- #1 Democracy 4
97% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 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 67.3% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 9.6%, Education 8.9%, Indie 1.9%
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 1,013 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 57.6% ★, Education 13.4%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 10.4%, Card Game 6.9%
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 Positive92% of 11,790 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 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 91.2% ★, Simulation 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
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 2,158 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 45% ★, Strategy 19.4%, Simulation 13.5%, Nature 11.4%, Card Game 10.2%
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 Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 49.1%, Strategy 26.3%, Simulation 22.4%, 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 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 38.3% ★, Politics 17.2% ★, Political 16.9% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 11%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a comprehensive grand strategy experience centered on modern geopolitical influence and international diplomacy.
- #7 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
93% matchMixed59% of 1,248 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 58.8% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides an incredibly detailed, albeit complex, simulation of modern national leadership and global economics.
- #8 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,386 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 57.4% ★, Turn-Based 22.7%, Strategy 7.5%, Difficult 6.5%, Simulation 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the high-stakes, turn-based tension of global political maneuvering and espionage.
- #9 The Political Process
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,151 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.6 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 47.2% ★, Political 20% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Simulation 4.9%, Strategy 4.5%
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
92% matchMixed46% of 612 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 52.8% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a granular simulation of global politics, economics, and social policy management.
- #11 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 67.5% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Simulation 13.5%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It challenges you to manage a fictional nation while balancing internal political pressures and international relations.
- #12 Precipice
89% matchVery Positive80% of 325 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 49.7% ★, Politics 24.5% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Simulation 8.4%, Indie 2.4%
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
87% matchVery Positive93% of 137,048 reviews2018
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows
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 61.1%, Simulation 20.7%, Difficult 15.6%, 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 Green New Deal Simulator
88% matchVery Positive86% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Molleindustria
Windows · Mac
Achieve zero emissions and full employment in this casual card-driven game.
Why similar: Political Sim 62.7% ★, Simulation 10.8%, Education 10.3%, Card Game 7.3%, Nature 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game directly addresses the policy-making and economic challenges of transitioning to a sustainable future.
- #15 Democracy 3 Africa
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 411 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.8 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 55.8% ★, Politics 25.9% ★, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 8.2%, Indie 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: It applies the core political simulation mechanics of the series to the unique challenges of the African continent.
- #16 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
86% matchVery Positive81% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 71.2% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: This historical simulation focuses on the difficult task of managing a superpower's political and economic stability.
- #17 Imagine Earth
85% matchVery Positive82% of 967 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 72.9% ★, Nature 14.1%, 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 Government Simulator
86% matchMixed47% of 190 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 59.1% ★, Politics 16.7% ★, Turn-Based 8.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the administrative and political challenges of running a country under various crisis scenarios.
- #19 Realpolitiks
84% matchMixed62% of 1,243 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 50.2% ★, Politics 27.7% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Simulation 3.9%, Indie 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series provides a solid foundation for modern geopolitical strategy and international influence.
- #20 The Shadow Government Simulator
83% 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 48.5% ★, Turn-Based 23.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 8.3%, Difficult 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique perspective on global politics by focusing on the clandestine influence of a secret organization.
- #21 Save the Earth
82% matchVery Positive81% of 138 reviews2023
Dev: GameFirst
Windows
Green world simulator. Build good nature strategy. Save the World sandbox game.
Why similar: Education 29.7%, Strategy 27.4%, Simulation 24.5%, Nature 11.9%, Casual 5.4%
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
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,895 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 120.1 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 76.5% ★, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, complex simulation of global economic and political systems that rewards long-term strategic planning.
- #23 Democracy 2
84% matchMixed54% of 112 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 62.1% ★, Politics 17.8% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 9%, Indie 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic political simulation that established the core mechanics of balancing voter satisfaction with policy implementation.
- #24 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 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 71.1% ★, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a massive-scale geopolitical strategy experience with a focus on deep economic and military simulation.
- #25 Age of History II
78% matchVery Positive90% of 49,951 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.6 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 48.5% ★, Turn-Based 21.1%, Strategy 20.7%, Simulation 7.2%, Indie 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game focuses on historical political expansion and the management of national resources.
- #26 Urban Empire
82% matchMostly Negative34% of 2,463 reviews2017
Dev: Reborn GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 5.4 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 44.4% ★, Politics 28.2% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 9.6%, Political 5.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: This game blends city-building with the complexities of political maneuvering and social policy implementation over several eras.
- #27 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
77% matchMixed50% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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 62.3% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 15.9%, Education 3.7%, Indie 1.1%
- #28 Rulers of Nations
80% 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 83.7% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a detailed geopolitical simulation focusing on international relations and national leadership.
