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Games Like Effective Immediately

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Political, Story Rich, Singleplayer.

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All intergalactic travel passes through the orbital relay checkpoint. Verify ID discrepancies, repair vehicle systems and struggle against ethical dilemmas as you negotiate a shifting political landscape. Report for duty, effective immediately.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Q4 2026
Developer: Matt Black
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Civil Purgatory
    97% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: AIGroundPub: HeadArrow
    Windows

    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 37.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Point & Click 9.8%, Dystopian 7.4%, Puzzle 6.7%

  2. #2 Compensation Not Guaranteed
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Project LunchPub: Toge Productions
    Windows

    Peek into Southeast Asian politics through a lens darkly. Check ownership for authenticity, listen to stories, decide who should give up their land in the name of PROGRESS!

    Why similar: Political Sim 34.6%, Political 25.5%, Point & Click 13%, Puzzle 6.6%, Choices Matter 5.9%

  3. #3 Beholder: Conductor
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 4,209 reviews2025
    Dev: Alawar
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!

    Why similar: Political Sim 38.8%, Political 19%, Dystopian 9.4%, Point & Click 6.7%, Choices Matter 5.1%

  4. #4 Kommissar
    95% matchNegative17% of 36 reviews2017
    Dev: Beardserk
    Windows

    Kommissar is a political prosecution simulator in a totalitarian regime. Keep the Independent City-State of Roulettenburg united under the regime iron fist. Watch for your fellow citizens and seize the dissidents for the glory of the fatherland.

    Why similar: Political Sim 47%, Political 15.8%, Dystopian 10.2%, Difficult 7.3%, Point & Click 4.7%

  5. #5 Beholder
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 30,197 reviews2016
    Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 30%, Political 24%, Dystopian 12.8%, Point & Click 7.8%, Choices Matter 7%

  6. #6 Silencer
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Little Lulu
    Windows · Mac

    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 Sim 42.2%, Political 31%, Dystopian 12.6%, Puzzle 6.7%, Simulation 4.5%

  7. #7 Sim Junta
    94% matchMostly Negative34% of 68 reviews2015
    Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Sim Junta – A game of dirty politics! You are the new dictator of Risuena, a small and poor country of the third world. You have just seized power after a bloody coup and your intentions are to stay in power as long as you can, to rip this country off, transfer the money to your secret Swiss bank account and of course, stay alive and...

    Why similar: Political Sim 52.7%, Political 23.9%, Dystopian 10.6%, Strategy 6.3%, Simulation 2.8%

  8. #8 Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,845 reviews2018
    Dev: Osmotic StudiosPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.

    Why similar: Political Sim 38.8%, Political 27.4%, Dystopian 12.6%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Simulation 4.5%

  9. #9 MINISTRY OF TRUTH: 1984
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IKKOSAMAPub: Two Cakes Studio
    Windows

    MINISTRY OF TRUTH: 1984 is a story-driven simulator in a totalitarian society. Become an official, manipulate facts, rewrite history, and provide the ‘truth’ to the public. Choose: obey or fight against the regime. Big Brother is watching you! This game is inspired by George Orwell’s classic novel.

    Why similar: Political Sim 31.1%, Political 24.3%, Dystopian 12.4%, Point & Click 7.8%, Choices Matter 7%

  10. #10 Wait! Life is beautiful!
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 256 reviews2020
    Dev: [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS]Pub: GameNet
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    W!LiB! is an interactive psychological thriller about suicide, based on personal experience. This is a story about a void in the soul, about search and loss of the life purpose in trying to save oneself and others. This is a life that can be lived your own way. For any life is beautiful... isn’t it?

    Why similar: Political 33.3%, Dystopian 13.5%, Point & Click 12.1%, Multiple Endings 7.2%, Difficult 7.2%

  11. #11 HEADLINER
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 925 reviews2017
    Dev: Unbound Creations
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.

