Games like Victoria 3
by Paradox Development Studio
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
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$19.99Victoria II
Aug 30 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Political Sim
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalPolitical SimEconomySimulationReal-Time with PauseMilitaryWorld War IWar👍 16,508
$49.99Europa Universalis IV
Aug 13 · Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Diplomacy
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalSimulation4XAlternate HistoryWargameMilitaryDiplomacyEconomy👍 95,785
$39.99Imperator: Rome
Apr 25 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Political Sim
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
StrategyGrand StrategySimulationRomeHistoricalPolitical SimSingleplayerManagementEconomyMultiplayer👍 19,638
$24.99Plutocracy
Nov 21 · Redwood
Both: Grand Strategy · Management · Political Sim
The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?
StrategySimulationGrand StrategyManagementPolitical SimEconomyCapitalismHistoricalCrimeSandbox👍 1,306
FreeCrusader Kings II
Feb 14 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Political Sim
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Grand StrategyStrategyMedievalHistoricalPolitical SimSimulationRPGSandboxMultiplayerDiplomacy👍 30,876
$49.99Crusader Kings III
Sep 1 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Management
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
StrategyMedievalGrand StrategySimulationRPGHistoricalManagementCharacter CustomizationLife SimSandbox👍 96,939
$29.99Democracy 4
Jan 13 · Positech Games
Both: Political Sim · Management · Economy
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
StrategyPolitical SimManagementSimulationEconomyDiplomacyGrand StrategyChoices MatterIndieCapitalism👍 5,892
$11.99Dummynation
Apr 15 · Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Both: Grand Strategy · Economy · Diplomacy
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Grand StrategyMilitarySimulationStrategyIndieEconomyDiplomacyRTSManagementWar👍 3,132
$14.99Europa Universalis III Complete
Feb 4 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Political Sim
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
Grand StrategyStrategyHistoricalPolitical SimReal-Time with PauseSandboxSimulationSingleplayerAddictiveMultiplayer👍 1,372
$9.99East India Company
Jul 31 · Nitro Games
Both: Capitalism · Political Sim · Historical
Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.
TradingCapitalismPolitical SimHistoricalEconomyRTSDiplomacyStrategyMedievalGrand Strategy👍 190
$49.99Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
Sep 24 · Oxide Games
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Resource Management
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Strategy4XGrand StrategyAlternate HistoryHistoricalSingleplayerResource ManagementTurn-Based TacticsDiplomacyManagement👍 2,141
$11.99Evil Bank Manager
Dec 7 · Hamsters Gaming
Both: Economy · Management · Grand Strategy
What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system
StrategyEconomyManagementSimulationIndieGrand StrategySingleplayerTurn-BasedMedievalHistorical👍 1,662
$49.99Stellaris
May 9 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
SpaceStrategyGrand StrategySci-fi4XExplorationSandboxSimulationMultiplayerReal-Time with Pause👍 142,911
-70%$4.49Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
Oct 11 · The Secret Games Company
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Management
Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format, which also shines in multiplayer.
Grand StrategyTurn-Based Strategy4XStrategyHistoricalManagementEconomyCity BuilderTurn-Based TacticsHex Grid👍 1,308
$9.99Age of History 3
Oct 23 · Łukasz Jakowski
Both: Grand Strategy · Diplomacy · Economy
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
WargameStrategyGrand StrategyRTSAlternate HistoryDiplomacyWorld War IEconomyWorld War IIEducation👍 18,110
$39.99Millennia
Mar 26 · C Prompt Games
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Economy
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy4XGrand StrategySimulationAlternate HistoryHistoricalTurn-BasedEconomyWar👍 2,977
$69.99Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Feb 10 · Firaxis Games
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Diplomacy
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Grand StrategyHistoricalStrategy4XMilitaryCity BuilderSimulationDiplomacyMultiplayerWar👍 44,851
$9.99Victoria I Complete
Aug 20 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion, colonization and social upheaval, to emerge as one of the great world powers by the dawn of the 20th century in Victoria Complete.
