Grand Strategy Games

Victoria 3

Victoria 3

PC
Victoria 3
Star Trek: Infinite

Star Trek: Infinite

PC
Star Trek: Infinite
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
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

9.0

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV
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

9.0

Steam

5.6

Users

Crusader Kings III
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

8.6

Steam

8.9

Users

Stellaris
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
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

6.8

Steam

Europa Universalis V
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
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.

9.0

Steam

8.7

Users

Age of History II
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.

7.2

OpenCritic

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.

8.5

Steam

9.0

Users

Age of History 3
Fields of History: The Great War

Fields of History: The Great War

PC

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.

Fields of History: The Great War
Terra Invicta: Dark Skies

Terra Invicta: Dark Skies

PC

July 27, 2026

Strategy, 4X, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics.

Terra Invicta: Dark Skies
Terra Invicta

Terra Invicta

PC

January 5, 2026

Strategy, 4X, Crowdfunding, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics.

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.

8.1

Steam

Terra Invicta
Victoria II: Heart of Darkness

Victoria II: Heart of Darkness

PC

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.

8.6

Users

Victoria II: Heart of Darkness
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
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
Age of History 2: Definitive Edition

Age of History 2: Definitive Edition

PC

April 15, 2026

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

8.3

Steam

9.7

Users

Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
Galactic Civilizations IV: Federations & Empires

Galactic Civilizations IV: Federations & Empires

PC

July 22, 2026

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

Galactic Civilizations IV: Federations & Empires
Realpolitiks II

Realpolitiks II

PCXbox

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
Europa Universalis III

Europa Universalis III

PC

January 23, 2007

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

The third major installment of the popular strategy game series that is being developed by Paradox Entertainment since 2001. The action of Europa Universalis III takes us to the middle of the 15th century and lets us control the development of a chosen nation throughout the period of around 350 years. The gameplay mechanics do not significantly deviate from the solutions known from the previous installments of the series. While playing, we are responsible for such aspects of a state’s functioning as the diplomacy, trade, economy, religion, and military. There are over 250 playable nation at players’ disposal and the fun takes place on a map consisting of over 1700 provinces and sea zones located on all continents. The title is traditionally set in historical setting and faithfully recreates the differences between nations or the historical development of science and technology. Among the minor novelties, the most noteworthy one is the modernized and more user-friendly interface.

8.3

Steam

8.6

Users

Europa Universalis III
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI

PCPlayStation

February 6, 2007

Strategy, China, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI is a turn-based strategy produced by the development studio Koei, which is the eleventh edition of the series developed since the 1980s. The plot of the game is based on the 14th-century novel "The history of three kingdoms". The player takes part in a rivalry between the leaders of Wei, Shu and Wu countries seeking to seize power over China.

6.7

Users

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI
SuperPower 2

SuperPower 2

PC

October 11, 2004

Strategy, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.

SuperPower2 is a continuation of the strategy game, which is a geopolitical simulator based on real data from all over the world. In the new version, the player will be faced with the choice of a specific personality, which will be directed to dominate the globe, using the means available in the 21st century.

7.9

Steam

8.1

Users

SuperPower 2
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
Imperial Ambitions

Imperial Ambitions

PC

July 13, 2026

Strategy, 2D, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, 16th Century.

Imperial Ambitions
Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance

Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance

PC

March 7, 2024

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

The ninth major expansion to a 2016 WW2 strategy game. Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance is set in South America, having us lead new nations (such as Brazil, Argentina and Chile) to greatness.

2.9

Steam

3.8

Users

Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance
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
Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at Our Gates

Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at Our Gates

PC

June 11, 2026

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

3.2

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at Our Gates
Supreme Ruler Ultimate

Supreme Ruler Ultimate

PC

October 17, 2014

Strategy, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Cold War.

Special cross-edition of the popular strategy series, created by the Battlegoat studio on the basis of their own production from 1982. The game combines four previously released instalments of the series, the action of which stretches from the late 1930s to the near future. During the game, we take control over a chosen nation and our goal is to lead it to world domination, taking care of such aspects of the state's functioning as government, diplomacy, economics, trade, espionage and weaponry.

7.7

Steam

8.0

Users

Supreme Ruler Ultimate
Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns

Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns

PC

February 28, 2019

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

Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns is an expansion to a strategy game developed by Paradox. This is not a standalone DLC, as it requires the base game to work and it expands the naval aspects of the game by implementing new options for designing and upgrading ships. Moreover, the game introduces new sea routes.

4.5

Steam

9.0

Users

Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns
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.