    Why similar: Political Sim 31.7%, Political 28.8%, Dystopian 11.4%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.9%

  12. #12 Stop the Press!
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nebuchadnezzar Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You run a newspaper in a nation on the brink of revolution. Twist headlines to suit your agenda, upgrade your printing press, mastermind a distribution strategy to grow your readership and evade being censored—or worse—by the Secret Police. With enough influence you can change the course of history.

    Why similar: Political 29.5%, Political Sim 22.7%, Conspiracy 8.3%, Immersive Sim 6.8%, Dystopian 6.7%

  13. #13 Next Patient
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Mad Turtle Studios
    Windows · Mac

    During the pandemic, you're an officer at a checkpoint in a hospital, granting access to a secure area. Review IDs, medical reports, and blood tests; approve or deny requests. Procedures are strict. The decision is yours.

    Why similar: Political 41.8%, Point & Click 12.1%, Dystopian 11.8%, Simulation 7.2%, Multiple Endings 6.2%

  14. #14 Need to Know
    88% 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 50.8%, Political 29.1%, Simulation 7.9%, Point & Click 6.4%, Puzzle 4.1%

  15. #15 Beholder 2
    87% matchVery Positive87% of 7,880 reviews2018
    Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

    Why similar: Political Sim 29.2%, Political 24.8%, Dystopian 12.9%, Choices Matter 7%, Point & Click 6.8%

  16. #16 Beholder 3
    86% matchMixed65% of 2,714 reviews2022
    Dev: Paintbucket GamesPub: Alawar
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying.

    Why similar: Political Sim 33.7%, Political 22.1%, Dystopian 13.3%, Point & Click 9.1%, Strategy 4.4%

  17. #17 Papers, Please
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 78,508 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: Political 44.4%, Dystopian 13.7%, Point & Click 11.1%, Multiple Endings 5.6%, Simulation 4.8%

  18. #18 RIOT: Civil Unrest
    85% matchMixed68% of 1,899 reviews2019
    Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    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 Sim 40.7%, Political 34%, Strategy 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Simulation 6.6%

  19. #19 CHERNOGRAD
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wirehead Studios
    Windows · Linux

    You have been appointed as an Observer for the 15th District of Chernograd. Inspect apartments, identify violators, record evidence and file reports. But what if order is just a convenient illusion?

    Why similar: Political Sim 31.7%, Political 25.9%, Dystopian 9.9%, Point & Click 8%, Multiple Endings 7.8%

  20. #20 财神模拟器
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 克里斯工作室
    Windows

    Become a novice God of Wealth! Grant fortunes or ruin fates with a touch. Your choices build "Virtue" for ascension or lead to轮回. Uncover the truth behind your divine power.

    Why similar: Political Sim 43%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Point & Click 11.6%, Puzzle 7.1%, Strategy 5.5%

  21. #21 Organs Please
    83% matchVery Positive84% of 320 reviews2023
    Dev: TECHHOMEPub: HeroCraft PC
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A dark and satirical management sim, where you take control of a recycling factory with a twist: it recycles humans. Your job is to decide who gets to escape our dying planet in a cozy spaceship and who sacrifices their blood, sweat and tears for humanity. Literally.

    Why similar: Political Sim 30.4%, Political 23.6%, Dystopian 12.1%, Point & Click 9.6%, Multiple Endings 7.6%

  22. #22 Headliner: NoviNews
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 806 reviews2018
    Dev: Unbound Creations
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Award-winning adventure where you control the news and its impact on society, your friends and career. Different choices lead to unique combinations of endings. Share your story with the community, and see what the players before you did.

    Why similar: Political Sim 35%, Political 28.5%, Dystopian 8.8%, Point & Click 8.6%, Choices Matter 6.3%

  23. #23 Booth: A Dystopian Adventure
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 386 reviews2020
    Dev: Guanpeng Chen
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The year is 2036. In this famine-riddled world, food-centric sovereignty has been established. Living alone inside a food-inspection booth, you are striving to find truth and peace beyond the borderline.

