The vast and rich universes of MMOs and RPGs are not just good for immersive role playing experiences, but they're a solid foundation on which to build games with larger scopes.
Grand scale warfare, peasant revolts, the challenge of constructing an Empire to last multiple ages. Oriental Empires captures the magnificent rise of Ancient China.
Starpoint Gemini Warlords can sometimes be a slog to get through because of its genre mashup, but it the end, it provides a rewarding, worthwhile experience.
Dawn of Andromeda is a promising 4X strategy game that lovers of Civ-like games and science fiction should definitely consider adding to their collection.