- #1 Democracy 4
97% 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 43.3% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, Political 17.5% ★, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern political simulator, focusing on the complex cause-and-effect relationships of policy decisions on a national scale.
- #2 Half-Earth Socialism
96% matchVery Positive82% of 998 reviews2022
Dev: Francis TsengPub: Trust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Try your hand as a global planner of a future society. Play with a wide range of technologies and policies spanning different fields and ideologies. Will you lead the world to ecological utopia or planetary ruin?
Why similar: Political Sim 43.5% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Politics 11.1% ★, Education 9.9%, Strategy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the specific focus on climate change and radical policy-making within a turn-based, strategic framework.
- #3 Suzerain
96% matchVery Positive93% of 11,527 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.4 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: Political Sim 52.9% ★, Political 24.9% ★, Politics 21.4% ★, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, narrative-driven political simulation where every policy decision has significant consequences for the nation's future.
- #4 Beecarbonize
95% matchVery Positive94% of 2,136 reviews2023
Dev: Charles Games
Windows · Mac
Do you have what it takes to save the planet? Beecarbonize is an environmental card strategy game with climate change as your opponent.
Why similar: Political Sim 38.6% ★, Strategy 16.6%, Political 14.5% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Nature 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A focused, card-based simulation that distills the challenge of climate change and environmental management into a tight, strategic experience.
- #5 Terra Invicta
94% matchVery Positive81% of 9,434 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 52.2 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: Turn-Based 48.8%, Strategy 26.5%, Simulation 22.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game offers a massive, long-term perspective on global resource management and geopolitical maneuvering against an existential threat.
- #6 Realpolitiks II
94% 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 42.7% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Politics 13.7% ★, Political 13.2% ★, Simulation 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a comprehensive grand strategy experience centered on modern geopolitical influence and international diplomacy.
- #7 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
93% 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 40.8% ★, Politics 16.2% ★, Turn-Based 15.8%, Political 13.2% ★, Strategy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the high-stakes, turn-based tension of global political maneuvering and espionage.
- #8 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
92% matchMixed59% of 1,246 reviews2019
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.
Why similar: Political Sim 62.2% ★, Politics 14% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 11%
Why You'll Like It: It provides an incredibly detailed, albeit complex, simulation of modern national leadership and global economics.
- #9 The Political Process
91% 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 53.2% ★, Political 15.8% ★, Politics 14.6% ★, Simulation 5.5%, Strategy 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, data-driven simulation of the electoral and legislative systems within a political framework.
- #10 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 58.7% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Political 12.6% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Strategy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a granular simulation of global politics, economics, and social policy management.
- #11 Frostpunk
88% matchVery Positive93% of 135,886 reviews2018
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Why similar: Strategy 61.3%, Simulation 20.8%, Difficult 15.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at forcing players to make brutal moral and political choices to ensure survival in a climate-ravaged world.
- #12 Rogue State
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 reviews2015
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
Why similar: Political Sim 67.7% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Simulation 13.4%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It challenges you to manage a fictional nation while balancing internal political pressures and international relations.
- #13 Precipice
89% matchVery Positive80% of 323 reviews2019
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.
Why similar: Political Sim 53.5% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Simulation 9%, Indie 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This strategy game focuses on the delicate balance of diplomacy and global tension during the Cold War era.
- #14 Green New Deal Simulator
89% matchVery Positive85% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: Molleindustria
Windows · Mac
Achieve zero emissions and full employment in this casual card-driven game.
Why similar: Political Sim 47.7% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Politics 10.6% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Education 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game directly addresses the policy-making and economic challenges of transitioning to a sustainable future.
- #15 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
86% 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 45.3% ★, Politics 19% ★, Political 17.5% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This historical simulation focuses on the difficult task of managing a superpower's political and economic stability.
- #16 Democracy 3 Africa
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 411 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: Political Sim 60.3% ★, Politics 20% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8.8%, Indie 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: It applies the core political simulation mechanics of the series to the unique challenges of the African continent.
- #17 Imagine Earth
85% matchVery Positive82% of 961 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.
Why similar: Political Sim 73.2% ★, Nature 14%, Strategy 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines planet-scale management with a core focus on balancing industrial growth against environmental sustainability.
- #18 The Shadow Government Simulator
84% 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 35.3% ★, Turn-Based 16.5%, Political 15% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique perspective on global politics by focusing on the clandestine influence of a secret organization.
- #19 Government Simulator
86% matchMixed47% of 188 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: Political Sim 62.2% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Turn-Based 9%, Simulation 7.7%, Strategy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the administrative and political challenges of running a country under various crisis scenarios.