- #29 Vox Populi: Brazil 2022
76% matchVery Positive94% of 98 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 48.3% ★, Politics 32.6% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Card Game 4.5%, Simulation 2.9%
- #30 SuperPower 3
79% 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 63.9% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Education 12.4%, Simulation 11%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a broad simulation of global political, military, and economic power dynamics.
- #31 Federal Reserve Simulator
74% matchVery Positive97% of 73 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 66.6% ★, Education 9%, Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 8%, Difficult 5.9%
- #32 Social Democracy: An Alternate History
73% matchNo user reviews95% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Red Autumn Games
Windows · Linux
You are the Social Democratic Party of Germany in 1928. Can you stop the Nazis from taking power?
Why similar: Political Sim 53.5% ★, Politics 21.4% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 10.9%, Indie 1.1%
- #33 Sim Junta
79% 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 61.3% ★, Political 21.6% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 4.5%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A satirical take on the challenges of maintaining political power and stability in a volatile environment.
- #34 Vox Populi: Poland 2023
75% matchVery Positive88% of 71 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 47.7% ★, Politics 30.4% ★, Strategy 9.5%, Simulation 5.7%, Card Game 4.4%
- #35 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 51.6%, Strategy 33.3%, Card Game 13.8%, 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.
- #36 Power & Revolution
77% matchMixed56% of 1,297 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 50.1% ★, Politics 23% ★, Political 12% ★, Strategy 8.1%, Simulation 6.8%
- #37 Evil Democracy: 1932
75% 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 27.2% ★, Political 24.8% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Simulation 15.7%, Turn-Based 10.4%
- #38 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
71% matchVery Positive98% of 91 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: Strategy 39.7%, Simulation 37.8%, Card Game 22.6%
- #39 Lawgivers
73% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 35.8% ★, Political 21.3% ★, Politics 20% ★, Turn-Based 10.8%, Simulation 5.4%
- #40 Geo-Political Simulator 5
73% matchMostly Negative33% of 712 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 71.3% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Simulation 13.4%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #41 Democracy 3
72% 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 51.2% ★, Politics 19.5% ★, Political 8.8% ★, Turn-Based 7.1%, Simulation 5.8%
- #42 Turkish Throne
69% matchVery Positive92% of 374 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 41.5% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Politics 17.2% ★, Simulation 12%, Strategy 8.6%
- #43 The Political Machine 2024
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 267 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 59.4% ★, Education 12.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 9.6%, Card Game 6.6%
- #44 Need to Know
72% matchMixed67% of 298 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 58.4% ★, Political 25.9% ★, Simulation 12.7%, Indie 3%
- #45 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive85% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 42.4% ★, Political 20.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.6%, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 6.1%
- #46 Foretales
68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,180 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 49.5%, Card Game 44.5%, Singleplayer 6%
- #47 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,858 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.1 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 59.8% ★, Politics 22.3% ★, Strategy 10%, Simulation 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #48 Political Arena
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 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 34.7% ★, Political Sim 33.1% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 12%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #49 Rogue State Revolution
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 542 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 Sim 44.8% ★, Turn-Based 26.3%, Strategy 10.8%, Difficult 9%, Simulation 8.3%
- #50 Orbi Universo II
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 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 46.1% ★, Politics 27.3% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 10.4%, Indie 1.8%
- #51 President for a Day - Corruption
71% matchMixed59% of 116 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 52.2%, Education 21.9%, Indie 13%, Casual 11%, Singleplayer 2%
- #52 Democratic Socialism Simulator
69% matchVery Positive92% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: Molleindustria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!
Why similar: Political Sim 45.5% ★, Political 33.9% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Indie 4.1%, Casual 3.3%
- #53 Technotopia
66% matchVery Positive85% of 693 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 65.4% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Card Game 8.1%, Casual 2.6%
- #54 President for a Day - Floodings
70% matchMixed66% of 132 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 39%, Strategy 27%, Education 22.7%, Indie 6.1%, Casual 5.2%
- #55 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
66% matchVery Positive86% of 227 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 66.4% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Simulation 11%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #56 Simmiland
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,940 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 52.5%, Strategy 15.3%, Card Game 15.2%, Indie 13%, Casual 3.3%
- #57 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
67% matchMixed58% of 643 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Political Sim 58.1% ★, Politics 30.1% ★, Strategy 6.9%, Simulation 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #58 Frostrain 2
63% matchVery Positive89% of 376 reviews2026
Dev: nemonan
Windows
Become the last conductor and rule over the final train society in a frozen world. Gather, expand, and forge your train while building powerful synergies with mighty artifacts. Your position—and the safety of your passengers—now rests in your hands.
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Simulation 32.5%, Card Game 14.4%, Indie 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%