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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September 1, 2020
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
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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May 9, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
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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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
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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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
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 23, 2024
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Polish games, 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.
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November 21, 2018
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish games, 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 28, 2025
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
An expansion for CK3, opening the fourth chapter of this strategy and introducing mechanics related to the nomads from the Middle Ages. Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe allows us to take control of the nomads, being constantly on the move and dominating new areas they visit.
Steam
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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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.
Steam
April 15, 2026
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish games, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
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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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October 28, 2026
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
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.
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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
December 2026
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
October 13, 2026
Strategy, Alternative History, Grand Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Cold War.
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.
Steam
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.
Steam
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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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.
Steam
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.
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.
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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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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.
Steam
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.
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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.
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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.
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November 21, 2024
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Cold War.
A combination of an RTS and a grand strategy, presented in a similar form to the board game Risk. ICBM: Escalation was made by a Russian studio SoftWarWare. It covers warfrare from the Cold War times up to the near future, including the use of nuclear weapons.
Steam
February 8, 2022
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
The first big add-on for Crusader Kings III, a strategy game. In Crusader Kings III: The Royal Court, the Paradox Development Studio team introduces throne room representation, a grandeur system, and the ability to create unique cultures.
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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.
Steam
May 12, 2022
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Overlord is an expansion pack for the space strategy game Stellaris. DLC introduces new options for managing galactic power, focusing on the relationship between the rulers of great empires and their vassals.
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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 10, 2023
Strategy, Interwar Period, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The eighth major expansion to the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny focuses on three Northern European countries - Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden - trying to survive World War II.
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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
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
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.
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.
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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.
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October 11, 2016
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
An add-on for Europa Universalis IV, created by Paradox Interactive studio. The expansion requires the base game to be installed. The core of the gameplay hasn't changed, but a lot of new features, tweaks and new functions have been included. Novelties include Great Power mechanics – a special functionality, that gives access to new influence mechanics once you choose one of the great nations. Great Powers can threaten the weaker nations, or offer lucrative proposals, which can influence their internal politics. Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man also includes a larger set of traits for individual leaders, awarding certain bonuses for countries they rule. State management has been expanded with new orders, while characteristics of some commanders can now influence their performance on the field of battle. Lastly, Coptic Christianity and fetishism have received new objectives.
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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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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.
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June 29, 2011
Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The second expansion for the extensive war strategy game, Hearts of Iron III, by Paradox Interactive. The add-on is focused on the Eastern Front of World War II, namely the struggle of the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, and other countries. The political aspect of the gameplay was subject to major changes, thanks to which players can now stage coups in other countries of fall victims to such. Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland expands diplomacy, giving warring countries the so-called war goals. Guerilla warfare was enriched with such elements as infiltration of enemy territory or sabotage. Sea warfare in the North Atlantic, in which submarines take part, was also reworked. Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland enhances the game’s engine and lets it utilize the power of dual-core processors. Moreover, the artificial intelligence was improved, the interface was simplified, and the gameplay speed was increased in order to enable players to finish an entire campaign during one evening.
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December 14, 2010
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The fourth major DLC to the strategy game Europa Universalis III developed by Paradox and published in 2007. The expansion named Divine Wind stays in the same time period as the base-version of the game and takes place between 1453-1789. The title concentrates particularly on the Far East, which influences and slightly changes the gameplay. Moreover, set on the Asian coast of Pacific, the game features dozens of new villages that you can raid. Among a whole range of improvements, there are new diplomatic options, a new set of buildings, and more. Multiplayer is also expanded – now it allows up to 32 users to play at the same time. The production features more details and updated graphics. The extension requires both, the base-version of the game and the previous DLCs.
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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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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.
Steam
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
May 12, 2021
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Politics, Polish games, 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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