Games Like Democracy 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 44.2% ★, Politics 28.2% ★, Political 8.5% ★, Economy 4.7%, Simulation 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers a nearly identical core experience with a focus on policy-based governance and voter simulation.

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 34.4% ★, Politics 32.6% ★, Political 25.8% ★, Choices Matter 6.3%, 2D 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven political sim excels at forcing players to make difficult legislative and diplomatic choices that shape the fate of a nation.

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% ★, Politics 27.7% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Simulation 4.1%, Strategy 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, granular simulation of the American political system, focusing heavily on elections and legislative career progression.

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 19.4% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Diplomacy 13.2% ★, Political 10.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy title features an incredibly detailed economic and political system where you must manage interest groups and pass controversial reforms.

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 21.7% ★, Politics 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Grand Strategy 9.2% ★, Capitalism 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a detailed look at parliamentary politics, allowing you to manage political parties and pass legislation in a sandbox environment.

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: Diplomacy 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Economy 18%, Management 13%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: You must balance military action with civilian policy and public opinion to stabilize a volatile region, mirroring the balancing act of Democracy 4.

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 24% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Economy 14.6%, Management 10.3%, Political 9.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This city-builder forces you to manage the political landscape of an island nation, balancing authoritarian control with economic development.

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 44.8% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, Diplomacy 9.8% ★, Political 8.1% ★, Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the high-stakes political management of the Soviet Union, requiring you to navigate internal party politics and external geopolitical threats.

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 40.9% ★, Political 28.6% ★, Management 11.4%, Choices Matter 6.9%, Strategy 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game puts you in the role of a bureaucrat who must make difficult decisions that affect the lives of citizens and the stability of the state.

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 20.4% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Economy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts the focus to the influence of money in politics, allowing you to manipulate the political system from the perspective of a wealthy tycoon.

Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.

Why similar: Political Sim 24.3% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Economy 15.1%, Political 15% ★, Management 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This city-builder focuses heavily on economic policy and taxation, allowing you to experiment with different political ideologies in your city.

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 26.6% ★, Politics 20% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern geopolitical strategy experience where you manage international relations and internal policy for any country in the world.

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: Diplomacy 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Economy 17%, Management 12%, Strategy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a complex global political layer where you manage factions and influence world governments to prepare for an extraterrestrial threat.

These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

Why similar: Management 36.6%, Choices Matter 26.8%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 13.6%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: You manage a kingdom by allocating limited resources and responding to the political requests of your subjects and neighboring lords.

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 47.9% ★, Politics 37.3% ★, Strategy 7%, Simulation 6.4%, Indie 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone expansion applies the core Democracy mechanics to the unique political and economic challenges of various African nations.

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 34.8% ★, Political 21.2% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 10.9%, Economy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a historical political simulation where you manage a party during the turbulent interwar period of the 1930s.

Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

Why similar: Strategy 30.3%, Management 23.8%, Economy 23.7%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Simulation 10%

Why You'll Like It: This society-survival game forces you to enact laws and make moral choices that define the political and social structure of your last city on Earth.

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 67% ★, Choices Matter 13%, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Set during the French Revolution, this game requires you to navigate dangerous political intrigue while acting as a judge in a revolutionary tribunal.

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 26.5% ★, Diplomacy 23.5% ★, Economy 19.6%, Management 14.8%, Strategy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep economic management simulation that requires careful planning of state-run industries and social services.

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 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 21% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Economy 12.3%, Management 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: You manage the internal and external politics of a rogue nation, balancing the needs of your people against the demands of the international community.

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 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Politics 22.1% ★, Modern 13.4%, Strategy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a comprehensive geopolitical simulation that allows for deep control over military, economic, and diplomatic policy on a global scale.

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 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Politics 23.4% ★, Economy 9.8%, Diplomacy 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy game known for its complex political and economic simulation, particularly regarding population demographics and social reforms.