    Why similar: Political Sim 27.9%, Dystopian 15%, Conspiracy 12.8%, Immersive Sim 9.5%, Point & Click 9.1%

  24. #24 Editor's Hell
    81% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixelated Goose Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You just became the editor for a newspaper in a troublesome country. After months of unemployment; you just had to took it. First, you have to make a choice. Will you support the government or will you go against it? Dreams, nightmares, don’t matter anymore; you have a new opportunity in your life.

    Why similar: Political 29.8%, Political Sim 16.3%, Dystopian 11.6%, Point & Click 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.2%

  25. #25 Plobania 47/B
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Two Bites
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Immortality is not a blessing, it is a burden. As Milton Clarke, you work at the 47/B Mandatory Sleep Hospital, review documents, surf the internet, and decide who will no longer exist. You don’t kill anyone. You only “put them to sleep.” The rules are clear. Every decision has consequences.

    Why similar: Political 38%, Dystopian 15.8%, Point & Click 12.3%, Choices Matter 7.2%, Simulation 5.5%

  26. #26 Egglets - The Long 10 Days
    79% match4 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: wieLuft
    Windows · Mac

    A 10-day crisis management simulation. As Eggon’s administrator, you follow absurd orders, manage chaos, and seek truth between news and rumors. Obey commands – or choose humanity? The fate of the Egglets rest in your hands.

    Why similar: Political 29%, Political Sim 25.2%, Dystopian 14.8%, Choices Matter 6.5%, Multiple Endings 6.1%

  27. #27 Ashland Dossier
    80% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2022
    Dev: Skyscraper GamesPub: Console Labs S.A.
    Windows

    1960, Cold War. Atrocities of WWII are almost forgotten. Nonetheless, a special task force is set out to hunt Nazis down. As its leader, you will be gathering evidence of war crimes against them and bringing these criminals to justice.

    Why similar: Political Sim 27.9%, Political 24.8%, Immersive Sim 12.2%, Point & Click 9.6%, Dystopian 9.2%

  28. #28 IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nick Nieuwoudt
    Windows

    IRON NEST is a brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery game where you dominate the battlefield through a colossal war machine. Take map measurements based on the received coordinates, strain the hydraulics, and gunlay the cannons to unleash devastating blows ⟹ Will you obey High Command, Operator?

    Why similar: Political 22.4%, Political Sim 16.9%, Dystopian 12.9%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Point & Click 10.1%

  29. #29 For the People
    78% matchMostly Positive74% of 788 reviews2020
    Dev: Brezg StudioPub: 101XP
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 32.7%, Political 26.3%, Dystopian 9.6%, Point & Click 7.8%, Choices Matter 6.2%

  30. #30 Ministry of Order
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: VoltekPlay
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Match babies to their parents by solving genetics puzzles. Get paid for being right, fined for mistakes. Each choice in branching dialogues has different consequences. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the gloomy 1920s totalitarian state.

    Why similar: Political 29%, Point & Click 13.4%, Dystopian 13.3%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Choices Matter 7.5%

  31. #31 Fate of the World: Tipping Point
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 448 reviews2011
    Dev: Red Redemption
    Windows · Mac

    Experience Fate of the World as it's meant to be played. Take control of the GEO through the five original missions, plus the “Denial”, “Migration” and “Extras Pack” DLCs.

    Why similar: Political Sim 52.4%, Political 24.4%, Difficult 8.4%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 5.8%

  32. #32 Royal Verdict
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: LestGames Studio
    Windows

    A medieval court simulation where every verdict matters. Hear cases, uncover lies, and balance the King, the People, and the Church as your reputation shapes the fate of the kingdom.

    Why similar: Political Sim 44.1%, Political 33.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Choices Matter 5.4%, 2D 3.5%

  33. #33 The Propagandist
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Roundy Ducky
    Windows · Mac

    Step into the desk of a state Propagandist! Design posters, shape public opinion, and censor any media that challenges the state. Enlighten the people, serve your glorious country, and uphold the vision of the Mother. Every poster you create can shift the fate of the nation.

