- #1 Democracy 4
97% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 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: Politics 34.7% ★, Political 21.2% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 10.9%, Economy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive political simulation game that allows you to manage a government's policies and respond to the needs of various voter groups.
- #2 Through the Darkest of Times
96% matchVery Positive84% of 1,135 reviews2020
Dev: Paintbucket GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.
Why similar: Politics 23.8% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Political 18.9% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Historical 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A powerful strategy game set in 1930s Berlin that focuses on the resistance against a rising totalitarian regime.
- #3 Suzerain
96% matchVery Positive93% of 11,092 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Politics 46.4% ★, Political 34.3% ★, Alternate History 18.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulator where you manage a country's economy and political landscape while navigating complex ideological tensions.
- #4 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
95% matchVery Positive82% of 645 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Politics 29.3% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Alternate History 12%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 11%
Why You'll Like It: An alternate-history political simulator that tasks you with managing the Soviet Union through its most turbulent decades.
- #5 Lawgivers
94% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Politics 31.6% ★, Political 21% ★, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 9.3%, Turn-Based 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A detailed political simulation focused on the legislative process and the management of political parties within a sandbox environment.
- #6 The Political Process
94% 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: Politics 39.2% ★, Political 27% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation of the American political system that allows you to run for office and influence policy at various levels of government.
- #7 Collapse: A Political Simulator
93% matchMixed65% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
is a grand strategy game that takes place in 1992-2004. You take lead of your own Party in the face of the total devastation of one of the fictional post-Soviet states in Europe. Try to realize your (or someone else's) political dreams in the shaky arena of this dilapidated situation.
Why similar: Politics 29.7% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Alternate History 11.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven political game where you must balance the stability of a nation against the demands of various political factions.
- #8 Realpolitiks II
92% matchMixed46% of 666 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.9 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: Politics 27.1% ★, Strategy 25.1%, Simulation 22.6%, Political 16.6% ★, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive geopolitical strategy game that lets you manage a modern nation's internal politics and international relations.
- #9 Secret Government
91% matchMixed53% of 298 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 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: Politics 25.5% ★, Political 17.5% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Simulation 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game where you control a secret society influencing global events from the shadows, mirroring the clandestine power-brokering of the seed game.
- #10 Plutocracy
91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,348 reviews2019
Dev: Redwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Politics 28.9% ★, Political 22.1% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 11.9%, Economy 8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intersection of money and politics, allowing you to build an empire and influence government policy through economic power.
- #11 Evil Bank Manager
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,759 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Strategy 20.4%, Simulation 16.6%, Economy 14%, Management 9.6%, Turn-Based 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic side of power, allowing you to manipulate markets and influence political outcomes through banking.
- #12 Terra Invicta
86% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Strategy 16.3%, Alternate History 15.9%, Simulation 15.5%, Historical 11.4%, Turn-Based 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A complex grand strategy game where you manage a global faction to influence world politics and prepare for an extraterrestrial threat.
- #13 Power & Revolution
89% matchMixed56% of 1,294 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: Politics 43.3% ★, Strategy 18%, Simulation 17%, Political 14.1% ★, Economy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed geopolitical simulator that covers a vast array of modern political, economic, and military issues.
- #14 For the People
88% 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 47% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Simulation 19.1%, Management 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dystopian political simulator where you manage a city-state and must make difficult choices to maintain order and your own political standing.
- #15 Victoria 3
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Politics 28.4% ★, Political 16.6% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Alternate History 9.6%, Economy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep historical grand strategy game that emphasizes the political and economic management of nations during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- #16 Government Simulator
89% matchMixed47% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
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: Politics 35.3% ★, Simulation 20.5%, Strategy 15.4%, Economy 8.4%, Turn-Based 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward simulation that tasks you with managing a country's budget, laws, and public opinion.
