- #1 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
97% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Youkia International Limited
Windows
Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals is a multi-player online real-time strategy game based on the Three Kingdoms history which recreates realistic landscapes in the world map. Look out for flank attacks and road blocks from your enemies when you explore the open world and build your city.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, RTS 12.6%, Wargame 11.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Board Game 10.5%
- #2 三国争雄
96% 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 21.9% ★, RTS 16.5%, Board Game 14.8%, Wargame 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%
- #3 北宋风云
96% 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 18.7% ★, Wargame 15.6%, RTS 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Board Game 13.7%
- #4 Dreaded Conquest
95% 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 24.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Wargame 16.4%, Strategy 10.3%
- #5 Thorough Strife
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Summit Studio
Windows
A 2D War game inspired by Total War. Lead pixel armies, use formations and strategy to outmaneuver enemies, and grow your warband through a roguelite campaign or custom battle simulator.
Why similar: RTS 23.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Military 9.8%
- #6 War Room
94% matchMixed53% of 686 reviews2020
Dev: Binge Gaming OU
Windows
War Room is a realistic strategy, taking you straight into the heat of the war in Afghanistan.
Why similar: RTS 18.8%, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Military 10.9%, Wargame 10.4%
- #7 Supreme Power
93% 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 26.3% ★, Wargame 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, RTS 15.4%, Military 10.7%
- #8 Grand Tactician: Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815)
92% 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 28.4% ★, RTS 19.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Strategy 12.1%, Wargame 11.3%
- #9 只爱三国
91% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: 广州猿始人信息技术有限公司
Windows
2022年度战争策略手游,史诗级三国历史游戏大作! 全新攻城战法,无限英雄培养,每日福利不停。 最强三国历史题材国战游戏,每天上演城池版图变迁。 再现经典三国战场,回合制战斗模式加即时国战控制策略游戏,超大实感地图,智能多部队行军,丰富的战斗体验和多样内政玩法,给你带来不一样的体验.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 18.3%, Wargame 17.9%, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, RTS 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%
- #10 Muskets VR
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swordmaster2k Games
Windows
Put on your VR headset and fix that bayonet. Muskets VR is an immersive real-time strategy shooter set in the Napoleonic era. Prepare your musket, take charge of your troops, and head forth into battle at Waterloo.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, RTS 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 10.5%, Wargame 10.5%
- #11 Medievaly: Battle Simulator
90% matchMixed68% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Steelkrill StudioPub: indie.io
Windows
Feeling Medievaly? Travel to the most vibrant version of the Dark Ages yet to defend your kingdom from encroaching enemies! Devise creative strategies, manage resources, and enjoy a dynamic simulated medieval battlefield where every decision matters and the unexpected will always happen!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, RTS 20.2%, Tactical RPG 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Wargame 10.9%
- #12 Invaders
89% 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 30.5% ★, RTS 21%, Wargame 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Strategy 12%
- #13 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,610 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 68.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Wargame 18.4%, RTS 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Military 6.6%
- #14 Fantasy War Heroes: Chilling Fog
88% 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 32.1% ★, RTS 22.6%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Tactical RPG 14.8%, Strategy 13%
- #15 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
87% matchMixed59% of 961 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, RTS 15.6%, Wargame 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #16 Ruined Kingdom
86% matchMixed68% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: Absolute Power Game StudioPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ruined Kingdom is a real-time strategy, Puzzle, RPG and reverse tower defense game. Defeat the insolent humans, control the battlefield, Defeat rival tribes! Take control of an army of Orcs fighting to conquer! Win and gain experience to unlock new upgrades and unique abilities.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, RTS 16.2%, Board Game 15.9%, Wargame 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%
- #17 战地指挥官/Battleboom
86% matchMixed55% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: Battleboom Studio
Windows
"Battleboom"is a fair battle game with military theme.You will play the role of a commander to deploy and command your team. Find your combinations,try your best to destroy the enemy's base to win! come and battle!
