Games like Shadows Behind the Throne 2
by Bobby Two Hands
An apocalyptic grand strategy game, in which you take the role of the forces of darkness, trying to bring an end to a fantasy world. Complete with complex internal politics by NPC factions and wide ranges of strategies and types of doom to choose between.
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$19.99Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Jul 15 · Bobby Two Hands
Both: God Game · Grand Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy
Take on the role of a Dark Elder God and lead your agents to bring about an apocalypse in a fantasy world. Work in the shadows, avoiding the heroes who will try to stop you, as you bring about plague and famine, ice age and volcanic destruction, madness and never ending night.
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$39.99Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
Nov 27 · Illwinter Game Design
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Fantasy · God Game
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyFantasyIndieGod GameGrand Strategy4XTurn-BasedMultiplayerMagic👍 1,925
$19.99Secret Government
Apr 15 · GameTrek
Both: Conspiracy · Grand Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
ConspiracyGrand StrategyStrategyTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedSandboxReal-Time with PauseSimulationPolitical SimEconomy👍 249
$44.99Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
Jan 17 · Illwinter Game Design
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Grand Strategy · God Game
In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Strategy4XTurn-Based StrategyAsynchronous MultiplayerGrand StrategyGod GameFantasyWargameHand-drawnAuto Battler👍 1,687
$39.99Solium Infernum
Feb 22 · League of Geeks
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Grand Strategy · Conspiracy
Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyDiplomacyConspiracyAsynchronous MultiplayerDemonsChoices MatterDark FantasyPsychological Horror👍 1,571
$34.99Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
Dec 5 · Illwinter Game Design
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Grand Strategy · Fantasy
You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyIndieGrand StrategyFantasyMultiplayerModdableTurn-BasedDifficultSingleplayer👍 1,124
FreeCrusader Kings II
Feb 14 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Political Sim
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
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$4.99Just Power: The Papal States
Nov 12 · Stikcy Games
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based Strategy · Conspiracy
Are you ready to found a dynasty which controls the Holy See over the centuries? Climb the hierarchies, hire your relatives, blackmail and bribe to get everything you want in this turn-based political simulator.
Political SimTurn-Based StrategyDiplomacyEconomySimulationConspiracyManagementTurn-BasedStrategyGrand Strategy
$29.99SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
Feb 3 · Owned by Gravity
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Grand Strategy · Fantasy
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
StrategyRPGTurn-Based StrategyTactical RPGGrand StrategyStrategy RPG3DFantasyTop-DownCrafting👍 2,149
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May 23 · Arcen Games
Both: God Game · Fantasy · Turn-Based Strategy
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$6.99Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Feb 17 · JoySpark Games
Both: God Game · Political Sim
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
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-35%$9.74The Emperor and State
Jul 26 · 涂途
Both: Grand Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
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$12.99The Shrouded Isle
Aug 4 · Jongwoo Kim, Erica Lahaie, FX Bilodeau, Tanya Short
Both: Political Sim · Horror · Turn-Based Strategy
Your Excellency, in this short systems-management survival game, we prepare for the awakening of our Lord. He hungers for human sacrifice. Sinners try to hide their dark secrets, but all must be purged...
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$24.99Deity Empires
Sep 25 · BaileyHausdorff Systems
Both: Fantasy · Turn-Based Strategy · Grand Strategy
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
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$19.99Sorcerer King: Rivals
Sep 22 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Grand Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
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$9.99King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame
Nov 24 · NeocoreGames
Both: Fantasy · Grand Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy
Welcome to the lost age of chivalry, where magic and myth is alive, and you are destined to be one of the living legends: Arthur, the son of Uther Pendragon, the Once and Future King of the prophecies. Fulfill your destiny and claim your rightful place on the throne of Britannia.
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Sovereignty: Crown of Kings
Feb 2 · Gothic Labs, The Lordz Games Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Fantasy
Assume the leadership of one of the lands of Sovereignty and guide your people to glory and prosperity. By wisely combining soft and hard power, you can eventually hope to reign over the whole land. However, In this divided and merciless land, holding onto power is likely to prove harder than seizing it!
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$9.99Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
Oct 12 · Triumph Studios
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Fantasy
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