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
City States: Medieval

City States: Medieval

PC
City States: Medieval
Victoria 3: The Great Wave

Victoria 3: The Great Wave

PC
Victoria 3: The Great Wave
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

9.1

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

8.6

Steam

8.9

Users

Stellaris
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

7.3

Steam

Europa Universalis V
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

7.1

Steam

Victoria 3
Crusader Kings II

Crusader Kings II

PC

February 14, 2012

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

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

9.1

Steam

Crusader Kings II
Europa Universalis IV

Europa Universalis IV

PC

August 13, 2013

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

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

8.8

Steam

8.5

Users

Europa Universalis IV
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
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
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
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

4.2

Steam

3.4

Users

Star Trek: Infinite
Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards

Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards

PC

March 31, 2026

Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.

8.8

Steam

Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards
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.

Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
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.

8.1

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
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
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

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
City States: Medieval

City States: Medieval

PC

April 20, 2026, Early Access

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.

City States: Medieval
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
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
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
Romance of the Three Kingdoms X

Romance of the Three Kingdoms X

PlayStation

June 21, 2005

Strategy, China, Grand Strategy, Historical, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms X is a turn-based strategy played in China (the historic era of the Three Kingdoms). We plan the development of the kingdom, build cities, create armies, participate in debates and conquer new territories.

7.3

Users

Romance of the Three Kingdoms X
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
Kaiserpunk

Kaiserpunk

PC

March 21, 2025

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

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

6.2

OpenCritic

7.2

Steam

Kaiserpunk
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
Victoria 3: The Great Wave

Victoria 3: The Great Wave

PC

April 28, 2026

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

Victoria 3: The Great Wave
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
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
Stellaris: Galaxy Command

Stellaris: Galaxy Command

Mobile

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.

Stellaris: Galaxy Command
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
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

PC

February 21, 2006

Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Space, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

The second entry in a great strategy games series created by Stardock Corporation. It uses new and fully three-dimensional visual engine.

7.7

Steam

8.7

Users

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords
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
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
Democracy 4

Democracy 4

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

January 13, 2022

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

Democracy 4 is an elaborate strategy in which we take control of a fictitious democratic state. The game offers a complex simulation of social and economic processes and reflects contemporary problems, such as fax news and manipulations using social networking sites.

8.2

Steam

6.3

Users

Democracy 4
Europa Universalis: Rome - Vae Victis

Europa Universalis: Rome - Vae Victis

PC

November 19, 2008

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

An official add-on for Europa Universalis: Rome – a spin-off of the popular strategy series, developed continuously from 2001 by Paradox Interactive. Similarly to the base game, the action of the expansion takes us to Antiquity, documenting the rise of the Roman Empire from 280 B.C. to 27 B.C. The Vae Victis expansion introduces a slew of new, previously unavailable mechanics to the game. Above others, the game places even bigger emphasis on famous personas, each of them has their own personality and can prove indispensable to player’s actions. The add-on introduces a new aspect of internal politics in form of the Senate. The monarchies and tribes also received their own courts, full of traitors and schemers. The whole game is complemented by numerous technical updates, such as improved AI or a more transparent, intuitive user interface.

7.4

Users

Europa Universalis: Rome - Vae Victis
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
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
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.

8.8

Steam

ICBM: Escalation
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
Stellaris: Leviathans

Stellaris: Leviathans

PCPlayStationXbox

October 20, 2016

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

A story expansion to Stellaris – a space real-time strategy game developed by Paradox Development. The greatest novelty in comparison to the base version of the game is a story campaign titled “War in Heaven” in which the player participates in a conflict between the Fallen Empires. DLC doesn’t introduce any revolutionary changes to the gameplay premise known from the original game, but it does introduce a new race – the so-called Guardians – and Enclaves, independent facilities in which the player can trade resources and obtain information about the current situation in the game world. Stellaris: Leviathans uses the technology developed for the base game and its graphics are of same quality. However, the developers decided to implement new music themes that accompany the player during the game.

6.8

OpenCritic

7.2

Steam

8.3

Users

Stellaris: Leviathans
Realpolitiks

Realpolitiks

PCXboxMobileNintendo

February 16, 2017

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

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

6.1

OpenCritic

6.2

Steam

9.6

Users

Realpolitiks
Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

PC

December 31, 1985

Strategy, 2D, China, Grand Strategy, Historical, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.

Turn-based strategy, which takes place in China during the Han Dynasty. The player's task is to manage his state and to unite the other regions under his rule.

7.1

Steam

5.9

Users

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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
Supreme Ruler Cold War

Supreme Ruler Cold War

PC

July 19, 2011

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

Supreme Ruler Cold War is another part of a series of strategy games prepared by Battlegoat Studios. This time the action takes us back to the times of the Cold War, when the world, observing the tension between the two powers at that time - the USA and the USSR - faced another armed conflict on a global scale.

5.9

Steam

6.9

Users

Supreme Ruler Cold War
Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game

Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game

PC

February 23, 2010

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

Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game is an extensive war strategy, created by developers from BL-Logic studio. The player takes control of one of the countries participating in the Second World War, and his task is to conduct military and diplomatic activities, while developing the economy and technology.

8.4

Steam

7.7

Users

Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game
Hearts of Iron IV: Death or Dishonor

Hearts of Iron IV: Death or Dishonor

PC

June 14, 2017

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

A second DLC for the real-time strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. Created by Paradox Development Studio, the Death or Dishonor add-on focuses on four European countries, namely: Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia, which after the outbreak of the WWII were caught between the hammer and the anvil – the Third Reich and the USSR. In the expansion, the aforementioned countries receive all new and unique National Focus trees allowing the players to lead the country they choose taking one of the available paths. The four new countries also deliver new events and assets, such as leader portraits, 3D vehicle models, soldier dialogues, and pieces of soundtrack. Also arriving in Death or Dishonor are features like Equipment Conversion (making it possible for the players to upgrade their arsenal by using their older units, or utilizing captured enemy units), and the option to license military technology from other countries or license one’s tech to other governments. Also, the diplomatic features of the game have been developed by fascist countries getting new subject levels like Reichskommissariat, which hold the occupied nations in an iron grip.

5.1

Steam

7.8

Users

Hearts of Iron IV: Death or Dishonor
Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond

PC

April 24, 2025

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

The third installment of the grand strategy series. Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond provides us with the option to lead the country of our choosing, planning its development. This time we can expand beyond Earth and colonize other planets and moons thanks to a space program.

3.9

Steam

9.8

Users

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
Crusader Kings III: Royal Court

Crusader Kings III: Royal Court

PCPlayStationXbox

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.

8.2

OpenCritic

4.2

Steam

2.9

Users

Crusader Kings III: Royal Court
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
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