- #1 Democracy 4
97% matchVery Positive82% of 6,313 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 56.1% ★, Politics 27% ★, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: The most modern and refined iteration of the series, featuring updated policies and improved simulation mechanics.
- #2 Democracy 3
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 66.6% ★, Politics 20.5% ★, Simulation 6.9%, Strategy 5%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: The direct successor to the seed game, offering a polished version of the classic policy-balancing gameplay.
- #3 The Political Process
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,120 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.2 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 66.6% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Simulation 6.4%, Strategy 4.9%, Indie 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep simulation of the legislative and electoral process, allowing for granular control over political careers.
- #4 Suzerain
95% matchVery Positive93% of 11,339 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.3 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 68.6% ★, Politics 31.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven political drama that forces players to make difficult legislative and diplomatic choices as a president.
- #5 Lawgivers II
94% matchMixed70% of 668 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 57.3% ★, Politics 27.3% ★, Simulation 6.9%, Strategy 6.5%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A detailed legislative simulator that allows players to manage political parties and pass laws in a sandbox environment.
- #6 Fate of the World
94% 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 65.7% ★, Politics 13.4% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 9.4%, Indie 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on global policy management where players must balance environmental and economic goals over several decades.
- #7 Victoria 3
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 59,549 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 116.7 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 60.6% ★, Politics 24.4% ★, Strategy 8%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes the complex interplay between economic policy, social movements, and political reform.
- #8 Realpolitiks II
93% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 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 50.7% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on modern geopolitical maneuvering and national policy management.
- #9 Tropico 6
91% matchVery Positive88% of 29,005 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: Political Sim 54.4% ★, Politics 19.9% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 12%
Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with political management, requiring players to maintain power through various democratic or authoritarian means.
- #10 Democracy 3 Africa
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 410 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 60.3% ★, Politics 22.6% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Strategy 7.1%, Indie 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A focused regional iteration of the Democracy engine that introduces unique political challenges specific to the continent.
- #11 Crisis in the Kremlin
90% matchVery Positive84% of 1,451 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 75.3% ★, Politics 10.3% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 3.2%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging simulation focused on the political and economic management of the Soviet Union during its final years.
- #12 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,250 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.6 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: Political Sim 58.7% ★, Politics 21.9% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive geopolitical simulation that integrates military, economic, and political control on a global scale.
- #13 Government Simulator
89% matchMixed47% of 188 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 68.8% ★, Politics 15.8% ★, Simulation 8%, Strategy 5.5%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct simulation that tasks players with managing various government departments and their respective budgets.
- #14 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
88% matchMixed58% of 632 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Political Sim 63.1% ★, Politics 26.4% ★, Strategy 5.8%, Simulation 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: An extremely complex geopolitical simulator that offers unparalleled depth in managing a modern nation's internal and external affairs.
- #15 The Political Machine 2024
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 261 reviews2024
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows · Mac
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 56% ★, Politics 27.8% ★, Simulation 8.4%, Strategy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the electoral strategy and campaign management aspects of political simulation.
- #16 Papers, Please
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 78,992 reviews2013
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 56.2%, Indie 26.9%, Strategy 16.9%
Why You'll Like It: A bureaucratic simulation that captures the moral weight and political pressure of enforcing state policy on an individual level.
- #17 Lawgivers
86% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 57.7% ★, Politics 26% ★, Simulation 8%, Strategy 6.1%, Indie 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational legislative simulator that established the series' focus on parliamentary politics.
- #18 Rulers of Nations
86% matchMixed51% of 178 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Will you become the greatest Head of State ?Play one of the powerful rulers of a nation! . Slip into the shoes of the President of the U.S., or the leader of China, Russia, United Kingdom, or other countries. Expand your influence on the world stage.
Why similar: Political Sim 86.6% ★, Strategy 10%, Simulation 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A complex geopolitical simulator that emphasizes international relations and statecraft.
- #19 Plutocracy
84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,355 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 56.9% ★, Politics 24.5% ★, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Indie 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the influence of money, lobbying, and corporate power within a political system.
- #20 Democratic Socialism Simulator
83% matchVery Positive92% of 198 reviews2020
Dev: Molleindustria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!
Why similar: Political Sim 73.3% ★, Simulation 19.7%, Indie 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A concise, card-based political management game that focuses on implementing specific social policies.
- #21 Rogue State
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 257 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 70.7% ★, Simulation 13%, Strategy 12.3%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Tasks players with managing the political and economic stability of a fictional Middle Eastern nation.
- #22 Political Arena
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Wayside Press
Windows · Mac
POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroom deals and the press. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares).
Why similar: Political Sim 55.9% ★, Strategy 25.5%, Simulation 18.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines political simulation with RPG elements to track the personal career path of a politician.
- #23 Evil Democracy: 1932
82% 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 40.5% ★, Simulation 26.8%, Strategy 24.9%, Indie 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on political management during a volatile historical period, emphasizing the rise of extremist ideologies.
- #24 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,847 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.2 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 64.5% ★, Politics 19.5% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical strategy game featuring deep economic and political controls for managing any nation.
- #25 Vox Populi: Brazil 2022
80% matchVery Positive94% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Play as an existing or fully customized political figure, and campaign for many alternative Brazilian elections! In "Vox Populi: Brazil 2022", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!
Why similar: Political Sim 55.8% ★, Politics 30.4% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 3.1%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A niche political strategy game that simulates specific electoral contexts and party dynamics.
