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  1. #1 World Warfare & Economics
    97% matchMixed63% of 666 reviews2023
    Dev: Okron Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

    Why similar: Political Sim 15.3%, Grand Strategy 13.5%, Political 12.7%, Politics 10.9%, Diplomacy 9.7%

  2. #2 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
    96% matchVery Positive82% of 645 reviews2025
    Dev: Nostalgames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.

    Why similar: Political Sim 17.4%, Politics 16%, Political 14.5%, Grand Strategy 13.1%, Economy 10.4%

  3. #3 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
    95% matchMixed49% of 196 reviews2025
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows

    The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.

    Why similar: Political Sim 18.1%, Grand Strategy 16.4%, Political 12.1%, RTS 10.7%, Capitalism 8.5%

  4. #4 Arms Race - TCWE
    96% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2017
    Dev: Alina Digital
    Windows

    Arms Race - TCWE is PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR

    Why similar: Political Sim 22.9%, Political 15%, Grand Strategy 13.6%, Economy 9.8%, Diplomacy 9.7%

  5. #5 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 219 reviews2024
    Dev: Almost Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.

    Why similar: Political Sim 23.7%, Grand Strategy 20.4%, Alternate History 15.3%, Strategy 7.8%, RTS 7.6%

  6. #6 Realpolitiks II
    94% matchMixed46% of 666 reviews2021
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

    Why similar: Political Sim 23.5%, Grand Strategy 22.7%, Politics 16.5%, Political 15.7%, Strategy 8.8%

  7. #7 Nations
    93% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2025
    Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.3%, Political Sim 21.8%, RTS 18.3%, Diplomacy 13.7%, Alternate History 11.1%

  8. #8 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,375 reviews2019
    Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.

    Why similar: Political Sim 22.7%, Politics 19.7%, Political 15.8%, Grand Strategy 14.7%, Economy 10.7%

  9. #9 SuperPower 3
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,212 reviews2022
    Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows

    SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.

    Why similar: Political Sim 17%, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Political 11.8%, Politics 11.6%, RTS 10.4%

  10. #10 Supreme Ruler 2030
    90% matchMixed64% of 536 reviews2023
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows

    Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

    Why similar: Political 17.7%, Grand Strategy 14.4%, Politics 11.9%, RTS 10.2%, Diplomacy 10%

  11. #11 Realpolitiks
    91% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!

    Why similar: Political Sim 24.8%, Diplomacy 22.1%, Politics 21.7%, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Strategy 9.4%

  12. #12 Lawgivers
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
    Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.

    Why similar: Political Sim 19.7%, Political 17.8%, Politics 17.4%, Diplomacy 12.2%, Grand Strategy 9.9%

  13. #13 Lawgivers II
    89% matchMixed70% of 641 reviews2023
    Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.

    Why similar: Political Sim 21.7%, Politics 20.2%, Diplomacy 15.7%, Capitalism 14.6%, Grand Strategy 13.1%

  14. #14 Half-Earth Socialism
    88% matchVery Positive83% of 961 reviews2022
    Dev: Francis TsengPub: Trust
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Try your hand as a global planner of a future society. Play with a wide range of technologies and policies spanning different fields and ideologies. Will you lead the world to ecological utopia or planetary ruin?

    Why similar: Political Sim 18.4%, Grand Strategy 16.2%, Political 12.4%, Diplomacy 11.3%, Politics 10.3%

  15. #15 Democracy 4
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...

    Why similar: Political Sim 16.6%, Politics 15.6%, Political 14.7%, Grand Strategy 10.4%, Diplomacy 9.8%

  16. #16 Plutocracy
    86% matchVery Positive80% of 1,348 reviews2019
    Dev: Redwood
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?

    Why similar: Political Sim 17.4%, Political 17.1%, Grand Strategy 15.3%, Politics 14.5%, Capitalism 11.2%

  17. #17 The Political Process
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,101 reviews2019
    Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.

    Why similar: Political Sim 40.5%, Political 25.9%, Politics 24.3%, Simulation 5.1%, Strategy 4.2%

  18. #18 Trade Conquest
    85% matchMostly Positive70% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: GrandPaw Games
    Windows

    Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?

    Why similar: Political Sim 14.5%, Grand Strategy 13.2%, Politics 12.7%, Political 10.9%, Diplomacy 10.2%

  19. #19 Revival: Recolonization
    84% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
    Dev: HeroCraft PC
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2%, Political 20.6%, Diplomacy 18.4%, Economy 15.7%, Management 6.7%

  20. #20 Geo-Political Simulator 5
    84% matchMostly Negative34% of 690 reviews2024
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows

    The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.

    Why similar: Political Sim 16.6%, Grand Strategy 15%, Political 13.1%, RTS 10.1%, Capitalism 9.7%

  21. #21 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
    83% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 reviews2025
    Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!

