Games like Victoria 3
by Paradox Development Studio
Victoria 3 is a top-down 3D historical grand strategy simulation: managing economy, diplomacy and nation building. Victoria II and Europa Universalis V play most like Victoria 3. Of the 11 closest games below, most share its grand strategy and historical.
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Closest matches
Victoria II
Aug 30, 2010 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Political Sim
Top-down 2D historical grand strategy. Political simulation, economic management and military conquest.
Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalPolitical SimEconomySimulationReal-Time with PauseMilitaryWorld War IWar👍 17,189Europa Universalis IV
Aug 13, 2013 · Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Diplomacy
Top-down 2D historical grand strategy, map-based interface. Managing nations, diplomacy and warfare.
Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulation4XAlternate HistoryWargameMilitaryDiplomacyEconomy👍 105,996Hearts of Iron IV
Jun 6, 2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical
Top-down 2D historical grand strategy wargame. Managing national industry, designing military divisions and waging war.
StrategyWorld War IIGrand StrategyWarHistoricalMilitaryAlternate HistoryMultiplayerSimulationTactical👍 324,666Stellaris
May 9, 2016 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy
Top-down 3D sci-fi grand strategy 4X, detailed space visuals. Exploring the galaxy, building an empire and managing civilizations.
SpaceStrategyGrand StrategySci-fi4XExplorationSandboxSimulationMultiplayerReal-Time with Pause👍 145,865Imperator: Rome
Apr 25, 2019 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Political Sim
Top-down 2D historical grand strategy. Empire building, character management and managing populations.
StrategyGrand StrategySimulationRomeHistoricalPolitical SimSingleplayerManagementMultiplayerEconomy👍 20,228Crusader Kings III
Sep 1, 2020 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Management
Top-down 3D historical grand strategy RPG, realistic medieval. Managing a dynasty, conquering lands and roleplaying characters.
StrategyMedievalGrand StrategySimulationRPGHistoricalManagementCharacter CustomizationLife SimSandbox👍 102,578Sid Meier's Civilization® VII
Feb 10, 2025 · Firaxis Games
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Diplomacy
Isometric 3D historical 4X grand strategy, realistic 3D render. Building settlements, advancing technology and conquering territories.
Grand StrategyStrategyCity BuilderHistorical4XMilitaryMultiplayerSimulationDiplomacyWar👍 45,039Anno 1800
Apr 16, 2019 · Ubisoft Mainz
Both: Economy · Resource Management
Top-down 3D historical city builder strategy simulation, realistic 3D. Building metropolises, managing production chains and establishing trade routes.
City BuilderStrategySimulationEconomyMultiplayerResource ManagementSandboxRTSCo-opSingleplayer👍 29,958Plutocracy
Nov 21, 2019 · Redwood
Both: Grand Strategy · Management · Political Sim
2D historical grand strategy economic sim, illustrated 2D art. Building financial empires, managing companies and lobbying politicians.
StrategySimulationGrand StrategyManagementPolitical SimEconomyCapitalismHistoricalCrimeSandbox👍 1,310Democracy 4
Jan 13, 2022 · Positech Games
Both: Political Sim · Management · Economy
2D modern-day political simulation strategy, vector graphics UI. Governing a country, choosing policies and laws, managing economy and popularity.
StrategyPolitical SimManagementSimulationEconomyDiplomacyGrand StrategyChoices MatterIndieCapitalism👍 5,898