TOP 18 TRADE AND DIPLOMACY GAMES

Trade and diplomacy, the ever-exciting genre of gaming where players get to negotiate, barter, and wheel and deal their way to the top. Who needs guns and explosions when you can strategize and sweet talk your way to victory? Players love this genre because it allows them to flex their negotiation and communication skills, as well as their ability to read the room and adapt to situations on the fly. Plus, who wouldn't want to be the slick-talking merchant or cunning diplomat that everyone wants to do business with? And lucky for you, dear reader, we have compiled a well-picked list of the top games in this genre. So get ready to put on your best poker face and start making deals. But be warned, in the world of trade and diplomacy, one wrong move can lead to disastrous consequences. So choose your words carefully, always have a backup plan, and may the best negotiator win.

#01	Sid Meiers Civilization Revolution License: Commercial Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad, Wii, PS3, DS Release: 2009 Rating: 9/10
#02	Sid Meiers Civilization V License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2010 Rating: 9/10
#03	Capitalism II License: Commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#04	Sid Meiers Alpha Centauri License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1999 Rating: 8.4/10
#05	1701 A.D. License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2006 Rating: 7.9/10
#06	Railroad Tycoon II License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac, Console Release: 1998 Rating: 7.7/10
#07	Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim License: commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac Release: 2000 Rating: 7.6/10
#08	Galactic Civilizations License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2003 Rating: 7.5/10
#09	Europa Universalis License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 7.4/10
#10	Caesar IV License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2006 Rating: 7.3/10
#11	Tradewinds 2 License: commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2005 Rating: 7.2/10
#12	Catan License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, PS3, Android Release: 2007 Rating: 7.1/10
#13	Crusader Kings License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2004 Rating: 6.8/10
#14	Civ II License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1997 Rating: n/a
#15	Port Royale 3 License: Commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2012 Rating: n/a
#16	Civilization III License: Commercial Platforms: PC Release: n/a Rating: n/a
#17	Warlords III License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: n/a
#18	Game of Thrones Ascent License: Freemium Platforms: Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2013 Rating: n/a