- #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: Political Sim 43.2% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, Political 17.7% ★, 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 Positive83% of 961 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 43.8% ★, Political 13.5% ★, Politics 11.1% ★, Education 9.7%, 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 Beecarbonize
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,094 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 39% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Political 14.2% ★, 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.
- #4 Suzerain
95% 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: Political Sim 53.1% ★, Political 24.8% ★, Politics 21.3% ★, 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.
- #5 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,375 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 41.3% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Political 13.3% ★, Strategy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the high-stakes, turn-based tension of global political maneuvering and espionage.
- #6 Terra Invicta
93% 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: Turn-Based 48.2%, Strategy 26.7%, Simulation 22.9%, 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.
- #7 Realpolitiks II
94% 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: Political Sim 43% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Politics 13.6% ★, 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.
- #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 62.4% ★, Politics 13.9% ★, Strategy 12.7%, 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 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 53.5% ★, Political 15.8% ★, Politics 14.5% ★, Simulation 5.5%, Strategy 5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, data-driven simulation of the electoral and legislative systems within a political framework.
- #10 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
89% 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: Political Sim 45.5% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Political 17.4% ★, 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.
- #11 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
91% matchMixed45% of 609 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 59% ★, Politics 14.3% ★, Political 12.5% ★, 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.
- #12 Precipice
90% 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 53.7% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, 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.
- #13 Frostpunk
88% matchVery Positive93% of 132,545 reviews2018
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 61.4%, Simulation 21.1%, Difficult 15%, 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.
- #14 Rogue State
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 255 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 67.9% ★, Strategy 15.2%, 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.
- #15 Green New Deal Simulator
87% matchVery Positive86% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: Molleindustria
Windows · Mac
Achieve zero emissions and full employment in this casual card-driven game.
Why similar: Political Sim 48% ★, Political 13.5% ★, Politics 10.6% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Education 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game directly addresses the policy-making and economic challenges of transitioning to a sustainable future.
- #16 Imagine Earth
86% matchVery Positive82% of 952 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 73.5% ★, Nature 13.8%, Strategy 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: It combines planet-scale management with a core focus on balancing industrial growth against environmental sustainability.
- #17 Democracy 3 Africa
86% 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: Political Sim 60.5% ★, Politics 19.9% ★, 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.
- #18 Save the Earth
84% matchVery Positive83% of 133 reviews2023
Dev: GameFirst
Windows
Green world simulator. Build good nature strategy. Save the World sandbox game.
Why similar: Education 28.9%, Strategy 27.8%, Simulation 25%, 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.
- #19 Age of History II
82% 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: Political Sim 36.9% ★, Strategy 15.5%, Turn-Based 15.1%, 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.
- #20 Victoria 3
82% 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: Political Sim 50.5% ★, Politics 17.8% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, complex simulation of global economic and political systems that rewards long-term strategic planning.
- #21 Government Simulator
85% 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: Political Sim 62.6% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Turn-Based 8.7%, Simulation 7.7%, Strategy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the administrative and political challenges of running a country under various crisis scenarios.
- #22 Realpolitiks
84% 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: Political Sim 54.6% ★, Politics 21.6% ★, Strategy 19.2%, Simulation 4.2%, 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.
- #23 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
83% 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: Political Sim 57.9% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Strategy 12.4%, 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.
- #24 The Shadow Government Simulator
81% 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: Political Sim 35.8% ★, Turn-Based 16.1%, Political 15% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, Strategy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique perspective on global politics by focusing on the clandestine influence of a secret organization.
- #25 SuperPower 3
81% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,212 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 46% ★, Political 14.7% ★, Politics 14.1% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Education 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a broad simulation of global political, military, and economic power dynamics.
- #26 Urban Empire
80% 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 49.5% ★, Politics 22.2% ★, Strategy 13.6%, 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 Vox Populi: Brazil 2022
77% matchVery Positive95% of 93 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 53.5% ★, Politics 25.5% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Card Game 5%, Simulation 3.2%
- #28 AfterWar
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 42.5% ★, Political 23.2% ★, Politics 16.8% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 7.9%
- #29 Rulers of Nations
79% matchMixed51% of 176 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 83.9% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a detailed geopolitical simulation focusing on international relations and national leadership.
