- #1 Political Simulator
97% 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 30% ★, Politics 23% ★, Political 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.5%
- #2 Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GehirnPub: Gehirn Media
Windows
Secret agents fight shadowy wars for global conspiracies vying for absolute power in this espionage strategy game inspired by 1990's conspiracy theories. Infiltrate governments, undermine civil rights, and foment wars in your campaign to establish a New World Order.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.3% ★, Conspiracy 15.9% ★, Politics 15.6% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #3 The Electorate
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Galactic Interactive
Windows
Campaign to victory in the ultimate election simulator, The Electorate. Rally voters, dominate the airwaves, attack rivals, and fight for glory and power across every county in the United States.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.5% ★, Political 22% ★, Politics 20% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Management 7%
- #4 苏维埃模拟器 Soviet Simulator
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 铼工作室 / Rhenium Studio
Windows
If getting back to Dec 1922, under your leadership, can you make Union of Soviet Socialist Republics an Utopia?
Why similar: Political Sim 26.7% ★, Politics 21.3% ★, Political 13.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Alternate History 9%
- #5 Win The Election
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Rainey Studios
Windows
A fun, casual political election simulator that can provide hours of entertainment.
Why similar: Political Sim 32% ★, Political 24.2% ★, Politics 22.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Strategy 5.7%
- #6 Mayor Quake
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sKed Games
Windows
You're the new mayor of a dystopian city on the brink of a devastating earthquake. Review building records, make urban transformation decisions, and maintain public support despite political pressure. Manage the economy and make critical choices. Can you prepare your city before disaster strikes?
Why similar: Political Sim 30% ★, Political 23% ★, Politics 21.5% ★, Dystopian 12.5%, Simulation 5.6%
- #7 Not Tonight 2
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 474 reviews2022
Dev: PanicBarnPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Immigration Enforcement Case #112: You are under arrest. Unless your friends can cross a broken America, retrieve your identifying documents and stay out of trouble... this is the end of the American dream for you.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.1% ★, Political 19.8% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Dystopian 14.9%, Alternate History 14.7%
- #8 Secret Government
91% matchMixed53% of 299 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.7% ★, Conspiracy 15.4% ★, Politics 15% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Alternate History 10.1%
- #9 State of Affairs
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Top Sigma Studios
Windows · Mac
State of Affairs is a realistic geopolitical simulator where you lead a nation through pivotal historical moments. Manage legislative bodies, balance factional tensions, and make strategic decisions that shape the political, economic, and social future of your country.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.3% ★, Political 19.5% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Alternate History 6.6%
- #10 SIM Election
89% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Rafael Lázaro
Windows
Take control of a political party and compete for power in this turn-based simulation. Manage strategy, face media pressure, debates and critical decisions, negotiate alliances, and lead your party to electoral victory.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.9% ★, Politics 21.5% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★
- #11 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
91% matchMixed45% of 611 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.
Why similar: Political Sim 44.3% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 7.9% ★, Simulation 6.6%
- #12 Editor's Hell
89% matchPositive81% of 27 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 21.6% ★, Politics 17.9% ★, Dystopian 15.1%, Alternate History 14.4%, Political Sim 12.8% ★
- #13 SIM Election USA
88% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: SunsixStudios
Windows
Run a presidential campaign in this turn-based strategy game where you manage funding, media, and political influence to win the election.
Why similar: Political Sim 30% ★, Politics 19.9% ★, Political 16.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.5%
- #14 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
87% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Festina Lente Games
Windows
Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.2% ★, Politics 23.6% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%, Management 6.6%
- #15 American Election Simulator
86% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
Plot your way through an American political campaign as you go head-to-head against a rival political party. Make tough decisions as you travel across the country and try to earn enough votes to become the next President of the United States!
Why similar: Political Sim 31.3% ★, Political 23.3% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 5.1%
- #16 The Political Process
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,139 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.5 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 44.3% ★, Politics 23.1% ★, Political 22.3% ★, Simulation 4.9%, Strategy 4%
- #17 Just Power: The Papal States
85% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Stikcy Games
Windows
Are you ready to found a dynasty which controls the Holy See over the centuries? Climb the hierarchies, hire your relatives, blackmail and bribe to get everything you want in this turn-based political simulator.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.6% ★, Politics 19.1% ★, Political 16.9% ★, Conspiracy 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%
- #18 Statecraft: Corrupted Democracy
83% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Engincan Çiçek
Windows
Democracy is dirty; get your hands filthy. Manipulate the masses like a flock of sheep, bribe the parliament, and sabotage your rivals. In the chaos of the 70s, honesty is a weakness. Will you be a savior or a dictator? The choice *and the corruption* is yours.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.5% ★, Political 15.2% ★, Politics 15.2% ★, Conspiracy 10.8% ★, Dystopian 10.2%
- #19 Red Button
84% matchVery Positive87% of 198 reviews2021
Dev: Токуров Егор (WZRDQQ)
Windows
Get ready to take part in the world war! It depends only on your choice who you will be - a winner or a loser! It's time to press the red button!
