TOP 69 EMPIRE-BUILDING GAMES

Empire-building games are the crack cocaine of the gaming world. Players just can't get enough of them! They love to be in control of their own little empires, ruling with an iron fist and plotting their next move like a Bond villain. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to rule the world? It's the ultimate power trip! On this site, we've gathered a list of the top empire-building games that will make you feel like a true conqueror. Whether you prefer to crush your enemies with brute force or outsmart them with cunning strategy, we've got you covered. So why do players love this genre so much? Maybe it's the feeling of building something from scratch and seeing it flourish under your guidance. Or maybe it's the rush of power that comes with being in control of an entire society. Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure: these games are addictively fun. So come on in and check out our list of the best empire-building games around. Just don't blame us if you find yourself losing track of time and ruling the virtual world for hours on end!

#01	Master of Orion II License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1996 Rating: 9.6/10
#02	Sid Meiers Civilization Revolution License: Commercial Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad, Wii, PS3, DS Release: 2009 Rating: 9/10
#03	Sid Meiers Civilization V License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2010 Rating: 9/10
#04	Terraria License: Commercial Platforms: PC, PS Vita, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS3, PS4, Mac, 3DS, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One Release: 2011 Rating: 8.7/10
#05	Conquest of the New World License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 8.6/10
#06	Startopia License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#07	Roblox License: Freemium Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android, Xbox One Release: 2005 Rating: 8.5/10 Play for free!
#08	Crusader Kings II License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2012 Rating: 8.5/10
#09	Sid Meiers Alpha Centauri License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1999 Rating: 8.4/10
#10	Sins of a Solar Empire License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2008 Rating: 8.3/10
#11	Garry's Mod (GMod) License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2006 Rating: 8.3/10
#12	Tropico License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2001 Rating: 8.3/10
#13	Anno 2070 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2011 Rating: 8.2/10
#14	Minecraft License: Commercial Platforms: PC, PS4, PS Vita, Mac, Browser, iPhone / iPad, PS3, Switch, 3DS, Xbox 360, Android, Wii U, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#15	Dawn of Discovery License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Wii, DS Release: 2009 Rating: 8.2/10
#16	Tropico 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360 Release: 2009 Rating: 8.1/10
#17	Tropico 4 License: commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2011 Rating: 8.1/10
#18	Dwarf Fortress License: Free Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10
#19	Caesar III License: commercial Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1998 Rating: 8/10
#20	Sid Meiers SimGolf License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 7.9/10
#21	1701 A.D. License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2006 Rating: 7.9/10
#22	Afterlife License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 7.9/10
#23	Conquest of the New World Deluxe Edition License: commercial Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 7.8/10
#24	Ultimate Ride Coaster Deluxe License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 7.7/10
#25	SimCity 3000 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1999 Rating: 7.6/10
#26	SimCity 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2003 Rating: 7.5/10
#27	Galactic Civilizations License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2003 Rating: 7.5/10
#28	Imperialism License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1997 Rating: 7.4/10
#29	A Kingdom for Keflings License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, Xbox One Release: 2008 Rating: 7.4/10
#30	SimCity 2000 License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, Mac, PS3 Release: 1993 Rating: 7.3/10
#31	City Life License: commercial Platforms: PC, DS Release: 2006 Rating: 7.3/10
#32	Caesar IV License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2006 Rating: 7.3/10
#33	Port Royale 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: 7.2/10
#34	From Dust License: commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Browser, PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 7.2/10
#35	Townsmen License: commercial Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7/10
#36	Blockland License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2007 Rating: 7/10
#37	Medieval Conquest License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: 7/10
#38	Crusader Kings License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2004 Rating: 6.8/10
#39	Supreme Ruler 2010 License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 6.8/10
#40	Aliens License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad Release: 1990 Rating: 6.5/10
#41	Starships Unlimited License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 6/10
#42	Minecraft: Pocket Edition License: commercial Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2011 Rating: 6/10
#43	Zeus License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 5/10
#44	Battle Dawn License: Freemium Platforms: Browser Release: n/a Rating: n/a
#45	Forge of Empires License: Freemium Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2012 Rating: n/a Play for free!
#46	OGame License: Freemium Platforms: Browser, iPhone / iPad Release: 2002 Rating: n/a
#47	Stormfall: Age of War License: Freemium Platforms: Browser, PC Release: 2012 Rating: n/a
#48	Travian License: Freemium Platforms: PC Release: 2006 Rating: n/a Play for free!
#49	Elvenar License: Freemium Platforms: PC, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2015 Rating: n/a Play for free!
#50	Clonk License: Freemium Platforms: PC Release: 1994 Rating: n/a
#51	Vikings: War of Clans License: Freemium Platforms: PC, Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: n/a Play for free!
#52	Manic Digger License: Free Platforms: PC Release: n/a Rating: n/a
#53	Port Royale 3 License: Commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2012 Rating: n/a
#54	Immortal Cities License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: n/a
#55	Throne: Kingdom at War License: n/a Platforms: PC, Browser Release: 2016 Rating: n/a Play for free!
#56	Fortresscraft License: Commercial Platforms: Console Release: 2021 Rating: n/a
#57	Patrician II License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: n/a
#58	Eden License: Commercial Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC Release: 2002 Rating: n/a
#59	Cubelands License: Free Platforms: Browser, Mac, PC Release: 2010 Rating: n/a
#60	We Rule License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2010 Rating: n/a
#61	SimCity Deluxe License: commercial Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2010 Rating: n/a
#62	Evony Age II License: Freemium Platforms: Browser Release: 2010 Rating: n/a
#63	Imperialism II License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: n/a
#64	Total War License: Commercial Platforms: PC Release: n/a Rating: n/a
#65	Rome License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: n/a
#66	Space Empires License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: n/a
#67	Ancient Empires License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: n/a
#68	Civ II License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1997 Rating: n/a
#69	Civilization III License: Commercial Platforms: PC Release: n/a Rating: n/a