Grand Strategy Games

Victoria 3

Victoria 3

PC
Victoria 3
Age of History 3

Age of History 3

PCMobile
Age of History 3
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

7.7

Steam

Europa Universalis V
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

9.1

Steam

5.6

Users

Crusader Kings III
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
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
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
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 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

9.0

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
Terra Invicta

Terra Invicta

PC

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.

8.0

Steam

Terra Invicta
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
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
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
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
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
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
Victoria 3: Iberian Twilight

Victoria 3: Iberian Twilight

PC

December 11, 2025

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

An Immersion Pack type of expansion for Paradox's grand strategy Victoria 3. Iberian Twilight DLC focuses on Spain and Portugal, highlighting their struggles and reforms in the 19th century. It includes events such as the Carlist Wars and the Pink Map, as well as interactions with former colonies.

8.5

Steam

Victoria 3: Iberian Twilight
Panzer General III: Scorched Earth

Panzer General III: Scorched Earth

PC

September 28, 2000

Strategy, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

Another game of SSI company belonging to the famous strategic Panzer General series. The action takes place again during World War II and focuses on the battles conducted by German and Russian troops on the eastern front. As the commander of these armies we can take part in the march to Berlin, or the offensive towards Moscow.

7.8

Users

Panzer General III: Scorched Earth
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
Bellfortis

Bellfortis

PC

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.

9.4

Steam

Bellfortis
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
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.

6.6

Users

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI
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: 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.

3.3

Steam

Hearts of Iron IV: No Compromise, No Surrender
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
Europa Universalis IV: Dharma

Europa Universalis IV: Dharma

PC

September 6, 2018

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

Dharma is a DLC to Europa Universalis IV, a popular real-time strategy game. The game focuses on the Indian subcontinent. Among other things, the DLC adds new missions for the most important countries of the region, introduces unique social classes (castes), and enhances the economic system in the game.

3.7

Steam

8.5

Users

Europa Universalis IV: Dharma
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
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.

6.7

Steam

ICBM: Escalation - United States of Annihilation
Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova

PC

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.

7.3

Steam

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova
Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny

Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny

PC

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.

5.6

Steam

6.5

Users

Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny
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: 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
ICBM: Escalation

ICBM: Escalation

PC

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.

8.9

Steam

ICBM: Escalation
Stellaris: The Machine Age

Stellaris: The Machine Age

PCPlayStationXbox

May 7, 2024

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

The ninth large expansion for the grand strategy game made by Paradox Interactive in 2016. Stellaris: The Machine Age has us face new types of threats related to cybernetics and synthetic technologies. The DLC offers new origins, ethos, constructions, techs and crisis paths.

7.6

Steam

Stellaris: The Machine Age
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
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
Crusader Kings

Crusader Kings

PC

April 18, 2004

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

A sequel to the 2001 strategy game Europa Universalis II, which focused on a 400 years period between 1419 and 1820. Crusader Kings can be considered a prologue of the previous standalone installment of the franchise, taking place earlier and allowing us to lead the European nations in the years 1066-1419. Like its predecessor, Crusader Kings is a faithful simulation of the period, taking into account diplomatic, social, military, religious and feudal relations. The greatest difference between the two games is the fact that Crusader Kings doesn't focus solely on the development of your nation, but building the prestige and influence of your dynasty. A huge innovation is the new combat system, faithfully recreating the differences in the offensive capabilities of the individual nation's units.

6.2

Steam

8.3

Users

Crusader Kings
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
Strategic Command: WWII Global Conflict

Strategic Command: WWII Global Conflict

PC

March 4, 2010

Strategy, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

Strategic Command: WWII Global Conflict is the fourth part of the popular series of turn-based strategies in the realities of World War II. This time, developers from Fury Software studio decided to enlarge the scale of operations all over the world. Players can command the troops of one of the six main nations and supervise the manoeuvres of more than 60 smaller countries.