    Why similar: Political Sim 55.1%, Point & Click 14.9%, Dystopian 12.1%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

  34. #34 Fate of the World
    77% 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 52.4%, Political 24.4%, Difficult 8.4%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 5.8%

  35. #35 The Political Process
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,101 reviews2019
    Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.

    Why similar: Political Sim 58.6%, Political 31.9%, Simulation 4.4%, Strategy 4.2%, Indie 0.8%

  36. #36 PODER
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 107 Games
    Windows · Mac

    Run a district in a 12-million Latin American megacity in a political strategy about power, compromise, and dirty deals. 100+ starting combos, 75 population groups, and no decision without consequences. Can you do better than those you love to hate?

    Why similar: Political Sim 50.3%, Political 26.1%, Choices Matter 9%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 5.4%

  37. #37 Gerrymap
    72% matchNo user reviews95% of 21 reviews2025
    Dev: Gideon Kennedy
    Windows

    Gerrymap is a puzzle game about gerrymandering. Win congressional seats for your party by drawing districts, using US Census data!

    Why similar: Political Sim 45.8%, Political 38.1%, Puzzle 6.9%, Simulation 4.1%, Strategy 2.3%

  38. #38 VEDETTE
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: Saevus Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    You are the head of an experimental anti-crime task force in the city of Osteria. Use search history, recent emails, and criminal backgrounds to determine whether an individual is likely to commit a crime. The choices you make will have a significant impact on the entire city’s future.

    Why similar: Political Sim 37.6%, Political 13.6%, Point & Click 12.8%, Dystopian 10.4%, Puzzle 7.3%

  39. #39 Project Syria
    75% matchMixed41% of 71 reviews2016
    Dev: Emblematic Group
    Windows

    Nearly one half of Syria’s 23 million people have been displaced in its civil war and no group has been as severely affected as children. Children make up more than half of the three million refugees living in camps some news reports indicate that children are actually being specifically targeted in the violence.

    Why similar: Political Sim 55.6%, Political 36.4%, Simulation 6.8%, Indie 1.2%

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Human ResourcesPub: Will Winn Games
    Windows

    You work in Human Resources. In this sci-fi puzzle thriller, use your terminal to scrutinize records and expose human-like AI. Spot contradictions to detect the crafty impostors. Efficiency is mandatory. Failure is termination.

    Why similar: Political 36.2%, Dystopian 14.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Multiple Endings 8%, Puzzle 6.3%

  41. #41 Democratic Socialism Simulator
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 197 reviews2020
    Dev: Molleindustria
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!

    Why similar: Political Sim 45%, Political 43.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Indie 2.6%

  42. #42 Rites & Receipts
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Infinite Inbox
    Windows

    Clock in at the Dark Magic Federation. As a ritual clerk, you must verify public requests, consult the manual, and process the paperwork for a world of petty hexes. Stamp requests, catch counterfeits, and avoid costly compliance fines. The quota is rising. Work starts now.

    Why similar: Political 21.3%, Point & Click 18.3%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Dystopian 10.4%

  43. #43 Political Simulator
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hugo Sanchez
    Windows

    Political Simulator is a turn-based strategy game where you lead a political party. From the most radical to the ideological center, you'll have to navigate complex parliamentary dynamics, influence other political forces, pass laws, and gain the support of a diverse and changing society

    Why similar: Political Sim 45.2%, Political 36%, Choices Matter 5.1%, Multiple Endings 4.3%, Strategy 4.1%

  44. #44 Starvedge
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Luxar
    Windows

    Cruel 2037. Starvation. Repression. Fear. You decide who gets a ration and who remains starving. Survival is almost impossible.

    Why similar: Political 35.2%, Dystopian 15.8%, Point & Click 11.3%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Puzzle 6.3%

  45. #45 Void Authority
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fork In The Code Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 45.5%, Point & Click 17.3%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Simulation 6.6%

  46. #46 The Arab Republic of Taghia
    72% matchMixed58% of 36 reviews2020
    Dev: Oppressive Games
    Windows

    The Arab Republic of Taghia is an arab spring tyranny simulator. You have followed in the footsteps of your father and been "elected" to lead the Arab Republic of Taghia, and must hold onto power through any means necessary.

