- #1 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
97% matchMostly Negative37% of 304 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 23.1%, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, Economy 11.3%, Political Sim 8.3% ★, Capitalism 8.1%
- #2 Gilded Destiny
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.5%, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Political Sim 14% ★, 4X 9.8% ★, Economy 9.2%
- #3 Falling Frontier
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stutter Fox StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5%, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, 4X 14% ★, Space 8.1%, Real-Time with Pause 7.7% ★
- #4 World Order: Global Power
95% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Global Strategy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead any nation in a deep, turn-based grand strategy and political sim. Master the economy, military, diplomacy and society against rival AI you can actually read. Build a democracy or a dictatorship; the game names what you become, and your reign becomes a shareable saga.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.7%, Political Sim 18% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Capitalism 7%
- #5 Fragile Existence
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fragile ContinuumPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Save humanity from the brink of extinction in this sci-fi strategy game of survival. Travel among the stars to seek out resources, establish and develop colonies to sustain civilization, and grow your military might to push back against an overwhelming threat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6%, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, 4X 13.1% ★, Economy 8.3%, Real-Time with Pause 7.7% ★
- #6 Stellaris
94% matchVery Positive86% of 197,307 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 145.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.8%, 4X 17.2% ★, Space 11.6%, Diplomacy 10.6% ★, Sandbox 6.9%
- #7 Tales From Outer Space
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: William MurphyPub: Ludi Absurdi
Windows · Mac · Linux
The hardest part about interstellar expansion isn't the technical cost, its the people. Exploit ecosystems, manipulate the masses, and conquer the intergalactic market. Growth is mandatory -- ethics are not.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.8%, Diplomacy 21.5% ★, 4X 12.4% ★, Political Sim 11.2% ★, Economy 10.8%
- #8 TREUD
92% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nikolai Karulin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rule your society through 12,000 years – from the Stone Age to the present day – in a grand strategy game with a living simulation where real historical processes are recreated, but nothing is predetermined. Build, conquer, exploit. Crisis is part of history: keep power or side with the revolution
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5%, Economy 14.4%, Diplomacy 13.4% ★, 4X 9.7% ★, Political Sim 8% ★
- #9 Global Protocol: New World Order
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 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 22.4%, 4X 17.5% ★, Political Sim 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Capitalism 7.4%
- #10 World Warfare & Economics
91% matchMixed59% of 688 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: Grand Strategy 19.9%, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.8% ★, 4X 13.7% ★, Economy 9.4%
- #11 Lord of Rigel
90% matchMixed69% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Rhombus Studios
Windows
Lord of Rigel is a turn-based 4X space strategy game inspired by the classics. In a galaxy divided by two elder races, will you unite with other species or forge your own path? Navigate galactic politics and defeat threats using espionage, research, and military force. How will you shape the galaxy?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.2%, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, 4X 13.5% ★, Military 8.6%, Economy 7.5%
- #12 Age of Enlightenment
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.3%, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Political Sim 15.6% ★, Economy 10.8%, Capitalism 10.6%
- #13 One Planet
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Qardinal Games
Windows · Linux
Disasters rage. Political factions splinter and grasp at power. As the climate crisis threatens stability, will you unite the planet with diplomacy or take aggressive action? Deploy force or build consensus toward net zero emissions in this grand strategy game where stakes get higher by the minute.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.3%, Diplomacy 21.9% ★, 4X 18.9% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Economy 8.6%
- #14 Final Vanguard
88% 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: Grand Strategy 19.9%, 4X 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Economy 9.5%
- #15 Antropico: Colonies
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Scassius Systems
Windows · Linux
A large-scale space strategy game focused on building and maintaining power within a simulated galaxy. Build, develop, and survive in a galaxy shaped by history and consequences.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.8%, 4X 18.2% ★, Political Sim 11.6% ★, Economy 8.9%, Space 6.7%
- #16 Gate Builders
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pyralis Studio
Windows · Linux