- #20 Realpolitiks
84% matchMixed62% of 1,241 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 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: Political Sim 54.3% ★, Politics 21.8% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 4.3%, Indie 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series provides a solid foundation for modern geopolitical strategy and international influence.
- #21 Save the Earth
82% matchVery Positive82% of 136 reviews2023
Dev: GameFirst
Windows
Green world simulator. Build good nature strategy. Save the World sandbox game.
Why similar: Education 29.3%, Strategy 27.5%, Simulation 24.8%, Nature 11.8%, Casual 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual approach to global climate management that mirrors the core environmental goals of the seed game.
- #22 Victoria 3
80% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,188 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 118.5 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: Political Sim 50.1% ★, Politics 18% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, complex simulation of global economic and political systems that rewards long-term strategic planning.
- #23 Age of History II
79% matchVery Positive90% of 49,789 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.4 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: Political Sim 36.5% ★, Turn-Based 15.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Political 14% ★, Politics 11.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game focuses on historical political expansion and the management of national resources.
- #24 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,251 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.7 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: Political Sim 57.7% ★, Politics 19.1% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a massive-scale geopolitical strategy experience with a focus on deep economic and military simulation.
- #25 Democracy 2
83% matchMixed54% of 111 reviews2012
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
On Tuesday, November 6th Americans will vote to shape the future of their country. Why wait? Start shaping your country's future now in Democracy 2.
Why similar: Political Sim 65.5% ★, Politics 13.5% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 9.4%, Indie 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic political simulation that established the core mechanics of balancing voter satisfaction with policy implementation.
- #26 Urban Empire
81% matchMostly Negative34% of 2,462 reviews2017
Dev: Reborn GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 49.2% ★, Politics 22.3% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 10.5%, Political 4.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: This game blends city-building with the complexities of political maneuvering and social policy implementation over several eras.
- #27 SuperPower 3
81% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,216 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
Why similar: Political Sim 45.7% ★, Political 14.7% ★, Politics 14.2% ★, Strategy 9%, Education 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a broad simulation of global political, military, and economic power dynamics.
- #28 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
77% matchMixed51% of 260 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: Political Sim 47.8% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Simulation 12.6%, Politics 10.1% ★
- #29 Vox Populi: Brazil 2022
76% matchVery Positive94% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Play as an existing or fully customized political figure, and campaign for many alternative Brazilian elections! In "Vox Populi: Brazil 2022", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!
Why similar: Political Sim 53.2% ★, Politics 25.7% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Card Game 5%, Simulation 3.2%
- #30 Rulers of Nations
79% matchMixed50% of 179 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Will you become the greatest Head of State ?Play one of the powerful rulers of a nation! . Slip into the shoes of the President of the U.S., or the leader of China, Russia, United Kingdom, or other countries. Expand your influence on the world stage.
Why similar: Political Sim 83.8% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a detailed geopolitical simulation focusing on international relations and national leadership.
- #31 Vox Populi: Poland 2023
75% matchVery Positive88% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Play as an existing or fully customisable political figure, and campaign for or many alternative Polish elections!! In "Vox Populi: Poland 2023", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!
Why similar: Political Sim 52.3% ★, Politics 23.9% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 6.2%, Card Game 4.9%
- #32 Last Days of Old Earth
78% matchMixed60% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Last Days of Old Earth is a rich strategy game set in our far, far future where the sun is dying. Can you command the last noble tribes of humanity as they attempt to survive among the machines and marauding clans?
Why similar: Turn-Based 51.2%, Strategy 33.6%, Card Game 14%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: This turn-based strategy game features resource management in a dying world, echoing the desperate tone of the seed game.
- #33 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 65.6% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 4.8%, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A satirical take on the challenges of maintaining political power and stability in a volatile environment.
- #34 Power & Revolution
77% 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 55.8% ★, Politics 18.3% ★, Political 9.4% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 7.6%
- #35 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
73% matchVery Positive98% of 80 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 49.8% ★, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 18.9%, Card Game 11.4%
- #36 The Political Machine 2024
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 265 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: Political Sim 38% ★, Political 19.6% ★, Politics 16.7% ★, Education 7.8%, Strategy 6.9%
- #37 Geo-Political Simulator 5
75% matchMostly Negative33% of 709 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Political Sim 50.6% ★, Political 18.5% ★, Politics 10.8% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 9.5%
- #38 Evil Democracy: 1932
74% 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 23% ★, Strategy 20.8%, Political 20.6% ★, Simulation 18.5%, Turn-Based 12%
- #39 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,849 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.3 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: Political Sim 63.9% ★, Politics 17% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #40 Turkish Throne
69% 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 46.6% ★, Political 16.2% ★, Politics 13.9% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 9.6%
- #41 Lawgivers
72% 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 40.9% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Turn-Based 12.1%, Simulation 6.1%
- #42 Politics The Game
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,477 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Become a parliamentarian, create a powerful party, and lead it to victory in this humorous adventure game. Manage your popularity and dignity, use unique powers, and navigate a storyline inspired by current events.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.6% ★, Politics 24.4% ★, Political 20.1% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 9.1%
- #43 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
70% 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 45.4% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Political 15.3% ★, Strategy 9%, Simulation 6.5%
- #44 Foretales
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,162 reviews2022
Dev: AlkemiPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end.
