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Looking for games like Espiocracy? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with State of Command, Secret Government or Us and Them.

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  1. STATE OF COMMANDState of Command is a modern grand strategy game where you lead a nation as its head of state, balancing military command, economic management, and diplomacy in a dynamic geopolitical sandbox. Direct brigade-level military forces across a living world map while guiding your nation’s political and strategic direction. Organize your armed forces, plan large-scale offensives, respond… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Command.

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  2. Secret Government is a grand strategy game about a secret society. Remaining unseen, they have been ruling mankind for hundreds of years. Your role will not be just to lead a particular country or region, but the Brotherhood — a centuries-old organization that works in the shadows and manipulates the entire world. Pull the strings of fate as you influence the present and future on a global scale, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Government.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    28% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    “Us and Them” is a turn-based strategy game about cold war that you can play either as CIA or KGB. Although it is a game of territorial expansion, the rivals do not attack their opponent using military force. Instead they are using an army of Spies, Assassins and Experts of various kinds (like economy, technology etc.) in order to destabilize the enemy's countries socially, economically, political… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Us and Them.

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  4. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 5,324 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour puts you back in the commander’s seat during World War II. Win the war with new units, strategies and enhanced game modes. Destroy your enemies from within with an expanded espionage system that includes new missions and covert operations. A new battle plan mode allows you to load historical plans or draw your own; all of which can be shared with allies in re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts of Iron III.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    85% User Score Based on 596 reviews

    Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts of Iron 2 Complete.

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  6. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,119 reviews

    Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game.

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  7. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 1,628 reviews

    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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Ruler.

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  8. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Fourth-Generation Warfare simulates warfare in the 21st century, which, in addition to the direct opposition of military forces, now includes espionage, international politics, cyberwarfare, media manipulation, and trade wars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4th Generation Warfare.

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  9. A Living World That Never StopsMagna Conquest is a fully real-time medieval fantasy grand strategy game where the campaign world and battles unfold simultaneously. Switch seamlessly between ruling your kingdom and commanding battles as both continue to progress in real time. Kingdoms expand, economies grow, diplomacy evolves, and armies clash in one persistent living world. Rule your kingdom, comm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magna Conquest.

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  10. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Maestro’s Cold War 2 is a replayable grand-strategy sandbox about the world’s tensest standoff of the Cold War. Play as the USA or the USSR, manage Prestige, Budget, and National Policies, and bend history through policies, proxies, diplomacy, and brinkmanship. Easy to pick-up but hard and deep enough to offer a challenge, this is the kind of game you will keep coming back to. How Does the G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maestro's Cold War 2.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    A game in the genre of turn-based strategy about a secret society that has been ruling humankind from the shadows for hundreds of years. And that is the main feature of the game: you’re going to lead not just a country, as is usually the case, but the organization dominating the whole world: The Brotherhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Government.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    In World War II every single aspect of war was crucial: from troop movements to supply, from logistics to diplomacy, from innovation to careful use of terrain. Many games have tried to replicate the depth and complexity of this global conflict and only a few have managed to give an all around experience to players. This is a game that truly replicates all these aspects. The developers of the hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time of Fury.

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  13. Step into the heart of social unrest in Protest Simulator – a gripping simulation that immerses you in the struggle for justice, freedom, and order. In a world where ideologies collide and power dynamics shift, Protest Simulator lets you experience the tension from both sides of the barricade, as you choose between becoming a passionate protester or a dedicated law enforcer. Choose Your Role: As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protest Sim.

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  14. How Will You Lead?The future of your nation rests in your hands. Pass laws, appoint ministers, shape public opinion, and navigate crises as competing factions, political rivals, and powerful institutions challenge your authority. Imperialism / Royal Traditionalism – Monarchy, tradition, hierarchy, and national heritage. Proletariat Movement – Worker-led government focused on equality and colle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Council & Conflict.

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  15. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 780 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Become the ruler of any country in the modern world in Realpolitiks, a streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, and your 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! Become the ruler of any contemporary country in this streamlined r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realpolitiks.