Why similar: RTS 21.8%, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, Military 15.2%, Wargame 14.7%, Strategy 13.8%
- #18 Divided Empire: SENGOKU
85% 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 32.7% ★, RTS 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Wargame 12.5%, Strategy 11.9%
- #19 Magic Trap
84% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Protect the obelisk!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, RTS 17.2%, Wargame 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Tactical RPG 9.6%
- #20 三国志-群雄涿鹿
84% 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 25% ★, RTS 19%, Wargame 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Strategy 7.2%
- #21 Battle of Britain, Norway and Atlantic
83% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Sand Table Software
Windows
A real-time WW2 naval and air warfare simulation game on tactical/strategic level that features 18 scenarios covering Battle of Britain, Norwegian campaign and Battle of the Atlantic .
Why similar: RTS 23.8%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Wargame 18.1%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 12.5%
- #22 Ultimate General: Civil War
82% matchVery Positive89% of 8,396 reviews2017
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 46.4 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 23.2% ★, RTS 17.1%, Wargame 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Board Game 10.3%
- #23 Cavalry Charge·Three Kingdoms
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 16 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 29.3% ★, RTS 25%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Wargame 14.3%, Strategy 13.2%
- #24 Surabaya Inferno
82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Sengkala Dev
Windows
Freedom or Death! Surabaya Inferno is a real-time tactics game based on the battle of Surabaya which occured at November 10th, 1945. Play as Surabayans fighting against the forces of Britain, Netherlands, and Japan in order to defend their independence in Indonesia!
Why similar: RTS 24.3%, Wargame 19.4%, Real Time Tactics 19.1%, Military 11%, Strategy 9.2%
- #25 Lines of Battle
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sophie Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command tactical battles with simultaneous turns in competitive multiplayer! Lines of Battle, set in the Napoleonic Wars, pits you against rivals in 1v1 or 4v4 matches. Use flanking and real tactics on historic and dynamic maps to win!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Wargame 14.6%, RTS 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Board Game 11.4%
- #26 Creeper World IXE
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 851 reviews2024
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The unstoppable alien force known as The Creeper has returned, devouring thousands of worlds in its path, and yours is next. Battle against the Creeper fluid in a groundbreaking pixel-level simulation to prove that humanity will rule the galaxy forever!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, RTS 20.2%, Wargame 16.5%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Sandbox 10.2%
- #27 Human Defense [RTS]
80% 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 26.6% ★, RTS 21.1%, Wargame 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, Strategy 7.8%
- #28 Invasion Machine
79% matchMixed66% of 624 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Machine
Windows
Modern-warfare RTS/sandbox game inspired by the real conflicts in the Middle East. Fight a counter-insurgency war, protect the civilian population, casevac your wounded and decide how the world sees your struggle. And remember - no one gets left behind.
Why similar: RTS 19.1%, Military 15.7%, Wargame 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Strategy 11.3%
- #29 戦国ブシドー〜大野望の巻〜
78% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: ©︎ Kaiser (Overseas) Limited
Windows
天下布武への道、すなわち「武士道」なり! 本作は戦国時代の日本を舞台に、覇を競う大型歴史戦略シミュレーションゲーム。 プレイヤーは主君となり、名だたる武将たちを従え、全国のライバルたちと天下統一を賭けた合戦が繰り広げられる。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27% ★, RTS 20.3%, Wargame 16.2%, Tactical RPG 13.8%, Military 9%
- #30 CraftPunk
77% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: CraftPunk Team
Windows
Lead over a hundred soldiers with a variety of skills into battle! 100+ soldiers, 10+ different skills, and endless combinations await your exploration! Plus, you'll face opponents from around the world, all vying for the top spot—are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: RTS 22.7%, Board Game 20.6%, Wargame 17%, Tactical RPG 14.5%, Military 9%
- #31 Carrier Battles WW2: Admiral of the Fleet
78% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Sand Table Software
Windows
A real-time WW2 naval warfare simulation game on tactical level, Admiral of Fleet features 20 scenarios covering the naval battles between carriers in the early stage of the war, from December 1941 to the end of 1942.
