- #1 The Shadow Government Simulator
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Simulation 47.2%
- #2 Secret Government
96% matchMixed52% of 301 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, Simulation 41.7%, Indie 8.6%
- #3 Realpolitiks II
96% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Strategy 45.4%, Simulation 38.4%, Indie 16.2%
- #4 Realpolitiks
95% matchMixed62% of 1,243 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 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: Strategy 78.5%, Simulation 18.2%, Indie 3.3%
- #5 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
93% matchVery Positive85% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction & more
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Simulation 38.9%, Indie 9.7%
- #6 Power & Revolution
94% matchMixed56% of 1,297 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: Strategy 53%, Simulation 47%
- #7 Rogue State
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 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: Strategy 43.2%, Simulation 39.5%, Indie 17.2%
- #8 Plutocracy
91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,371 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: Strategy 47.6%, Simulation 42.2%, Indie 10.1%
- #9 Sim Junta
91% matchMostly Negative33% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Sim Junta – A game of dirty politics! You are the new dictator of Risuena, a small and poor country of the third world. You have just seized power after a bloody coup and your intentions are to stay in power as long as you can, to rip this country off, transfer the money to your secret Swiss bank account and of course, stay alive and...
Why similar: Strategy 53.6%, Simulation 25.5%, Indie 20.9%
- #10 Cyber Attack
90% matchMixed70% of 188 reviews2020
Dev: LUXO InteractivePub: LUK KUS SOFT
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take control of an elite global team of hackers, intercepting communications between corporations, governments, and criminals all around the world. You can protect humanity by exposing messages between dangerous individuals or exploit corporations to increase your fortune. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, Simulation 36.9%, Indie 17.5%
- #11 Need to Know
89% matchMixed67% of 298 reviews2018
Dev: Monomyth Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the Department of Liberty. Ascend the ranks of the NSA-like surveillance agency and decide: will you stand up for privacy, or help create an unstoppable police state? Spy on people’s deepest secrets, pick apart their private lives and decide their fate in this modern surveillance thriller.
Why similar: Simulation 72.1%, Indie 27.9%
- #12 4th Generation Warfare
89% 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: Strategy 57.5%, Simulation 42.5%
- #13 Lawgivers II
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 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: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 40%, Indie 16.5%
- #14 Oil Enterprise
88% matchMixed49% of 199 reviews2016
Dev: Crafty StudiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In Oil Enterprise, you enter the multi-million dollar business of black gold as a shrewd businessman. Accept the challenge and grow from a small-scale en-trepreneur, investing in your first oilfield, to a global oil magnate.
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Simulation 38.8%, Indie 17.7%
- #15 Counter Terrorist Agency
86% matchMixed45% of 544 reviews2019
Dev: Play2ChillPub: Games Operators
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Counter Terrorist Agency lets you fight international terrorism and prevent attacks all over the world. Use modern invigilation techniques, discover connections, interrogate suspects, eliminate threats and dismantle terrorist networks.
Why similar: Strategy 43.6%, Simulation 39.5%, Indie 16.9%
- #16 Extinction Day
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 205 reviews2026
Dev: DryGin Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
End humanity using disasters, plagues, and war. Spread chaos worldwide, combine catastrophic events, and stop them before they escape to the Ark.
Why similar: Simulation 83.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #17 Political Arena
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 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: Strategy 61.4%, Simulation 38.6%
- #18 Supermarket Tycoon
86% matchMixed50% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Nicholas Rizzo
Windows
Ready to be a millionaire? broke? robbed? or finally receive the sweet release of death? Well Supermarket Tycoon is the game for you! Build up and manage your own super market and much much more!
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 16.9%
- #19 MiniState
85% matchMixed60% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Nalu Zou
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wage war, trade, and build alliances to build the greatest nation the world will ever know.
Why similar: Strategy 71.4%, Indie 28.6%
- #20 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,386 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: Strategy 58%, Simulation 42%
- #21 Rise of Man
84% matchVery Negative18% of 147 reviews2017
Dev: Darkcross Games
Windows · Mac
Rise of Man is a pre historic strategy game with city building and survival elements. Can you guide your people through the ages and conquer all the challenges ahead of them.
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 17.6%
- #22 World Warfare & Economics
81% matchMixed60% of 687 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: Strategy 54.2%, Simulation 45.8%
- #23 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
82% matchMixed59% of 1,248 reviews2019
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.
Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Simulation 47.2%
- #24 Global Protocol: New World Order
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: Strategy 90.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #25 The Political Process
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,151 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.6 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: Simulation 45.3%, Strategy 39.8%, Indie 14.8%
- #26 Age of Clicks
77% matchMixed64% of 448 reviews2026
Dev: David IusPub: Red Border Studio
Windows
Age of Clicks - A unique blend of global strategy and clicker gameplay. Manage your country with clicks: build factories, mine resources, and lead armies into battle. Click your enemies into surrender and reshape the political map of the world!
Why similar: Strategy 51%, Simulation 49%
- #27 Evil Democracy: 1932
79% 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: Strategy 43.4%, Simulation 40.3%, Indie 16.3%
- #28 Trade Conquest
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Simulation 62%, Strategy 38%
- #29 Soup: the Game
80% matchMixed56% of 61 reviews2016
Dev: Dewdrop Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Soup: The Game is a micro-strategy experience in which you wage war against opposing microorganisms. It features minimalistic, intuitive controls and great depth of unit interaction.
