Games Like China: Mao's legacy

Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?

Why similar: Political Sim 43% ★, Cold War 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 7.4%, Strategy 6.9%, Diplomacy 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same core DNA of managing a socialist state through internal political turmoil and Cold War pressures.

The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...

Why similar: Cold War 20.4% ★, Political Sim 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 8.5%, Diplomacy 8% ★, CRPG 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a very similar interface and gameplay loop focused on managing Eastern Bloc politics during the Cold War.

Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

Why similar: Political Sim 43.5% ★, Strategy RPG 17.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.2%, RPG 5.8%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, narrative-driven political simulation where every choice significantly impacts the stability of your nation.

is a grand strategy game that takes place in 1992-2004. You take lead of your own Party in the face of the total devastation of one of the fictional post-Soviet states in Europe. Try to realize your (or someone else's) political dreams in the shaky arena of this dilapidated situation.

Why similar: Political Sim 27.3% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3%, CRPG 13.7%, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the internal power struggles and factionalism inherent in political management simulations.

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 40.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2%, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Management 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines Cold War espionage with turn-based political management and global strategy.

A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!

Why similar: Political Sim 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1%, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Strategy RPG 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a complex historical strategy game focusing on the political and military landscape of early 20th-century China.

Touch the world with your fingertips! Your retro terminal awaits your command, for the balance of power, in this definitive Cold War strategy game. Here you belong; assert your leadership through turn based strategic tit-for-tat, on the brink of mutually assured destruction. Don't let it slip away!

Why similar: Cold War 34.1% ★, Political Sim 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%, Strategy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed grand strategy game that captures the tension and mechanics of the Cold War era.

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 40.4% ★, Grand Strategy 30.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 11.2%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive grand strategy game that lets you manage a modern nation through complex diplomatic and political systems.

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 37.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4%, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Management 10.3%, Strategy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pure political simulation that focuses on policy-making, public opinion, and the challenges of maintaining power.

For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?..

Why similar: Political Sim 47.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Management 11.7%, Strategy 6.7%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulator that forces you to balance the needs of the state against the demands of the populace.

Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.

Why similar: Cold War 40.9% ★, Political Sim 28.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Diplomacy 7.1% ★, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive board game adaptation that perfectly captures the strategic tug-of-war between superpowers during the Cold War.

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: Political Sim 41.5% ★, Grand Strategy 30.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the shadow side of politics, requiring you to manipulate global events and governments from behind the scenes.

Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35%, Diplomacy 26.2% ★, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It allows you to control a Cold War intelligence agency, focusing on the political influence and covert operations that defined the era.

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: Cold War 34.1% ★, Political Sim 32.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that focuses on the brinkmanship and diplomatic tensions of the Cold War.

Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.7%, Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Management 17%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an incredibly deep management simulation of a socialist economy, capturing the logistical challenges of the Eastern Bloc.

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: Political Sim 69.4% ★, Strategy 13%, Simulation 11.9%, Management 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed geopolitical simulator that covers almost every aspect of running a modern country.

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 38.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Management 8.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the legislative process and the political maneuvering required to pass laws in a democratic system.

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

Why similar: Political Sim 33.6% ★, Cold War 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3%, Diplomacy 9.8% ★, Strategy 8%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the economic and political competition between superpowers during the Cold War era.

Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...

Why similar: Political Sim 26.2% ★, CRPG 13.3%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Diplomacy 10.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-based management game that focuses on the precarious nature of maintaining power in a volatile historical setting.

Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.

Why similar: Political Sim 32.8% ★, Cold War 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-focused strategy game that deals with the diplomatic and military realities of the Cold War.

The civil war is over. To the rapturous cheers of the crowd, you and four of your companions take control of the country. The young socialist state proudly raises its flags, its eyes fixed on a distant, bright future.

Why similar: Political Sim 35.7% ★, Cold War 32.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%, Multiple Endings 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel-style political simulator that explores the challenges of implementing socialist policies.

Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5%, Diplomacy 19% ★, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Management 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: While set in space, its core gameplay revolves around feudal-style political intrigue and managing family power structures.

Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

Why similar: Political Sim 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6%, Diplomacy 16% ★, Management 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: A political management game where you must balance internal stability with international relations as a rogue state leader.

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 44.1% ★, Grand Strategy 29.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 7.1%, Nonlinear 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the political transition and economic challenges of a nation emerging from the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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 24.7%, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Management 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes the historical management of a state and its internal political hierarchy.

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Why similar: Political Sim 49.9% ★, Simulation 42.4%, Story Rich 3.5%, Multiple Endings 1.8%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It explores the political and ethical implications of state surveillance and information control.

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Political Sim 58.8% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 8.3%, Story Rich 7.3%, Multiple Endings 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A management game that places you in the shoes of a state-appointed landlord tasked with monitoring citizens in a totalitarian regime.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Simulation 30.6%, Indie 19.1%, Multiple Endings 15.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, Strategy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of bureaucratic simulation that forces players to make difficult moral choices within a restrictive political system.

