Grand Strategy Games

Victoria 3

Victoria 3

PC
Victoria 3
Kaiserpunk

Kaiserpunk

PC
Kaiserpunk
Europa Universalis V

Europa Universalis V

PC
Europa Universalis V
Gilded Destiny

Gilded Destiny

PC
Gilded Destiny
Fields of History: The Great War

Fields of History: The Great War

PC
Fields of History: The Great War
Europa Universalis V

Europa Universalis V

PC

November 4, 2025

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The fifth main installment of the best-selling grand strategy series from Paradox Interactive. Europa Universalis V brings a lot of improvements and new features compared to EU4, including expanded diplomacy, more advanced economy, as well as changes to military and logistics.

8.6

OpenCritic

8.0

Steam

Europa Universalis V
Crusader Kings III

Crusader Kings III

PCPlayStationXbox

September 1, 2020

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

The third part of a series of strategy games developed by Paradox Interactive. In Crusader Kings III we are at the forefront of a medieval dynasty, which we control over the next generations, gradually increasing its influence. The title allows you to play both alone and in multiplayer mode.

8.5

Gamepressure

9.0

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

5.6

Users

Crusader Kings III
Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

PC

June 6, 2016

Strategy, Interwar Period, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The fourth major installment in a series of larg-scale strategy games, which originated in 2002 as a spin-off to the popular Europa Universalis series. Both franchises are consistently developed by Paradox Interactive. The game lets you take the lead of a country from the World War II period and beyond, specifically the years 1936-1948. Your responsibilities involve taking care of international relations and building alliances, but also developing the army, choosing the right strategy, and conducting the military operations. As it was in the previous editions of the series, the game combines faithfully recreated historical events (including authentic leaders, as well as military forces and technologies used by particular countries, along with the possibility of putting the history on a different course. As compared with the previous games, micromanagement was slightly reduced, and the focus shifted to larg-scale strategy. Other additions include the day and night cycle and changing seasons, as well as an option of grouping provinces into regions to facilitate management.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.3

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV
Victoria 3

Victoria 3

PC

October 25, 2022

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, 19th Century.

The third installment of the cult historical strategy series by Paradox Interactive studio. Victoria 3 takes the player to the 19th century during the colonial era. The player's task is to lead one of many available countries to greatness.

8.2

OpenCritic

7.0

Steam

Victoria 3
Stellaris

Stellaris

PCPlayStationXbox

May 9, 2016

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A real-time space strategy with RPG elements developed by Paradox Interactive – the creators of such renowned series as Europa Universalis or Crusader Kings. The game is played in a procedurally generated interstellar space, where your job is to build a galactic empire. A the beginning of the game you choose one of the 7 playable races that differ in appearance, skills, and ethics. The game focuses on exploration and expansion, giving you the choice to subdue other species by force or ally with them, using an advanced diplomacy system. Either way, the nations unwilling to engage in peace talks will have to be persuaded on the battlefield, where battle-hardened fleets serve as your envoys. The title offers three independent technological trees, allowing you to focus on developing your civilization's society, engineering, or physics, depending on your preferences.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.1

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

8.9

Users

Stellaris
Crusader Kings II

Crusader Kings II

PC

February 14, 2012

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages, Free-to-play.

A sequel to the expansive strategy game Crusader Kings, which came to existence in 2004 as a medieval-themed spin-off to the popular Europa Universalis franchise that has been developed for over a decade by Paradox Studios. The game is set in the 11th century, and you play as a prominent Christian noble, who aims to secure a successful future for his house. Throughout the gameplay you have to oversee a a number of areas essential to the development of your kingdom: social and feudal issues, military, diplomacy, and religion. The most noticeable modification, as compared with the previous game, is the developed psychological aspect, giving more weight to social relations and individual motivations of your subjects. Other changes include the introduction of barons who manage provinces, royal spies, increased importance of women, and far-reaching relations with the Church.