- #17 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Politics 35.6% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 18.1%, Alternate History 16.8%, Historical 9%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that offers deep control over military, economic, and political systems on a global scale.
- #18 Hearts of Iron IV
85% matchVery Positive90% of 360,411 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 292.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: Strategy 41%, Alternate History 23%, Historical 19.8%, Simulation 15.2%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A WWII grand strategy game that includes detailed political party management and the ability to steer nations toward different ideological paths.
- #19 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
82% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Strategy 22.3%, Simulation 21.5%, Alternate History 15.7%, Historical 14.4%, Economy 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: A complex city-builder and management game that requires careful planning of a planned economy and political infrastructure.
- #20 The Political Machine 2024
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 256 reviews2024
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and run for President in this political strategy game. Choose a candidate or create your own and run against the opposing party’s candidate or up to 4 primary candidates controlled by the computer or other players online.
Why similar: Politics 26.7% ★, Political 19.8% ★, Alternate History 10.6%, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A focused strategy game centered on the mechanics of running a political campaign and winning elections.
- #21 Rogue State Revolution
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.8% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based 12.4%, Simulation 11.7%, Historical 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A political management game where you lead a rogue nation and must balance domestic stability with international pressure.
- #22 Politics The Game
81% matchVery Positive95% of 2,186 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a parliamentarian, create a powerful party, and lead it to victory in this humorous adventure game. Manage your popularity and dignity, use unique powers, and navigate a storyline inspired by current events.
Why similar: Politics 40.9% ★, Political 21.2% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Simulation 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction-style strategy game that explores the mechanics and absurdity of modern political discourse.
- #23 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
81% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: GortagonGame
Windows
Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!
Why similar: Political 37.8% ★, Simulation 21.5%, Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dystopian political simulation that focuses on the choices and consequences of maintaining absolute power.
- #24 Espiocracy
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ex Vivo StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.
Why similar: Alternate History 28.7%, Strategy 26.2%, Simulation 24.3%, Historical 19%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game focused on Cold War espionage and political intrigue, emphasizing the covert side of international relations.
- #25 Beholder
80% 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 44.5% ★, Strategy 24%, Simulation 22.2%, Indie 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A game about state surveillance and the moral dilemmas of living under a totalitarian regime.
- #26 Old World
79% matchVery Positive82% of 6,135 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Strategy 16.3%, Simulation 15.7%, Alternate History 14.5%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Historical 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that emphasizes the political management of a royal dynasty and the internal politics of an ancient empire.
- #27 Making History II: The War of the World
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 397 reviews2010
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
What if Germany won the Battle of Britain? What if Moscow fell in 1942?You’re in charge. Anything can happen and history will never repeat itself in this classic WWII grand strategy game MAKING HISTORY II: The War of the World. Are you ready to battle for global dominance?
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Simulation 28.7%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Historical 11%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: A WWII-era grand strategy game that allows for significant changes to the historical timeline through political and military action.
- #28 Papers, Please
78% 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 55.3% ★, Simulation 22.6%, Indie 13.1%, Strategy 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A bureaucratic simulator that captures the oppressive atmosphere and political pressure of a dystopian state.
- #29 Turkish Throne
73% matchVery Positive94% of 324 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: Politics 25.7% ★, Simulation 23.6%, Political 19.1% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Alternate History 12.1%
- #30 Age of History II
75% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Strategy 21.5%, Politics 18.5% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Historical 12.4%, Simulation 8.3%
- #31 Democracy 3
77% 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: Politics 41.7% ★, Simulation 16.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Political 11.8% ★, Turn-Based 6.7%
- #32 US and THEM
79% matchMostly Negative34% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.
Why similar: Strategy 21.4%, Political 17.6% ★, Politics 15.3% ★, Turn-Based 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that explores Cold War tensions through the lens of political and military decision-making.
