
A short (1 to 2 hour) text-based game set in the near future. In the midst of terrorist attacks, analyze military intelligence reports and seek to understand a government with unclear motives.
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A short (1 to 2 hour) text-based game set in the near future. In the midst of terrorist attacks, analyze military intelligence reports and seek to understand a government with unclear motives.

Pyramid Schemes and Cults
Did you ever want to start your own company and convert it into a cult?

Anomalyst
Anomalista is a 3D first-person adventurer game. Investigate a spacial station to identify and correct anomalous individuals. Use your clipboard, explore your surroundings, have crazy conversations with suspect people and rewrite reality, before it's too late...
Did you ever want to start your own company and convert it into a cult?
Why similar: Political 57.3% ★, Conspiracy 32.6% ★, Simulation 4.8%, 2D 3.5%, Indie 1%
Anomalista is a 3D first-person adventurer game. Investigate a spacial station to identify and correct anomalous individuals. Use your clipboard, explore your surroundings, have crazy conversations with suspect people and rewrite reality, before it's too late...
Why similar: Political 34.3% ★, Conspiracy 31.7% ★, Investigation 13.3%, Futuristic 10.6%, Puzzle 5.1%
Enjoy your last days in the hospital, a peaceful and settled place where you can't really kill anyone. Explore with your feeble combat ability and find a way out. End with the truth of P0.
Why similar: Political 53.9% ★, Conspiracy 39.1% ★, Puzzle 3.6%, 2D 1.6%, Indie 1.1%
In the last days of their life, a dying person takes one final gamble... No More Future is a linear Sci-Fi Visual Novel, where you explore a futuristic world as an android trying to rebuild their old life. In this strange journey, they'll question the very foundations of their life and their world.
Why similar: Text-Based 30.5%, Political 27.3% ★, Conspiracy 26.3% ★, Futuristic 13.2%, 2D 1.1%
Congratulations! You are selected to work in the Media Regulation Branch to safeguard NewMerican values. Dive into this dystopian puzzle game; censor newspapers, discover secrets, and ban those who oppose NewMerica.
Why similar: Political 76.9% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Indie 6.4%, Puzzle 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Welcome to Forward Green, Dave, we hope you're excited. Project Lagoon Breeze is a great opportunity to make connections, oversee construction, and manage community relations on an international scale. This role requires resilience, but we know you're up for it. Are you ready to make a difference?
Why similar: Political 61.9% ★, Text-Based 29.6%, Simulation 5.2%, 2D 1.5%, Indie 1.3%
As the checkpoint guard in the only safe zone of the dystopian Republic of Valdoria, you decide who survives.
Why similar: Political 77.7% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Indie 3.3%, Puzzle 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.
Why similar: Conspiracy 42.9% ★, Investigation 25.3%, Text-Based 19.4%, Simulation 5.2%, Puzzle 3.6%
The Tunnels is a procedural maze environment, where everyone loses except grief What can only be the final truth is a mirror showing us what remains of our humanity. There is, however, an end to reach in this hallway.
Why similar: Political 77.7% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Linear 8.1%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
You're a government officer. Documents hit your desk, you scrub out the secrets, and you hope nothing leaks. Miss a word? Maybe it's fine. Miss a few? Well, ██████████. You've got limited ink, limited time, and frankly, limited ████████████. Cheaper than a ████████████.
Why similar: Text-Based 36.7%, Conspiracy 30.7% ★, Linear 11.8%, Simulation 9.2%, Puzzle 6.5%
Slette Mette has many challenges as a prime minister, she has to avoid journalist, delete text, remove minks, jump over striking nurses and much more.It is the number 1 casual Game in Denmark on both Android and IOS. Now coming to you on Steam! How long can you last?
Why similar: Political 82.3% ★, Linear 10.8%, 2D 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Indie 1.2%
Every NPC in this game runs on a local LLM. Ask them anything. The internet is dying. You're a internet moderator. Filter out AI impostors from humanity's last clean network. Use investigation tools to detect deception. Every verdict shapes the internet.