Gate Builders is a sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game. Build space stations, manage work force, exploit, trade and transform resources. Face space pirates and enemy factions. Build, Expand, Thrive!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9%, 4X 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Economy 9%, Space 8.2%
- #17 Trade Conquest
86% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9%, Political Sim 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, 4X 10.5% ★, Economy 10.3%
- #18 Victoria 3
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 61,281 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 120.9 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: Grand Strategy 21.8%, Political Sim 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Economy 10.9%, Capitalism 9.1%
- #19 Orbit Zero
84% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Kaan Özgül
Windows
Create a Company, Build structures, Collect Resources, Make Investments and Speculate on Assets. Carefully manage your Workforce, Finances, Resources, Shareholders, BOD & Political Partnerships.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8%, 4X 12.5% ★, Economy 11.4%, Capitalism 10.1%
- #20 Astronomics Rise of a New Empire
84% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: JayFiArts
Windows
Astronomics Rise of a New Empire is an easy-to-learn real-time global strategy(4X) game. Control your faction in an intergalactic conflict. Manage your economy, conduct diplomatic negotiations and build a fleet to rule the galaxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9%, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, 4X 16% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Space 8.7%
- #21 Mandate 1600: The East
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RM GAME
Windows
At a turning point in history, decide the future of a nation. Mandate 1600: The East is a global historical grand strategy game. Govern lands and dynasty, secure your bloodline, grow through trade, and prevail in war. Rewrite history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28%, Political Sim 18.8% ★, 4X 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Economy 5.8%
- #22 Fiducia: Rent The World
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty in a living island economy. Farm, trade, found a bank, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Political Sim 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3%, Economy 14.6%, Capitalism 13.8%
- #23 Money Wars : Modern Ages
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EarthQuick
Windows · Mac · Linux
A country simulator built on strategy: 160 real nations, deep production chains, a live world market, diplomacy, intelligence and war. Win the world with economy, not armies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.1%, 4X 20.4% ★, Political Sim 15.4% ★, Colony Sim 14.8%, Economy 7.8%
- #24 Fiducia: Own The World
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty across living nations. Farm, trade, found a bank, arm wars, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Diplomacy 26.5% ★, Economy 17.2%, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Capitalism 15.5%, Grand Strategy 10.9%
- #25 Solar Nations
81% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
Command grand fleets and wage strategic wars on an interstellar scale in this new take on galactic Grand Strategy. Transform nature to suit the needs of Empire and surge forward! Will you guide aspiring interstellar nations to glory, or rekindle the flames of a long lost Empire?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.1%, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Economy 11.3%, Real-Time with Pause 10% ★, 4X 9.4% ★
- #26 Freewake
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Oakshore Studios
Windows
A team-based strategy and space simulation game where allies build an empire together while competing to control it. Explore, trade, colonize, scheme, and fight tactical battles shaped by stealth, sensors, and deception.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28%, Political Sim 21.4% ★, 4X 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Space 7.9%
- #27 Imperium: Titans of Commerce
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bosphorus Interactive
Windows
Titans of Commerce by Magna Sententia lets you to: design, produce, sell guns, ships and trains! Profit from global tension at the wake of WW1. Exploit governments and bribe officials to get hefty tax cuts. Involve in mafia, manage workers' strikes and maintain profit at all costs!
Why similar: Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Political Sim 15.2% ★, 4X 12.7% ★, Economy 10.3%
- #28 Crown Of Hispania
77% matchPositive100% of 39 reviews2026
Dev: Regalis StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
Rewrite the Reconquista in a grand strategy game set in 11th-century Iberia, where population, religion, and war evolve dynamically based on your decisions. Move armies freely across 300 hand-built provinces, manage a deep medieval economy, and face an AI that actually fights back.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.3%, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, 4X 14.4% ★, Political Sim 14.3% ★, Economy 8.9%
- #29 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
80% matchMixed62% of 856 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6%, Political Sim 20% ★, Economy 10.7%, Military 8%
- #30 Global Supremacy
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Glory MediaPub: SJ co.