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  16. Feeling bored while waiting? Why not support our development efforts by playing "The Cold War Era"? - Arms Race 2 is a turn-based strategy game based on the events of the Cold War between the Americans and the Soviets, spanning the 1950s through the 1990s. In just a few hours of gameplay, players will immerse themselves in five decades of contention, paranoia, secrecy, proxy wars, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arms Race 2.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 4,254 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Old World is an epic, historical turn-based strategy game. Set in the classical era, Old World gives players the chance to not just build an empire but to found the greatest dynasty of its age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old World.

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  18. Bored while waiting? Please support our developing by playing The Cold War Era! - About the game There can only be one victory, and it all depends on your skill. Who will win? Us or them? Fight your war on earth, in the sky, and in the offices of the Kremlin and the White House for the promotion of your ideology. The prestige of a power depends only on the best qualities of your character - ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cold War Era 2.

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  19. Take Command of the Modern World Available Now in Early Access Global Protocol: New World Order is a data-driven grand strategy game set in the real world of 2026. Play as any of 261 playable countries — from global superpowers to developing states — and navigate the complex web of modern geopolitics, economics, warfare, and diplomacy. Every country starts with real-world data: GDP, population,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Global Protocol: New World Order.

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  21. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    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?In Trade Conquest, wealth is your weapon, and the world is your battlefield. This modern Grand Strategy and 4X game challenges y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Conquest.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 3,452 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 12 reviews

    Choose your kingdom and become the king as you wrestle over control of Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Honor II: Sovereign.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall.

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  24. Era of TribesLead your tribe. Build a civilization. Shape the history of Europe. Era of Tribes is a grand strategy and civilization game in which you lead your people from the Neolithic Age to the High Middle Ages. Starting as a small tribe in an untamed Europe, you must expand your territory, establish cities, gather resources, develop new technologies and compete with rival civilizations for i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Era of Tribes.

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  25. 65%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    WARNING! The game DOES NOT work on discontinued 1GB of RAM devices (iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad mini 3, iPad Air and older). Supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian - PIXEL AWARDS 2017 Finalist! - Alpha Omegagaming - Bronze Award! "The right solution for anyone who wants to try their hand at becoming a leader of one of the world's superpowers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realpolitiks Mobile.

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  26. Tempest of Nations is a real-time, historical grand strategy game set during the Industrial Revolution. Lead your nation through one of the most transformative eras of history as you manage diplomacy, economics, and politics. GAMEPLAY Choose to play as any one of the dozens of nations that existed at the start of the 19th century. Grow your economy by expanding industry, exploiting natural reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempest of Nations.

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  27. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 7,158 reviews

    An extraterrestrial probe is detected approaching Earth. Unknown to humanity, an alien force has arrived in the far reaches of the icy Kuiper Belt and has begun mining a dwarf planet to prepare for an invasion. With Earth’s nations unable to unite to address the alien arrival, transnational groups of like-minded political, military, and scientific leaders develop covert channels to coordinate a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Invicta.

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  28. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    States of Power is a Grand Strategy Wargame where you command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy. Easy to start, but hard to master - no hours of tutorials just to start playing, and a full match fits in one session. The game is designed for smooth singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay with deep customisation. Control a World War II era nation of your choice - or create an entirely new s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to States of Power.

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  29. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Supreme Ruler The Great War Remastered includes the previous game content in an updated game engine. Set in the First World War, the Central Powers and the Triple Entente prepare to attack, with no understanding of the scale of conflict they will unleash. Over the coming years, the armies of these nations would come to understand how air power, submarines and artillery were about to transform how … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Ruler The Great War Remastered.

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  30. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Time of Wrath gives a fine piece of wargaming for every fan of WW2 era. This strategy allows players to take control over any country during World War 2 era in Europe and North Africa theater. It was designed in a way which allow players who are new to the genre to quickly familiarize with the rules and to start battles with veterans who still remember great classic strategy titles. Easy rules, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World War 2: Time of Wrath.

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  31. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 690 reviews

    A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigma Theory: Global Cold War.

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  32. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    39% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Reign: Conflict of Nations is a large-scale real-time historical strategy game covering three centuries of medieval Europe. The player becomes a monarch testing their skills by controlling one of 26 unique factions as they develop smart economics, work political maneuvers, maintain thoughtful diplomacy, take care of resources and wage war. As the ruler players have absolute command and the ability… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reign: Conflict of Nations.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    81% User Score Based on 462 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    A 1-2 player game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Precipice.

