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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Great Conqueror: Rome (2020)

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Nintendo Switch

A strategy experience with incredible detail and depth, you control great Commanders including Caesar, Pompey, Antony, Octavian, and Spartacus. Make major decisions on deployments, city improvements and more to emerge victorious! Take on the Campaign mode to relive history and lead an empire across Africa, Europe and Asia. Lead legions across historic wars, build cities, recruit soldiers, develop gear and naval fleets, and research new technologies – you have control. In Conquest mode you create history during Rome’s era; choose from many countries and forge a path to glory. Form alliances, declare war, and build your empire to be the most powerful in the world! For an extra challenge there is Expedition mode; take on 5 different scenarios in which you undertake a variety of battles that’ll truly test your leadership; can you make good use of limited resources and units? Great Conqueror: Rome brings unparalleled strategy gameplay, historical detail and content to Nintendo Switch; prepare to bring glory to Rome!

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  • historical
  • strategy
  • wars
  • empire
  • economy
  • war
  • military
  • battle
  • recreation
  • naval
  • politics
  • tactical
  • tile
  • resource
  • grid

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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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PC Windows Linux Mac OS

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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Townsmen (2012)

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PC Windows Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile Android

Fixed login to the Google Game services and with that the access to cloud save. Enabled full screen support for some high aspect ratio devices which didn't work before


  • medieval
  • empire
  • sandbox
  • city-building
  • economy
  • simulation
  • grand
  • casual

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