The Diplomacy Zone

Games about negotiation, alliances, treaties, leverage, and political relationships.

Latest Standouts

Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.

For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee - January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
States of Power - Command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy in this WWII Grand Strategy Wargame. Easy to start, hard to master and a full match fits in one session. Play singleplayer and multiplayer, or create, play and share your own custom scenarios with the built-in Scenario Editor.
Mr. President - Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian - Players say: Guide Prince Jerian from childhood toward the throne, managing imperial factions, family ties, and choices about Arknia’s future. Players like: Expanded World Lore · Political Intrigue · Writing and Characters ·
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This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost.

Three Kingdoms : Alias - A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Prime Monster - A card-based political roguelike about surviving in a parliament of literal monsters. Fight for votes, break rules, weather scandals and force through absurd laws to keep the top job in this democratic dystopia of truly monstrous proportions.
Tlatoani: Aztec Cities - Give rise to wonders of the Aztec Civilization as you build your own magnificent metropolis in this ancient city builder. From humble beginnings build, trade, manage and conquer to become Tlatoani (Emperor).
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Old World - Players say: Guide an ancient kingdom across generations, balancing court politics, city-building, diplomacy, and war with limited orders each turn. Players like: Limited-Order Decisions · Dynasty and Court Drama · Interconnected Strategy ·
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Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Imperiums: Greek Wars - Players say: Guide one of 30 ancient factions through turn-based diplomacy, empire management, warfare, and optional Greek myth quests. Players like: Strategic Depth · Diplomacy And Trade · Smart Opponent AI ·
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Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Total War: ROME REMASTERED - Players say: Lead an ancient faction, expand your empire on a turn-based campaign map, and command its armies in real-time battles. Players like: Classic Campaign Appeal · Strategic Battle Mix · Updated Visuals ·
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Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic - Players say: Plan a Soviet-themed republic by building industries, routing supplies and workers, trading abroad, and meeting citizens’ needs. Players like: Intricate Logistics · Deep Production Chains · Planning Payoff ·
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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.

ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition - Players say: Lead one of twelve civilizations in a turn-based race to explore, develop, and rule a galaxy through science, trade, diplomacy, or war. Players like: Distinct Faction Styles · Atmospheric Soundtrack · Empire-Building Strategy ·
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ENDLESS Space™ is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS Universe™, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

Cataclismo - Players say: Lead survivors in a mist-ravaged world, building piece-by-piece fortresses and commanding troops against nightly monster sieges. Players like: Modular Fortress Building · Art and Atmosphere · Tactical Siege Defense ·
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Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.

Democracy 4 - Players say: Lead a country by changing policies, taxes, and spending while balancing voter support, public finances, crises, and elections. Players like: Policy Cause and Effect · Political Sandbox · Competing Voter Groups ·
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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...

Against the Storm - Players say: Lead mixed-species crews through storm-threatened forests, building temporary settlements and managing scarce resources to satisfy the Queen. Players like: Varied Settlement Runs · Resource Puzzles · Focused Run Length ·
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A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

Rebel Inc: Escalation - Players say: Lead a postwar administration, funding civilian services and directing troops to stabilise regions while containing an insurgency. Players like: Civilian-Military Balance · Demanding Strategic Challenge · Governors and Scenarios ·
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A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

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Medieval Kingdom Wars - Players say: As a minor lord in 1336, manage towns and feudal politics on a real-time map, then build and command armies in battle. Players like: Kingdom-RTS Blend · Town Building · Map Conquest ·
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Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

Solium Infernum - Players say: As an Archfiend competing for Hell’s empty throne, scheme through diplomacy, rituals, legions and carefully timed vendettas. Players like: Diplomacy And Deception · Asynchronous Multiplayer · Distinctive Hell Artwork ·
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Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?

Norland - Players say: Guide a noble dynasty in a medieval colony sim, building a town while managing peasants, rivalries, research, and war. Players like: Emergent Family Drama · Noble Political Intrigue · Engaging Town Management ·
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Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

Hidden Gems

Well-liked but under-played: strong scores, small review counts.

Pro Wrestling Sim - Players say: Run a wrestling promotion by signing talent, booking matches and storylines, and managing the business behind each show. Players like: Fantasy Story Booking · Workshop Mods · Easy to Learn ·
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Pro Wrestling Sim is a text-based pro-wrestling booking simulator. Control a wrestling promotion, decide your roster, and create storylines, feuds and matches where the winners and losers are in your hands.

