 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Economy 13%, 4X 12.4% ★, Management 8.1%
- #21 Imperator: Rome
82% matchMixed66% of 26,838 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 31.5% ★, Political Sim 24% ★, Political 8.9% ★, Politics 7.1% ★, Historical 6.8%
- #22 Secret Government
84% matchMixed53% of 299 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 22% ★, Political Sim 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Politics 15.9% ★, Political 10.3% ★
- #23 Nations
81% matchVery Positive88% of 123 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 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Wargame 14.8%, RTS 11.5%
- #24 Age of History 3
80% matchVery Positive85% of 18,215 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.4 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 24.4% ★, Wargame 19.9%, Economy 12.4%, RTS 10.6%
- #25 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,849 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.3 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 40.1% ★, Politics 23% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Economy 7.2%, Simulation 4.8%
- #26 KAISERPUNK
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 847 reviews2025
Dev: Overseer Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 27.7% ★, Wargame 17%, Economy 13.1%, Resource Management 10.7%, Management 8.5%
- #27 Imagine Earth
79% matchVery Positive82% of 961 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 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 18.8% ★, Capitalism 13.2%, Economy 9.8%
- #28 Europa Universalis IV
78% matchVery Positive88% of 136,818 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 280.6 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: Real-Time with Pause 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, 4X 11.4% ★, Political 9.1% ★
- #29 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 19.5% ★, Politics 13.9% ★, Political 10.5% ★, Economy 9.3%
- #30 Heart of the Machine
75% matchVery Positive92% of 2,051 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.9 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: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.5% ★, 4X 15.6% ★, Economy 11.1%, Resource Management 8.7%
- #31 Orbi Universo II
77% matchVery Positive81% of 78 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 19% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Politics 13.5% ★, Economy 9%
- #32 Millennia
76% matchMixed67% of 3,770 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 35.1 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 19.4% ★, Economy 10.9%, Political 10.5% ★
- #33 Warnament
75% matchVery Positive85% of 465 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 22.6% ★, Politics 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Economy 10.9%
- #34 The Shadow Government Simulator
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 110 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% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Economy 9.1%
- #35 Countryballs Conquest
74% matchVery Positive86% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Management 13%, Economy 7.6%, RTS 7.4%
- #36 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
78% matchMixed45% of 611 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 41.8% ★, Politics 22% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Political 11.6% ★, Simulation 5.5%
- #37 Rebel Inc: Escalation
72% matchVery Positive82% of 7,395 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, 4X 14.8% ★, Economy 9.6%
- #38 Turkish Throne
71% matchVery Positive93% of 365 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 29.3% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Capitalism 14.5%, Political 13.1% ★, Simulation 7.9%
- #39 Commander: Conquest of the Americas
76% matchMixed52% of 189 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 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Capitalism 13.6%, Economy 10.6%
- #40 Lawgivers
73% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 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% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Political 11.8% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★
- #41 Geo-Political Simulator 5
74% matchMostly Negative33% of 709 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 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Wargame 10.6%, Capitalism 9.7%, Political 8.6% ★
- #42 Industry Giant 2
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,014 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Bytes, ReactorPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!
Why similar: Economy 41.2%, Simulation 22.6%, Management 22%, Strategy 14.2%
- #43 Lawgivers II
72% matchMixed70% of 677 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 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Capitalism 13.6%
- #44 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 31% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Economy 8.9%, Grand Strategy 8.8% ★, RTS 8.7%
- #45 Rogue State Revolution
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 538 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, 4X 16.4% ★, Political 13.9% ★, Economy 9.6%
- #46 Rise of Industry 2
70% matchMixed64% of 214 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 20.7%, Resource Management 17.1%, Management 14%, Building 9.4%
- #47 Solar Nations 2
68% matchVery Positive88% of 467 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 15.9% ★, Political Sim 15.4% ★, 4X 13.6% ★, Politics 12% ★
- #48 Worldwide Rush
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 540 reviews2025
Dev: Memel Games
Windows
Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.
Why similar: Capitalism 21.4%, Economy 19.5%, Resource Management 11.7%, RTS 10.7%, Management 10.6%
- #49 Citystate
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 812 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
Why similar: Politics 26.6% ★, Political Sim 24.3% ★, Real-Time with Pause 11% ★, Economy 10.8%, Management 5.6%
- #50 Rogue State
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 reviews2015
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
Why similar: Political Sim 66.8% ★, Economy 13.5%, Simulation 12.4%, Strategy 7.2%
- #51 Industry Giant 4.0
68% matchMostly Negative37% of 556 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 16.3%, Modern 15.5%, Resource Management 13.1%, Management 12.2%
- #52 Old World
66% matchVery Positive82% of 6,667 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 20.3% ★, Economy 11.9%, Management 7.7%
- #53 AfterWar
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Politics 12.2% ★, Political 9.1% ★
- #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 22.6% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Economy 10.7%, 4X 10.3% ★
- #55 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
65% matchVery Positive81% of 378 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 30% ★, Political Sim 24% ★, Wargame 10.8%, Management 9.5%, Economy 9.4%
- #56 SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,931 reviews2018
Dev: Dorado Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Wargame 19%, RTS 8.5%
- #57 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
69% 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 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 18.7% ★, 4X 16.5% ★, Economy 9.3%, Real-Time with Pause 8.4% ★
- #58 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 27.8% ★, Economy 16%, RTS 11.7%, Politics 10.2% ★, Management 8.3%
- #59 Supreme Ruler 1936
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 306 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 21.5% ★, Politics 18% ★, Wargame 14%, RTS 9.7%
- #60 Dummynation
65% matchVery Positive88% of 3,145 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, Political Sim 11.6% ★, Economy 10.6%, Politics 9.9% ★