9.1

Steam

Crusader Kings II
Europa Universalis IV

Europa Universalis IV

PC

August 13, 2013

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The fourth installment in a highly popular strategic game franchise - Europa Universalis. The title was developed by Paradox Development Studio. In accordance with the tradition of the series, Europa Universalis IV lets you command and develop a chosen nation over the course of several centuries. This time the historical framework spans from 11 November 1444 to 2 January 1821. The gameplay is based on classic solutions of the 4X genre (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate). The player has to manage his provinces, develop new technologies, command armies, and conduct diplomacy. Apart from AI enemies the game offers online multiplayer for up to 32 people.

8.8

Steam

8.5

Users

Europa Universalis IV
Kaiserpunk

Kaiserpunk

PC

March 21, 2025

Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Grand Strategy, Early 20th Century, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

A cross betwwen an Anno-like city builder and a grand strategy game reminiscent of Europa Universalis. Kaiserpunk has us leading a 20th century city-state, expanding it, conquering other regions and creating our own empire.

6.2

OpenCritic

7.2

Steam

Kaiserpunk
Star Trek: Infinite

Star Trek: Infinite

PC

October 12, 2023

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Star Trek.

A 4X strategy game set in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek: Infinite was developed by Nimble Giant Entertainment and published by Paradox Interactive.

4.3

Steam

3.4

Users

Star Trek: Infinite
Age of History 3

Age of History 3

PCMobile

October 23, 2024

Strategy, 2D, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Polish, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The third installment in a series of grand strategy games by Lukasz Jakowski. Age of History 3 tasks us with leading our nation to greatness, changing turn-based gameplay to real-time and introducing new battle mechanics.

8.6

Steam

8.9

Users

Age of History 3
Age of History II

Age of History II

PCMobile

November 21, 2018

Strategy, Grand Strategy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.

The second part of the series of turn-based strategy games, developed by the Polish developer Lukasz Jakowski. In Age of History II, the players take control of one of the eponymous civilizations and lead it to world domination.

8.7

Users

Age of History II
World Warfare & Economics

World Warfare & Economics

PC

December 21, 2023, Early Access

Strategy, Economic, Simulation Elements, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Politics, RTS, Singleplayer.

An indie 4X strategy game. World Warfare & Economics has us leading a nation through modern history and the future, as the game lets players colonize space.

World Warfare & Economics
Stellaris: BioGenesis

Stellaris: BioGenesis

PC

May 5, 2025

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

The tenth expansion for the space grand strategy from Paradox Interactive. Stellaris: BioGenesis DLC focuses on the theme of genetics, allowing us for things like creating biological ships or leading a living ecosystem with dispersed consciousness to victory.

4.2

Steam

Stellaris: BioGenesis
Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender

Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender

PC

November 20, 2025

Strategy, Interwar Period, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The tenth big expansion for the grand strategy from Paradox Development Studio. Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender focuses on Japan, China and the Philippines, introducing national goals for these countries.

3.5

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender
Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven

Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven

PC

October 28, 2025

Strategy, China, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Japan, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.

The fourth large expansion for the popular strategy from Paradox Development Studio. Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven allows us to play as China, Japan or South-East Asia. Each of these regions is very specific and offers new mechanics. We can also rely on the Silk Road and experience new throne rooms, traditions and events.

7.0

Steam

Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven
Realpolitiks II

Realpolitiks II

PC

May 12, 2021

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Politics, Polish, RTS, Singleplayer.

The second part of a series of strategy games, in which we are at the head of the chosen country and lead it to global domination. In Realpolitik II it is only up to us to decide whether we will put our trust in the rule of the hard hand and warfare, or whether we respect the principles of democracy and free market law.

4.6

Steam

9.2

Users

Realpolitiks II
Strategic Command: American Civil War - Concert of Europe

Strategic Command: American Civil War - Concert of Europe

PC

November 25, 2025

Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, 19th Century.

The second expansion to Slitherine's complex turn-based strategy game. Strategic Command: American Civil War - Concert of Europe offers a European setting from the second half of the 19th century. It features five new campaigns and previously unavailable leaders and units.

10

Steam

Strategic Command: American Civil War - Concert of Europe
Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change

Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change

PC

May 8, 2024

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The sixteenth expansion for the grand strategy game from 2013. Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change introduces imnportant changes to three parts of the world - Europe, Central Asia and the Americas. There are new mechanics, units, events and theme content.