- #33 Realpolitiks
77% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Politics 46.9% ★, Strategy 35.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Historical 7.6%, Indie 1.4%
- #34 Sim Junta
78% 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 37.8% ★, Strategy 32.6%, Simulation 16.6%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A political simulator that focuses on the volatile nature of maintaining power in a unstable, authoritarian environment.
- #35 Computer Tycoon
75% matchVery Positive85% of 996 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Computer Tycoon is a fairly 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: Strategy 25.9%, Economy 19.2%, Historical 18.1%, Simulation 17.8%, Management 13.7%
- #36 Democracy 3 Africa
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Politics 52.1% ★, Simulation 21.7%, Strategy 20.5%, Indie 5.7%
- #37 Age of History 3
70% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Strategy 39%, Alternate History 37.1%, Economy 22.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #38 Rebel Inc: Escalation
73% matchVery Positive82% of 7,070 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Alternate History 28.5%, Strategy 26.7%, Simulation 24%, Historical 19.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #39 The Shadow Government Simulator
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 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: Politics 27.5% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.3%, Turn-Based 11.5%
- #40 Third Front: WWII
76% matchMixed61% of 360 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Are you ready to rewrite history and take on the role of ruler of the nation? Show your knowledge of tactics and strategy, become the commander-in-chief of a huge army! Lead the troops of one of the three nations - the USSR, Germany and the Allies - and pave your way for each of them!
Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, Indie 13.6%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Alternate History 11.1%, Historical 8.4%
- #41 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
71% matchVery Positive87% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, Alternate History 27.4%, Simulation 22.9%, Economy 6.9%, Indie 4.2%
- #42 Victoria II
73% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Politics 38.6% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Historical 12.5%, Simulation 10.7%, Economy 9.3%
- #43 Imperiums: Greek Wars
72% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: Political 23.5% ★, Alternate History 14.9%, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Historical 10.6%
- #44 Warnament
68% matchVery Positive87% of 367 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Politics 26.8% ★, Political 20% ★, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based 10.5%
- #45 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
71% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2021
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.
Why similar: Alternate History 22.1%, Strategy 19.7%, Simulation 17.3%, Historical 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%
- #46 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
69% matchMixed49% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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: Simulation 26%, Strategy 24.5%, Politics 21.3% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Management 4.6%
- #47 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
70% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Politics 34.8% ★, Political 31.1% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Economy 10.7%, Management 5.5%
- #48 AfterWar
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Politics 26.8% ★, Political 23.6% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 11.8%, Alternate History 10.2%
- #49 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,834 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Politics 45.6% ★, Strategy 24.1%, Simulation 20.8%, Economy 7%, Management 2.2%
- #50 POWER
71% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Politics 22.8% ★, Political 18.3% ★, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 17.6%, Management 8.2%
- #51 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 223 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!
Why similar: Alternate History 21.6%, Strategy 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Historical 14%, Simulation 13.8%
- #52 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
68% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!
Why similar: Alternate History 18.6%, Strategy 17.1%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Simulation 15.2%, Historical 12%
- #53 Nations
65% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
Why similar: Strategy 46.2%, Historical 26.6%, Alternate History 20.7%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #54 Lawgivers II
67% matchMixed70% of 641 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Politics 45.6% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%, Management 8.1%
- #55 We. The Revolution
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,370 reviews2019
Dev: PolyslashPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Simulation 26.8%, Strategy 26%, Turn-Based 23.3%, Historical 21.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #56 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Imugi
Windows
1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.
Why similar: Politics 30.9% ★, Political 20.2% ★, Alternate History 13.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Historical 9.1%
- #57 KingSim
67% matchVery Positive85% of 209 reviews2020
Dev: Fuzzy Pixel Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...
Why similar: Political 33.9% ★, Simulation 21.6%, Strategy 19.6%, Management 12.5%, Historical 12.4%
- #58 Crisis in the Kremlin
67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,444 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 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: Strategy 28.9%, Politics 23.2% ★, Political 13.8% ★, Alternate History 9.1%, Simulation 8.2%