- #1 Age of History 3
97% 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 23.5% ★, World War I 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Level Editor 10.9%, Economy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, map-based grand strategy experience that mirrors the nation-building and military focus of the seed game.
- #2 Age of History II
96% 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 19.3% ★, Historical 9.7%, Turn-Based 9.5%, Diplomacy 9.3% ★, Political 9.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre, it provides a straightforward turn-based interface for managing global diplomacy and warfare.
- #3 Dummynation
96% matchVery Positive88% of 3,066 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 26.7% ★, Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Military 13.3%, Economy 11.6%, Politics 11% ★
Why You'll Like It: It shares a very similar visual style and focus on accessible, fast-paced grand strategy conquest.
- #4 Victoria 3
95% 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: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Politics 14.3% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Political 11% ★, Economy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly detailed economic and political simulation that provides a deeper look at the systems Warnament simplifies.
- #5 Millennia
94% 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 18.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Turn-Based 13.1%, Political 11.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This turn-based strategy game allows players to guide a nation through various historical eras with a focus on strategic development.
- #6 Hearts of Iron IV
94% matchVery Positive90% of 365,658 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 31.0 hrsMean: 296.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.8% ★, Military 14.2%, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Historical 12.5%, Strategy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more complex, it is the definitive grand strategy experience for those looking to manage military and political fronts on a global scale.
- #7 Imperiums: Greek Wars
93% matchVery Positive86% of 541 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Political 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Economy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 4X grand strategy game that balances historical accuracy with accessible mechanics.
- #8 Old World
92% 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 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Turn-Based 12.6%, Sandbox 8.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines turn-based strategy with character-driven political management, offering a refined experience for strategy enthusiasts.
- #9 Crusader Kings III
91% matchVery Positive90% of 139,914 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 146.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.6% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Historical 12%, Sandbox 12%, Economy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the nation-leader simulation aspect, focusing on the personal and political decisions that shape a country's destiny.
- #10 Suzerain
91% matchVery Positive93% of 11,339 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Why similar: Politics 49.2% ★, Political 47.6% ★, 2D 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the political and narrative choices of a nation's leader, capturing the decision-making tension found in Warnament.
- #11 Supreme Ruler 2030
89% 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 18.8% ★, Political 17.5% ★, Politics 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Military 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern-day grand strategy simulation with a focus on military and political management in a realistic setting.
- #12 Democracy 4
89% 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: Politics 21.2% ★, Political 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, Economy 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pure political simulation that strips away the military aspect to focus entirely on the governance and economic management of a nation.
- #13 Making History: The Great War
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 454 reviews2015
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.
Why similar: World War I 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Sandbox 9.1%, Turn-Based 8.4%, Military 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a focused historical simulation that captures the turn-based military and political dynamics of the early 20th century.
- #14 King's Orders
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: AFTERLIFE👻Pub: Games Operators
Windows
King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.
Why similar: Political 19% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Military 11.1%, Sandbox 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the tactical and political commands of a leader, emphasizing the importance of strategic communication.
- #15 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,907 reviews2023
Dev: JoySpark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Why similar: Politics 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Level Editor 20.1%, Sandbox 17.3%, Historical 9%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-heavy title that lets players observe and influence the development of nations through a simulation-first approach.
- #16 Terra Invicta
86% matchVery Positive81% of 9,264 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 19.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Turn-Based 11.4%, Sandbox 10.5%, Economy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game that challenges players to manage global politics and technology in a high-stakes scenario.
- #17 Shadow Empire
87% matchVery Positive84% of 1,875 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 70.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, Turn-Based 26.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Simulation 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, procedural wargame that provides the ultimate sandbox experience for players who enjoy complex logistics and military management.
- #18 Realpolitiks II
85% 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: Grand Strategy 34.3% ★, Politics 22.3% ★, Political 17.9% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern grand strategy game that allows players to handle contemporary political and military challenges in a sandbox environment.
- #19 Field of Glory: Empires
84% matchVery Positive82% of 862 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Turn-Based 20.7%, Historical 10.8%, Military 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a robust turn-based grand strategy experience with a focus on managing the rise and fall of civilizations.
- #20 Stellaris
82% matchVery Positive86% of 194,059 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 143.5 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 37.7% ★, Sandbox 20.2%, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Military 8%, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: While set in space, it offers the same grand strategy sandbox feel, allowing players to customize their empire and influence the galaxy.
- #21 Lawgivers II
83% 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: Politics 23.8% ★, Diplomacy 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Sandbox 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the legislative and political side of running a country, providing a unique perspective on nation-building.
- #22 Espiocracy
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ex Vivo StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Diplomacy 22% ★, Sandbox 13.7%, Military 12.8%, Historical 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the intelligence and political manipulation side of grand strategy, perfect for players who enjoy the non-military aspects of Warnament.
- #23 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
80% 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 28.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Economy 14%, Sandbox 12.1%, Historical 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation game that allows for intense economic and infrastructure management within a nation-building framework.