Europa Universalis IV: Winds of Change
ICBM: Escalation - United States of Annihilation

ICBM: Escalation - United States of Annihilation

PC

November 27, 2025

Strategy, Alternative History, Grand Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Cold War.

The second expansion for the RTS and grand strategy hybrid. ICBM: Escalation: United States of Annihilation introduces an 11-mission campaign focused on managing US forces to maintain their nuclear monopoly and completely dismantle the USSR.

9.0

Steam

ICBM: Escalation - United States of Annihilation
Realpolitiks

Realpolitiks

PCXboxMobileNintendo

February 16, 2017

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Politics, Polish, RTS, Singleplayer.

A real-time strategy game by Polish studio Jujubee, in which you play as a leader of one of the 21st-century nations and do your best in order for the citizens to prosper. Mechanics-wise, Realpolitiks resembles the popular Europa Universalis series, but the game is set in modern times and takes into account the current specifics of politics and reality. The gameplay focuses mostly on managing the country in all the key fields and requires making many strategic and political decisions, which have huge consequences. You have to take care of such things as e.g. internal policy, diplomacy, economics, armed conflicts or espionage. The game emphasizes both the bright and the dark side of power, allowing you to choose your own path of achieving your goals and to decide between doing the right thing and using morally dubious methods.

6.1

OpenCritic

6.2

Steam

9.6

Users

Realpolitiks
Hearts of Iron 2

Hearts of Iron 2

PC

January 4, 2005

Strategy, Interwar Period, 2D, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

A sequel to the well-received grand strategy game set during World War II, developed by Paradox Interactive. Hearts of Iron 2 spans the entire world and requires us to oversee not only military activities but also all kinds of economic, political, and social dependencies. The player can lead any country, including the biggest superpowers of the era, such as Germany, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. Hearts of Iron 2 offers great freedom in preparations for the outbreak of the World War II. The general premise of the gameplay recreates the solutions of the game's predecessor, but the sequel features many novelties, including additional diplomatic and political options (for example, you can check what would happen if Marxist ideas were introduced in Germany), an open negotiation system, trade agreements, or experience acquisition for military units. Historical scenarios that let us see the conflict through the eyes of a famous commander were also enhanced.

8.7

Steam

8.5

Users

Hearts of Iron 2
Stellaris: Grand Archive

Stellaris: Grand Archive

PC

October 29, 2024

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

An expansion for the grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Stellaris: Grand Archive is a story add-on, allowing to construct the titular archive and to collect cosmic fauna, artifacts and relics. It also introduces new civics, origins and tradition trees.

6.7

Steam

Stellaris: Grand Archive
Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung

Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung

PC

November 14, 2024

Strategy, Interwar Period, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The tenth large expansion for the World War 2 strategy from Paradox Interactive. Hearts of Iron IV: Gotterdammerung allows us to change the course of history by creating new political and military alliances involving Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Belgium.

7.2

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung
Hearts of Iron IV: Prototype Vehicles Unit Pack

Hearts of Iron IV: Prototype Vehicles Unit Pack

PC

May 15, 2025

Strategy, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

A smaller unit expansion for the 2016 grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Hearts of Iron IV: Prototype Vehicles Unit Pack introduces various World War 2 machines and vehicles which never entered production and remained as designs and sketches. The add-on features land, sea and water units.

1.4

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: Prototype Vehicles Unit Pack
Galactic Civilizations IV: Tales of the Terran Alliance

Galactic Civilizations IV: Tales of the Terran Alliance

PC

December 4, 2025

Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

The sixth expansion to Stardock's turn-based 4X space strategy game. Galactic Civilizations IV: Tales of the Terran Alliance introduces content related to humanity and allows us to take control of its first space enemies – the Xendar.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Tales of the Terran Alliance
Age of Civilizations

Age of Civilizations

Mobile

September 23, 2014

Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, Polish, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.

A turn-based strategy game, in which we lead a civilization of our choice to dominate the world. Age of Civilizations is about waging wars, conquering new provinces and defending existing territories, as well as forming alliances with other countries.

