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Feature ListStep into the turbulent final era of the Ottoman Empire. REIGN is a deep political strategy experience where players take control of key state positions and attempt to keep the Empire alive through the challenges of the early 1900s. Play as the Sultan, Grand Vizier, Minister of War, Intelligence Chief, and more—each role carrying unique responsibilities and consequences. Every decisio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REIGN.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 4,914 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 9 reviews

How will you lead the nation of Sordland? The award-winning, political RPG game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suzerain.

PROXY remains in an early, unfinished state. The game has been tested and works, but the specific values of plots, actions, replenishment and unit statistics are open to change for better balancing. Likewise, the book itself may undergo changes, revisions and redesigns in the future. For now, consider Proxy a prototype. Pricing will stay pay-as-you-wish until it is considered finished.+++PROXY is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PROXY.

The English version is currently in development, but a demo version is available to play. “Mr. Admin... do you remember who you are?” I’m Parker Klein, Executive Officer of Division 2 at ZF Corporation.   You’re the Head of Development in Division 1 — though after that little ‘incident’ a few years back, I hear some of your memories got scrambled. I’ll keep this brief. Three years ago, E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal ONE.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

87% User Score Based on 279 reviews

Year 1976, the stormy Cultural revolution has died down, hard times of hongweibing and public critics are coming to an end. Old and sick Mao Zedong will soon leave China to his comrades from CPC. The Cold War is coming into a new phase... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to China: Mao's legacy.

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.

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

93% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings is an epic high fantasy ruler RPG being built in an episodic format. As a solo developer, I strive to deliver a game of the highest quality, the kind I've always wanted to play myself, with innovative turn-based combat, a richly developed world, memorable characters, romance, and an in-depth story. I call Noblesse Oblige a ruler RPG because it comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

51% User Score Based on 261 reviews

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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power & Revolution 2022 Edition.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

96% User Score Based on 318 reviews

Take your place at the head of a noble house in a kingdom on the verge of ruin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Infinity.

Take charge of the intelligence agency of your choice as the Cold War begins. Working from the shadows in this grand strategy game, you will influence the world using a variety of tools including agents, propaganda, proxy wars, assassinations, and coups. As an Iron Curtain descends across Europe, the era of the espiocrat begins. As the world recovers from the devastation of World War 2, new a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Espiocracy.

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

《Late Ming: Reborn in Flames》is a 2D open-world visual novel game. In the game, you play as Wei Xie, a young man who travels back to the tumultuous final years of the Ming Dynasty. Navigate between powerful factions, complete quests, and build relationships with characters to unlock their storylines—ultimately deepening your bonds with them and uncovering their secrets Immerse yourself i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Ming: Reborn in Flames.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

65% User Score Based on 573 reviews

Supreme Ruler 2030 is an updated and remastered addition to the Supreme Ruler game series, one of the most comprehensive Real Time Geo-Political Strategy Games for PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Ruler 2030.

The Game In Brothers in Arms, you are a squadron of constructed soldiers fighting for a Nation that does not care about you against a Threat you do not understand.  You were created to serve under a strange magical Commander who will lead you into the conflict. If you want, you can die like this - a nameless soldier thrown into the meat grinder, serving alongside your fellow Constructs, as the Nat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brothers In Arms.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

71% User Score Based on 320 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. It is up to you: Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue State.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

76% User Score Based on 1,966 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orwell: Ignorance is Strength.

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.

In Ascendant Legacy, you are not just a hero—you are the guiding hand of a dynasty. Witness generations rise and fall, shape destinies from the shadows, and fight for your family's survival in a living, breathing world that writes its own history, with or without you. Inspired by the deep simulation of Crusader Kings and Dwarf Fortress, this is a story generator where the world itself is the ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascendant Legacy.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

80% User Score Based on 49 reviews

️ Shape America’s Future in Battle for the Hill ️Will you pass landmark legislation, control the economy, or influence the Supreme Court? In Battle for the Hill, a real-time multiplayer political strategy game, you’ll navigate the chaos of American politics in a fully simulated democracy. Lead One of Three Branches of Government: ✔️ Pass laws as a Senator or Representative ✔️ Enforce policies as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle For The Hill.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 1,040 reviews

Witness the Rise and Fall of Dynasties on Your Desktop Wallpaper! Embark on an epic journey through time and imagination with Fantasy Map Simulator - where history unfolds before your eyes, right on your desktop! Join our Discord community and connect with fellow world-builders! Craft Your Own Fantasy World Generate or meticulously edit custom fantasy maps Watch civilizations rise, flo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FantasyMapSimulator.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

54% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Welcome to the AfterWar page! WARNING!The story is not implemented in the game de facto, game development is underway. AfterWar is a captivating journey set in 2028, unfolding in an alternate future where humanity has finally left behind centuries of wars and conflicts. The world stands at the dawn of a new era, where core values—peace, justice, and collaboration—serve as the foundation for gl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AfterWar.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

95% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Sacred Fire is a narrative RPG in which your humanity and emotions impact your fight for survival and inner freedom. Inspired by ancient Caledonia, the story follows a group of resistance fighters and their rise to power. Choosing motives, ideas and feelings is as important as choosing your actions. Develop your personality and compete for influence to change the story and avert a tragic ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Fire.