Windows
A vast, real-time geopolitical simulation where 196 nations live and breathe at once. Economy, finance, monetary policy, trade, energy, military, diplomacy, nuclear strategy, politics, society — every lever that moves a nation is in your hands. The clock never stops — until you stop it.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9%, 4X 18.8% ★, Political Sim 17.6% ★, Economy 10.3%, Military 8.3%
- #31 Three Kingdoms : Alias
76% matchVery Positive80% of 373 reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5%, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Political Sim 18.2% ★, 4X 14.4% ★, Economy 9.5%
- #32 Democracy 4
78% matchVery Positive82% of 6,409 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 24.2% ★, Diplomacy 21% ★, Grand Strategy 20%, Economy 13.8%, Capitalism 9.8%
- #33 Terra Invicta
74% matchVery Positive80% of 9,948 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Grand Strategy 20.1%, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, 4X 14.8% ★, Economy 10.6%, Military 8.1%
- #34 Lawgivers II
76% matchMostly Positive70% of 712 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: Diplomacy 23.1% ★, Political Sim 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3%, Capitalism 12.6%, 4X 9.2% ★
- #35 Government Contractors: Arms of Influence
75% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Dan K.Pub: Strategy Games Interactive
Windows
Historically accurate strategy game where you act as a government contractor researching, developing, and manufacturing weapons and technology for your clients. You choose the parts for each product, but be aware that cheap or wrong political choices may affect your success rate!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.9%, Political Sim 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, 4X 14.9% ★, Capitalism 9.5%
- #36 Prevent WW3
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NT7 Studio
Windows
You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.3% ★, Political Sim 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6%, Capitalism 11.3%, Economy 8.2%
- #37 MA 2 – President Simulator
73% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Oxiwyle Inc.
Windows
Build nuclear weapon, wage wars, strategize and become the strongest leader
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.2%, Diplomacy 20% ★, Political Sim 17.6% ★, 4X 15.1% ★, Economy 10.8%
- #38 Victoria II
77% matchVery Positive88% of 20,842 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.8 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 37.1%, Political Sim 19.7% ★, Economy 10.9%, Diplomacy 8.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 7.1% ★
- #39 Twisted Three Kingdoms
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seasonbean Team
Windows
Amidst this chaotic era, shape your own destiny—whether as a loyal minister, a ruthless warlord, or an independent ruler. Every choice and battle writes your legend. Are you ready to rise from a commoner to claim the realm?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.2%, Political Sim 17.5% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, 4X 13.7% ★, Economy 7.4%
- #40 Solar Nations 2
73% matchVery Positive85% of 634 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 25.5%, 4X 16.2% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Military 9.6%, Space 9.3%
- #41 Whiskerwood
71% matchVery Positive92% of 3,795 reviews2025
Dev: Minakata DynamicsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21%, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, 4X 13.5% ★, Colony Sim 12.8%, Economy 11.2%
- #42 Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoN
Windows
Lead a nation through decades of political and economic challenges. Manage budgets, taxes, interest rates, crises, and public opinion in a deep grand-strategy simulation where every decision shapes your country's future.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.4%, 4X 23.3% ★, Political Sim 16.7% ★, Economy 14.3%, Simulation 9%
- #43 EraTurn
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lobelia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape your civilization’s destiny in this epic turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, advance technology, and conquer through the ages. Every choice transforms history—will your empire rise to greatness or fall to obscurity?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.2%, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Political Sim 16.5% ★, 4X 13.9% ★, Capitalism 9.9%
- #44 Existence: The Outer Reach
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cozy Orchards
Windows
Existence is a strategy game on a massive scale. Lead your expanding empire, explore the galaxy, and master simultaneous space and planetary battles. Engage in solo play or team up with friends for intense PvP and co-op action.
