- #1 Crisis in the Kremlin
97% matchVery Positive84% of 1,444 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 36.5% ★, Cold War 11.9% ★, Politics 10.2% ★, Grand Strategy 6.9% ★, Alternate History 6.6%
- #2 Collapse: A Political Simulator
96% matchMixed65% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 17.6% ★, Politics 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.5% ★, Political 11.2% ★, Alternate History 10.4%
- #3 Realpolitiks
96% 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 24.4% ★, Politics 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Strategy 8.4%
- #4 Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
95% matchVery Positive93% of 722 reviews2018
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 16.5% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Politics 13.8% ★, Political 10% ★, Alternate History 9.6%
- #5 China: Mao's legacy
94% 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 19.5% ★, Cold War 18.7% ★, Politics 18% ★, Political 12.4% ★, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★
- #6 Suzerain
94% matchVery Positive93% of 11,092 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 28.8% ★, Politics 26.8% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Alternate History 17.4%, Multiple Endings 5.8%
- #7 Democracy 4
93% 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 22.2% ★, Politics 21.9% ★, Political 13.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★
- #8 Age of History II
91% 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 18.5% ★, Political Sim 16.9% ★, Historical 15.9%, Politics 12% ★, Political 9.7% ★
- #9 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
92% 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 21.3% ★, Political Sim 20.3% ★, Politics 15.4% ★, Cold War 14.6% ★, Alternate History 12.1%
- #10 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
91% 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 27.6% ★, Alternate History 20.1%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, 1990's 8.8%, Strategy 8.2%
- #11 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
89% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 23.5% ★, Historical 16.5%, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Alternate History 15.2%, Economy 15.2%
- #12 Age of History 3
86% 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 24.3% ★, Alternate History 19.7%, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Cold War 14.5% ★, Economy 13.1%
- #13 Precipice
89% 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: Cold War 22.3% ★, Political Sim 20.8% ★, Politics 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 10.8% ★, Alternate History 10.4%
- #14 US and THEM
90% 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: Cold War 25.1% ★, Political 11.4% ★, Politics 9.7% ★, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, Historical 8.3%
- #15 Realpolitiks II
88% 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 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Politics 19.5% ★, Political 12.3% ★, Strategy 9%
- #16 Arms Race - TCWE
87% 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 21.5% ★, Cold War 18% ★, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Political 9.8% ★, Diplomacy 8% ★
- #17 AfterWar
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 17.4% ★, Politics 16% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Economy 10.4%
- #18 Terminal Conflict
86% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Strategy Mill
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24% ★, Political Sim 18.9% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Politics 13.5% ★
- #19 Imperator: Rome
84% 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 25.6% ★, Political Sim 23.6% ★, Historical 13.1%, Political 10.2% ★, Strategy 8%
- #20 Europa Universalis IV
82% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 18.5% ★, Political 14.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Alternate History 13.7%, Historical 12.9%
- #21 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
83% 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 39.8% ★, Politics 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Economy 6.9%, Strategy 6.5%
- #22 Twilight Struggle
82% matchVery Positive87% of 2,936 reviews2016
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 35.2% ★, Political Sim 24.4% ★, Historical 15.9%, Diplomacy 7.6% ★, Strategy 5.9%
- #23 Power & Revolution
84% 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 36.1% ★, Politics 27.2% ★, Political 9.1% ★, Economy 8.8%, Grand Strategy 8% ★
- #24 Victoria II
81% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 23.3% ★, Political Sim 20.1% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Historical 12.1%, Economy 8.3%
- #25 Rebel Inc: Escalation
79% matchVery Positive82% of 7,070 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Alternate History 22.6%, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Historical 18%, Strategy 6.3%
- #26 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
81% 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 28.4% ★, Politics 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Political 13.8% ★, Economy 9.9%
- #27 Kiloton
78% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2025
Dev: Jack MorehartPub: spacemann's games
Windows · Mac
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 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Diplomacy 18.8% ★, Political Sim 11.1% ★, 1980s 9.4%
- #28 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 29.3% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Alternate History 12%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 11%
- #29 Half-Earth Socialism
77% 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 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Politics 11.7% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Diplomacy 10.8% ★
- #30 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
78% 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: Politics 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Political 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Economy 11.6%