4.3

Users

Age of Civilizations
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
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.

1.6

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires
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.

1.5

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: Prototype Vehicles Unit Pack
Supremacy: World War 3

Supremacy: World War 3

PCMobile

March 15, 2018

Strategy, Grand Strategy, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, Browser, Online, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts, Free-to-play, Cold War.

A free-to-play MMO strategy, placing us in the middle of the global conflict. Supremacy: World War 3 allows us to play as a faction of our choosing, facing it against other players. We can achieve victory through technological progress, building alliances or military actions.

Supremacy: World War 3
Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power

Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power

PC

September 24, 2024

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

The third big expansion for the best-selling strategy from Paradox Interactive. Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power focuses on the Byzantium Empire and introduces new ways of ruling the lands, new social advancements and lifestyles for those without any land of their own.

8.2

Steam

5.1

Users

Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power
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
Nexus 5X

Nexus 5X

PC

April 18, 2024

Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

A turn-based 4X strategy game set in a sci-fi universe. Stellaris Nexus was developed with short, multiplayer sessions lasting less than an hour in mind. It supports up to six players at once.

9.1

Steam

Nexus 5X
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.

7.3

OpenCritic

5.0

Steam

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake
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
Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone

Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone

PC

September 27, 2022

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

The seventh major add-on to the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. HoI4 By Blood Alone focuses on Italy, Switzerland and Ethiopia and introduces, among other things, a special aircraft creator in which we can create our own fighters or bombers.

3.5

Steam

4.9

Users

Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone
Hearts of Iron IV: Peace for Our Time

Hearts of Iron IV: Peace for Our Time

PC

April 22, 2026

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

4.5

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: Peace for Our Time
Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations

Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations

PC

September 24, 2013

Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts, Cold War.

An incredibly extensive strategy game created by Warfare Sims in cooperation with Slitherine - a renowned publishing company. The player is given an opportunity to take control of a fleet consisting of aircraft carriers, support ships, as well as attack and transport planes. The player takes part in dozens of scenarios referencing both historical events and fictional operations set in the near future. Both large-scope and smaller operations can be conducted here, but what really needs to be noted is that the creators were very diligent when recreating both the battlegrounds and the massive number of different factors affecting military operations. What is also worth mentioning, the game offers an advanced AI of both the enemies and the player's subordinates - they are all capable of applying various tactics. As a result, the AI can be left in charge of certain actions.

8.3

Steam

8.8

Users

Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations
Europa Universalis II

Europa Universalis II

PC

November 20, 2001

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

A sequel to the extensive real-time strategy game by Paradox Interactive that lets us lead the development of the biggest European superpowers throughout hundreds of years. Europa Universalis II is much bigger and spans across not three but four hundred years of global history (1419-1820). Contrary to its predecessor, the sequel lets us lead one of 180 actual countries, including such ones as the Chinese Empire or African tribes. Gameplay-wise, the developers adjusted all key mechanics like economy, politics, and diplomacy to match the global scale and introduced a myriad of enhancements, including a scenario editor. The game map was expanded with 120 new provinces. The role of religion was also recreated in greater detail. The improved graphics faithfully reflect the design and uniqueness of the available nations.

8.6

Users

Europa Universalis II
Victoria II: A House Divided

Victoria II: A House Divided

PC

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.

7.9

Users

Victoria II: A House Divided
Victoria II

Victoria II

PC

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.

9.2

Steam

8.5

Users

Victoria II
Supreme Ruler 2020

Supreme Ruler 2020

PC

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.

7.8

Steam

7.5

Users

Supreme Ruler 2020
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
Command: Modern Operations

Command: Modern Operations

PC

November 14, 2019

Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts.

A complex war strategy that is a continuation of the established Command: Air/Naval Operations 2013. The production enables a realistic reconstruction of the numerous war conflicts that took place after the Second World War. Warfare Sims studio is responsible for creating the game. The publisher is again Slitherine.

8.5

Steam

7.8

Users

Command: Modern Operations
Stellaris: Distant Stars

Stellaris: Distant Stars

PCPlayStationXbox

May 22, 2018

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

An expansion to a strategy game called Stellaris. The Distant Stars add-on features new scenarios, additional technologies, new planetary systems, and gigantic beings from far reaches of the universe.

7.1

OpenCritic

6.6

Steam

9.7

Users

Stellaris: Distant Stars
Stellaris: Nomads

Stellaris: Nomads

PC

June 15, 2026

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

5.5

Steam

Stellaris: Nomads
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