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 17.6%
- #30 Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare
76% matchMixed65% of 12,453 reviews2019
Dev: KK Game Studio
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In the anarchic world of Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare, only the mightiest warlord rules. Start with a pistol and a few militias, you will set yourself on a wild and ambitious journey towards world domination. Enjoy the immersive combination of intense FPS and sandbox strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 74.7%, Indie 12.8%, Simulation 12.5%
- #31 World of Fate
76% matchMixed45% of 196 reviews2022
Dev: Nik's GamesPub: KEUSER Pub.
Windows
World of Fate is a massive strategy game where you spend your time taking over real life buildings and establishing your empire on the real life map. The game uses super advanced tech to provide real time street data and building data to create all the terrain and play space.
Why similar: Strategy 76.9%, Simulation 23.1%
- #32 Supreme Ruler 2030
75% matchMixed65% of 553 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: Simulation 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #33 Nations
71% matchVery Positive90% of 141 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: Strategy 88%, Indie 12%
- #34 Infect and Destroy
77% matchMostly Negative36% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: FarrugiaSoft
Windows · Linux
Play as the zombies! Infect and Destroy is an indie game in which you play as an infectious disease with the sole purpose of eliminating everyone on Earth. Play as an ultra-intelligent self-aware virus capable of reanimating the dead and turning them into your minions.
Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Simulation 39.1%, Indie 18%
- #35 POWER
74% matchMixed57% of 114 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: Strategy 51.3%, Simulation 48.7%
- #36 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
71% matchMixed50% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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: Simulation 47.6%, Strategy 47.3%, Indie 5.1%
- #37 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,825 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Strategy 52.6%, Simulation 47.4%
- #38 Tech Executive Tycoon
75% matchVery Negative17% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: WEB Gaming Entertainment
Windows
Tech Executive Tycoon is a simulation, strategy, role playing game that places you in the seat of CEO and entrepreneur of your very own tech company. Can you take your company to the top with top of the line products? Can you command a world class group of employees?
Why similar: Simulation 42.8%, Strategy 41.5%, Indie 15.6%
- #39 Schedule I
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 313,881 reviews2025
Dev: TVGS
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Why similar: Simulation 65.9%, Strategy 25.8%, Indie 8.3%
- #40 Lawgivers
71% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Simulation 44.1%, Strategy 39.3%, Indie 16.6%
- #41 Government Simulator
73% matchMixed47% of 190 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: Simulation 46.5%, Strategy 37.2%, Indie 16.2%
- #42 Idol Hands
74% matchMixed44% of 188 reviews2015
Dev: Pocket GamesPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Idol Hands is a strategy game where you gradually take over the world by guiding your people and defeating other gods.
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Simulation 43.6%, Indie 8.7%
- #43 Evil Bank Manager
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,766 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system
Why similar: Strategy 49.6%, Simulation 37.5%, Indie 12.9%
- #44 Ant Queen
72% matchMixed65% of 283 reviews2016
Dev: inVantage Technologies
Windows · Mac · Linux
Begin a journey like no other, become the Ant Queen and establish your empire. Ant Queen is a simulation game where you breed different types of ants to ultimately conquer your surroundings and achieve a stable ant colony.
Why similar: Strategy 44.3%, Simulation 39.3%, Indie 16.4%
- #45 Drug Lord Tycoon
67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,708 reviews2024
Dev: Duhndal
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start from nothing and rise to the top as you expand your criminal empire in Drug Lord Tycoon.
Why similar: Simulation 52.1%, Strategy 47.9%
- #46 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
73% matchMixed46% of 612 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: Simulation 58.4%, Strategy 41.6%
- #47 Precipice
70% matchVery Positive80% of 325 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: Strategy 53%, Simulation 32.3%, Indie 14.7%
- #48 Observe
66% matchPositive90% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Kisotik Games
Windows
A world that plays itself. Watch nations battle for domination across a 3,400-region map, build infinite alternate histories, meddle with god-like powers, or program your own AI countries and climb the global ranked ladder.
Why similar: Simulation 48.6%, Strategy 46.8%, Indie 4.6%
- #49 Turkish Throne
65% matchVery Positive92% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Simulation 59.2%, Strategy 40.8%
- #50 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
65% matchVery Positive81% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Strategy 43.9%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 16%
- #51 Mr. President
64% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 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: Strategy 51.5%, Simulation 48.5%
- #52 US Spy: Mission in Russia
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 219 reviews2020
Dev: Alex Demchenko
Windows · Mac
In this game, you have to become a spy from the USA. Your key goal is to incite a revolution in Russia. It's the right time to bribe officials and lawmakers just to make them doing those unacceptable things and accepting ridiculous laws. People have to get out on the street and riot.
Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 17.8%
- #53 Countryballs Conquest
66% matchVery Positive86% of 90 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: Strategy 48.6%, Simulation 41.6%, Indie 9.8%
- #54 Jump To Die!!
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 91 reviews2017
Dev: WnMStudio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Now you have a chance to operate your own company....of suicide!
Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, Simulation 40.1%, Indie 17.4%
- #55 US and THEM
72% matchMostly Negative34% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Strategy 67.4%, Simulation 22.2%, Indie 10.5%
- #56 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
68% matchMixed59% of 966 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: Strategy 51.5%, Simulation 48.5%
- #57 Supreme Ruler 1936
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Strategy 44.4%, Simulation 38.3%, Indie 17.3%