Why similar: Political 47.2% ★, Text-Based 22.1%, Investigation 21.8%, Simulation 5%, Puzzle 2.4%
Make a REPTILIAN PRESIDENT and conquer the World! Take on the role of a presidential aide and guide Kim Yong-Bam, a Reptilian candidate, all the way to the presidency. Train his presidential qualities by day, then solve information puzzles by night to outmaneuver human candidates one by one.
Why similar: Political 69.6% ★, Conspiracy 21% ★, Simulation 6.2%, 2D 1.7%, Indie 0.9%
Interrogate, investigate, and judge in an authoritarian regime. In Civil Purgatory, real-time AI-generated role-playing dialogue adds depth and dynamism to this narrative simulation full of moral dilemmas, where you decide who walks free… and who doesn’t.
Why similar: Political 82.8% ★, Simulation 8.6%, Puzzle 5%, 2D 2.4%, Indie 0.9%
Undermining, fake passport or probably an inflatable boat? What can help to cross the border? Develop a plan, form a team and hope that the border guards will not do their job this time.
Why similar: Political 53.8% ★, Conspiracy 36% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
A single-player logic puzzle disguised as social deduction. Read the claims of a corrupt city council, catch the liars and arrest them, but every wrong call brings you closer to losing it all.
Why similar: Political 44.6% ★, Conspiracy 31.3% ★, Investigation 17.5%, Puzzle 3.9%, Indie 1.1%
A real-time espionage and criminal strategy simulation where you deploy influence operations, manipulate political, corporate and criminal factions, and reshape a living London through dynamic territorial control and systemic power shifts.
Why similar: Conspiracy 35% ★, Political 35% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Investigation 10%, 2D 3.3%
Do you have what it takes to survive the cutthroat competition of the campaign trail and become the next US President? It’s time to rub elbows, oversell your scant promises, and engineer a few scandals―because nobody gets into the White House without getting a little dirty.
A political idle game about building a campaign operation from nothing. Hire staff, manage scandals, lose elections, and spend your political captial on upgrades that make the next run faster. Climb 12 tiers of office from Dog Catcher to President. Freedonia needs a leader. You'll do.
Why similar: Political 60.5% ★, Text-Based 29.6%, Simulation 8.2%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
A sci-fi roguelike document-inspection game where you approve or deny alien travelers, scan for contraband, and navigate shifting galactic laws across border outposts, with each run shaping the future political climate.
Why similar: Political 79.8% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Futuristic 4.6%, Indie 1.7%, 2D 1.5%
A Game Noir espionage thriller set in an alternative 1872, presented as an interactive story game with role-playing elements. Make skill-based decisions in locally branching dialogue. Not a novel to read. A chamber piece to play.
Why similar: Conspiracy 45% ★, Political 33.2% ★, Text-Based 16.4%, Linear 2.7%, 2D 1.8%
Play the role of white house security officer, check visitors for discrephancies by inspecting documents, interviewing, frisking and searching vehicles. Take care of dignitaries. Earn salary, upgrade skills and materials, level up your security rank to keep the president and the white house safe.
Why similar: Political 71.4% ★, Investigation 15.1%, Simulation 9.5%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!
Why similar: Political 78.7% ★, Simulation 17%, Indie 4.3%
Do you like comedy and sci-fi and want to try something new? This visual novel is the first episode and it's John's first day at the Thought Police Hotline. You can click to move the dialogue forward. Estimated 1h to 1h 45m reading time depending on reading speed.
Why similar: Conspiracy 45.6% ★, Political 41.1% ★, Futuristic 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
As Editor of an independent newspaper, you are in charge of printing daily front pages. You decide which story you want to publish, and see the world change depending on your choices and actions. What kind of Editor will you become?
