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Games like Rise of the Successor

Games like Rise of the Successor

Games like Rise of the Successor

Looking for games like Rise of the Successor? Here are top role playing recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Maestro's Cold War 2, Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy or Prevent WW3.

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  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 101 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maestro's Cold War 2.

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  2. Lead a nation through decades of political and economic challenges. Manage budgets, taxes, interest rates, crises, and public opinion in a deep grand-strategy simulation where every decision shapes your country's future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy.

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  3. You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prevent WW3.

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  4. Lead a republic through 48 months. Examine documents, manage your cabinet, pass laws, survive crises, and answer for the consequences of every political compromise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ONE MORE TERM.

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  5. Rule an Empire. Reshape a Century. Sultan's Decree is a card-based strategy game that puts you in control of the Ottoman Empire across 623 years of history. From the dynasty's founding in 1299 to the birth of the Turkish Republic in 1922, every swipe of your finger determines the fate of millions. Balance the demands of four powerful factions -- the Ulema (religion), the Reaya (people), the Milita… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sultan's Decree.

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  6. RUN YOUR CAMPAIGN. WIN THE PRESIDENCY.SimElection USA is a turn-based political strategy game where you take control of a presidential campaign and fight your way to the White House. Build your candidate, shape your message, and navigate a system where money, media, influence, and timing decide everything. ──────── THINK LIKE A REAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGISTEvery turn is a high-stakes decision. Rai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIM Election USA.

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  7. Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Statecraft.

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  8. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Conquest.

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  9. Lead a nation through elections, unrest, war, scandals and economic collapse in this turn-based political strategy simulation. Spend political capital, manage budgets, survive crises and decide how far you’ll go to stay in power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis Cabinet.

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  10. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    "The Succession of Changing Kings" puts you at the helm of a kingdom on the verge of disaster. The lands that were once rich have now decayed into emptiness. The fields, once fertile with crops, are now covered in weeds. Trade routes have fallen silent, and the best people are leaving their homeland. Construct buildings, hire subjects, decide the fate of your liegemen and take criti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Succession of Changing Kings.

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  11. 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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  12. ️ THE LAST BASTION OF HUMANITYThe outside world has collapsed. Radiation, scarcity, and chaos have decimated civilization, leaving only one single fortified refuge: your bastion. But keeping the doors shut is not enough to ensure survival. In Neo-Exodus: Last Bastion, you assume supreme command in an immersive experience of management and decision-making under pressure. Every choice shapes the fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neo-Exodus: Last Bastion.

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  13. Rise from ordinary citizen to political kingmaker in a pixel-art political life simulator inspired by Romania. Build alliances, launch projects, survive scandals, and navigate corruption as you climb from local politics toward national power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baron Local.

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  14. A grand strategy game set in an alternate history. Lead your noble house to power using a 4-tier command system that allows for granular management of every individual soldier. Master complex industrial chains, navigate tariffs, and balance diplomacy to shape the continent's ultimate fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aye! My Liege.

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  15. Politburo Simulator is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of a fictional Communist country. As the General Secretary, your job is to manage your cabinet of Politburo members, make crucial decisions, and maintain control over your nation. To stay in power, you'll need to navigate a complex web of political events. Each turn, you'll face new challenges—economic crises, internal p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Politburo Simulator.

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  16. As Chancellor Kurt Baumann, steer a fragile republic through the aftermath of a civil war. Balance a divided cabinet, manage a bankrupt economy under military pressure, and face the looming threat of Nortelorian invasion. Will you save the Republic, or destroy it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkelia - The Fragile Inheritance.

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  17. Early Access AvailableWorld Order: Global Power is in active Early Access ...and moving fast. The game is feature-rich and playable end to end today, and it's patched constantly: several updates have shipped in a single week, most of them straight from player requests in our Discord. Recent additions include rival AI that explains why it acts (sanctions, alliances, wars), a regime system that nam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Order: Global Power.

