Games Like Collapse: A Political Simulator

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 39.1% ★, Politics 10.2% ★, Grand Strategy 7.7% ★, Political 7.3% ★, Alternate History 6.5%

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 17.5% ★, Politics 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Political 11.1% ★, Alternate History 10.5%

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 29.7% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Alternate History 12%, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 9%

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 19.9% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Political 14% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, CRPG 9.7%

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: Political Sim 17% ★, Politics 13.6% ★, Political 11.7% ★, Alternate History 9.3%, Grand Strategy 8.2% ★

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 20.9% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Alternate History 11.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%

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 25.2% ★, Politics 22.9% ★, Political 17% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Economy 9.8%

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 29% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Alternate History 19.3%, 1990's 8.8%, Strategy 7.4%

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 31.5% ★, Politics 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Historical 8.3%

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

Why similar: Political Sim 21.8% ★, CRPG 14.9%, Political 13.8% ★, Strategy RPG 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.5%

You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

Why similar: Political Sim 30.1% ★, Political 23% ★, Politics 22.5% ★, Choices Matter 7.7%, Multiple Endings 6.1%

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 37.4% ★, Politics 26.2% ★, Political 10.3% ★, Grand Strategy 8.7% ★, Economy 8.3%

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 44.2% ★, Politics 25.9% ★, Political 21.7% ★, Simulation 3.7%, Strategy 3.5%

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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Political 14% ★, Strategy 8%

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 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Historical 16.5%, Economy 14%, Strategy 5.6%

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 36.3% ★, Political 26.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Choices Matter 7.4%, Multiple Endings 6.7%

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 21.9% ★, Political Sim 19.1% ★, Historical 16.5%, Politics 12.6% ★, Political 12% ★

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 63.4% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Economy 11.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Indie 3.3%

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 27.6% ★, Political Sim 22.8% ★, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Strategy 11.4%, RPG 10.8%

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 28.6% ★, Politics 24.5% ★, Political 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Choices Matter 6.2%

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 54.3% ★, Politics 23.5% ★, Economy 10.1%, Simulation 5.4%, Strategy 4.7%

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 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Alternate History 13.1%, Political 12.9% ★

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Political 19.4% ★, Alternate History 15.2%, Historical 14.2%, Economy 10.7%

Democracy 3: Africa is the new standalone 're-imagining' of the hit political strategy game 'Democracy 3'. Set entirely in countries on the continent of Africa, D3:A puts you in charge of these countries and challenges you to stay in power whilst fixing each country's problems, improving the quality of life for your electorate, and...

Why similar: Political Sim 50.4% ★, Politics 35.8% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 5.9%, Indie 1.4%

Become a parliamentarian, create a powerful party, and lead it to victory in this humorous adventure game. Manage your popularity and dignity, use unique powers, and navigate a storyline inspired by current events.

Why similar: Politics 34.9% ★, Political Sim 23.7% ★, Political 22% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.4%, Strategy 6%

As a judge of the Kobardde court, solve complex cases inspired by actual events. Your decisions will directly affect people's (and perhaps yours) lives. You may have to make difficult decisions for your family, country, and life. What kind of judge will you be?

Why similar: Political Sim 28.4% ★, Political 18.9% ★, Strategy RPG 16.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Alternate History 7.7%

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Political Sim 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Politics 15.9% ★, Political 11.3% ★, Historical 10.1%

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 27.3% ★, Political Sim 24.7% ★, Politics 17.4% ★, Alternate History 13.4%, Historical 8.6%

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 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Politics 21.9% ★, Political Sim 13.1% ★, Economy 12.1%

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: Political Sim 29.8% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Political 17% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Simulation 6.9%

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 27.3% ★, Political Sim 23.9% ★, Historical 12.3%, Political 11.4% ★, Strategy 7.1%

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 32.1% ★, Historical 19.6%, Economy 17.9%, Alternate History 15.9%, Strategy 7.4%

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 21.7% ★, Politics 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Economy 8.7%

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 30.9% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Political 16% ★, Politics 14% ★, Strategy 7.1%

The political drama set in a future that's too close for comfort. Become the first mayor of ARTEMIS: A Pioneering Lunar City. Navigate the future of lunar colonization, choose between independence and cooperation, shape policies for or against AI influence, and tackle interplanetary conspiracies.

