In the same spirit

Games like Victoria 3: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Victoria 3 (2022): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Victoria 3 (18)

Hearts of Iron IV Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2016) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 83★ 4.05 Europa Universalis IV Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2013) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 87★ 4.22 Old World Strategy by Mohawk Games (2021) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 80★ 3.56 Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Strategy by Firaxis (2025) · ≈ 9h ★ 3.53 Stellaris Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2016) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 78★ 4.11 Crusader Kings II Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2012) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 82★ 3.61 Tropico 5 Strategy by Haemimont Games (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 75★ 3.64 Victoria II Strategy by Paradox Development Studio (2010) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 75★ 3.84 Cities: Skylines Strategy by Colossal Order (2015) · ≈ 9h Metacritic 85★ 4.12 Factorio Casual by Wube Software (2020) · ≈ 20h Metacritic 83★ 4.35 Galactic Civilizations III Strategy by Stardock Entertainment (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 81★ 3.51 Against the Storm Strategy by Eremite Games (2023) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.27 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Strategy by Forgotten Empires (2020) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 75★ 3.75 Manor Lords Strategy by Slavic Magic (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.02 Prison Architect Strategy by Double Eleven (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 83★ 3.72 Tropico 4 Strategy by Feral Interactive (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 78★ 3.51 Train Valley Casual by Alexey Davydov (2015) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 69★ 3.43 Tabletop Simulator RPG by Berserk Games (2015) · ≈ 7h ★ 4.06