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  18. Presidential Pathways: Global Impact Presidential Pathways: Global Impact is a deep political and economic simulation game where you take the reins of a developing nation. As President, your objective is to lead your country toward long-term prosperity, balancing the complex needs of the economy, the environment, and social welfare while maintaining the support of your citizens. Core Gameplay … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presidential Pathways.

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  19. This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Manage your fantasy city, balance resources, and navigate the demands of different factions. Unlock new characters to join your city and help maintain order. Earn new cosmetics to customize the look of your lord. But beware the dangers that plague your little city at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh My Lord.

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  21. Controls:Click to say yes, double click to say no. Keep everything ambivalent. Try make as many decisions as possible before it all falls apart to earn a high score.---CEO Simulator 2024 plunges you into the high-pressure, fast-paced world of corporate leadership, where every decision you make has the potential to lead your company to unprecedented success—or devastating failure. As the CEO, you’l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CEO Simulator 2024.

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  22. Kingdom of Choices is a Rogue-Lite visual novel game with multiple outcomes. Players must make challenging decisions regarding politics, military, economics, health, religion, and the public as their characters evolve. Send them to rule your kingdom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Of Choices.

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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    You are subordinate to a deranged dictator and must plan his doomed invasion in this text-based RPG / Visual Novel. Navigate the shark-filled waters of the Great Leader's presidential cabinet, and try to save your family and survive the purges in a world of power-hungry leaders and nuclear warfare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A War of a Madman's Making.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 534 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 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.

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  25. 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.

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  26. This is an AVG storyline visual game novel, with the addition of ARPG's 2.5D gameplay. You will be the desperate third prince of the Northern Liang Dynasty.You can also control the plot direction through different plot choices, unlock NPC favorability, and unlock new storylines.  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我主沉浮-Master of Fate's Tides.

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  27. Howlbound is a cinematic sci-fi fantasy management RPG where you command a mobile castle, develop cybernetic Lycan operatives, and direct branching node-based missions with automatic combat shaped by your preparation and choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HowlBound.

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  28. Lead a nation from 1700 to 1936 in a historical grand strategy game of politics, economics, diplomacy, and war. Appoint ministers, reform institutions, and face consequences that can return generations later. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Empires.

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  29. Covenantum is a seasonal covenant-management RPG inspired by Ars Magica where you guide a growing magical covenant through decades of political intrigue, supernatural events, magical research, and strategic seasonal planning in Mythic Europe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Covenantum.

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  30. [h2]Welcome to Office, Mayor[/h2] Hello, Mayor is a pixel-art city management game about the work behind urban growth. You have been appointed to lead a developing regional city. Vacant land is waiting to be planned, documents and public requests keep arriving at your office, residents expect better housing, jobs, schools, healthcare, and environmental conditions, while companies arrive with inv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Mayor.

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  31. Embark on a political space opera saga shaped entirely by your choices.In Pax Astra, you're free to follow any ideology, adopt any strategy, and chart your own path to power. Manage politics, elections, crises, the economy, foreign relations, and more. Build an interdimensional exploration program, venture beyond the known galaxy, or delve into forbidden science. Choose your path: Will you lead a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pax Astra.

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    They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but in the world of Redacted, you wield not just the pen, but truth itself. Welcome to an era where information is abundant, yet truth is a carefully curated commodity. You, positioned at a news agency poised to dictate public opinion, wield power mightier than any weapon: the ultimate authority over the news, deciding what the public sees and what the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redacted.

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  33. 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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  34. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In Quarantine, you make the pandemic policies and funding priorities for your country as the head of the Health and Human Services Department. You will have to save your country from this global pandemic, while trying to keep the public and government officials happy. Based on realistic models to calculate the evolution of a virus and the opinions and actions of the public, Quarantine simulat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quarantine: Global Pandemic.

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  35. Choose from professions like Smith, Preacher or Alchemist to gain riches in this medieval economic simulation. Climb the social ladder, dominate politics, and lead your dynasty to power over multiple generations to ensure your legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guild - Europa 1410.