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  34. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Imperiums: Greek Wars is a unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and open it up to your people. Survive, expand, conquer... and win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperiums: Greek Wars.

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  35. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    55% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    What will be the strategy game if you throw out all the grind from it, all the boring annoying actions and leave only strategy and tactics? It became interesting to us and as a result we received Generals & Rulers. Try it now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Generals & Rulers.

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  36. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    79% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Making History: The Second World War.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    71% User Score Based on 317 reviews

    Supreme Ruler 1936 is Real Time Geo-Political/Military Strategy Game for PC (and soon Mac). Take control of a nation in the World War II era and guide it through a significant Military Campaign, or attempt one of many Set-Piece Historical Scenarios. Players can also customize their play experience with the Sandbox Mode and play as any Nation with their own preferred Victory Condition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Ruler 1936.

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  38. In the far future, the last of humanity's great Empires sits on the brink of collapse. The great noble houses fight amongst themselves as they seek their own enrichment while the people of the Empire struggle to make ends meet. Amidst all the political tension, your predecessor has passed away, and you have ascended to the throne. In Alliance of the Sacred Suns, you play as the young Emperor of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alliance of the Sacred Suns.

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  39. It's time to launch a new game simulation in Edge of Power, a deep political sandbox where you embody any development scenarios for your own state. Here you can build a state based on strange solutions. Manage the economy, use diplomacy to achieve your goals. Decide whether your citizens will thrive in stability or fall into the abyss of crises — every decision has consequences. EconomyThe game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Power.

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  40. Flames in Modern Europe is a global real-time strategy game with next-generation graphics, allowing you to immerse yourself in the gripping and exciting events of modern Europe, such as Euromaidan and the Revolution of Dignity! Build a powerful economy and buy back historical lands, or launch a war against a neighboring state! Develop your nation, overcome political crises, and become a part of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flames in Modern Europe.

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  41. BARON LOCALMake deals. Break promises. Survive the scandals.BARON LOCAL is a political life simulator set in modern Romania. Begin as an ordinary citizen and fight your way through party structures, local power networks, and elections in a living political world where every decision leaves consequences. Build alliances with influential groups, negotiate with political actors, survive scandals, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baron Local.

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  42. Emerge from the ruins into a new age, where the remnants of humanity must rebuild atop the wreckage of a post-apocalyptic world. Band survivors together, define the spirit of the tribe, and establish your empire in the Afterworld, a Grand Strategy Game that is easy to learn but difficult to survive. The world you knew is gone, and its remains are ripe for the picking. To build an empire that sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterworld.

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  43. 43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Realpolitiks is a streamlined real-time grand strategy game that allows you to become the leader of any contemporary nation. Dive deep into the issues of the modern world, with its current geopolitical borders, using your country’s power and economic strength to engage in military conflicts and international affairs. Choose your own method of coping with other nations' interests, unexpected events… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realpolitiks.

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  44. State of Affairs - A Modern Geopolitical SimulationStep into the role of a nation’s leader in State of Affairs, a turn-based political strategy game where history is yours to shape. Navigate the complex realities of governance in the 20th and 21st centuries, balancing domestic and international pressures as you build your legacy. Available Scenarios Japan: Post-WWII Recovery (1952) Rebuild a n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Affairs.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    63% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Geopolitical Simulator – 2026 Edition is a simulation of our current world, recreating its features in-depth and across a number of domains: economic, political, military, social, financial, environmental, energetic, transportation… Every country and major multinational corporation are represented with their own variables and functions. The calculation and scenario engines include more than 150,00… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition.

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  46. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it? Unleash your geopolitical prowess on a global scale. Create your own history by playing a time period comme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe.

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  48. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 2,480 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory. Your secret weapons: your tactical insights, your leadership skills and your ability to turn yourself into a dragon. More than 'just another' strategy game, Dragon Commander … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divinity: Dragon Commander.

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  49. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    33% User Score Based on 425 reviews

    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. Features: Playable scenariosTwenty or so scenarios are included in the game, such as American Fiscal Cliff Israel-Iran Escalation Organization of Rice Exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masters of the World: Geopolitical Simulator 3.

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