StrategyGrand StrategyReal-Time with PauseHistoricalSingleplayerSimulation👍 225
$49.99Hearts of Iron IV
Jun 6 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
StrategyWorld War IIGrand StrategyWarHistoricalMilitaryAlternate HistoryMultiplayerSimulationTactical👍 283,391
$39.99Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Jun 20 · 3Division
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Management
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase BuildingGrand StrategyHistoricalBuildingManagementEconomyColony Sim👍 25,244
$14.99Patrician IV
Sep 17 · Gaming Minds Studios
Both: Resource Management · Economy · Capitalism
You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.
StrategyTradingResource ManagementEconomySimulationCapitalismSingleplayerHistoricalManagementMultiplayer👍 584
$19.99March of the Eagles
Feb 18 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical
“he Who Fears Being Conquered Is Sure Of Defeat.”The war-game March of the Eagles focuses on the dramatic conflicts of Europe during 1805 to 1820. Explore one of the defining periods in European history with this experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy, Paradox Development Studio.
StrategySimulationGrand StrategyHistoricalReal-Time with PauseSandbox👍 272
$39.99Tropico 6
Mar 29 · Limbic Entertainment, Realmforge Studios
Both: Economy · Management · Political Sim
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
City BuilderStrategySimulationEconomyManagementPolitical SimMultiplayerSandboxBuildingSingleplayer👍 19,844
$24.99Mad Games Tycoon 2
May 31 · Eggcode
Both: Management · Economy · Capitalism
Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.
ManagementEconomySimulationGame DevelopmentStrategyCity BuilderBuildingTradingCapitalismBase Building👍 7,356
$59.99Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Oct 20 · Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
Both: Historical · Grand Strategy
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyMultiplayerHistoricalGrand StrategySingleplayerTurn-Based4XCity BuilderWar👍 276,188
$9.99For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
Nov 11 · Crystal Empire Games
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Diplomacy
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
SimulationStrategyGrand StrategyHistoricalSingleplayer4XSandboxAlternate HistoryDiplomacyEconomy👍 147
$14.99Realpolitiks
Feb 16 · Jujubee S.A.
Both: Diplomacy · Political Sim · Grand Strategy
Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!
StrategyDiplomacyPolitical SimGrand StrategyHistoricalReal-TimeSimulationIndieWarEspionage👍 904
$14.99House of Legacy
May 14 · S3 Studio
Both: Management · Diplomacy · Economy
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
ManagementDiplomacySandboxCity BuilderOpen WorldRPGSimulationEconomyStrategyBase Building👍 3,270
$19.99Tropico 5
May 23 · Haemimont Games
Both: Economy · Management · Resource Management
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.
StrategyCity BuilderSimulationSandboxMultiplayerEconomyManagementResource ManagementSingleplayerComedy👍 9,797
$4.99Crisis in the Kremlin
Mar 20 · Nostalgames
Both: Political Sim · Historical · Grand Strategy
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Political SimStrategyCold WarSimulationIndieHistoricalAlternate HistoryGrand StrategyDiplomacyChoices Matter👍 1,372
$4.99Just Power: The Papal States
Nov 12 · Stikcy Games
Both: Political Sim · Diplomacy · Economy
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
$29.99Nova Roma
Mar 26 · Lion Shield
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical · Management
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
StrategySimulationCity BuilderBase BuildingGrand StrategyHistoricalManagementBuildingSandboxEconomy👍 2,093
$5.99Age of History II
Nov 21 · Łukasz Jakowski
Both: Historical · Grand Strategy · Political Sim
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
StrategyHistoricalWarGrand StrategyTurn-Based StrategyPolitical SimTurn-BasedSimulationMultiplayerSandbox👍 47,618
-75%$4.99Anno 2070™
Nov 17 · Blue Byte, Related Designs
Both: Resource Management · Economy · Management
Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage.
StrategyCity BuilderSimulationFuturisticRTSResource ManagementEconomyMultiplayerSingleplayerManagement👍 11,574
$49.99Power & Revolution
May 26 · Eversim
Both: Political Sim · Economy · Grand Strategy
In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!
Political SimStrategySimulationEconomyGrand StrategyWar👍 1,170
$14.99Hearts of Iron 2 Complete
Jan 23 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical
Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.
StrategyGrand StrategyWorld War IIHistoricalRTSSimulationSingleplayer👍 595
$14.99Mad Games Tycoon
Sep 13 · Eggcode
Both: Management · Economy · Resource Management
Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!