- #30 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
76% 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: Political Sim 48.1% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 12.7%, Politics 9.8% ★
- #31 Democracy 2
79% matchMixed54% of 110 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 65.7% ★, Politics 13.3% ★, Strategy 9.6%, 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.
- #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 50.4%, Strategy 34%, Card Game 14.3%, 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 Vox Populi: Poland 2023
75% matchVery Positive87% 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 52.5% ★, Politics 23.7% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 6.2%, Card Game 4.9%
- #34 Orbi Universo II
74% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Political Sim 50.2% ★, Politics 21% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 11.2%, Indie 1.9%
- #35 Foretales
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,132 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 49.2%, Card Game 44.7%, Singleplayer 6%
- #36 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 Sim 65.8% ★, Political 16.1% ★, 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.
- #37 World of Fate
76% matchMixed46% of 191 reviews2022
Dev: NIK's Games
Windows
World of Fate is a massive strategy game where you spend your time taking over real life buildings and establishing your empire on the real life map. The game uses super advanced tech to provide real time street data and building data to create all the terrain and play space.
Why similar: Political Sim 71% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Simulation 6.5%
- #38 Nations
72% 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: Political Sim 69.9% ★, Strategy 27.4%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #39 Power & Revolution
75% 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: Political Sim 56.1% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Political 9.3% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 7.5%
- #40 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
73% 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: Political 32.7% ★, Political Sim 30% ★, Politics 23.2% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #41 Crisis in the Kremlin
73% 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: Political Sim 68.2% ★, Strategy 12%, Politics 8.2% ★, Political 7.7% ★, Simulation 3.1%
- #42 President for a Day - Floodings
74% matchMixed67% of 111 reviews2015
Dev: Serious Games InteractivePub: My Way Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 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 38.3%, Strategy 27.7%, Education 22.5%, Indie 6.3%, Casual 5.2%
- #43 For the People
72% 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 57.5% ★, Political 25% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 6.8%, Casual 1.8%
- #44 Revival: Recolonization
71% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.4%, Political 32.8% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Simulation 11.9%, Indie 2.9%
- #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 56.5% ★, Politics 15.1% ★, Turn-Based 7.3%, Political 6.7% ★, Simulation 6.3%
- #46 Political Arena
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 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 37.3% ★, Political 27.1% ★, Strategy 22%, Simulation 13.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #47 Millennia
69% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.2%, Political 30.1% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Simulation 14%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #48 Turkish Throne
67% 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: Political Sim 46.9% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 9.6%
- #49 You are the Judge!
69% 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?
Why similar: Political Sim 59.4% ★, Political 23.7% ★, Strategy 7.7%, Simulation 5.9%, Indie 2.6%
- #50 Terminal Conflict
71% matchMixed70% of 69 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 44.1% ★, Political 24.5% ★, Politics 13.5% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8.5%
- #51 Evil Democracy: 1932
70% 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 23.1% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Political 20.6% ★, Simulation 18.6%, Turn-Based 11.7%
- #52 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
67% 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 49.7% ★, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 19%, Card Game 11.5%
- #53 Secret Government
70% 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: Political Sim 36.9% ★, Turn-Based 16.8%, Political 16.7% ★, Politics 15.4% ★, Strategy 7.3%
- #54 The Political Machine 2024
68% 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: Political Sim 38.3% ★, Political 19.5% ★, Politics 16.7% ★, Education 7.7%, Strategy 6.9%
- #55 Simmiland
68% matchVery Positive87% of 1,913 reviews2018
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Simmiland is a god-like card game. In this game you indirectly influence a small civilization by manipulating their surroundings by playing cards 🃏🃏🃏 Playing cards on different biomes and objects will result in different findings. The way you play the game will define how mankind will develop!
Why similar: Simulation 52.8%, Card Game 15.3%, Strategy 14.9%, Indie 13.2%, Casual 3.1%
- #56 Age of History 3
64% 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 51.6%, Education 45.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #57 Collapse: A Political Simulator
69% 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: Political Sim 47% ★, Political 19.7% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 5.8%
- #58 Twilight Struggle
67% matchVery Positive87% of 2,936 reviews2016
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.
Why similar: Political Sim 55.5% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Simulation 10.5%, Card Game 7.9%
- #59 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
66% 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: Political Sim 66.5% ★, Strategy 20.1%, Simulation 11.1%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #60 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
67% 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: Political Sim 63.9% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%