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: Politics 20.1% ★, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Political 16% ★, Economy 8.5%, Capitalism 8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses specifically on the mechanics of running a political campaign and winning elections through strategy and issue management.

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: Political Sim 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Politics 15.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Political 13% ★

Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game allows for detailed control over a nation's history, including diplomatic and internal political management.

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: Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Political 22.4% ★, Economy 13.7%, Strategy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: While broader in scope, it features deep systems for managing state stability, religious policy, and diplomatic relations over centuries.

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 44.3% ★, Political 30.8% ★, Choices Matter 9.1%, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a state-appointed landlord who must enforce government laws and monitor tenants, highlighting the oppressive side of political management.

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: Political 76.3% ★, Simulation 12%, Indie 5.5%, Strategy 4.5%, 2D 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It explores the bureaucratic and moral pressures of working for a totalitarian state, focusing on the human cost of political policy.

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 49.1% ★, Politics 23.3% ★, Economy 9.7%, Management 6.1%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a straightforward simulation of managing a country's budget and policy decisions in a modern political context.

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: Political 46.1% ★, Politics 40.7% ★, Simulation 10.9%, 2D 1.2%, Indie 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a management-style interface to explore the social and political consequences of a post-Brexit United Kingdom.

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 20.8% ★, Politics 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, Political 13.9% ★, Grand Strategy 7.4% ★

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 22.3% ★, Politics 21.9% ★, Political 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.8% ★

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 40.5% ★, Politics 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Economy 6.8%, Strategy 6.4%

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 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Political 12.7% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Politics 8.9% ★

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: Diplomacy 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Economy 19.5%, Strategy 7.3%, Simulation 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 36.5% ★, Politics 28.1% ★, Political 9.8% ★, Economy 8.7%, Grand Strategy 6.9% ★

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 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Politics 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Strategy 8.6%

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 47.1% ★, Politics 24.8% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 7.6%, Economy 7%

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 25.8% ★, Diplomacy 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Economy 10%, Management 8.8%

This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.

Why similar: Political Sim 24.1% ★, Diplomacy 17% ★, Politics 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Political 11.5% ★

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 23.2% ★, Politics 21.8% ★, Political 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Diplomacy 9.2% ★

Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Solve global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager.

Why similar: Politics 26.1% ★, Political Sim 21.1% ★, Economy 13.4%, Management 9.9%, Capitalism 9.3%

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: Politics 33.2% ★, Political Sim 27.9% ★, Economy 11.4%, Management 7.2%, Strategy 6.2%

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 17.7% ★, Political 17% ★, Grand Strategy 13.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.1% ★, Political Sim 9.7% ★

On Tuesday, November 6th Americans will vote to shape the future of their country. Why wait? Start shaping your country's future now in Democracy 2.

Why similar: Political Sim 56.1% ★, Politics 27% ★, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Indie 1.7%

Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.

Why similar: Diplomacy 26.4% ★, Political Sim 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Economy 13.7%, Strategy 5.4%

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

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 34% ★, Politics 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Artificial Intelligence 6.4%, Strategy 3.9%

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 21.8% ★, Politics 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Political 13.3% ★

New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

Why similar: Political Sim 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Politics 21% ★, Management 7.8%, Strategy 6.7%

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 25.9% ★, Politics 23.9% ★, Political 13.4% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Economy 8.7%

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: Diplomacy 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, Economy 17.1%, Education 11.2%, Strategy 8.2%

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 22.4% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Political 11.5% ★, Economy 6.4%

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: Diplomacy 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Political 17.6% ★, Economy 13.6%, Management 7.6%

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 28.2% ★, Politics 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Economy 11.3%, Management 7.3%

A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.

Why similar: Political Sim 29.9% ★, Politics 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Economy 7.9%, Management 7.4%

Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.

Why similar: Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Political Sim 13.8% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, Economy 11.8%

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 35.4% ★, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Political 19.6% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Diplomacy 6.1% ★