6.1

Users

Strategic Command: WWII Global Conflict
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
Democracy 3

Democracy 3

PCMobile

October 14, 2013

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Politics, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

The third installment in the complex turn-based economical strategy game series developed since 2005 by Positech Games. Democracy 3 again puts you in the role of the leader of a fictional democratic country and tasks you with making a number of decisions that will let you satisfy the many conflicting expectations of the virtual society so that you can stay in power. The gameplay features a complex socio-economical simulation system, according to which every choice you make takes its toll on your country and its society. The mechanics of the game are similar to those known from the previous installments, while the changes introduced by the developers include such aspects as the private sector's influence on the society, and the presence of real-life problems and events (e.g. climate change, financial crisis). The graphics have vastly improved, although the gameplay is still mostly based on charts, statistics, and so on.

7.4

Steam

8.3

Users

Democracy 3
SuperPower

SuperPower

PC

March 27, 2002

Strategy, Grand Strategy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

Turn-based strategy called "a complete simulator of the world" by its creators. The action takes place in the 1990s and allows the player to lead the chosen nation to international domination.

6.5

Users

SuperPower
Europa Universalis Crown of the North

Europa Universalis Crown of the North

PC

July 22, 2003

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

A spin-off of a series encompassing complex strategy games developed by Paradox. The game utilizes an engine that was used previously in the production of Europa Universalis II. Contrary to its incredibly extensive predecessor that recreated 400 years of history as recorded by 180 real-existing countries, Crown of the North focuses on a significantly shorter period (years 1275-1340) and three Scandinavian nations only, including the Swedes, the Danes and the Norwegians. When Europe is ruled by aristocracy and clergy, or when a civil war breaks out in Sweden, the player assumes control of one of six available factions in order to influence the lives of those inhabiting northern parts of the Old Continent. The game offers three new campaigns based on the mechanics used in Europa Universalis II and capable of recreating advanced political, economic, military and trade-related dependencies that could occur in the period. All of this is complemented by an alternative campaign set in Vinland - a region of North America discovered by Vikings.

7.5

Users

Europa Universalis Crown of the North
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
Democracy 2

Democracy 2

PC

December 7, 2007

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Politics, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

Continuation of an extremely complex strategy game. Once again we play the role of the leader of a fictitious state. We strive to win every election.

5.4

Steam

7.2

Users

Democracy 2
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
Galactic Civilizations III

Galactic Civilizations III

PC

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.

8.3

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

7.8

Users

Galactic Civilizations III
Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks

Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks

PC

December 1, 2015

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

The seventh large expansion to Europa Universalis IV, a strategy game released in 2013 by the Paradox studio. As the title suggests, one of the expansion's main novelties is the presence of a new ethnic group – the Cossacks, who played an important role in the base game as well as in the history of several Eastern European nations. Overall, Europa Universalis IV: The Cossacks introduces a much greater range of changes, including modifications to the game mechanics that influence almost every faction. At the forefront are the province mechanics, offering the option to transfer control over provinces to our subordinates, bringing both many benefits and many problems – if they gain too much power, it can result in an attempt to dethrone the player. In addition, the developers introduced some changes to espionage (ability to study the technology of more advanced countries) and diplomacy, e.g. it is now possible to show our attitude towards neighbors or to conduct our activities in the colonies while taking the native people into account.

4.5

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7.7

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Nobunaga's Ambition

Nobunaga's Ambition

PC

December 31, 1983

Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, Japan, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

A turn-based strategy in which players play the role of Shingen Takeda or Nobunaga Ode to attempt to conquer the central regions of Japan during the Senegalese period. The game takes place in a turn-based system, focusing on state management, building an efficient economic system, exposing an invincible army and conquering areas belonging to hostile clans.

9.0

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4.9

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Nobunaga's Ambition
Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi

Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi

PCPlayStationMobileNintendo

November 30, 2017

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Japan, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.

Another entry in the series of strategy games developed by Koei Tecmo, this time not only for big platforms but also mobiles devices. As the previous games, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi takes us to the feudal Japan of the Sengoku era and lets us take part in the major battles of those turbulent times.

5.0

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0.8

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