Why similar: Diplomacy 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7%, 4X 14.9% ★, Space 8.5%, Military 7.3%
- #45 For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee
70% matchVery Positive88% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: KMS STUDIO
Windows
January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7%, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Economy 13.3%, Capitalism 10.3%
- #46 Beyond Astra
71% matchNo user reviews2027
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: Grand Strategy 22.4%, 4X 18% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Real-Time with Pause 8.7% ★, Colony Sim 7.9%
- #47 NWO - Anarchy Collapsed
71% 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: Grand Strategy 27.1%, Diplomacy 22% ★, 4X 18.4% ★, Economy 11.8%, Military 10.7%
- #48 Rise of Hegemony
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lion Loewe
Windows
Take control of a country from its very first beginnings and lead it successfully to become a global hegemon. In a complex simulation of economy, diplomacy and warfare the path you chose to triumph is up to you.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.3%, Diplomacy 21% ★, 4X 18% ★, Economy 13.5%, Political Sim 10.4% ★
- #49 Grey Eminence
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Nestinars
Windows
Spanning from 1356 to 1956, steer the fate of any country on Earth through six epic centuries of conflict. Diplomacy, economics, warfare and intrigue are all weapons in your arsenal to transform the world that was into the world that could be.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2%, Diplomacy 19.1% ★, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Capitalism 10.7%, Economy 10.1%
- #50 Nova Roma
67% matchVery Positive93% of 2,363 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 22.5%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, 4X 12.9% ★, Colony Sim 12%, Economy 11.4%
- #51 New Dawn Protocol
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UNMS
Windows · Mac
Build a world that lives. Rebuild its systems, shape its society, and guide a recovering civilization through crisis and change. Decide what kind of world emerges, and what place it will take among worlds.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Colony Sim 18.4%, Economy 10.3%, Sandbox 9.2%
- #52 Astral 4X
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Encelade Interactive
Windows
A deep-space 4X simulation. Explore a procedurally generated universe, colonize worlds, build a realistic economy, and lead your civilization toward galactic domination. Brave ecological and economic crises, face famines, wars, and disasters, and ensure your survival!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24%, 4X 19% ★, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Economy 11.7%, Space 10.1%
- #53 Great Houses of Calderia
69% matchMixed61% of 447 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 34.3%, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Economy 12.3%, 4X 10.9% ★, Military 9.4%
- #54 Zenith Frontier
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Triton Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zenith Frontier is a simulation-strategy game about the exploration and colonisation of space. Experience visionary strategic gameplay set in an evolving procedural galaxy populated by billions of autonomous citizens and private companies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4%, Political Sim 20.6% ★, 4X 18.8% ★, Economy 12.2%, Space 8.3%
- #55 Galactic Civilizations IV
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,617 reviews2023
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.3%, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, 4X 17.4% ★, Space 9.6%, Sandbox 7.1%
- #56 Star Trek: Infinite
68% matchMixed42% of 3,529 reviews2023
Dev: Nimble Giant EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26%, Diplomacy 20.3% ★, 4X 19.1% ★, Space 9.4%, Sandbox 7.1%
- #57 Heart of the Machine
65% matchVery Positive92% of 2,139 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.8 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 21.2%, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, 4X 13.9% ★, Colony Sim 11.8%, Economy 10.9%
- #58 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
69% matchVery Positive93% of 16,354 reviews2012
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7%, 4X 15.6% ★, Military 9.4%, Space 8%
- #59 Empolicy
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StrategyMagic
Windows
Online strategy in a fantasy world with single-player options. Explore the world, expand the borders of your polis, build settlements and produce goods. Immerse yourself in the role of a powerful tycoon of the city-republic, choose your path - magic, diplomacy, espionage or war.
Why similar: Diplomacy 26.7% ★, 4X 21.2% ★, Political Sim 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8%, Economy 12.7%
- #60 Imperialist
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRR Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
From a veteran 4X Strategy developer comes a new deep strategy game of logistics, empire, and control. Develop the New World, industrialise your capital, manage your growing Empire, and outmanoeuvre rivals to become history's first Superpower. Can you exploit the New World to control the Old?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2%, Diplomacy 24% ★, 4X 19.6% ★, Economy 13.3%, Military 5.8%