ManagementSimulationStrategyEconomyCasualBuildingBase BuildingResource ManagementSandboxCrafting👍 3,700
-75%$14.99Anno 1800
Apr 16 · Ubisoft Mainz
Both: Economy · Resource Management
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
City BuilderStrategySimulationEconomyMultiplayerResource ManagementSandboxRTSCo-opSingleplayer👍 29,869
$9.99Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
Dec 18 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Grand Strategy · Historical
Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
StrategyGrand StrategyHistoricalRomeReal-Time with PauseSimulationRTS👍 205
$24.99Democracy 3
Oct 14 · Positech Games
Both: Political Sim · Economy · Management
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
Political SimSimulationStrategyIndieTurn-BasedSingleplayerEconomyManagementSandboxModdable👍 6,244
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The Political Machine
Jul 31 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Political Sim · Management · Grand Strategy
Do you have what it takes to be president?Play as more than 20 candidates including Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich or create your own candidate from scratch.Players take to the campaign trail against a computer controlled opponent or a human challenger over the Internet.
StrategyTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategySimulationPolitical SimManagementSingleplayerGrand StrategyMultiplayerEconomy👍 229
$1.99E-Startup
Apr 26 · Polytale Games
Both: Capitalism · Management · Economy
E-Startup is a sandbox business simulation game in a low-poly universe. Build, buy resources to create products and complete contracts, invest in the stock market to become rich and popular!
SandboxCapitalismManagementEconomyTradingArcade3DSimulationResource ManagementSingleplayer👍 127
$29.99Rise of Industry
May 2 · Dapper Penguin Studios
Both: Management · Economy · Resource Management
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.
ManagementStrategyEconomySimulationCity BuilderResource ManagementIndieBase BuildingTradingBuilding👍 3,123
$7.99PC Tycoon 2
Mar 28 · Insignis Games
Both: Economy · Capitalism · Management
Start with one tiny office and a big idea, and grow it into a global computer company. Design your own CPUs, GPUs and laptops, launch your own OS, and outsmart your rivals. A laid-back tycoon that's easy to get into and hard to put down — made by one indie dev.
EconomyTime ManagementIdlerSandboxArtificial IntelligenceCapitalismManagementStrategyGame DevelopmentPvE👍 320
$4.99Rogue State
Oct 16 · LRDGames, Inc.
Both: Political Sim · Economy
Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
StrategySimulationIndiePolitical SimEconomy👍 195
$29.99Railway Empire
Jan 26 · Gaming Minds Studios
Both: Management · Economy · Historical
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
StrategySimulationManagementTrainsEconomyBuildingHistoricalTradingSingleplayerWestern👍 7,219
$19.99The Seven Years War (1756-1763)
Oct 30 · Oliver Keppelmüller
Both: Economy · Historical · Grand Strategy
Lead your nation through the trials of the first world war in history! Play huge campaigns with 5 playable nations or fight historic realtime battles. Beside of beating the enemy on the battlefield you now have to set up a working economy to supply your troops and your people!
StrategyRTSWarEconomyHistoricalSingleplayerGrand Strategy👍 125
$24.99Citystate II
Sep 23 · Andy Sztark
Both: Economy · Management · Political Sim
Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.
City BuilderEconomySimulationBuildingManagementSandboxPolitical SimStrategyFunnyRealistic👍 1,098
$14.99Citystate
Feb 22 · Andy Sztark
Both: Political Sim · Economy · Management
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
SimulationCity BuilderStrategyIndieCasualPolitical SimEconomyBuildingManagementSingleplayer👍 793
$34.99Captain of Industry
May 31 · MaFi Games
Both: Resource Management · Economy · Management
Build an industrial empire on a remote island. Mine resources, reshape terrain with excavators, grow food, construct factories, lay train tracks, and trade with the outside world. Research 100+ technologies to advance from basic metal smelting all the way to nuclear power and space flight.
AutomationResource ManagementBase BuildingSimulationStrategyEconomyManagementBuildingCity BuilderEarly Access👍 11,035
$29.99Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Sep 21 · Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
Both: Historical · Grand Strategy
Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!
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