Why similar: Political Sim 20.8% ★, Alternate History 14.8%, Dystopian 14.3%, Politics 13% ★, Political 11.9% ★
- #20 1992: Rasputie
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a place of a politician in the post-Soviet space and immerse yourself in the struggle for power amid the ruins of the former empire. Your decisions will determine the path of the young state's development.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.3% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Politics 15.7% ★, Alternate History 12.5%, Grand Strategy 8.9% ★
- #21 Ichth.ys
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Steganographia Games
Windows
Ichth.ys is a visual novel with turn-based combat where your choices affect the story! You follow Fraser, a hacker who was recently expelled from university, in a tale of mystery, deception, censorship, freedom, and board game cafes!
Why similar: Political Sim 17.4% ★, Hacking 15.4% ★, Political 15.3% ★, Conspiracy 14.4% ★, Alternate History 13.3%
- #22 Realpolitiks II
82% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.4% ★, Politics 17.9% ★, Political 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Strategy 9.8%
- #23 Crisis in the Kremlin
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,460 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Why similar: Political Sim 47% ★, Politics 10.9% ★, Political 9.1% ★, Alternate History 8.3%, Strategy 8%
- #24 Power & Revolution
81% matchMixed56% of 1,295 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!
Why similar: Political Sim 42.6% ★, Politics 26.6% ★, Political 12.1% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 6.1%
- #25 HEADLINER
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 932 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 28.2% ★, Political 23.7% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Dystopian 16.9%, Dark 4.3%
- #26 Delphi
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blasckout Studio
Windows
A political sim where you are Delphi, the AI that guides the world government. Manage laws, budgets and global crises while you pull the strings from the shadows. Will they shut you down… or will you seize power?
Why similar: Political Sim 24.1% ★, Political 18.2% ★, Politics 17.2% ★, Alternate History 11.6%, Dystopian 8.5%
- #27 Crisis Cabinet
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Function Labs LimitedPub: Function Labs
Windows
Lead a nation through elections, unrest, war, scandals and economic collapse in this turn-based political strategy simulation. Spend political capital, manage budgets, survive crises and decide how far you’ll go to stay in power.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.5% ★, Political 18.1% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Alternate History 8.1%, Grand Strategy 7.7% ★
- #28 Turkish Throne
76% matchVery Positive93% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Political Sim 30.2% ★, Political 17.7% ★, Politics 17% ★, Alternate History 15.7%, Simulation 9.2%
- #29 SecretMission_ProduceForPresident
79% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RP.Games
Windows
Race for President is comming ! As an ordinary factory owner, what secret challenges are waiting for you?
Why similar: Political Sim 36.3% ★, Politics 22.9% ★, Political 21.2% ★, Management 7.6%, Strategy 5.9%
- #30 Lawgivers
77% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Politics 19.9% ★, Political 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7%, Grand Strategy 7% ★
- #31 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,382 reviews2019
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 26.4% ★, Politics 19.8% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Conspiracy 9.9% ★, Grand Strategy 9.1% ★
- #32 Sim Junta
78% matchMostly Negative33% 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 49% ★, Political 20.6% ★, Dystopian 16.4%, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 3.8%
- #33 Beholder 2
76% matchVery Positive87% of 8,037 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.8 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 25.4% ★, Political 20.1% ★, Dystopian 18.8%, Politics 17% ★, Dark 6.3%
- #34 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
75% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction & more
Why similar: Political Sim 27.2% ★, Conspiracy 19.9% ★, Political 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Grand Strategy 9% ★
- #35 Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
75% matchVery Positive93% of 728 reviews2018
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...
Why similar: Political Sim 23.7% ★, Politics 16.9% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Alternate History 13.8%, Grand Strategy 6.9% ★
- #36 Feed the Lie
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maksim Mazanets
Windows
NEWS CENSOR: edit headlines, replace words, and approve only the “safe” stories. But remember: one wrong word can end your career.
Why similar: Political 23.7% ★, Political Sim 22.9% ★, Conspiracy 15.7% ★, Politics 15.3% ★, Dystopian 11.8%
- #37 2026 U.S. Election Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
Plot your way through an American political campaign as you go head-to-head against a rival political party. Participate in debates and travel to battleground states as you try to win a Presidential Election.