Why similar: RTS 25.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Wargame 17.9%, Strategy 13.1%, Simulation 12.9%
- #32 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
77% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, RTS 16.3%, Wargame 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #33 WarTable: Democracy is Optional
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Player One
Windows
WarTable is a real-time strategy sandbox where teams of up to nine players take command of a host nation. Build your military, shape your government, forge alliances—or betray them. In WarTable, strategy is everything, and democracy is just one of many options.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.4% ★, RTS 19.8%, Wargame 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Military 8.9%
- #34 帝国烽烟
75% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: 帝国烽烟
Windows
《帝国烽烟》以战国为背景的快节奏自由沙盘战略游戏,重温战国年代群雄崛起战火纷飞的冷兵器时代,游戏采用快节奏的战略玩法,以一个庞大的战国地图让玩家们体验到资源掠夺,行军驻扎,略地攻城,创造一个属于自己的”帝国”。
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, RTS 17.4%, Wargame 16%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Tactical RPG 13.1%
- #35 东方崛起
76% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 我爱云云
Windows
无缝合全新超大沙盘大战略即时游戏 游戏第一个剧本为三国时代(不代表只结束于这一个时代和剧本) 游戏中包含1200多个据点,100多个家族,近百个势力。每个士兵代表1000人,千级士兵规模来还原百万军队。 游戏依托大量历史真实数据从补给中心,物资运输,战争机制,政治,经济,贸易等因素重新设计了新的游戏玩法。
Why similar: RTS 26.8%, Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Wargame 18%, Strategy 11.6%, Military 8.8%
- #36 Steel Covenant 钢铁盟约
75% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: 金戈兄
Windows
"Steel Covenant" is a 3D real-time strategy game. The game is set against the backdrop of World War II. Players can transform into Allied or German commanders, commanding multiple units to participate in battles
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, RTS 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Wargame 12.2%, Military 11.8%
- #37 Calamity of Realms
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jiangzuogongfang Shanghai Game Co.,Ltd
Windows
Calamity of Realms is a real-time strategy game based on traditional Chinese mythology. Pick one of the three factions, build armies, and conquer. Crafted by an indie studio for a distinct, challenging experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, RTS 20.9%, Wargame 16%, Real Time Tactics 14.7%, Military 10%
- #38 strategy battles
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: sb studio
Windows
strategy battles is a real time strategy game.it has many fields such as diplomacy, military and science.but the economy has a weighted mechanics..build cars, chemical factories..you can sell or import your products.you can use many more methods for the welfare of the people.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Wargame 14.9%, Strategy 10.2%, Board Game 10.1%
- #39 Territorial Conquest
72% matchMixed50% of 14 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 28.5% ★, RTS 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Wargame 13.2%, Strategy 10.5%
- #40 Battleplan
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Foolish Mortals Games Inc.Pub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Battleplan is a historical, WW2 real-time strategy game of unparalleled realism and simulation. Fight across massive battlefields created from real-world geographic data. Create your army by customizing your order of battle and chain of command. Draw directly on the map to create elaborate plans.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22% ★, RTS 21.3%, Board Game 20.5%, Wargame 12%, Real Time Tactics 12%
- #41 Emoji Wars
71% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: TotalPub: Gamesforgames
Windows
Emoji Wars is an exciting game inspired by the classic naval battle, where bright and funny emojis are used instead of ships.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.5% ★, RTS 17.4%, Wargame 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Strategy 11.6%
- #42 Command: Modern Operations
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,564 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.
