Posted by There is a lot to enjoy in these games for people who like the political side of grand strategy.
One of the most famous and popular types of PC games is grand strategy, and it’s quickly becoming popular on consoles as well. There are a lot of subgenres and independent books out there, so there is sure to be something for everyone. The books cover everything from historically accurate fantasy worlds to the future of space. In games with a lot of complicated rules, players take on leadership roles and often fight against other countries to control land.
Grand strategy games are different from most turn-based strategy games because they usually have more than just war. For example, trade, negotiations, and world events happening over time are all common in grand strategy games. Diplomacy is a big part of developing an engaging strategy experience. In some games, it’s built in so deeply that you can finish them without ever starting a war.
Space Empires (Series)
Space Empires, which came out in 1993, was one of the first big strategy games set in space. It had a lot of different parts, like science, trade, war, and diplomacy. The series probably won’t be coming back any time soon, since the creators, Malfador Machinations, haven’t put out a game since 2014.
With five games released between the 1990s and early 2000s, Space Empires quickly gained a large group of dedicated fans. It’s possible that fans would not have anything like Stellaris now if Space Empires hadn’t come out first. The grainy graphics and user interface may look very old now.
Knights Of Honor (Series)
Knights of Honor and its follow-up in 2022 Knights of Honor 2: Sovereign and other games by Black Sea Games that aren’t given enough credit. The game takes place in medieval Europe, and players are Kings who have to run their Kingdom in all areas, from war to government to business.
People still think the first game is better, even though the second one has more fully developed gameplay, especially when it comes to diplomacy. There is the option to turn a kingdom into a full-fledged empire. It may not be as grand as Crusader Kings, but it has a lot more direct combat, so it feels like a good mix of Crusader Kings and a Total War game.
Dune: Spice Wars
Even though Dune: Spice Wars is still in early access, it is already a very complicated and deep strategy game. New features, improvements, and groups are being added all the time. For people who like the Frank Herbert book series, the chance to learn more about Arrakis and change its history should be very appealing.
Diplomacy may not be the best part of 8 Ball Pool by itself, but when you play it with the building, combat, exploration, and strategy parts, it feels like a full experience. Fans will be interested to see what other features the makers add when the game comes out in September 2023.
Victoria (Series)
The Victoria series, which has three games from 2010 to 2022, is arguably one of Paradox Interactive’s most complicated and multilayered works. Each game is a huge step forward from the last. The games take place in the Victorian era and let players choose from different countries. They can either negotiate peacefully or violently to win.
The game has a lot of very complicated concepts that players need to learn and understand. Which might turn off people who are new to the genre. However, this is likely to be one of the best political strategy games on the market for more experienced players.
Sid Meier’s Civilization (Series)
Sid Meier’s Civilization series is one of the most famous in the strategy fiel. And Civilization 5 is often thought to be one of the best strategy games ever. Players will take charge of one of history’s most famous civilizations and move through time and into the future on maps and places that are chosen at random.
Many players have spent hundreds or even thousands of hours playing each game. Even though the series isn’t as realistic or historically true as some other games in the same genre. This is because the turn-based gameplay is so fun. One important part of the game is diplomacy, so people who like to talk about deals, alliances, and agreements will feel right at home here.
Hearts Of Iron (Series)
Hearts of Iron is Paradox Interactive’s take on strategy games set in World War II. Players take charge of any number of countries on a map that spans the whole world, from big powers like Great Britain and the Soviet Union to smaller countries on the edges of the world at the time, like Peru and Finland.
From 2002 to 2016, four games were released in the series. Each one was better than the last, and Hearts of Iron 4 still has a large fan group seven years after it came out. In these big battles, diplomacy is key to staying alive, and the series’ complicated rules make for a great experience.
Total War (Series)
Total War by Creative Assembly is one of the most popular strategy series out there. It’s known for being historically accurate, having long missions, and having great RTS combat management. The series has grown to include epic games like A Total War Saga: Troy and the Total War: Warhammer series. With so many games in the series, there should be something for everyone.
Campaigns have a lot of different kinds of diplomacy, like trade, spying, alliances, and treaties. The places and units are also beautifully rendered. Fans of real history will love Total War: Rome 2 and Shogun 2. They take players back to some of the world’s most interesting and famous countries and times in history.
Europa Universalis (Series)
The Europa Universalis series, which was also made by Paradox Interactive, began in 2000 and had four games until 2013. Taking place during the Age of Discovery, players will be in charge of states during one of the most troubled times in world history.
Players will spend a lot of time talking and planning with other countries in this game. Which is arguably one of the best diplomacy games ever made. Everywhere from Japan to France to the US, players can make their own past in any way they want, but it usually costs extra DLC.
Stellaris
Stellaris by Paradox Interactive is one of the most ambitious strategy games ever made. Players take charge of an entire species and try to spread their society across the stars. Different species can be controlled and interacted with by players, so no two games are ever the same.
Because there are so many complicated diplomatic and political rules. Players can do anything from living happily with aliens to wiping out whole planets. Even though some races and diplomatic tools can only be seen after paying for DLC. The base game still has a lot to offer.
Crusader Kings (Series)
There is no better or more thorough series than the Crusader Kings when it comes to diplomacy and how different groups interact with each other. Since the most recent game, CK3, was a huge hit. It looks like this series will continue to be popular for many years to come.
In this game, players are in charge of a medieval kingdom that spans several generations and a map that includes parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Every playthrough will have a different story because the events and actions are generated by a computer program. The stories range from love stories to murder mysteries to holy crusades.