The Best Economy empire management Games - Page 2

Update : Sid Meier\'s Civilization VII added at rank #1.
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Cartel Tycoon (2021)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

Build an empire of drug production and smuggling chains while managing rogue lieutenants, state authorities, and public opinion. Rival gangs, the DEA, the army, and even the CIA all threaten your growing business. When Capo dies, crown your successor, and build your empire from the ruins all over again.


  • empire
  • sandbox
  • simulation
  • business
  • management
  • survival
  • agriculture
  • strategy
  • soundtrack
  • narrative
  • colony
  • resource-management
  • building
  • base-building
  • economy

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Shadow Empire (2020)

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PC Windows

Shadow Empire is a sci-fi 4X game with a huge scope where players rule as an absolute leader of a nation on a far-future planet. Discover new technology, invent industrial-scale warfare, and become the most powerful ruler on the planet. The game has a complex, detail-oriented simulation of politics, governance, and economics that complements the focus on technology and warfare. With a diverse and complex universe, Shadow Empire offers a unique 4X wargame experience that is worth playing.


What we like:
  • Deep strategy game with lots of attention to detail
  • Unique planet generator ensures every game feels different
  • Excellent balancing of game mechanics
  • Combines wargame, city builder, empire management, and RPG elements
  • Hours of gameplay without any dull moments
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve and complex mechanics
  • Archaic graphics
  • Lengthy end turn times
  • AI doesn't always play by the same rules as the player
  • Requires time and dedication to master

  • 4x
  • turn-based
  • wargame
  • grand-strategy
  • hex
  • strategy
  • sci-fi
  • multiplayer
  • asynchronous
  • war
  • economy
  • management
  • aliens
  • space
  • empire

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A Total War Saga: TROY (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS

Total War Saga: Troy is a strategy game set in the Bronze Age, the time of the Trojan War. It features unique mechanics for each faction, enhanced units and new terrain to create a tactical combat system. It also boasts an impressive resource and city-management system, making it one of the more strategic Total War titles out there.


What we like:
  • Unique gameplay mechanics for each faction
  • New terrain & enhanced units makes great tactical combats
  • Impressive resource and city-management system
  • Mythical units
What could be improved:
  • Limited number of factions
  • Limited unit variety compared to previous titles in the series

  • strategy
  • battle
  • real-time
  • historical
  • tactical
  • war
  • turn-based
  • empire
  • economy
  • military
  • grand-strategy

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Rise of Industry (2019)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Rise of Industry, a strategic tycoon game set in the 1930s. Build and manage your own industrial empire as you navigate a dynamically evolving world. Take on the role of a budding entrepreneur, constructing factories, optimizing production lines, and trading with developing cities. With its blend of accessible gameplay and strategic depth, Rise of Industry offers hours of addictive fun for both new and experienced players alike.


What we like:
  • Streamlined gameplay
  • In-depth research tree
  • Interesting concept
  • Affordable price
What could be improved:
  • Awful tutorial
  • Confusing UI
  • Incomplete game feeling
  • Issues with train terminals and road connections

  • empire
  • management
  • city-building
  • resource-management
  • economy
  • trains
  • simulation
  • tycoon
  • trading
  • sandbox
  • farming
  • base-building
  • truck
  • strategy
  • zoo

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Supremacy 1914 - WW1 Strategy (2019)

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IOS iPhone Android

Today's release fixes several bugs, including an issue that could cause trades being initiated between players, without both parties agreeing to the trade or buttons being displayed in an inconsistent order! Check our Supremacy 1914 Update News on the main menu to find all the details and don’t miss to sign up for our “Arms Race” event starting on Thursday, June 9th 2022.

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  • grand-strategy
  • experimental
  • empire
  • economy
  • strategy
  • mmo
  • historical
  • multiplayer
  • real-time
  • must-play
  • survival
  • realistic
  • politics
  • artillery
  • resource-management

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X4: Foundations (2018)

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PC Windows Linux

X4: FOUNDATIONS brings our most sophisticated universe SIMULATION ever. Fly every ship, EXPLORE space or manage an empire; TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD and THINK carefully, while you embark on an epic journey. Experience tons of improvements with the massive 7.50 Update!


  • space
  • economy
  • trading
  • simulation
  • empire
  • sandbox
  • capitalism
  • flight
  • building
  • exploration

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Railway Empire (2018)

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Xbox One Linux PC Windows

In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.


  • trains
  • rail
  • simulation
  • economy
  • management
  • america
  • building
  • empire
  • transportation
  • strategy
  • sandbox
  • trading
  • western
  • historical

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Total War: WARHAMMER II (2017)

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Total War: WARHAMMER II is an epic strategy game where you choose from 4 unique factions to save or destroy a fantasy world. With turn-based open-world campaign and tactical real-time battles, you can immerse yourself in a deep campaign or challenge players worldwide in multiplayer. With hundreds of hours of gameplay and each playthrough being different, you can level up Legendary Lords and Heroes, build alliances or declare total war, and control thousands-strong legions of soldiers with great military strategies, magic, and ferocious creatures.


What we like:
  • Expansive map and factions
  • Addition of new heroes and abilities
  • Introduces magic and abilities to the battles
  • Exciting to play and win
What could be improved:
  • No economy, diplomacy, religion, spies, trading or dynastic marriages
  • Battles are simpler than in Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms

  • battle
  • strategy
  • real-time
  • tactical
  • fantasy
  • turn-based
  • war
  • naval
  • resource
  • dinosaurs
  • empire
  • economy
  • historical
  • tabletop
  • grand

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Sid Meieras CivilizationA VI (2016)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?


  • military
  • tile
  • strategy
  • 4x
  • war
  • empire
  • turn-based
  • economy
  • tactical
  • historical
  • card
  • resource
  • city-building

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European War 5: Empire (2016)

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Android Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile

You are about to build a great empire *** Your empire will experience 6 ages and explore 2000 years of history *** As the empire expands, there are a variety of tasks to be explored *** Seize the cities of the enemy and collect resources to build your own *** Hire generals in the tavern and pursue beautiful princesses from different countries *** Trade in the market, defend the frontier, and defeat the invading generals *** Collect all sorts of materials and grow your empire to a new age *** Follow the conquering journeys of great kings such as Alexander, Genghis Khan, Caesar, and Barbarossa *** Conquer the world in 6 ages *** Exercise your power to develop economy, declare wars or establish diplomatic relations with other countries *** Meet various influential events during your conquering journey *** Upgrade the age and recruit different armies and generals *** Princesses have different talents, they will promote the development of the empire *** Show your diplomatic skills form an alliance, declare wars or stay neutral ...


  • economy
  • historical
  • military
  • strategy
  • empire
  • simulation
  • battle
  • war
  • driven
  • skill

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