- #31 Victoria 3
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 18.2% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 10.2% ★, Historical 9.6%
- #32 Secret Government
79% matchMixed53% of 298 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 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: Political Sim 18.9% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Political 13% ★, Alternate History 10.5%
- #33 Beholder 2
76% matchVery Positive87% of 7,880 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 26.7% ★, Politics 21.4% ★, Political 18.6% ★, Dystopian 11.9%, Multiple Endings 5.3%
- #34 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
74% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: GortagonGame
Windows
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 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Diplomacy 18.4% ★, Dystopian 11%, 1980s 10.9%
- #35 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
75% matchMixed59% of 1,246 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: Political Sim 48.6% ★, Politics 25.1% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 9.2%, Economy 7.4%
- #36 Plutocracy
74% 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 21.9% ★, Politics 19% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Political 14.9% ★, Economy 9.6%
- #37 Millennia
72% 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 19.9% ★, Alternate History 17.2%, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Political 13.3% ★, Historical 12.8%
- #38 Supreme Ruler 2030
73% 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: Politics 21.6% ★, Political 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Economy 10.3%
- #39 Trade Conquest
73% 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 19.4% ★, Politics 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Political 10.2% ★
- #40 World Warfare & Economics
73% 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 22.9% ★, Politics 17% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Political 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★
- #41 Nations
71% 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: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Historical 19.8%, Alternate History 13%, Diplomacy 12.5% ★
- #42 Fate of the World
75% 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 45.5% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Political 17.4% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 7.5%
- #43 Terra Invicta
69% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Diplomacy 19.5% ★, Alternate History 17.9%, Historical 15.2%, Economy 14%
- #44 The Political Process
72% 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 43.3% ★, Politics 27.2% ★, Political 19.3% ★, Simulation 4.8%, Strategy 4%
- #45 Lawgivers
71% 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 25.3% ★, Politics 23.4% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★
- #46 The Emperor and State
71% 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: Politics 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Historical 11.8%
- #47 Maestro's Cold War 2
67% matchVery Positive98% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Cold War 26.2% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Historical 9.9%, Politics 9.1% ★
- #48 Rogue State Revolution
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.6% ★, Historical 14.2%, Economy 12.2%
- #49 The Shadow Government Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 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: Political Sim 24.9% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Political 15.8% ★, Economy 9%
- #50 Crusader Kings II
68% matchVery Positive91% of 73,445 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 55.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.3% ★, Political Sim 22% ★, Historical 11.8%, Politics 8.5% ★, Diplomacy 5.5% ★
- #51 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
67% 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 30.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Simulation 8.6%
- #52 Mr. President
66% 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 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Diplomacy 15.3% ★, Historical 12.8%, Political 11.7% ★
- #53 Orbi Universo II
66% 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 21.5% ★, Political Sim 19.7% ★, Politics 19.2% ★, Historical 14.9%, Economy 11.6%
- #54 Turkish Throne
64% matchVery Positive94% of 324 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: Political Sim 27.8% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Alternate History 14.8%, Political 14.5% ★, Simulation 8.6%
- #55 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
70% 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 40.3% ★, Politics 22.6% ★, Political 13% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Simulation 6%
- #56 Rogue State
69% 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 58.7% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.4%, Economy 11.4%, Indie 4.6%
- #57 SGS NATO's Nightmare
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
What if the Warsaw Pact had attacked NATO in the mid-1980s. Or the other way around? Study this titanic conflict, within its most emblematic theater, Germany and Central Europe. Will you be able to achieve your goals without escalating into an uncontrollable nuclear conflict?
Why similar: Political Sim 29.2% ★, Cold War 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Alternate History 10.8%, Historical 9%
- #58 Socialism Simulator
65% matchVery Positive96% of 277 reviews2022
Dev: Sempiternal Rain
Windows
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 19.6% ★, Cold War 18% ★, Politics 17.6% ★, Political 12.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.2% ★
- #59 Government Simulator
69% 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 51.2% ★, Politics 23.9% ★, Economy 10.5%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 5.2%