The Best Economy empire management Games

Update : Sid Meier\'s Civilization VII added at rank #9.
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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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Europa Universalis IV (2013)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Europa Universalis IV is a grand strategy game that allows you to lead any significant nation on Earth from 1444 to 1821. Experience war, politics, scientific advances, and the discovery of the New World in a visually stunning world map. The game is accessible to newcomers without sacrificing depth and breadth that existing fans of the series love, and there is a lot going on, but the interface is excellent and easy to use. With different paths to glory, the game also offers a new Trade system, and an improved AI, making grand strategy accessible to all.


What we like:
  • Deep and accessible gameplay
  • Visually stunning
  • Different paths to glory
  • New Trade system
  • Improved AI.
What could be improved:
  • Complexe
  • Rough edges
  • Lack of multiplayer options.

  • historical
  • grand-strategy
  • strategy
  • military
  • simulation
  • political
  • empire
  • economy
  • war
  • grand
  • real-time
  • 4x
  • diplomacy

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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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Star Traders 4X Empires Elite (2014)

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Android

Rebuild the human civilization from the ashes of interstellar war to become the galaxys ultimate leader in Star Trader 4X Empires. Star Traders 4X Empires is on Facebook: https://www.

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  • strategy
  • civilization
  • turn-based
  • economy
  • political
  • rpg
  • politics
  • empire
  • 4x
  • aliens
  • challenging
  • sci-fi
  • war
  • tactical

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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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Beyond Sol (2015)

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PC Windows

Beyond Sol is a unique blend of action combat and grand strategy empire building in a dynamic open world. Collect resources, build your city, upgrade your ships, and cultivate relationships or wage wars with rival cities in your quest to dominate the solar system. Play singleplayer or multiplayer.

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  • real-time
  • empire
  • space
  • strategy
  • economy
  • 4x
  • pirates
  • grand
  • grand-strategy
  • building
  • military
  • building-strategy
  • resource
  • city-building

7

Airline Manager (2021)

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PC Windows Android

Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.


  • transportation
  • simulation
  • flight
  • economy
  • asynchronous
  • strategy
  • multiplayer
  • aviation
  • management
  • auto
  • real-time
  • immersive
  • couch
  • empire

8

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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Sid Meier's Civilization VII (2025)

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Nintendo Switch 2 Xbox Series X/s Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Linux Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X quest 3

The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

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  • 4x
  • historical
  • strategy
  • empire
  • military
  • economy
  • war
  • turn-based
  • tile
  • 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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