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.
Gamepressure
OpenCritic
Steam
September 1, 2020
Strategy, Economic, Game , Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus , RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
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.
Gamepressure
OpenCritic
Steam
s
May 5, 2025
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The tenth expansion for the space grand strategy from Paradox Interactive. Stellaris: BioGenesis DLC focuses on the theme of genetics, allowing us for things like creating biological ships or leading a living ecosystem with dispersed consciousness to victory.
May 9, 2016
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Game , Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus , RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
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.
Gamepressure
OpenCritic
Steam
s
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.
Steam
s
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.
OpenCritic
Steam
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.
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.
Steam
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.
TBA
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.
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.
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.
Steam
s
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.
Steam
s
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 ing 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.
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.
Steam
s
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.
OpenCritic
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.
May 15, 2025
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, PBeM, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.
An expansion for the turn-based grand strategy set during the Middle Ages. Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Rajas and Tribes greatly expands the map and introduces special mechanics related to tribal and nomadic civilizations. There are new scenarios, including the one about the reign of Alexander Nevsky.
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.
Steam
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September 26, 2022, Early Access
Strategy, 4X, Crowdfunding, Economic, Game , Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics.
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.
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.
November 20, 2001
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
A sequel to the extensive real-time strategy game by Paradox Interactive that lets us lead the development of the biggest European superpowers throughout hundreds of years. Europa Universalis II is much bigger and spans across not three but four hundred years of global history (1419-1820). Contrary to its predecessor, the sequel lets us lead one of 180 actual countries, including such ones as the Chinese Empire or African tribes. Gameplay-wise, the developers adjusted all key mechanics like economy, politics, and diplomacy to match the global scale and introduced a myriad of enhancements, including a scenario editor. The game map was expanded with 120 new provinces. The role of religion was also recreated in greater detail. The improved graphics faithfully reflect the design and uniqueness of the available nations.
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.
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.
Steam
s
March 4, 2025
Strategy, Interwar Period, Alternative History, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
A DLC featuring new nations for the popular strategy from Paradox Development Studio. Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires introduces national focus trees for Iran, India, Iraq and Afganistan. This comes along with their unique graphics, leader portraits and three-dimensional unit models.
2025
Strategy, China, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Japan, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
The fourth large expansion for the popular strategy from Paradox Development Studio. Crusader Kings III: All Under Heaven allows us to play as China, Japan or South-East Asia. Each of these regions is very specific and offers new mechanics. We can also rely on the Silk Road and experience new throne rooms, traditions and events.
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.
Steam
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.
Steam
s
June 30, 2025
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Cold War.
An expansion for the Russian game ICMB: Escalation, combining RTS and grand strategy elements. Endless October DLC allows us to control the Soviet Union that managed to avoid the colapse during the 1990s. We can rely on proxy wars, dyplomacy and command new units as part of the alternative history scenarios.
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.
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.
Steam
s
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 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.
OpenCritic
Steam
s
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 , 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 ), 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.
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.
OpenCritic
Steam
September 2025
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An expansion for the 4X space strategy from Paradox Interactive. Stellaris: Shadows of the Shroud features modifications to the psionic gameplay route and allows to cross the enigmatic Shroud. The DLC introduces new governments, new alliances with patrons and a risk of total annihilation.
June 29, 2011
Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The second expansion for the extensive war strategy game, Hearts of Iron III, by Paradox Interactive. The add-on is focused on the Eastern Front of World War II, namely the struggle of the Soviet Union, Nazi , and other countries. The political aspect of the gameplay was subject to major changes, thanks to which players can now stage coups in other countries of fall victims to such. Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland expands diplomacy, giving warring countries the so-called war goals. Guerilla warfare was enriched with such elements as infiltration of enemy territory or sabotage. Sea warfare in the North Atlantic, in which submarines take part, was also reworked. Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland enhances the game’s engine and lets it utilize the power of dual-core processors. Moreover, the artificial intelligence was improved, the interface was simplified, and the gameplay speed was increased in order to enable players to finish an entire campaign during one evening.
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, 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.
Steam
s
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.
Steam
s
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.
Steam
s
June 17, 2025
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
A mechanics expansion for the popular grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce DLC is focused on the new mechanics instead of narrative content. We can expand the trade system, as well as deal with company statutes, monopolies, luxury goods or diplomatic treaties.
April 28, 2025
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
An expansion for CK3, opening the fourth chapter of this strategy and introducing mechanics related to the nomads from the Middle Ages. Crusader Kings III: Khans of the Steppe allows us to take control of the nomads, being constantly on the move and dominating new areas they visit.
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 , Austria, Hungary, and Belgium.
April 26, 2022
Strategy, 4X, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The fourth installment of the popular strategy games, developed by Stardock studio. Take on the role of a leader of a space civilization and rediscover the expanded and improved world of Galactic Civilizations IV.
OpenCritic
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October 12, 2023
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer.
A 4X strategy game set in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek: Infinite was developed by Nimble Giant Entertainment and published by Paradox Interactive.
Steam
s
March 7, 2024
Strategy, Interwar Period, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The ninth major expansion to a 2016 WW2 strategy game. Hearts of Iron IV: Trial of Allegiance is set in South America, having us lead new nations (such as Brazil, Argentina and Chile) to greatness.
June 30, 2025
Strategy, 2D, Alternative History, Economic, Simulation Elements, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, 80s, 90s, Politics, Singleplayer, Cold War.
A political strategy about trying to lead the communist USSR from the 1980s out of crisis. In Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War we play as the appointed General Secretary, making decisions related to the economy and diplomacy. We can also participate in the arms race, conduct research and start proxy wars.
2025
Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Espionage, Cold War.
A grand strategy game, in which we take control over an intelligence agency during the Cold War period. Espiocracy allows us to choose our country and send our spies on various missions, manipulating foreign nations in order to reach the goals set by our country.
September 24, 2024
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
The third big expansion for the best-selling strategy from Paradox Interactive. Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power focuses on the Byzantium Empire and introduces new ways of ruling the lands, new social advancements and lifestyles for those without any land of their own.
October 29, 2024
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An expansion for the grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Stellaris: Grand Archive is a story add-on, allowing to construct the titular archive and to collect cosmic fauna, artifacts and relics. It also introduces new civics, origins and tradition trees.
November 14, 2019
Strategy, 2D, Grand Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts.
A complex war strategy that is a continuation of the established Command: Air/Naval Operations 2013. The production enables a realistic reconstruction of the numerous war conflicts that took place after the Second World War. Warfare Sims studio is responsible for creating the game. The publisher is again Slitherine.
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