Why similar: Military 20.8%, Wargame 20.1%, RTS 19.6%, Simulation 16.3%, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★
- #43 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
73% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, RTS 18.3%, Wargame 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Military 8.3%
- #44 Home Wars
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,158 reviews2017
Dev: Insane Dreamers
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Do you hate bugs and arachnids? Seeing them creeps you out? Would you like them to disappear off the face of the Earth? GOOD! This is the right game for you! In HW you’ll play as a General of a toy soldiers army, with the sole purpose of saving the owner’s house from the invasion of those damn Bugs.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22% ★, RTS 19.5%, Wargame 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Military 10%
- #45 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
70% matchMixed49% of 196 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: Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, RTS 18.9%, Wargame 16%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Simulation 10.1%
- #46 Castle Conquest: Medieval Strategy
71% 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 29.8% ★, RTS 21.4%, Wargame 17.9%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Strategy 8.5%
- #47 春秋
71% matchMixed61% of 400 reviews2022
Dev: weiqianPub: INDIECN
Windows
此为以春秋时代为背景,历史战略类即时制游戏。两千多年前华夏大地锦绣山河一眼尽收,可在其间建造城郭,构筑关隘,修筑长城,农商、车船、战阵行走其间。礼崩乐坏,百家兴起、诸侯争霸、异族入侵、合纵连横,列国之伐兵、伐交、伐谋就此展开。磅礴壮丽的春秋画卷待君前来指点江山!
Why similar: RTS 23.4%, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, Wargame 12.2%, Sandbox 10.7%
- #48 Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2
70% matchVery Positive84% of 7,100 reviews2023
Dev: Brilliant Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Welcome to Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2, the most ridiculous and insane battle simulator in existence! Create eye watering battles with hundreds of thousands, even millions of characters on screen! Jump into multiple campaigns in game or player made, or play in sandbox mode and FPS invasion
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, RTS 17.8%, Wargame 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Sandbox 11.7%
- #49 Ashes&Gunfire
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: better now
Windows
Build your forces, conquer cities, and unite the wasteland. Ashes&Gunfire merges real-time tactics, fast-paced top-down battles, and deep management systems to let you forge a new order from the world’s remains.
Why similar: RTS 20.1%, Tactical RPG 19.6%, Wargame 18.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Military 8.9%
- #50 SmashOff
68% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Mastarezma
Windows · Mac
Tabletop-inspired turn-based tactics. Perfect information, shared board, and explosive 1v1 strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Board Game 21%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Wargame 12.7%, Strategy 11.6%
- #51 Desert Special Forces
69% matchMixed57% of 39 reviews2024
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Captain, you have a new mission!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, RTS 18.1%, Wargame 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Tactical RPG 9.4%
- #52 Armored Brigade II
67% matchVery Positive90% of 220 reviews2025
Dev: Veitikka StudiosPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, RTS 21.9%, Wargame 18.4%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 8.1%
- #53 Coaster Clash 2k99 - Roller Coaster Defense
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: D4YPub: D4YmakesGames
Windows
Coaster Clash 2k99 is a unique Coaster-Builder/Tower Defense/Bullet Heaven hybrid. Build custom roller coasters, ride them in first-person, defend your scrap from enemy hordes, and see just how fast you can gain XP from your coasters.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, RTS 21.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Sandbox 11.1%
- #54 Carrier Command 2
68% matchVery Positive82% of 3,658 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, RTS 19.8%, Wargame 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Military 9.2%
- #55 Firefight
69% matchVery Positive86% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: Sean O'Connor
Windows
Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game similar in style to the old Close Combat series but brought up to date with better AI, individual soldier modelling, a faster frame rate to give more intense and realistic combat and an easy to use command interface.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, RTS 18.7%, Wargame 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.7%, Military 8.5%
- #56 The Mythical City 2
67% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Protect your city from evil!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, RTS 18%, Wargame 14.8%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Tactical RPG 10.9%
- #57 NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
69% matchVery Positive86% of 1,212 reviews2014
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 23.4% ★, Wargame 18.3%, RTS 17.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, Military 11.4%
- #58 Legacy of Sin: Ill-Boding
66% matchMixed68% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Absolute Power Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
The world as we knew it no longer exists. Join the few remaining survivors, lead them, and build your city, feed your people and organize your defenses to survive the hordes of enemies attacking your kingdom, mankind's last kingdom, our hope. Can you turn a small village into a great realm?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, RTS 19.6%, Board Game 14.2%, Tactical RPG 14%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%
- #59 Iron Order 1919
67% matchMixed69% of 432 reviews2022
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, RTS 16.2%, Board Game 14.1%, Wargame 11.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%
- #60 Age of Resistance
66% matchNo user 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 29.7% ★, RTS 20.5%, Wargame 15.2%, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 11%