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.
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Steam
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.
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Steam
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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.
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Steam
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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.
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Steam
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.
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Steam
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.
Steam
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.
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April 16, 2013
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, 19th Century.
Heart of Darkness is a Paradox Interactive add-on to Victoria II. Expansion in a realistic way reconstructs the race of 19th century powers to gain a dominant position in Africa. For this purpose, numerous changes were introduced to the gameplay mechanisms and colonization and sea battles systems were modified.
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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.
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April 15, 2026
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
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.
Steam
Users
2027
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical, World War I, RTS, Singleplayer.
A grand strategy game set during World War 1. The developers of Fields of History: The Great War have created a world map that reflects the realities of the era, expanded by historical data and real events. We can pick a country of our choosing and oversee its development.
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.
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Steam
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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.
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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.
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Steam
April 20, 2026, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
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.
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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.
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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.
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August 13, 2010
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, 19th Century.
Victoria II is a sequel to Victoria: Empire Under the Sun strategy game published in 2003. Players have the opportunity to lead one of the more than 200 countries and manage its fate over a hundred years (1835-1939). Developers from Paradox Interactive studio took care of compliance with historical facts and extensive options for managing the economy, army and politics.
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Users
March 31, 2026
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.
Steam
January 5, 2026
Strategy, 4X, Crowdfunding, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Space, PC Game Pass, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Terra Invicta is an extended strategy game from the creators of the popular modifications to the XCOM series. We face an alien invasion crisis on Earth and manipulate states to repel or welcome the aliens.
Steam
January 24, 2012
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, 19th Century.
The first addition to the extended Victoria II strategy. The extension expands the political layer and introduces many improvements to the interface. An additional attraction is the new scenario focusing on the civil war and the situation in the United States after the conflict.
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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.
OpenCritic
Steam
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.
OpenCritic
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.
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Users
March 4, 2024
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead is an expansion to the best selling strategy from Paradox Interactive. The DLC allows us to take care of our royal legacy. It also forces the player to deal with various plagues, including the infamous Black Death epidemic.
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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.
Steam
April 28, 2026
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
June 17, 2008
Strategy, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
Supreme Ruler 2020 is another part of an extensive strategy game developed by Battlegoat Studios. Like our predecessor, production allows us to move into a chaotic world in the near future.
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Users
May 8, 2008
Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Strategic Command 2: Patton Drives East is the second official extension to a successful turn-based war strategy, Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg.
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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.
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Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
June 19, 2025
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.
A combination of an RTS and a grand strategy game, created as a less demanding alternative to games like Crusader Kings III and Total War: Medieval II. In Bellfortis we become a leader of one of the monarchies in the Middle Ages. Our goal is to lead the country to victory and domination over others.
Steam
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.
Steam
April 24, 2025
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Politics, Polish, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The third installment of the grand strategy series. Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond provides us with the option to lead the country of our choosing, planning its development. This time we can expand beyond Earth and colonize other planets and moons thanks to a space program.
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October 19, 2023
Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Supernova is a standalone expansion to a 4X space strategy Galactic Civilizations IV. Compared to the base game, the expansion features a revamped space combat system and multi-species civilizations. The empire management mechanics have also been expanded.
Steam
May 9, 2023
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An expansion to the space RTS Stellaris. Stellaris: Galactic Paragons expands the empire council and leadership mechanics, introduces new characters with unique backstories and unique events.
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Users
June 29, 2020
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Free-to-play.
Real-time space strategy game and a mobile spin-off of Stellaris. Stellaris: Galaxy Command is designed for multiplayer mode. The title is offered in a free-to-play model.
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.
Steam
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.
Steam
July 11, 2025
Strategy, 2D, Alternative History, Economic, Simulation Elements, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, 80s, 90s, Politics, Singleplayer, Cold War.
A political strategy about trying to lead the communist USSR from the 1980s out of crisis. In Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War we play as the appointed General Secretary, making decisions related to the economy and diplomacy. We can also participate in the arms race, conduct research and start proxy wars.
Steam
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.
Steam
February 23, 2010
Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game is an extensive war strategy, created by developers from BL-Logic studio. The player takes control of one of the countries participating in the Second World War, and his task is to conduct military and diplomatic activities, while developing the economy and technology.
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Users
November 18, 2003
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, 19th Century.
Another, the fifth part of the well-known series of strategy games Europa Universalis, which takes us back to the period between the nineteenth century and the first decades of the twentieth century. It is a time when many scientific discoveries and advances have been made, and it is also a period of bloody clashes in the First World War.
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May 14, 2015
Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The third installment in the popular space 4X strategy game series which is the flagship franchise of Stardock Systems, previously known mainly for developing utility software. The action takes place several years after the events presented in the expansion to the game’s predecessor. Thanks to this, we can make use of all the previously featured races, factions, and technologies. The gameplay mechanics follow the rules of 4X strategy games, and the fun revolves around developing all aspects of your galactic empire. Depending on the player’s preferences, we can base our power on trade and diplomacy or aggressive military conquest. Apart from significant visual improvements, the developers also completely revamped the ship design system and options connected to management and diplomacy. The game’s map is divided into hexes which allows us to apply completely different strategies. For the first time in the history of the series, the title features a full-fledged multiplayer mode.
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Steam
Users
June 12, 2013
Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Assault on Democracy is an addition to WWII's extensive turn-based strategy Strategic Command: Global Conflict, focusing on the Allied Axis Army battles of 1939-1945.
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December 12, 2013
Strategy, RPG Elements, Grand Strategy, Historical, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Fourteenth edition of one of the longest Japanese strategic series, developed by KOEI since 1983. In the game we play the role of the feudal master of the Sengoku era, who fights in the name of the great idea of unification of a war divided country, becoming at the same time the first Japanese Shogun. The game is based on three pillars: creation, diplomacy and war.
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Users
November 13, 2018
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
Holy Fury is an expansion for the strategy game Crusader Kings II. The expansion focuses on the Northern Crusades, also known as the Baltic Crusades. Most of all, the DLC enhances gameplay elements concerning religions, both Catholic and Pagan.
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March 7, 2017
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
A DLC for Crusader Kings II, developed by Paradox Interactive – a studio known from many successful strategy games, including Stellaris or Hearts of Iron IV. The add-on focuses on religious organizations, including public ones, as well as secret cults that hide from the rest of the society. As the time goes, certain groups can rise to prominence, achieving more influence. Characters can join each organization, and attempt to climb higher in its hierarchy, which results in additional actions, abilities and chains of events. Monks and Mystics also introduces an ability to hunt heretics, or to send an archeological expedition in search of treasure and holy relics.
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