4.1

Users

Age of Civilizations
Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia

Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia

PC

March 20, 2018

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.

Rule Britannia is an expansion to the PC Windows strategy game called Europa Universalis IV. This add-on is the so-called immersion pack that focuses on developing one of the nations - in this case, Great Britain. The expansion introduces new decisions and naval doctrines. The religion list now includes Church of England. Moreover, during the game, the players get to participate in the initial stages of the industrial revolution.

8.2

Users

Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia
Hearts of Iron III

Hearts of Iron III

PC

August 7, 2009

Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

Another installment in the popular historical strategy games franchise by Paradox Interactive, taking players back in time into the period of the bloodiest conflict in history – World War Two. As the player, your task is to come into power in your country of choice – either one of the superpowers of the time, or a militarily weaker country – and lead it through the global conflict. The plot of Hearts of Iron spans from 1936 to 1948, so you can choose to prepare for the inevitable war first. The creators have taken historical accuracy seriously, thanks to which you witness many events that really took place, although much still depends on your actions. The third instalment of the franchise features a huge world map, divided into around ten thousand provinces. In Hearts of Iron III, you can meticulously manage economic and military factors, although the less experienced players may just limit themselves to issuing general commands. It's the first title in the series to feature 3D graphics and customizable resolution options.

7.6

Steam

8.2

Users

Hearts of Iron III
Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud

Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud

PC

September 22, 2025

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

An expansion for the 4X space strategy from Paradox Interactive. Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud features modifications to the psionic gameplay route and allows to cross the enigmatic Shroud. The DLC introduces new governments, new alliances with patrons and a risk of total annihilation.

4.3

Steam

Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud
Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires

PC

March 4, 2025

Strategy, Interwar Period, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

A DLC featuring new nations for the popular strategy from Paradox Development Studio. Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires introduces national focus trees for Iran, India, Iraq and Afganistan. This comes along with their unique graphics, leader portraits and three-dimensional unit models.

1.5

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake

PCPlayStationNintendo

October 24, 2024

Strategy, China, Grand Strategy, Historical, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.

The remake of a popular 2003 turn-based strategy by Koei Tecmo. Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake has us playing as the leader of a dynasty, warring against others to unite China under their rule.

7.4

OpenCritic

4.9

Steam

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake
Victoria 3: National Awakening

Victoria 3: National Awakening

PC

September 23, 2025

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, 19th Century.

An Immersion Pack expansion for the popular grand strategy from Paradox company. Victoria 3: National Awakening focuses on the rise of nationalism in the Balkan region, offering a new map. We can maintain order under Habsburg rule, as well as lead national revolutions.

7.0

Steam

Victoria 3: National Awakening
Stellaris: Infernals

Stellaris: Infernals

PC

November 25, 2025

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A species expansion pack for the very popular 4X space strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. Stellaris: Infernals brings new origins, a crisis path, a new volcanic planet type, as well as new ethos, ships, and portraits.

6.0

Steam

Stellaris: Infernals
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

PC

April 5, 2011

Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War I, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Cold War.

A real-time strategy which presents the military and political actions taking place from the beginning of the 20th century until the break-up of the Soviet Union on a global scale. The game requires the player to deal not only with the military aspect, but also with the economic, political and social aspects.

9.0

Steam

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV

PCPlayStationNintendo

February 28, 2020

Strategy, China, RPG Elements, Grand Strategy, Historical, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.

Another part of the popular series of turn-based strategy games with RPG elements, the action of which is set in China, in the Three Kingdoms period, i.e. shortly after the fall of the Han dynasty in the second century BC. The production was developed by Koei Tecmo, which has been continuously developing its series since its inception.

6.3

Steam

2.3

Users

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV
Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven

Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven

PC

April 6, 2017

Strategy, China, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Japan, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

One among many DLCs for 2013 Europa Universalis IV by Paradox Interactive. Mandate of Heaven is focused on East Asia, especially on the Chinese Ming dynasty, Japan, and Manchurian tribes. Playing these factions, we can count on significantly more interesting experiences that are rich in detail, options, and unique events that are absent in the core game. The expansion introduces 50-year periods of prosperity and top power that can be achieved by meeting specific requirements. Depending on the chosen faction, we have unique, faction-specific options. The add-on also introduces an enhanced diplomacy interface as well as a myriad of new historical events and choices that influence the course of the game.