Why similar: Political Sim 37% ★, Politics 25.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Political 9.7% ★, Simulation 7.2%
- #38 Provisional Authority: An AI Governance Simulation
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Synthetic Mandate
Windows
Balance growth, stability, and public trust while an AI observes your every move. Guide a nation through economic crises and political pressure — but be prudent, because the system you rely on may decide it can govern better than you.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.3% ★, Political 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Dystopian 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%
- #39 The Shadow Government Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.9% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★
- #40 Democracy 3
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
Why similar: Political Sim 49.2% ★, Politics 25.5% ★, Political 10.1% ★, Simulation 5.8%, Strategy 4.6%
- #41 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
70% matchVery Positive81% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 23% ★, Politics 18.3% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Alternate History 14.7%, Dystopian 10.1%
- #42 No Place for the Dissident
72% matchMixed54% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: David M.
Windows · Linux
In No Place for the Dissident you'll have to spread a new ideology to dominate the world. Whatever means are necessary. Adopt new politics from the ideology tree, manage each country, and compete with other players. Watch closely the consequences of your acts when the game is over.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.4% ★, Political 18.8% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Dystopian 15.5%, Alternate History 8.5%
- #43 Evil Democracy: 1932
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Why similar: Politics 25.5% ★, Political 20.3% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 11.4%
- #44 Politisim
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: OateyGames
Windows
Run for President of the United States. Fight through a state-by-state primary, pick a running mate at the convention, trade blows across every televised debate, and hold your coalition together on election night — one decision a week, in a country paying attention to every one.
Why similar: Political Sim 42.2% ★, Political 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Simulation 8.7%
- #45 Headliner: NoviNews
71% matchVery Positive89% of 814 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 30.4% ★, Political 22.9% ★, Politics 21.6% ★, Dystopian 12.7%, Alternate History 6%
- #46 UK Politics Simulator
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac
Over 20,000 simulated politicians, journalists and activists. Every one unique. Every one autonomous. Build your career from local councillor to Prime Minister in the most detailed UK political simulation ever created. No scripts. Pure systems-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.7% ★, Political 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Politics 11.1% ★, Simulation 8.8%
- #47 Statecraft
69% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: W-I-WPub: Bow Studio
Windows
Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.3% ★, Politics 24.5% ★, Political 19.6% ★, Simulation 6.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%
- #48 That's My President!
68% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Kisotik Games
Windows
F*CK YEAH AMERICA. Dead Presidents are rising to steal the election. Rig the system and ruin friendships in chaotic multiplayer OR save the country in an insane solo campaign. Features Western duels, unique abilities and a Brainrot Corner for doomscrolling.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.2% ★, Political 21.6% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Alternate History 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #49 This Is the President
70% matchMixed68% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: SuperPACPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 22% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, Political 11.1% ★, Dystopian 11.1%, Grand Strategy 10.3% ★
- #50 Bad Government
71% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: FreeTimeDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your resources and navigate the shifting sentiment of the population in this decision-based resource management game. Gain power to unlock more individuals, adding complexity as you progress. How long can you maintain balance?
Why similar: Political Sim 28.2% ★, Politics 22.5% ★, Political 22% ★, Conspiracy 10.9% ★, Management 6.5%
- #51 Organs Please
68% matchVery Positive83% of 330 reviews2023
Dev: TECHHOMEPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 26.9% ★, Political 19.3% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, Dystopian 17.8%, Management 6.3%
- #52 Maestro's Cold War 2
67% matchVery Positive96% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.8% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Political 18.3% ★, Alternate History 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #53 Democracy 4
67% matchVery Positive82% of 6,345 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Political Sim 27.5% ★, Politics 22.2% ★, Political 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 9% ★, Management 6.5%
- #54 Australia: Federation 1901
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diverse Interactive
Windows
Lead Australia from Federation in 1901 and shape the nation's future. Manage the economy, politics, immigration, infrastructure, defence, education, healthcare, and welfare in a deep historical nation-building simulation where every decision changes history.
Why similar: Political Sim 36.1% ★, Political 22.9% ★, Politics 21% ★, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★, Strategy 5.8%
- #55 Gerrymap
66% matchNo user reviews96% of 23 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 37.1% ★, Political 28.6% ★, Politics 27.1% ★, Simulation 4.9%, Strategy 2.4%
- #56 Electoral Empire: Vote to Rule, Lie to Shine
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Water Wood Games
Windows
President or Patriarch? In this deep simulation, national survival and family interests clash. Twist laws and deploy kin to seize control. Will you sacrifice the republic for your dynasty, or betray your blood for the state? Power isn't about saving the world; it's about deciding who owns it.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.7% ★, Politics 18.3% ★, Political 16.8% ★, Dystopian 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.6%
- #57 Political Animals
69% matchMixed70% of 193 reviews2016
Dev: Squeaky WheelPub: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Political Animals is an election campaign simulation game set within a world populated by corrupt crocodiles and meritocratic mice. In a political contest where corruption is always around the corner, can you win without getting your paws dirty?
Why similar: Political Sim 33.4% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 6.8%, Strategy 5.2%
- #58 The Arab Republic of Taghia
68% matchMixed59% of 37 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 51.3% ★, Politics 17.4% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 7.9%