150 Pages Format: Colour PDF Prevail Unbound is a Tabletop Roleplaying Game set in a dark, gothic vision of the near-future. Humanity has connected to Magic and the Supernals - Spirits of the Plane of Kur previously labelled as Demons. _______________________________________________ By the year 2066 Humanity on the planet Earth was a shadow of it’s former achievement. Tribal notions of division… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prevail Unbound TTRPG.

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.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

68% User Score Based on 33,382 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victoria 3.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 1,486 reviews

A strategy game in which you attempt to bring about the apocalypse, by moving covert agents through a complex fantasy world to accomplish a wide range of schemes, plots and rituals. You start the game by bribing guards and infiltrating minor farming communities and slowly build up your forces until you are bringing about ice ages, eradicating entire nations with plague, summoning volcanoes and com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Forbidden Gods.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

76% User Score Based on 445 reviews

Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis in the Kremlin.

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.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

96% User Score Based on 2,695 reviews

Experience the ultimate blend of strategy and intrigue as you navigate the treacherous landscapes of Arrakis in the award-winning board game Dune: Imperium! Battle online, locally with AI, or against the formidable House Hagal. Earn Achievements that showcase your prowess as a leader. Embark on more than a dozen Challenges that will test your wit and cunning. Compete for badges in the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dune: Imperium.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

98% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Geneforge 2 – Infestation is a truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a unique world of alien fantasy. You are one of the Shapers, wizards with the awesome power to create life. Want a tool, a trap, an army? You summon it into existence. You create mighty beasts, and they totally obey you. Usually. But your people have grown lazy and complacent, and a threat has appeared. Your creations are no lon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geneforge 2 - Infestation.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Well come to Zartaal, world-brother of the Earth from parallel reality. The history of this world developed in the same vein as on the Earth: epochs succeeded each other, states grew and at some point the planet turned into an arena of confrontation between the two superpowers. One of them is the Kharnat Empire: ancient power with a rich history and a bloated bureaucratic apparatus. It's quite an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Council: The Puppeteers.

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.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

56% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Mankind had its fastest technological progress in recent history. Uncover a dark secret that goes back to the days of the first Russian space project. Use your hacker skills to start uncovering a dark secret, by going through the past from the early days of computers, all the way to the most advanced computers of the future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker Evolution IMMERSION.

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.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

85% User Score Based on 6,798 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

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... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Democracy 4.

Welcome to the Project: WA Demo! Experience the first steps of our city-building RPG adventure! This early demo showcases the foundational gameplay, focusing on base-building and strategy as you work to bring light back to a world on the brink of darkness. While this demo doesn’t include AI-driven features, we’re planning to introduce them in the full version. AI will play a central role in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: WA.

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.

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.

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.

As the Sun Forever Sets is a Survival Horror Hexcrawl about interpersonal conflict and survival, inspired by The War of the Worlds. We play a group of ordinary Victorian people embroiled in the chaos of the British Empire, as it collapses under the overwhelming weight of an invasion from Mars. After 15 days, the Martians succumb to the micro-organisms of Earth – long eradicated from the Red Planet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As the Sun Forever Sets - Alpha.

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.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

62% User Score Based on 1,069 reviews

Ruinarch is a simulation sandbox game where you create obstacles and cause conflicts in procedurally generated fantasy worlds. Inspired by story generator games like Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress, weaving tales of both anguish and humor is central to Ruinarch’s gameplay. The game gives you all the infernal tools you'll need to toy with people's lives and relationships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruinarch.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

87% User Score Based on 1,296 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

Shadow Empire is an immersive and rather complex turn-based wargame with a unique mix of military focus, 4X elements, procedural generation and role-playing features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Empire.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

65% User Score Based on 24,020 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 13 reviews

"Paradox Development Studio returns to ancient history with Imperator: Rome, a new title set around the growth of Roman power in a threatening Mediterranean. Unify Italy and then the world under the eagles of your legions. Or rule an Eastern monarchy with claims to the mantle of Alexander. Slaves, barbarians and war elephants bring the distant past to life in Imperator: Rome. Can you be a Caesar?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperator: Rome.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

92% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Your magic can battle dragons, skyships, and evil Inquisitors, but at what cost? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Magics.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 468 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Short media bias adventure where YOU control national news and its impact on your career, society, and family. Control the News, control the Truth. Share your story, and see what the Headliner before you did. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headliner: NoviNews.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

62% User Score Based on 354 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

Play as another US president! Decide the fate of the world and run the country any way you like. Do you wish to start a war or make peace? Take care of the poorest or support capitalists? Advocate for gun rights or stand against them? It is all up to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Your President.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 164 reviews

Incarnate the leader of a civilization, from the Roman empire to a Chinese dynasty, makes it prosper and stand the test of time. Orbi universo is a strategy/simulation game where you manage your civilization and make it evolve through different time period, from the Neolithic to the Middle ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbi Universo.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

36% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Narrative-adventure playing an Agent of Death who must take ONE life that could change the fate of a conflict-torn Nation! Think The Walking Dead meets Home and The Last Express, with a dash of To The Moon! Freeform exploration with Rich dialogue What might you learn searching the fundraising Gala and talking to patrons? Perhaps the less you know the better? Meaningful choices and Unintended Con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Postmortem: One Must Die (Extended Cut).