5.5

Steam

8.0

Users

Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven
Hearts of Iron IV: Waking the Tiger

Hearts of Iron IV: Waking the Tiger

PC

March 8, 2018

Strategy, Interwar Period, China, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, Japan, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The third expansion to strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. Developers introduced new content for China and modified national objective trees for Japan and the Third Reich, allowing e.g. to remove Hitler from power and the German Empire.

6.6

Steam

8.4

Users

Hearts of Iron IV: Waking the Tiger
Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan

Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan

PC

April 27, 2021

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The fourteenth add-on to the strategy game Europa Universalis IV, which introduces changes to the diplomacy system and focuses on capital development. The expansion was developed by Paradox Development.

4.2

Users

Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan
Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce

Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce

PC

June 17, 2025

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, 19th Century.

A mechanics expansion for the popular grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce DLC is focused on the new mechanics instead of narrative content. We can expand the trade system, as well as deal with company statutes, monopolies, luxury goods or diplomatic treaties.

9.2

Steam

Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce
Crusader Kings III: Coronations

Crusader Kings III: Coronations

PC

September 9, 2025

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.

A smaller Event Pack expansion for the strategy game created by Paradox Development Studio. Crusader Kings III: Coronations focuses on the titular coronations of various rulers, as well as taking oaths defining their direction and receiving promises of allegiance from vassals.

1.7

Steam

Crusader Kings III: Coronations
Espiocracy

Espiocracy

PC

2026

Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Espionage, Cold War.

A grand strategy game, in which we take control over an intelligence agency during the Cold War period. Espiocracy allows us to choose our country and send our spies on various missions, manipulating foreign nations in order to reach the goals set by our country.

Espiocracy
Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back

Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back

PC

November 23, 2021

Strategy, Interwar Period, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

The next expansion to the fourth main installment of the Hearts of Iron series. No Step Back focuses on the Eastern Front of World War II, increasing the ability to command countries such as Poland, the USSR and Estonia.

6.7

Steam

7.7

Users

Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening

PCPlayStationNintendo

July 20, 2023

Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical, Japan, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening is a strategy game set in Japan during the Sengoku era. Clan management, forming armies and handling the economy are all turn-based. Battles, meanwhile, take place in real-time.

7.4

OpenCritic

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening
Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization

Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization

PC

November 16, 2017

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

Another one of the numerous expansions to the popular turn-based strategy game Europa Universalis IV developed by Paradox Development Studio. Cradle of Civilization focuses on expanding features related to the Middle East and Muslim empires. It introduces many new solutions like new types of governments, the possibility to create Muslim schools that enable the player to increase their diplomatic power and the possibility to create trading policies by assigning missions to the merchants – the missions aren’t necessarily focused on earning money. The list of key novelties is supplemented by: greater influence over the army (for example, it is possible to create military discipline) and the option to abuse specific provinces (easy money is balanced by slower development in long term). All of it is based on the same technology as the one used in the base game and it doesn’t introduce any novelties to graphics or sounds of the game.

6.1

Steam

8.3

Users

Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization
Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome

Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome

PC

June 14, 2017

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

One of the many DLC packs for the fourth installment in the history-based strategy games series from Paradox Interactive, Europa Universalis. The expansion entitled Third Rome is the first of the so-called Immersion Packs, which focus on expanding specific options in individual regions of the world. In this case we are dealing with Russia, the eponymous Third Rome, a spiritual successor to Byzantine Empire. Along with the add-on, Russian rulers gain a whole range of new management options, including the annexation of entire states or turning highly developed provinces into metropolises. Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome also presents a struggle of the head of the nation with the Orthodox Church. Depending on which saint you chose to revere on icons, you get a specific bonus. Another area that received innovations is the military, featuring brand new, unique units, such as the Moscow Riflemen.