- #26 Not Tonight
81% matchVery Positive83% of 2,722 reviews2018
Dev: PanicBarnPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK.
Why similar: Politics 61.4% ★, Simulation 34.8%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the social and political consequences of policy changes through the eyes of a citizen in a dystopian setting.
- #27 Battle For The Hill
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Supercid87Pub: Benevolent Games
Windows
Will YOU control Congress, the Supreme Court, or the Presidency? In Battle for the Hill, a real-time multiplayer political strategy game, you’ll pass laws, shape the economy, and fight for power. Build alliances, manipulate the system, or dominate the market—every decision changes history.
Why similar: Political Sim 63.1% ★, Politics 27.6% ★, Simulation 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused take on American political maneuvering and legislative debate.
- #28 270 | Two Seventy US Election
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,105 reviews2018
Dev: Political Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Do you have what it takes to become President of the United States? Can you win the Two Seventy (270) Electoral Votes needed for victory in the US Election?
Why similar: Politics 55.7% ★, Strategy 44.3%
Why You'll Like It: A focused strategy game centered entirely on the mechanics of the US electoral college system.
- #29 Turkish Throne
75% matchVery Positive93% of 348 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 56.8% ★, Politics 19% ★, Simulation 15.2%, Strategy 9%
- #30 Vox Populi: Poland 2023
76% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Play as an existing or fully customisable political figure, and campaign for or many alternative Polish elections!! In "Vox Populi: Poland 2023", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!
Why similar: Political Sim 55% ★, Politics 28.3% ★, Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 6%, Indie 2.3%
- #31 Need to Know
78% matchMixed67% of 293 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: Political Sim 79.6% ★, Simulation 16%, Indie 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surveillance-themed political simulation that explores the ethics of privacy and state power.
- #32 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
79% matchMixed45% of 610 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 67.3% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, albeit complex, simulation of modern statecraft and international diplomacy.
- #33 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
75% matchMixed51% of 237 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 58.4% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Politics 13.9% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Indie 1.1%
- #34 Politics The Game
70% matchVery Positive95% of 2,352 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Political Sim 44.5% ★, Politics 34.6% ★, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 10.2%
- #35 Power & Revolution
76% matchMixed56% of 1,295 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 61.8% ★, Politics 22.9% ★, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 7.6%
- #36 QSVT: ¡Que se vayan todos!
71% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Sendero tecnológico
Windows
Estrategia política, decisiones polémicas y humor satírico. Conducí una fuerza política, peleá elecciones y decidí el destino de la Argentina. Que se vayan todos, esta vez te toca gobernar a vos.
Why similar: Political Sim 57.6% ★, Politics 23.6% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 7.8%, Indie 1%
- #37 Victoria II
73% matchVery Positive92% of 19,943 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.2 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: Political Sim 56.9% ★, Politics 26.3% ★, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 6.4%
- #38 Orbi Universo II
71% matchVery Positive81% of 74 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: Political Sim 51.1% ★, Politics 24.4% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Simulation 10.7%, Indie 2.1%
- #39 Citystate
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 811 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
Why similar: Political Sim 49.6% ★, Politics 28.4% ★, Simulation 10.4%, Strategy 9%, Indie 2.6%
- #40 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
74% 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 63.4% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Simulation 10.4%, Strategy 10%
- #41 Rogue State Revolution
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 533 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: Strategy 51.8%, Simulation 48.2%
- #42 I Am Your President
72% matchMixed67% of 277 reviews2023
Dev: President
Windows
Play as a fictional US president in this satirical narrative strategy! Lead Democrats or Republicans to make America great again. Again.
Why similar: Political Sim 55.5% ★, Strategy 32%, Indie 12.5%
- #43 Half-Earth Socialism
71% matchVery Positive82% of 979 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 62.2% ★, Politics 17.9% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 9.6%
- #44 Realpolitiks
73% matchMixed62% of 1,237 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: Political Sim 55.4% ★, Politics 25.1% ★, Strategy 15%, Simulation 4.1%, Indie 0.5%
- #45 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
69% matchVery Positive81% of 669 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Political Sim 55.1% ★, Politics 26.1% ★, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 7.9%, Indie 2.4%
- #46 Mr. President
68% matchVery Positive80% of 96 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 76.1% ★, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 11.4%
- #47 Nations
67% matchVery Positive88% of 113 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 74.7% ★, Strategy 22.7%, Indie 2.6%
- #48 World Warfare & Economics
69% matchMixed61% of 677 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 61.6% ★, Politics 22.5% ★, Strategy 8%, Simulation 7.9%
- #49 The Shadow Government Simulator
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 109 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 58.2% ★, Politics 23.7% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.9%
- #50 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
66% matchVery Positive97% of 74 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: Simulation 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%
- #51 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
67% matchVery Positive87% of 222 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 70.9% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 10.9%, Indie 1.7%
- #52 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Political Sim 76.4% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Indie 1.8%
- #53 Imperator: Rome
67% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 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: Political Sim 62.3% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 11.3%, Politics 9.7% ★
- #54 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
68% matchMixed62% of 850 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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 75% ★, Simulation 13%, Strategy 12%
- #55 AfterWar
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 59.8% ★, Politics 22.8% ★, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #56 SuperPower 3
70% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,213 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
Why similar: Political Sim 60.2% ★, Politics 21.1% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Strategy 9.1%
- #57 Beholder 2
65% matchVery Positive87% of 7,978 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.5 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 58.1% ★, Politics 22.9% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 8.4%, Indie 1.9%