The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain - Players say: Answer a king’s dilemmas as villainous magician Magnus, shaping your advisory assessment, story ending, and vote on future episodes. Players like: Moral Dilemmas · Intriguing Story · Villain Protagonist ·
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The Advisor Series is a player-driven narrative where your choices & decisions, both in the game, and out of the game, determine how future episodes unfold. Play the role of villain protagonist Magnus the Magician, as he wreaks havoc across the land, one well-placed fireball at a time!

Puffin Planes - A casual airline management game set on Earth and Mars. Supports singleplayer and Steam co-op.
Socialism Simulator - The civil war is over. To the rapturous cheers of the crowd, you and four of your companions take control of the country. The young socialist state proudly raises its flags, its eyes fixed on a distant, bright future.
Karen: An Outrage Simulator - You are Karen - Argue your way through ridiculous scenarios, and get everything you rightfully deserve in this short comedic game about entitlement.
Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall - Players say: Lead East Germany or another socialist state through late-Cold-War crises, balancing reforms, public support, party unity, and budgets. Players like: Alternate-History Paths · Distinct Country Campaigns · Historical Atmosphere ·
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The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...

Nexus 5X - Players say: Lead a galactic faction in a fast, turn-based 4X contest: explore systems, manage fleets, negotiate, and vie for the Nexus throne. Players like: Quick 4X Matches · Diplomacy And Voting · Faction Variety ·
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eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.

The Witch's Cauldron - Players say: As a medieval witch, brew potions for townsfolk, shape their stories, and balance your reputation against inquisitor scrutiny. Players like: Distinctive Character Stories · Charming Visual Style · Playful Humor ·
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The Witch's Cauldron is a narrative roguelike game about being a medieval witch. Grab your cauldron and get brewing. Love, curses, laughter, wisdom for sale! Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. At least before the inquisitors come around.

Galaxy Princess Zorana - You are the Evil Emperor's only daughter, but can you claim the throne? Raise stats, make deals, appoint advisors, and scheme your way through the Imperial Election - unless an assassin gets you first. Rule the galaxy or die trying!
Divided Reigns - The full-scale, epic fantasy role-playing experience you've wanted for decades--Divided Reigns retains what made the JRPG classics so fantastic while still feeling fresh. Expect strategic battles, an epic scale, well-developed characters, and a deep and emotional story. Perfect for your Steam Deck!
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Quarantine Circular - In the middle of a world-ending pandemic, a group of scientists discover the galaxy has been watching. From the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Subsurface Circular, Quarantine Circular is the next mutation in text-based adventure.

Top Rated

Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2 - Players say: Shape Sir Brante’s early life in a text-based RPG, where choices build traits and relationships in a rigid, god-ordained empire. Players like: Consequential Choices · Dark Worldbuilding · Character Development ·
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A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion - Players say: Build an interstellar empire, research new technologies, and command growing fleets in real-time wars across star systems. Players like: Huge Fleet Battles · Sci-Fi Total Conversions · Distinct Faction Styles ·
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Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

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Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Players say: Lead a Japanese clan through turn-based rule and real-time land and sea battles as you fight to unify 16th-century Japan. Players like: Tactical Real-Time Battles · Feudal Japan Atmosphere · Focused Unit Roles ·
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Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.

Crusader Kings II - Players say: Lead a medieval dynasty across generations, using marriages, intrigue, laws, and warfare to secure its power and survival. Players like: Emergent Dynasty Stories · Political Intrigue · Generational Strategy ·
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Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Europa Universalis IV - Players say: Lead a nation from the late Middle Ages to the Napoleonic era through diplomacy, warfare, trade, and colonization. Players like: Long-Term Replayability · Strategic System Depth · Nation-by-Nation Variety ·
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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.

Dummynation - Players say: Lead a country toward world domination by managing its economy, diplomacy and military as borders shift through real-time conquest. Players like: Easy to Learn · Strategic Conquest · Custom Scenario Tools ·
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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.

Age of History 3 - Players say: Lead a civilization from ancient history to the future, developing provinces, researching technology, and fighting for territory. Players like: Era-Spanning Sandbox · Accessible Strategy · Custom Scenario Editor ·
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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.

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Oct 23, 2024
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Fabledom - Players say: Lead a fairytale settlement, build its economy, manage workers and resources, and court rulers from neighboring kingdoms. Players like: Storybook Art Style · Relaxed City Building · Easy to Learn ·
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Set in a wholesome fairytale world, Fabledom is a laid-back City builder. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, interact with your neighbors and defend your kingdom from magical creatures. All to find true love and live happily ever after!