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: Cold War 25.8% ★, Political Sim 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8%, Diplomacy 8.6% ★, Nonlinear 7.2%

January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.

Why similar: Political Sim 26.7% ★, Cold War 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20%, Diplomacy 10.4% ★, Management 6.9%

You'll time-travel to a turbulent ancient Chinese dynasty as a young monarch. Ascend the throne amidst chaos and navigate among powerful officials, noble clans, and common scholars. Each vermilion note harbors danger. Your choice will shape history: Create a prosperous era or be a fallen king.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9%, Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Management 13.2%, Simulation 6.8%

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: Cold War 38.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14%, Political Sim 10.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Strategy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that focuses on the ideological and military conflicts of the Cold War.

This game is for entertainment only. It does not represent any group or individual, nor does it represent or agree with any political views.A game simulating the re-election of Comrade Trump, let's write a hymn of loyalty.

Why similar: Political Sim 55.1% ★, Strategy RPG 19.4%, Strategy 9.8%, RPG 8.4%, Multiple Endings 3.4%

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 38.3% ★, Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 2.9%

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 30%, Political Sim 29.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%

In 1789, the Ming Dynasty had survived for a hundred years. At this time, just before the Great Revolution, what will the Ming Dynasty look like under the influence of players?

Why similar: Political Sim 44.5% ★, Strategy 18.2%, RPG 15.9%, Simulation 14.6%, Indie 6.8%

In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

Why similar: Political Sim 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, CRPG 11.4%, Management 9.5%

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 67.7% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 13%, Indie 5.4%

Step into the shoes of J. Edgar Hoover and combat the Mafia, Communists, the Ku Klux Klan, the Black Panthers, the Weather Underground, and more as you shape history with your every move. Download now and become the ultimate mastermind in this thrilling management RPG!

Why similar: Political Sim 24.5% ★, Cold War 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4%, Strategy RPG 9.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%

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 31.1%, Simulation 29.7%, Management 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Indie 11.4%

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 67.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 8.8%

A sardonic take on nationalism and the Cold War though a minimalist and fast paced RTS. Scheme your way through a highly replayable campaign, or conduct some "diplomacy" on your "friends" in multiplayer.

Why similar: Cold War 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9%, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, Political Sim 14.7% ★, Simulation 5.4%

Space Program Manager (SPM) is the ultimate game of space exploration. It is the mid 1950s and the race for dominance between the US and the Soviet Union is about to move into a new dimension: space.

Why similar: Cold War 32.7% ★, Simulation 17.5%, Management 17.2%, Strategy 17%, Strategy RPG 9.3%

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 37% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8%, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Management 7.5%, Strategy 6.7%

AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.

Why similar: Political Sim 35.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.9%, Diplomacy 18.1% ★, Management 8.7%, Strategy 6%

The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.

Why similar: Political Sim 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9%, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Management 10.3%, Strategy 6.5%

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 34% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9%, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%, Strategy 6%

Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.

Why similar: Political Sim 46.8% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Management 10.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%, RPG 8.4%

Set around 1929, this interactive visual novel lets you relive the early Red Army's epic journey from a first-person perspective. Experience immersive historical narratives and make pivotal branching choices. Beware: wrong decisions will end your game!

Why similar: Political Sim 96.3% ★, 2D 3.7%

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: Political Sim 41.9% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 6.9%

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 34.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6%, Management 9.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

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 43.3% ★, Grand Strategy 28.1%, Simulation 10.4%, Strategy 10.1%, Management 6.3%

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: Political Sim 76.2% ★, Strategy 11%, Simulation 5.4%, Indie 4.2%, 2D 2%

NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.

Why similar: Political Sim 42.5% ★, Grand Strategy 30%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Strategy 7.7%, Simulation 7.5%

你可以成为任何人。皇帝、将军、商人，或一个无名之辈。你可以统治、操控、背叛，也可以在权力边缘悄然崛起。但这个世界不会等待你。王朝会自行运转，人物会独立行动，权力与利益在暗中流动。这是一个由经济、政治与社会共同驱动的历史沙盒：你可以操控财富流向、撬动权力结构，甚至让整个秩序崩溃。但即使没有你，世界也会继续前进。

Why similar: Political Sim 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 28.1%, Strategy RPG 13.6%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 11.2%

The Last Warlord is a Turn-based strategy game. The game is based on the famous Chinese historical novel. The Three Kingdoms (A.D. 190 – 280) was the tripartite division of China between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Strategy 12.8%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Simulation 8.1%

You will take on the role of the Second Prince of Xuan, heir of the Southern Regime. With foreign invaders entrenched in the north and a complacent court content to linger in the south, you face a defining choice:The choice… is yours!

Why similar: CRPG 25.4%, Simulation 19.9%, RPG 19.7%, Strategy 19.4%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.

Why similar: Political Sim 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25%, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Management 6.1%

As a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal, preside over complicated cases of ordinary citizens, dangerous criminals, and enemies of the revolution in revolutionary Paris. Make judgments, plot political intrigue, and try to not lose your own head!

Why similar: Political Sim 68.8% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Story Rich 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%