Why similar: Political Sim 24.9% ★, Politics 22.3% ★, Political 19.3% ★, Economy 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%

Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.

Why similar: Political Sim 29.2% ★, Politics 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Alternate History 18.8%, Strategy 3%

As Emperor of a crumbling realm, hold back collapse in this grand strategy epic. Fall of an Empire has you balance deadly politics, manage resources, and command battles to survive invasions and intrigue in a vast, Roman-inspired world.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.4% ★, Political Sim 16.5% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Economy 14.3%, Strategy 7.1%

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 24.7% ★, Politics 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Political 17.3% ★, Economy 8.1%

Shape of America is a story-driven, non-linear, turn-based role-playing game about politics. The story is set the United States in the late 1990s, you are a young man who unwittingly finds himself tied up in all the important economic and political changes of the period.

Why similar: Politics 34.4% ★, Political 29.9% ★, RPG 14.1%, 1990's 9.9%, Choices Matter 8%

Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and run for President in this political strategy game. Choose a candidate or create your own and run against the opposing party’s candidate or up to 4 primary candidates controlled by the computer or other players online.

Why similar: Political Sim 21.9% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Political 18.6% ★, Alternate History 13.4%, Historical 9.5%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Politics 19.2% ★, Historical 12.1%, Economy 8.2%

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: Politics 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Political 19.9% ★, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Choices Matter 5.9%

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 28.9% ★, Politics 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Political 15.4% ★, Economy 9.1%

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 26.4% ★, Politics 22.1% ★, Political 18.4% ★, Economy 9.4%, Historical 8.1%

Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.

Why similar: Politics 25.9% ★, Political 25% ★, Historical 15.3%, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 8%

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 33.5% ★, Politics 25.3% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Historical 10.7%, Strategy 8.2%

Inspired by Max Brooks' World War Z novel, Z-Collapse takes you into a worldwide zombie apocalypse. As leader of the government of your choosing, make sure your country survives! Dramatic decisions are ahead of you. How do you manage them?

Why similar: Political Sim 35.2% ★, Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Politics 23% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 5.4%

AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

Why similar: Political Sim 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Political 15.7% ★, Alternate History 10.3%

1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.

Why similar: Political Sim 20% ★, Politics 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Political 14% ★, Alternate History 13%

Lead the King’s Council for generations as the consequences of your decisions decide the kingdom’s resources and political standing. Form alliances, solve dilemmas, and prepare for the final uprising that was foretold by an ancient prophecy

Why similar: Political Sim 23.7% ★, Politics 14.8% ★, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Political 10.3% ★, Historical 8.5%

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: Political Sim 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Historical 21.7%, Alternate History 14.3%, Strategy 9%

Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!

Why similar: Political 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Nonlinear 11.6%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Strategy 6.8%

A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?

Why similar: Political Sim 29.1% ★, Political 23.4% ★, Alternate History 15.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%, Choices Matter 7.7%

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 34.3% ★, Politics 30.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Choices Matter 6.8%, Strategy 4.3%

As Featured on NPR's Marketplace podcast. A turn-based economic simulation where you take command of the Federal Reserve — set monetary policy, navigate historical crises, and try to engineer the perfect soft landing.

Why similar: Political Sim 32.8% ★, Economy 23.3%, Historical 14.6%, Simulation 8.9%, Choices Matter 6.4%

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 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Historical 13.5%, Alternate History 6.4%

Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.

Why similar: Political Sim 48.2% ★, Politics 28% ★, Political 9.6% ★, Economy 4.8%, Simulation 4.3%

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 41.7% ★, Alternate History 29.2%, Economy 19.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 51.6% ★, Politics 24.8% ★, Strategy 9%, Simulation 7.4%, Economy 7.2%