Why similar: Political 80.3% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%, 2D 1.2%
It is 10:59PM on March 29th 2019. With one minute to go until Britain's exit from the European Union is formalised, you are ready to get to work. The UK's safety is in your hands. You are Border Force.
Silencer is a bureaucratic simulation game about censorship and misinformation in journalism and politics. As a low-level news censor employed by the authoritarian government, Ogalia, the player will interpret censorship protocols, read news articles, and decide if an article should be taken down.
Why similar: Political 69.3% ★, Text-Based 14.8%, Simulation 10%, Puzzle 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Old-school 2D platform game. You play as a warrior for freedom in the fight against hordes of socialists. 19 models enemies. 12 levels.
Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.
Why similar: Conspiracy 60.1% ★, Investigation 36.2%, Indie 3.7%
You're a starving artist out on the streets, trying to survive the harsh reality of the art business. With a high decline and misappreciation for art, you need to make enough money to escape this hellhole.
Why similar: Conspiracy 38.2% ★, Text-Based 29.6%, Simulation 17.5%, Linear 6.5%, 2D 4%
Korn Kachakon, a high school student, finds a painting of an ancient emperor at an art gallery. Unfortunately, a guard knocks him unconscious, and his spirit is whisked to the realm of "Pralai," where he's tasked with changing an ancient kingdom's fate.
Why similar: Political 57.8% ★, Text-Based 35.9%, 2D 4%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
A puzzle game where you are the newest recruit to a government agency dedicated to stopping cyber crimes. You must prove yourself and level up in the system by solving puzzles, at the same time there is a mystery to uncover at the agency. Who can you trust?
Why similar: Text-Based 35.1%, Investigation 33.5%, Conspiracy 22.6% ★, Puzzle 4.8%, 2D 2.2%
The visual novel adaptation of The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Experience the Manifesto in a conversational style for the first time and fully customize your reading.
Why similar: Political 81% ★, Text-Based 16.7%, 2D 1.1%, Indie 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist...
Why similar: Political 71.9% ★, Simulation 22.7%, Indie 5.4%
A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?
Why similar: Conspiracy 51.7% ★, Investigation 22.4%, Text-Based 19.1%, Puzzle 4.2%, 2D 2.5%
Immerse yourself in 'ETERNAL SPRING (長春) VR,' an animated 360 documentary that goes inside the world of a real-life survivor of religious persecution in China, adding a new dimension to the feature film that was Canada's official submission to the 2023 Oscars®.
Why similar: Political 71.5% ★, Text-Based 25.8%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
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: Conspiracy 44.3% ★, Political 43.2% ★, Simulation 7.2%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Welcome to Laura.ai, the world's leading AGI company. As our developer, you'll investigate logs, browse files, and monitor applications across our proprietary operating system. Your access is limited. Some directories are restricted for good reason. We trust you'll respect those boundaries.
Why similar: Conspiracy 42.7% ★, Investigation 26.7%, Text-Based 17.3%, Simulation 6.1%, Puzzle 4.8%
In 1996’s digital haze, command DarkPulse, a rogue terminal torn from DARPA’s grip, to pierce Saraksen’s veiled conspiracy. Crack codes, hunt real-world clues, and decode cryptic media to expose forbidden truths. It's an ARG, and you’ve already been seen.
Why similar: Conspiracy 32.2% ★, Text-Based 25.5%, Simulation 19.7%, Investigation 15.2%, Puzzle 5.3%
COVID Kawaii! is the cutest pandemic tower defense this side of the partition glass. Using the power of common sense and cleaning products, defend your personal space from the oncoming virus hoard. Can you go the social distance?
Why similar: Political 88% ★, Simulation 8.9%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
A fun, casual political election simulator that can provide hours of entertainment.
Why similar: Political 71.6% ★, Text-Based 18.9%, Simulation 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.8%
Turn on your ghost detector and join your new pals in a funny, thrilling, and lovingly-presented interactive text adventure. Brain-teasing puzzles, a cartoon visual style, and engaging audio design - Delete After Reading weaves a delightful interactive tale.