    Why similar: Political Sim 64.4%, Political 20.5%, Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 6.7%

  47. #47 Mind Scanners
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,287 reviews2021
    Dev: The Outer ZonePub: Brave At Night
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Greetings. Your Mind Scanner request has been approved. Your duty is to diagnose and treat the citizens of The Structure. The patient list is long so don't waste your time. We’ll let you see your daughter soon...

    Why similar: Political Sim 27.3%, Political 27.3%, Dystopian 12.2%, Multiple Endings 6.7%, Choices Matter 6.2%

  48. #48 The Devil’s Gun Market
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Engincan Çiçek
    Windows

    A darkly humorous gun market simulator with RPG elements. Manage your shady arms business, verify or forge gun permits, navigate shifting laws, and make deals with rebels, the government, or even the Devil. Every choice shapes your fate in this chaotic world of war, profit, and deception.

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  49. #49 Velistra: Failed State
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: VoltekPlay
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Assume the presidency of Velistra, a nation teetering on collapse. Every choice reshapes destiny amid ruthless factions, moral dilemmas, and global pressures. A careful balance must be struck in both economics and politics. How will you lead?

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  50. #50 Do Not Feed the Monkeys
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 12,088 reviews2018
    Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

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  51. #51 PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bippinbits
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Operate your planetary defense cannon to fend off an interplanetary invasion from the comfort of your cozy bunker. You’re here to stay, so obey your superiors, press the right buttons, and sip your daily tea ration - it's good for you.

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  52. #52 JudgeSim
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,308 reviews2024
    Dev: DelusionArt Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Things were worse than ever in Banana Republic, a somber island country. While anarchists roamed the streets, corruption was running deeper due to economic crisis and rising crime rates. Bearing these burdens were "judges" who tried to make things right with honesty...

    Why similar: Political 35.4%, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Dystopian 10.9%, Point & Click 10.4%, Puzzle 6.6%

  53. #53 Fantasy Senate Simulator
    68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Purri Cat Studio
    Windows

    Create a political party, win elections, respond to events, pass laws, govern, create your version of utopia and even go to war with your neighbors in this senate simulator with a fantasy twist.

    Why similar: Political Sim 39.5%, Political 25.3%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Strategy 5.6%, Choices Matter 5.2%

  54. #54 You are the Judge!
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 254 reviews2023
    Dev: Steel Games
    Windows

    As a judge of the Kobardde court, solve complex cases inspired by actual events. Your decisions will directly affect people's (and perhaps yours) lives. You may have to make difficult decisions for your family, country, and life. What kind of judge will you be?

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  55. #55 Influence, Inc.
    68% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2022
    Dev: Curious Bird
    Windows · Mac

    Manage a digital influence agency in this strategy-simulation game about modern-day propaganda and advertising. Manipulate social media and the mainstream news to promote celebrities, market products, and even sway elections. Research, share, leak, and target your way to influence.

    Why similar: Political 42%, Political Sim 32.5%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Strategy 4.9%, Simulation 4.4%

  56. #56 Justice.exe
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Late Game ClutchPub: Gameclaw Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.

    Why similar: Political 34%, Dystopian 15.6%, Point & Click 11.3%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Multiple Endings 7.5%

  57. #57 Viktor, a Steampunk Adventure
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2017
    Dev: Studio SpektarPub: Gamera Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    "Viktor, a Steampunk Adventure" is a comedy adventure game set in a cartoonish steampunk world. The story follows Viktor, a wild boar who tries to cope with the loss of his job by going on a quest to become a new Emperor of Austria-Hungary.

    Why similar: Political Sim 36%, Political 33.4%, Point & Click 12.7%, Choices Matter 6.2%, Puzzle 6%

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