4.5

Steam

7.9

Users

Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome
Europa Universalis IV: Res Publica

Europa Universalis IV: Res Publica

PC

July 16, 2014

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

An expansion for the 2013’s grand strategy game, Europa Universalis IV. The developers introduced a number of additional tools that allow the players to manage their nation and influence its further development and fate. One of the most noteworthy elements is the possibility of increasing influence in the Merchant Republic by establishing trading posts and using the factions’ internal conflicts in the course of the new election events. The expansion also offers a new government system, republican dictatorship, and a new faction system that allows us to gain valuable bonuses. Moreover, the novelties include the ability to support heirs in elective monarchies and the new option of spending points on administrative, diplomatic, and military affairs. The add-on comes with a set of previously unavailable historical events that make for the action’s background.

4.7

Steam

8.0

Users

Europa Universalis IV: Res Publica
Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado

Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado

PC

February 26, 2015

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

Another DLC for the fourth installment of the popular Europa Universalis grand strategy game series. As the title suggests, the expansion takes us to the age of discoveries, although it presents the events of the period from a quite different perspective. This is because the gameplay is focused on the Central and Southern America of the turn of the 15th and 16th century, when a bloody struggle between the Spanish colonizers and local Aztec tribes took place; Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado lets us side with either. As the Spanish, we try to become as rich as possible by conquering the Aztec “golden cities” and other uncharted corners of the new world. Playing as Aztects, we have to ensure our lands’ security and do whatever we can to make the Europeans go home empty-handed. The Nation Designer tool, which provides us with previously unavailable customization options, is an integral part of the expansion.

6.8

Steam

8.0

Users

Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado
Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour

Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour

PC

September 26, 2012

Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

Third expansion for Hearts of Iron III, a successful strategy game that takes us to battlefields of World War II. Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour expands on spying system (offering new types of missions, including secret tasks fulfilled on the game’s main map – and introduces a special battle system that allows developing tactical plans and sharing them with friends. Major armies received new elite unites, including those specializing in invading from the sea. Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour offers more strategic options, like ability of supporting distant allies with resources. Commanders became more important, as they can now get special abilities, meaning that giving them appropriate tasks has become more significant for achieving victory. Additionally, new game mode has appeared that does not limit units’ production and technological development before the true gameplay starts. Finally, there are two new scenarios: one for Cold War, and the other for Spanish Civil War.

10

Steam

8.4

Users

Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour
Europa Universalis: Rome

Europa Universalis: Rome

PC

April 15, 2008

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy.

A spin-off of the popular Europa Universalis series, based on the engine and mechanics from the third installment, released in 2007. In contrast to every previous installment, Europa Universalis: Rome takes us to Antiquity, concentrating on the Roman Empire from 280 B.C. to 27 B.C. – from the First Punic War up to the birth of the grand Roman Empire. When it comes to mechanics, the gameplay isn’t at all different from what we could've seen in the other major entries of the series. During the game, we assume control of a chosen faction, taking care of its culture, religion, treasury, military forces, technological advancement, or diplomatic contacts. There are 50 playable factions at the player’s disposal, belonging to one of nine great cultures of that time, including Celts, Goths, Egyptians, and Romans. As a trademark of the series, each nation’s unique traits were carefully recreated, including historical dependencies that influence the events in the Antique world.

6.7

Steam

7.5

Users

Europa Universalis: Rome
Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday

Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday

PC

April 7, 2006

Strategy, Interwar Period, 2D, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.

A standalone expansion for the universally-acclaimed grand strategy game, Hearts of Iron 2, by Paradox Interactive. The production lets us assume control over a chosen country and lead it to victory on the fronts of the World War II. The player oversees not only the military affairs but also politics, economy, and technological development. The users of Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday receive the contents of the vanilla game and many novelties. The latter include a longer campaign that ends in 1953. Doomsday also features an alternative scenario of the World War II that is completely different from the one known from history. Moreover, the developers prepared an expanded technological development tree (we can construct an atomic bomb, attack helicopters, etc.) and the possibility of buying blueprints from our allies. An advanced yet user-friendly level editor is also noteworthy. The developers introduced a handful of technical fixes and an improved AI, as well.

8.1

Users

Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday
More Grand Strategy Games