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1. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Crusader Kings II is a grand strategy, strategy and medieval game. Released on February 14th 2012 has received 73,809 reviews of which 66,359 were positive and 7,450 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played grand strategy game, thanks to its 1,331 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
66,359
7,450
1,331
players
2. Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters
A social multiplayer incremental idle rpg with clans, PvP arenas, a wonderful 3d fantasy world with a story/missions and much more. Dungeon Crusher: Soul Hunters is a adventure, rpg and mmorpg game. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 420 reviews of which 295 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. While seeing 1,035 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among grand strategy games based on player count.
6.7
295
125
1,035
players
3. SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3. SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 is a strategy, wargame and grand strategy game. Released on March 15th 2018 has received 5,257 reviews of which 4,033 were positive and 1,224 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 443 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among grand strategy games based on player count.
7.5
4,033
1,224
443
players
4. Supremacy: Call of War 1942
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower! Supremacy: Call of War 1942 is a strategy, world war ii and war game. Released on October 21st 2017 has received 5,832 reviews of which 4,168 were positive and 1,664 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 218 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played grand strategy games.
7.0
4,168
1,664
218
players
5. Iron Order 1919
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919. Iron Order 1919 is a strategy, simulation and alternate history game. Released on August 24th 2022 has received 438 reviews of which 303 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played grand strategy games.
6.6
303
135
20
players
6. Half-Earth Socialism
Try your hand as a global planner of a future society. Play with a wide range of technologies and policies spanning different fields and ideologies. Will you lead the world to ecological utopia or planetary ruin? Half-Earth Socialism is a simulation, strategy and card game game. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 974 reviews of which 802 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played grand strategy games.
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802
172
5
players
7. 3 Days War
3 Days War is a unique multiplayer strategy war game. Integrating the mechanics of RTS+4X, it allows dozens of players to engage in a three-day real-time strategy competitionon. Commanders, use your skills, strategies, games and even deception to become the ultimate winner! 3 Days War is a rts, pvp and grand strategy game. Released on April 16th 2023 has received 710 reviews of which 593 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played grand strategy games.
7.9
593
117
1
players
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