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 69.6% ★, Economy 7.3%, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 6.5%, Management 4.9%

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 satisfaction.

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 77.7% ★, Choices Matter 14.3%, Simulation 5.9%, 2D 2.1%

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

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 27.7% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Capitalism 10.9%, Management 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep dive into the legislative process, allowing players to manage political parties and pass laws in a sandbox environment.

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 82.7% ★, Simulation 8%, Strategy 7.5%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an incredibly detailed simulation of the American political system, focusing on elections, policy-making, and 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 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Economy 12.6%, Capitalism 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes the complex interplay between economic systems, social classes, and political reform in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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 30.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Economy 16.8%, Management 12.4%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It forces players to balance military intervention with civilian policy and infrastructure development to stabilize a volatile region.

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 32% ★, Economy 18.7%, Management 13.5%, Diplomacy 11.6% ★, Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This management sim tasks you with running a nation, balancing the needs of various political factions while maintaining your own power.

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 30.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.3% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Economy 12.6%, Capitalism 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It challenges you to manage the political and economic survival of the Soviet Union through a period of intense historical instability.

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 28.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Economy 16%, Management 11.5%, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game where you manage global political factions to influence world governments and respond to an extraterrestrial threat.

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 33.7% ★, Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Management 8.1%, Strategy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique political thriller that focuses on the darker side of governance, requiring you to manage scandals and influence to protect your presidency.

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 26.6% ★, Diplomacy 23.2% ★, Economy 19.3%, Management 14.9%, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This deep city-builder features complex economic and social policy management that mirrors the challenges of a planned economy.

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 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Economy 12.7%, Capitalism 11.8%, Management 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shifts the focus to the economic side of politics, allowing you to influence government policy through lobbying and corporate power.

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 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 31.1% ★, Economy 12.3%, Diplomacy 9.3% ★, Strategy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title renowned for its complex simulation of global markets, political ideologies, and social movements.

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 57.2% ★, Management 15.9%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a newly appointed mayor in a socialist state, balancing the demands of the central government against the needs of your citizens.

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 38.8% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Strategy 13%, Simulation 10.3%, Modern 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on modern-day diplomacy, espionage, and economic management on a global scale.

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 36.3% ★, Economy 21.9%, Management 14.1%, Modern 7%, Simulation 6.8%

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

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 34.3% ★, Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, Modern 16.3%, Strategy 7.1%, Tactical 6%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive geopolitical simulation that allows you to control the military, economic, and diplomatic policy of any nation on Earth.

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 31.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Capitalism 9.3%, Management 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original legislative simulation that provides a solid foundation for understanding the mechanics of passing laws and managing political parties.

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 30.6%, Management 23.7%, Economy 23.3%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Simulation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A society survival game that forces you to enact controversial laws and policies to keep your city alive under extreme conditions.

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 30.4% ★, Economy 13%, Capitalism 12.4%, Management 10.1%, Modern 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses specifically on the competitive nature of election campaigns, requiring you to manage resources and public messaging.

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 76.3% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 10.4%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A regional iteration of the Democracy formula that introduces unique political and economic challenges specific to the African continent.

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 31.9% ★, Grand Strategy 29.4% ★, Economy 17.2%, Strategy 8%, Management 7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game where managing internal political stability and diplomatic relations is as important as military conquest.

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 54.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Economy 8.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical simulator that provides granular control over a nation's military, economic, and social policies.

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 35% ★, Grand Strategy 32.5% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Economy 7.4%, Management 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a complex political system involving senate management, character loyalty, and the internal power struggles of an ancient state.

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 46.7%, Indie 20.8%, Strategy 17.3%, Choices Matter 8.6%, 2D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While smaller in scope, it masterfully captures the bureaucratic and moral weight of state policy on the individual level.

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

Why similar: Political Sim 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Economy 11.7%, Management 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based political sim where you manage a rogue nation, balancing domestic stability with international diplomatic pressure.

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 63.8% ★, Choices Matter 13.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 8.6%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian simulation that focuses on state surveillance and the moral dilemmas of living under a totalitarian regime.

Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 43.3% ★, Diplomacy 25.3% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Management 10.3%, Simulation 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: While set in space, it offers deep policy and ethics management systems that define how your interstellar empire functions.

Computer Tycoon is a highly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"

Why similar: Diplomacy 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Economy 13.8%, Capitalism 13%, Management 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on business, it requires deep economic management and long-term strategic planning similar to the economic side of Democracy 4.

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: Simulation 82.6%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A management game that uses political and social commentary to explore the consequences of national policies on everyday citizens.

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 16% ★, Economy 9.7%, Management 8.8%

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 58.6% ★, Economy 13.5%, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 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 34.3% ★, Diplomacy 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 2.5%

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 62.6% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Economy 9%, Management 5.7%

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 47.7% ★, Grand Strategy 30.9% ★, Artificial Intelligence 9.1%, Strategy 5.7%, Simulation 4.4%

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 56% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Strategy 9.5%, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★, Management 4.5%

Design, build, and manage a high school with terrific teachers and fantastic facilities or simply let your students poop in the bushes? Academia : School Simulator is a management/tycoon game where you get to decide!

Why similar: Economy 22.4%, Capitalism 21.4%, Management 20.2%, Education 11.3%, Strategy 7.8%

In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...

Why similar: Strategy 29%, Simulation 25.1%, Economy 18%, Management 14.4%, Indie 6.9%

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 41.4% ★, Economy 16.5%, Management 10.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 8.7%

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 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 27% ★, Economy 19.1%, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 6.2%

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 24% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Economy 13.1%, Management 9.2%

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 64.2% ★, Economy 12.4%, Management 8%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.4%

What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system

Why similar: Economy 26.6%, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Management 18.3%, Strategy 11%, Simulation 7.8%

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 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.7%

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 66.8% ★, Choices Matter 13.1%, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 9.5%

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 76.6% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 10.2%, Indie 2.3%

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: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Economy 14.2%, Capitalism 9.7%

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 37% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.6% ★, Management 10.4%, Strategy 6.1%

Play as a fictional US president in this satirical narrative strategy! Lead Democrats or Republicans to make America great again. Again.

Why similar: Diplomacy 28.3% ★, Management 20.3%, Political Sim 17% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Choices Matter 9.8%

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 34.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Capitalism 9%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 8%

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 33.9% ★, Diplomacy 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Strategy 6.3%, Simulation 5.5%

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 30.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27% ★, Economy 15.9%, Education 10.9%, Strategy 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: Political Sim 38.4% ★, Diplomacy 30.8% ★, Management 11.4%, Strategy 6.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.9%

In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

Why similar: Management 45.7%, Economy 19.7%, Simulation 18.3%, Strategy 10.4%, Indie 3.4%

Can you beat inflation without crashing the economy? Run the Federal Reserve through real crises, political pressure, AI bubbles, and market panic. Set rates, deploy QE, manage expectations, and engineer the perfect soft landing. Featured on Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal.

Why similar: Political Sim 38.9% ★, Economy 19.1%, Management 11.1%, Education 7.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.3%

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 38.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 9.4%, Strategy 7.5%

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 41.3% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Management 9.5%, Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 7.3%