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Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
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Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Nations at current Steam store prices.
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Europa Universalis III Complete
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
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Hearts of Iron III
Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
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NationWar:Annals
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Frequently asked about Nations
- How much does Nations cost?
- Nations is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Nations?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nations are NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, Flames in Modern Europe, Clockwork Dawn.
- Who developed Nations?
- Nations was developed by Krzysztof Steiner and published by Krzysztof Steiner Games.
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