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  36. Live the rise and fall of a gangster in Prohibition-era Chicago. Strategic turn-based management meets gritty narrative in a city built on blood, booze, and betrayal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire of Vice: Chicago.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the White Sun.

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  39. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    HiThis game is solo developed by myself. So if you encounter any issues, bugs or translation errors, please contact me via discussions or email (you can find my contact email in the Steam Support or setting page within the game). Thx~ About the GameYou are a guard appointed by His Majesty, partnering with an imp to post bounties and send heroes to investigate strange occurrences and deal with mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A guard walks into a tavern.

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  40. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Dungeon Explorers 2 - Early AccessA Journey of Strategy, Romance, and Adventure! In a world shrouded in supernatural darkness, where the war between Chaos and the gods has left eternal scars, a young warrior embarks on his crusade against Chaos itself. Immerse yourself in a high-fantasy RPG that blends first-person dungeon exploration, intense tactical battles, and faction management. Forge allia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Explorers 2.

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  41. Political Survival: The Head of StateEvery Decision Shapes Your Nation.Lead your country through political dilemmas where every choice influences the balance of your nation. Manage five essential national attributes: Happiness Economy ️ Military Technology Environment Every decision improves some areas while weakening others. Finding the right balance is the key to success. Compete against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Political Survival - Head of State.

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  42. 《Legacy of Six Generations》 is a hardcore grand strategy game set during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Six Generations.

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  43. Overview: POTUS Election Sim is a deep, immersive strategy simulation that puts you in command of a presidential campaign and the presidency itself. Navigate the complex world of American politics, manage campaigns across all 50 states, make critical decisions that shape policy, and lead the nation through crises, diplomacy, and electoral battles. Every choice matters. Every decision echoes. G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POTUS Election Sim.

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  44. Every Crisis Creates OpportunityCrisis Capital is a turn-based economic strategy game where you compete against rival investment firms in a volatile world shaped by wars, disasters, political upheaval, technological breakthroughs, and financial collapse. Build your fortune by investing across global market sectors, predicting the impact of world events, and adapting to constantly changing economi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis Capital.

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  45. **RULE A COUNTRY FROM THE SHADOWS** *The Company* is a story-driven strategy game with card-swiping mechanics where you run a country from behind the scenes and try to seize all its resources. You have critical responsibilities to the "Big Boss". First, you must prove you are worthy of this daunting task, and then conquer your assigned country from the inside out without anyone noticing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Company.

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  46. You are the Treasurer. Balance between 4 factions, responding to their demands. Earn gold, send it on tasks with risks and rewards, invest in passive income, and account for value growth. Exchange gold for gems and develop meta-progression: strengthen starting resources and improve future sessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasurer.

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  47. Long Live the Emperor is a simulation game where you step into the role of a new ruler of a fictional ancient Chinese dynasty. Govern the realm, secure imperial lineage, conquer distant lands, and forge an era of prosperity! As long as the emperor lives and the national treasury remains abundant, the kingdom shall never fall! Highlight Features: AI Chat The full version will introduce an AI … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 吾皇万岁.

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  48. Choose your own path: become a powerful jarl or a legendary king, or perhaps switch sides and follow the path of a knight, reliving the story of the Duke of Normandy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Vikings.

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  49. Historically accurate strategy game where you act as a government contractor researching, developing, and manufacturing weapons and technology for your clients. You choose the parts for each product, but be aware that cheap or wrong political choices may affect your success rate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Government Contractors: Arms of Influence.

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  50. Lead the Oken Republic with up to 7 friends in this free co-op strategy game where you must balance diplomacy, resources and personal ambition to secure your re-election as the sole president. Foreign warlords, local pimps, the student council, orphan mayors, crocodile wranglers and so many more are eager to meet you and seek your advice and support. Work together with your friends to ensure the R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Republic.

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