    Why similar: Political 19.2%, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Politics 13.9%, Economy 11.2%, Diplomacy 10.2%

  22. #22 The Emperor and State
    82% matchMixed57% of 317 reviews2024
    Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
    Windows

    The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7%, Politics 19.5%, Diplomacy 16.4%, Economy 13.6%, Alternate History 12.7%

  23. #23 Dummynation
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 2,951 reviews2022
    Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.7%, Diplomacy 14.8%, Economy 12.5%, RTS 11.1%, Political Sim 10.6%

  24. #24 4th Generation Warfare
    82% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows

    As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…

    Why similar: Political 19.1%, Political Sim 15.5%, Politics 15.4%, Grand Strategy 15.3%, Diplomacy 15.2%

  25. #25 Age of History 3
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.2%, Diplomacy 18.3%, RTS 15%, Economy 14.8%, Alternate History 14.5%

  26. #26 Fate of the World
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 448 reviews2011
    Dev: Red RedemptionPub: Soothsayer Games
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Fate of the World is a dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next two centuries. You must manage a balancing act of protecting the Earth’s resources and climate versus the needs of an ever-growing world population, who...

    Why similar: Political Sim 42.5%, Political 23.2%, Politics 16.8%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 7.9%

  27. #27 Evil Democracy: 1932
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
    Dev: Hamsters Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...

    Why similar: Politics 26.8%, Political 23.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 11.8%, Alternate History 10.2%

  28. #28 Countryballs Conquest
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2025
    Dev: Indenial Games
    Windows

    Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, Management 11.1%, Diplomacy 9.4%, RTS 8.5%

  29. #29 Age of History II
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
    Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9%, Political Sim 18.2%, Political 15%, Politics 12.3%, Diplomacy 10.9%

  30. #30 Rogue State
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 255 reviews2015
    Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.

    Why similar: Political Sim 57.3%, Economy 15%, Strategy 14%, Simulation 13.7%

  31. #31 Government Simulator
    79% matchMixed47% of 187 reviews2017
    Dev: Ambiera
    Windows

    Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.

    Why similar: Political Sim 47%, Politics 20.9%, Economy 13%, Simulation 7%, Management 6%

  32. #32 Making History: The First World War
    77% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2021
    Dev: Factus Games
    Windows · Linux

    A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.9%, Political 24.8%, Alternate History 14%, Economy 12.6%, Management 9%

  33. #33 News Tycoon
    78% matchMostly Negative35% of 147 reviews2017
    Dev: Oreol
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    News Tycoon is a real-time tycoon game about newspaper management

    Why similar: Economy 37.6%, Management 32.4%, Strategy 27.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

  34. #34 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,834 reviews2014
    Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

    Why similar: Political Sim 36.8%, Politics 21.8%, Grand Strategy 18%, Economy 8.7%, Strategy 6.6%

  35. #35 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
    75% matchMixed59% of 961 reviews2022
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

    Why similar: Political Sim 21.8%, Grand Strategy 19.4%, Politics 12.8%, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%

  36. #36 Political Arena
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2025
    Dev: Wayside Press
    Windows · Mac

    POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroom deals and the press. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares).

    Why similar: Political 39.4%, Political Sim 24.9%, Strategy 16%, Simulation 10.6%, Modern 7.1%

  37. #37 Heavyarms Assemble: WWII
    74% matchMixed66% of 86 reviews2023
    Dev: XR Studio
    Windows

    This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

    Why similar: Political 30.6%, Grand Strategy 23.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, RTS 16.8%, Strategy 5.1%

  38. #38 Power & Revolution
    76% matchMixed56% of 1,294 reviews2016
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!

    Why similar: Political Sim 33.2%, Politics 23.9%, Political 12%, Economy 11%, Grand Strategy 8.8%

  39. #39 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
    73% matchMixed58% of 621 reviews2023
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.

    Why similar: Political Sim 23.3%, Politics 19.1%, Diplomacy 16.2%, Economy 13.1%, RTS 9%

  40. #40 Minds of Nations
    72% matchMixed67% of 564 reviews2023
    Dev: OmnemPub: Soul Playing Games
    Windows

    Grand Strategy Game. How does reincarnation affect the evolution of a state ? Control the material well-being of your country with a backbone of spiritual growth. Religion. Economy. Diplomacy. War. Souls. Karma. Ideology. Tech. Stories. Single-Player. MMO.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.7%, Strategy 28.2%, Simulation 27.4%, Economy 7.8%, RTS 7.2%

  41. #41 Orbi Universo II
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
    Dev: Orbi Universo Team
    Windows · Linux

    Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22%, Political Sim 16.9%, Politics 15.7%, Economy 13.4%, RTS 11.2%

  42. #42 Imperator: Rome
    71% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
    Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.4%, Political Sim 22.7%, Political 14.1%, Strategy 8.5%, Economy 6.9%

  43. #43 Solar Nations 2
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2025
    Dev: Flomgus Games
    Windows

    In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8%, Political Sim 22.4%, Politics 17.8%, Alternate History 11.9%, Management 6.9%

  44. #44 Iron Order 1919
    71% matchMixed69% of 432 reviews2022
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac

    An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.