Why similar: Conspiracy 34.4% ★, Text-Based 28.6%, Investigation 18.4%, Linear 9.6%, Puzzle 4.7%
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Conspiracy 57.2% ★, Investigation 30.8%, Puzzle 5.2%, 2D 3.4%, Indie 1.9%
The Cummunist Manifesto is a kinetic novel retelling of the classic Communist Work "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx except Karl is now a busty babe.
Why similar: Political 74.4% ★, Text-Based 13.9%, Simulation 5.8%, Linear 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
A first-person psychological horror game that uses your webcam to know when your eyes are open. Close them to hide and listen for what you can no longer see. Or open your eyes to the horrors.
Why similar: Conspiracy 47.4% ★, Simulation 21.4%, Investigation 21.2%, Linear 7.7%, Indie 1.4%
Battle as Conservative, Liberal, Feminist, MAGA, Nationalist, and much more in this brutal political fighting game. Unleash policy-pummeling combos to finally win that debate with your uncle!
Why similar: Conspiracy 50.4% ★, Political 49.6% ★
Retro terminal mystery: explore a live IBM PS/2, decode corrupted logs, and learn who waits behind the blinking prompt.
Why similar: Conspiracy 48.5% ★, Text-Based 42.1%, Simulation 5.4%, 2D 2%, Indie 1.2%
The latest in the “Red Spider” series of Hong Kong noir visual novel with full japanese voice acting, “Red Spider Anecdote: The Longest Nite” is now available with all-new graphics. The hard-boiled story of two female protagonists is set in Thailand in 2009. Play time: 2-4 hours
Why similar: Political 58.9% ★, Conspiracy 37.7% ★, 2D 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.7%
A small city deprived of any freedom of thought under a dictator's rule, spread the seed of resistance and free people from oppression!
Why similar: Political 87% ★, Linear 7.3%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Sequel of Old Watch
Why similar: Conspiracy 49.1% ★, Text-Based 27.8%, Linear 13.1%, Puzzle 5%, 2D 3%
Henrietta is a seamstress in early industrial Manchester, enjoying Victorian age manufactory work. Relive your favorite moments from Dickens, Zola, and Marx, learn about the history of working conditions and worker rights and how they got where they are today, and think of where they could still go!
Why similar: Political 81% ★, Simulation 14.4%, 2D 2.2%, Indie 1.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Recover a stolen artifact and lose your heart as a secret magical agent! Can you uncover an arcane conspiracy before the clock runs out? An interactive, text-based magical romance novel.
Why similar: Conspiracy 48.2% ★, Text-Based 34%, Investigation 17.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%, Indie 0.2%
Mango Cart is the trading game of fruits. Manage your company through the turmoil of the economical and political environment and emerge among your competitors.
Why similar: Political 70% ★, Simulation 26.1%, Indie 3.9%
When the truth and business are at odds, money prevails. Shape the reality of others by curating which news are worth telling and which are worth altering.
Why similar: Political 69.6% ★, Text-Based 15.3%, Simulation 14.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world’s most fractious disputes.
Why similar: Political 79.5% ★, Simulation 15%, Indie 3%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Set in a student-run academy, Shirou Asami of the newspaper club infiltrates the student council election. Gather information, conduct interviews, and publish articles to influence the outcome. A stylish school politics adventure in beautiful pixel art.
Why similar: Political 54.6% ★, Text-Based 28.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
The game you didn't ask for, like that game that keeps popping up yet nobody wants to see. Just another asset flip. Only this time, an honest one.
Why similar: Political 56.8% ★, Conspiracy 42.8% ★, Singleplayer 0.4%
A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler
This is a 2D Brawler. Select from up to 3 iconic Australian locations for you and a friend (co-op) to brawl it out with past prime ministers. Select from past prime ministers such as Julia, John, Kevin and Tony.
Why similar: Political 91.7% ★, Simulation 6.3%, 2D 2%