Games Like World Warfare & Economics

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 13.3% ★, Political 11.6% ★, Diplomacy 10.7% ★, Politics 9.1% ★, RTS 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most similar experience to the seed game by focusing on modern-day geopolitical simulation, real-time military command, and economic management.

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 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Politics 11.9% ★, Political 9.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game provides an unparalleled depth of economic and political simulation, requiring players to manage complex societal shifts and trade networks.

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: 4X 17.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Economy 8.1%, Military 8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a highly detailed geopolitical layer where players manage global factions, resource extraction, and long-term strategic planning.

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 26.8% ★, Diplomacy 23.5% ★, RTS 15.7%, Economy 11.8%, War 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, map-based grand strategy experience that emphasizes diplomatic maneuvering and territorial expansion.

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 29.4% ★, War 13.7%, Military 13.3%, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, RTS 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a gold standard for grand strategy, it excels at simulating the logistical, political, and military challenges of large-scale warfare.

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 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Military 9.7%, Political Sim 9.6% ★, RTS 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on real-time global strategy where players manage military expansion and economic stability in a fast-paced environment.

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 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Politics 15.7% ★, Political 12.8% ★, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines political decision-making with grand strategy, forcing players to navigate complex international relations and internal governance.

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 21.2% ★, Political Sim 17.2% ★, RTS 13.1%, Military 11.6%, Politics 10.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre, it provides a comprehensive look at modern warfare and state management across multiple historical eras.

The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.

Why similar: Political Sim 25.4% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Politics 16.8% ★, Economy 10.1%, RTS 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a dedicated political simulator that allows for granular control over national policy, legislation, and international diplomacy.

Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!

Why similar: Political Sim 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, 4X 14.5% ★, RTS 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title uniquely blends real-time tactical combat with grand strategy elements, mirroring the hybrid nature of the seed game.

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 21.7% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Political 13.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It focuses entirely on the political simulation aspect, challenging players to balance the needs of various interest groups and economic stability.

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 24.2% ★, 4X 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 18.5% ★, Economy 12.8%, Sandbox 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep economic and infrastructure simulation that rewards players for meticulous planning and resource management.

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 36.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Politics 17.5% ★, War 6.5%, Economy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational title in the geopolitical simulation genre that remains a strong choice for those interested in global power dynamics.

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: 4X 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, Political 9.6% ★, Economy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This 4x grand strategy game allows players to guide their nation through history, focusing on economic development and technological progression.

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 25.6% ★, Political Sim 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Politics 17.9% ★, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original game in the series provides a streamlined yet challenging approach to modern-day global strategy and political maneuvering.

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 24.7% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Sandbox 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the legislative and political side of governance, providing a unique perspective on how internal policy affects national success.

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: Political Sim 40.7% ★, Politics 29.3% ★, Political 28.7% ★, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven political simulator forces players to make difficult choices that directly impact the economy and political landscape of their nation.

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: 4X 16.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Political Sim 13.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Political 11.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes modern tactical and diplomatic challenges, including hacking and unconventional warfare, fitting the seed game's modern theme.

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: Political Sim 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Politics 12% ★, 4X 11.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game highlights the economic side of grand strategy, focusing on trade routes and capitalist expansion as a means of national power.

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: 4X 29.1% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Sandbox 7.8%, Military 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While set in space, its 4x grand strategy mechanics and focus on empire management and diplomacy are highly relevant to fans of the seed game.

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 22.4% ★, Political Sim 17.4% ★, War 12.9%, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, Political 9.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: This map-based strategy game is highly accessible while still providing the core elements of grand strategy and military conquest.

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 25.6% ★, Political Sim 23.3% ★, RTS 18.3%, Diplomacy 16.7% ★, Strategy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused title that emphasizes historical development and military wargaming within a grand strategy framework.

AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

Why similar: Political Sim 15.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Political 12.7% ★, Politics 10.9% ★, Diplomacy 9.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the aftermath of global conflict, emphasizing resource management and strategic rebuilding in a simulation-heavy environment.

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 19.7% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Politics 14.5% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Economy 9%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox simulation allows for extensive customization of global conflicts, focusing on map-based strategy and tactical decision-making.

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: 4X 43.8% ★, RTS 25.9%, Tactical 11%, Strategy 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at real-time 4x strategy, offering large-scale fleet management and economic expansion in a complex environment.

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 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, RTS 10.2%, Politics 9.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tradition of modern-day geopolitical simulation with updated graphics and expanded diplomatic options.

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 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, RTS 10.8%, Political 10.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an advanced simulation of current world events, requiring players to manage complex political and economic crises.

This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Political 17.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, RTS 12.8%, Military 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused wargame experience that emphasizes combat and historical military strategy.

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: RTS 50.9%, Strategy 19.5%, War 15.7%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Simulation 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly balances real-time strategy combat with 4x empire-building mechanics, making it a classic touchstone for the genre.

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: 4X 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Economy 8.6%, War 7%

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 19.5% ★, 4X 17.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Military 9%

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Political Sim 24.6% ★, Political 10.7% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Politics 6% ★

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 26.6% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Politics 14.2% ★, Economy 7.8%, Diplomacy 6.1% ★

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 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, RTS 12.2%, Military 12%, War 11%

Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.

Why similar: Political Sim 42.3% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Simulation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep-dive political simulator that provides extensive control over national budgets, laws, and international relations.

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 24.5% ★, Politics 15.9% ★, RTS 14.8%, Military 11.5%, War 11.4%

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Military 16%, RTS 13.4%, War 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%

The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.

Why similar: Political Sim 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, RTS 11.4%, Political 9.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.4%

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 37.5% ★, Politics 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 9.8% ★, Political 9.4% ★, Economy 8.8%

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: Political Sim 17.8% ★, 4X 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, RTS 9.3%, Politics 8.4% ★

Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, War 14.7%, Military 14.3%, Sandbox 9.4%

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: Political Sim 16.9% ★, 4X 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Politics 9.2% ★, RTS 9.2%

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: Political Sim 32.6% ★, Diplomacy 24.3% ★, Politics 22.9% ★, Sandbox 9.7%, Strategy 4.8%

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: 4X 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, War 8.2%, Economy 8%

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 22.9% ★, Politics 17% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Political 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★

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 18% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, Political Sim 9% ★

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 30.7% ★, Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, RTS 14.9%, Strategy 8.5%

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 21.1% ★, 4X 20.3% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Politics 11.5% ★, Military 10%

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 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Political 15.4% ★, Politics 15.1% ★, Economy 9.6%

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: Political Sim 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Politics 17.7% ★, War 10.4%, Sandbox 8.3%

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: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Economy 8.6%, Military 8.2%

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: 4X 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, War 8.2%, Economy 7.7%

Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.

Why similar: Political Sim 47.5% ★, Politics 23.1% ★, Political 21.1% ★, Simulation 4.4%, Strategy 4%

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 25.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, War 12.6%, Military 11.5%, Diplomacy 9.2% ★

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, RTS 12.3%, Military 11.9%, War 10.8%

In this real-time grand strategy game, command armies, build cities, and manage a dynamic economy. Establish automated supply routes within your territory to streamline production. Fortify your defenses and brace for intense battles. Can you lead your empire to dominance?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.7% ★, RTS 23.1%, Economy 19.6%, Tactical 7.9%, Strategy 5.8%

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: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, 4X 21.1% ★, Political 15.2% ★, War 9%, Military 7.9%

The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.

Why similar: Political Sim 51.3% ★, Politics 20.5% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 8%, Economy 7.5%

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: Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, War 14.7%, Military 12.4%, Politics 10.1% ★

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: 4X 18% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Political 14% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, War 7.8%