- #24 Trade Conquest
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Politics 19.3% ★, Diplomacy 17.7% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Economy 11%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the economic and resource management side of grand strategy, which is a key component of the Warnament experience.
- #25 Rogue State Revolution
82% 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 16.5% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Sandbox 12.6%, Turn-Based 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based political strategy game that challenges players to manage a nation while dealing with internal and external threats.
- #26 Supremacy: 1914
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,285 reviews2019
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!
Why similar: World War I 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Military 10.2%, Politics 10% ★
Why You'll Like It: A real-time grand strategy game that focuses on historical warfare and diplomacy in a persistent world.
- #27 Panzer Corps 2
79% matchVery Positive85% of 4,120 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24% ★, Turn-Based 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Military 14.3%, Historical 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished turn-based wargame that focuses on the military conquest aspect of strategy games.
- #28 Plutocracy
79% 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: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Political 18.6% ★, Economy 10.2%, Sandbox 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the economic and financial power behind a nation, offering a unique angle on the grand strategy genre.
- #29 Unity of Command II
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,137 reviews2019
Dev: 2x2 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Turn-Based 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Military 11.2%, Strategy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused, turn-based approach to military strategy that is both accessible and challenging.
- #30 Fantasy Map Simulator
75% matchVery Positive89% of 4,008 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Politics 21.2% ★, Level Editor 18.7%, Sandbox 17.8%, Military 8.2%
- #31 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,525 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Turn-Based 12.3%, Sandbox 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #32 World Warfare & Economics
77% 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: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 15% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Political 14.2% ★, Economy 8.9%
- #33 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 22.4% ★, World War I 20.1% ★, Sandbox 13.9%, Military 11.6%, Economy 9.4%
- #34 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
78% 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: Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Politics 14.6% ★, Military 14%, World War I 12.6% ★, Sandbox 11.9%
- #35 Making History: The First World War
77% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Linux
A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.
Why similar: World War I 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Political 12.2% ★, Turn-Based 11.9%, Historical 7.5%
- #36 Victoria II
76% 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 29.5% ★, Politics 17% ★, World War I 10.4% ★, Historical 8.9%, Economy 8.2%
- #37 Europa Universalis IV
73% 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: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Political 15.4% ★, Sandbox 10%, Military 8.9%
- #38 Rebel Inc: Escalation
73% 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: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Sandbox 12.3%, Economy 11.1%, Military 10.5%
- #39 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: Politics 18.9% ★, Political 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Sandbox 11.1%
- #40 Realpolitiks
74% 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 30.1% ★, Politics 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Historical 6.5%
- #41 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
71% matchMixed61% of 7,835 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 81.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: World War I 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Military 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Sandbox 9.5%
- #42 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
72% 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 21.8% ★, Political 19.2% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, Sandbox 10.8%
- #43 Maestro's Cold War 2
69% matchVery Positive98% of 142 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
Why similar: Politics 18.3% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, Military 10.2%
- #44 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
70% matchMixed70% of 2,225 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Historical 11.1%, Military 10.8%, Strategy 6.4%
- #45 The Emperor and State
71% matchMixed57% of 327 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22% ★, Politics 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Economy 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #46 Evil Democracy: 1932
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Why similar: Politics 26.7% ★, Political 19.9% ★, Simulation 12.5%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Strategy 10.7%
- #47 Imperator: Rome
70% 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 39% ★, Political 14.2% ★, Historical 11.7%, Strategy 9.2%, Politics 8.1% ★
- #48 Supreme Ruler 1936
72% 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 24.3% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Sandbox 12.3%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Military 10.3%
- #49 Countryballs Conquest
68% 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 36.9% ★, Military 15%, Diplomacy 12% ★, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 7.3%
- #50 Nations
67% 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 40.1% ★, Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Historical 21.9%, Strategy 12.3%, 2D 2.1%
- #51 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,613 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: World War I 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Political 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Sandbox 12.3%
- #52 Armchair Commander
68% matchVery Positive88% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.
Why similar: Diplomacy 19.9% ★, Level Editor 19.2%, Sandbox 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Military 11.8%
- #53 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
67% 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: Politics 21% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Economy 10.4%
- #54 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
65% 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 34.3% ★, Politics 21.8% ★, Historical 13.2%, Military 12.6%, Simulation 8%
- #55 POWER
70% 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 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Political 13.2% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #56 NationWar2:Chronicle
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 420 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Turn-Based 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Sandbox 11.5%, Military 11%
- #57 Making History: The Second World War
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Turn-Based 16.6%, Military 10.5%, Sandbox 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #58 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
64% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: GortagonGame
Windows
Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Diplomacy 25.2% ★, Political 23.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 6.3%
- #59 Conquer: Napoleonic Wars
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Estuego Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game based off the Napoleonic Wars! Lead, attack, buy, and communicate. Learn how to play difficult 4x grand strategy games by starting with simple strategy. *Disclaimer, this game is made by a teenager for a school project*
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Military 11%, Historical 10.8%