Why similar: Strategy 49.6%, Card Game 44.4%, Singleplayer 6%
- #45 Democracy 3
71% 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 56% ★, Politics 15.3% ★, Turn-Based 7.6%, Political 6.8% ★, Simulation 6.2%
- #46 Need to Know
72% matchMixed67% of 296 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 63.3% ★, Political 19.8% ★, Simulation 13.7%, Indie 3.2%
- #47 Terminal Conflict
71% matchMixed68% of 71 reviews2020
Dev: Strategy Mill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Touch the world with your fingertips! Your retro terminal awaits your command, for the balance of power, in this definitive Cold War strategy game. Here you belong; assert your leadership through turn based strategic tit-for-tat, on the brink of mutually assured destruction. Don't let it slip away!
Why similar: Political Sim 43.8% ★, Political 24.6% ★, Politics 13.6% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8.5%
- #48 Federal Reserve Simulator
67% matchVery Positive100% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: Billmeade Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can you beat inflation without crashing the economy? Run the Federal Reserve through real crises, political pressure, AI bubbles, and market panic. Set rates, deploy QE, manage expectations, and engineer the perfect soft landing. Featured on Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal.
Why similar: Political Sim 62.5% ★, Simulation 20.9%, Strategy 12.6%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #49 Rogue State Revolution
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 538 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 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 35% ★, Turn-Based 30.8%, Strategy 12.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Simulation 9.8%
- #50 Imperator: Rome
68% matchMixed66% of 26,838 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Political Sim 50.4% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Political 14.6% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Politics 6.9% ★
- #51 Political Arena
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Wayside Press
Windows · Mac
POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroom deals and the press. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares).
Why similar: Political Sim 37% ★, Political 27.2% ★, Strategy 22%, Simulation 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #52 Lawgivers II
68% matchMixed70% of 677 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: Political Sim 57.4% ★, Politics 24.1% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 7.4%, Indie 1.9%
- #53 Democratic Socialism Simulator
69% matchVery Positive92% of 201 reviews2020
Dev: Molleindustria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!
Why similar: Political Sim 50.7% ★, Political 26.5% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Indie 4.5%, Casual 3.7%
- #54 President for a Day - Corruption
71% matchMixed59% of 115 reviews2015
Dev: Serious Games InteractivePub: My Way Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
President for a Day- Corruption gives you the opportunity to assume the role of an African president. As such, you must make controversial decisions revolving around topics such as: democratic evolution, corruption, development aid- and cooperation.
Why similar: Strategy 52.4%, Education 21.6%, Indie 13%, Casual 10.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #55 President for a Day - Floodings
70% matchMixed66% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: Serious Games InteractivePub: My Way Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
President for A Day: Floodings is a turn-based strategy game where YOU are the President of Pakistan. With two weeks to Election Day, the monsoon could not come at a worse time. And in its wake comes famine, cholera, rebels, and much more. Can you save the nation in its hour of need?
Why similar: Turn-Based 38.8%, Strategy 27.3%, Education 22.6%, Indie 6.2%, Casual 5.2%
- #56 Beholder: Conductor
63% matchVery Positive91% of 4,605 reviews2025
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 67.2% ★, Political 18% ★, Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 5.9%, Indie 1.7%
- #57 Technotopia
65% matchVery Positive85% of 667 reviews2024
Dev: YustasPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to Technotopia, a city-builder card game. Take on the role of an AI designed to build a perfect city. Build districts, meet the needs of diverse communities and maintain the delicate balance between factions vying for control over you!
Why similar: Political Sim 55.5% ★, Politics 23.6% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Card Game 6.9%, Casual 2.2%
- #58 You are the Judge!
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 259 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?
Why similar: Political Sim 59.2% ★, Political 23.9% ★, Strategy 7.8%, Simulation 6%, Indie 2.6%