    Why similar: Political Sim 19.2%, Grand Strategy 18.8%, Political 15.1%, Alternate History 13.5%, RTS 12.8%

  45. #45 POWER
    73% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
    Dev: Oppressive Games
    Windows

    Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.

    Why similar: Diplomacy 19.6%, Grand Strategy 17.2%, Political 15.6%, Politics 12.6%, Economy 10.8%

  46. #46 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
    74% matchMixed45% of 609 reviews2014
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.

    Why similar: Political Sim 37%, Politics 19.8%, Political 17.1%, Grand Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 6.2%

  47. #47 Millennia
    68% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
    Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.8%, Political 16.7%, Diplomacy 15.1%, Economy 13.4%, Alternate History 13.4%

  48. #48 Taxer Inc
    71% matchMostly Negative42% of 64 reviews2021
    Dev: Hamsters Gaming
    Windows

    The biggest corporations are not Apple or Amazon. The biggest "corporations" are the states. Your employees are all citizens of the country. You don't pay them a salary - they will pay you themselves. You manage taxes and collect them.

    Why similar: Political 15.4%, Politics 13.9%, Grand Strategy 12.4%, Diplomacy 11.3%, Economy 10.2%

  49. #49 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.1%, Political Sim 17.7%, RTS 14.4%, Politics 12.8%, Alternate History 9.3%

  50. #50 NIMBY Rails
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,203 reviews2021
    Dev: Weird and Wry
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Solve global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager.

    Why similar: Politics 21.4%, Political Sim 18.7%, Economy 16.4%, Capitalism 13.5%, Political 10.2%

  51. #51 Battle For The Hill
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: Supercid87Pub: Benevolent Games
    Windows

    Will YOU control Congress, the Supreme Court, or the Presidency? In Battle for the Hill, a real-time multiplayer political strategy game, you’ll pass laws, shape the economy, and fight for power. Build alliances, manipulate the system, or dominate the market—every decision changes history.

    Why similar: Political 25.2%, Political Sim 24.9%, Politics 21.2%, RTS 11%, Alternate History 9.2%

  52. #52 Warnament
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 367 reviews2025
    Dev: Luden.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.

    Why similar: Political 21.8%, Grand Strategy 21.2%, Politics 18.9%, Diplomacy 13.9%, Economy 13.4%

  53. #53 NationWar:Annals
    69% matchMixed68% of 168 reviews2021
    Dev: Yiming
    Windows

    This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.

    Why similar: Political Sim 20.3%, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Diplomacy 18.1%, RTS 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%

  54. #54 US and THEM
    72% matchMostly Negative34% of 109 reviews2014
    Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.

    Why similar: Political 21.6%, Grand Strategy 15.2%, Politics 12.2%, Diplomacy 10.4%, Strategy 9.8%

  55. #55 Imagine Earth
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 952 reviews2021
    Dev: Serious Bros.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.

    Why similar: Political Sim 20%, Grand Strategy 17.5%, Diplomacy 14.6%, Capitalism 13.7%, Economy 12.1%

  56. #56 Precipice
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 323 reviews2019
    Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.

    Why similar: Political Sim 28.2%, Politics 21.9%, Diplomacy 16.6%, Alternate History 12.5%, Strategy 8.8%

  57. #57 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
    69% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.

    Why similar: Political Sim 19.5%, Grand Strategy 17.2%, Politics 13.2%, RTS 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%

  58. #58 Mr. President
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 86 reviews2026
    Dev: Exia Labs
    Windows · Mac

    Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.

    Why similar: Political Sim 24.9%, Grand Strategy 22.4%, Diplomacy 17.7%, Political 17.1%, Alternate History 5.5%

  59. #59 EarthRoyale
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 178 reviews2024
    Dev: Lizzycat / Lizabeth Gidlund
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    EarthRoyale is a Map simulation Observer game where the game each turn chooses one of many events to edit the world map

    Why similar: Political Sim 52.1%, Alternate History 31.4%, Simulation 10.6%, Singleplayer 3%, 2D 2.8%

  60. #60 China: Mao's legacy
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,038 reviews2019
    Dev: Nostalgames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Year 1976, the stormy Cultural revolution has died down, hard times of hongweibing and public critics are coming to an end. Old and sick Mao Zedong will soon leave China to his comrades from CPC. The Cold War is coming into a new phase...

    Why similar: Political Sim 22%, Political 20.1%, Politics 19.3%, Grand Strategy 14.5%, Diplomacy 8.1%

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