- #1 Suzerain
97% 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: A narrative-driven political management game that forces you to make difficult policy choices while balancing the stability of your nation.
- #2 Democracy 4
96% 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: The definitive modern political simulator that focuses on complex policy-making and voter satisfaction modeling.
- #3 Democracy 3
96% 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%
Why You'll Like It: A classic policy-based simulation that provides deep economic and social modeling for democratic nations.
- #4 Terra Invicta
95% 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: A grand-scale geopolitical strategy game that features deep research and resource management on a global level.
- #5 The Political Process
94% 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: A deep simulation of the electoral and legislative process within a modern democratic system.
- #6 Victoria 3
94% 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: A complex economic and societal simulation that allows for deep control over a nation's political and industrial development.
- #7 Realpolitiks II
93% 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: A global grand strategy game that emphasizes modern geopolitical maneuvering and international relations.
- #8 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
92% 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: A detailed geopolitical simulation that offers extensive control over military, economic, and diplomatic affairs.
- #9 Crisis in the Kremlin
91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,463 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 80.7% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Simulation 3.7%, Indie 1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A historical political management game that focuses on regime survival during the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- #10 Frostpunk
90% 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: Focuses on the brutal societal management and difficult policy-making required to survive under extreme environmental pressure.
- #11 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
91% 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: A complex simulation of global politics that challenges players to manage international relations and domestic stability.
- #12 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
89% 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%
Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed geopolitical simulator that allows for granular control over a nation's internal and external affairs.
- #13 Government Simulator
89% 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: A straightforward simulation of managing a nation's budget, social policies, and public approval.
- #14 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
87% matchVery Positive91% of 27,069 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, Simulation 44.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A complex economic and societal management game that requires careful planning of infrastructure and resources.
- #15 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
88% 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%
Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical strategy game focused on global dominance through economic and military management.
- #16 Democracy 3 Africa
86% 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: A specialized version of the Democracy engine that focuses on the unique political and economic challenges of African nations.
- #17 Papers, Please
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 80,270 reviews2013
Dev: Lucas PopePub: 3909
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Why similar: Simulation 44.9%, Indie 18.2%, Strategy 16.2%, Difficult 13.6%, Singleplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tense, morally complex simulation of bureaucratic power and the political pressure of a dystopian state.
- #18 Sim Junta
86% 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 political management game about maintaining power in a volatile, unstable state.
- #19 RIOT: Civil Unrest
84% matchMixed68% of 1,942 reviews2019
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world’s most fractious disputes.
Why similar: Political Sim 45% ★, Political 29.8% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 10.2%, Indie 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the social and political consequences of civil unrest and the government's response to public dissent.
- #20 Win The Election
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Rainey Studios
Windows
A fun, casual political election simulator that can provide hours of entertainment.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.7% ★, Political 25.2% ★, Politics 20.7% ★, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 5%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic look at running a political campaign and navigating the electoral landscape.
- #21 Gerrymap
82% matchNo user reviews96% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Gideon Kennedy
Windows
Gerrymap is a puzzle game about gerrymandering. Win congressional seats for your party by drawing districts, using US Census data!
Why similar: Political Sim 39.4% ★, Political 25.5% ★, Politics 21.2% ★, Education 6.1%, Simulation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-like simulation that focuses on the political mechanics and consequences of redistricting.
- #22 Political Animals
83% matchMixed69% of 193 reviews2016
Dev: Squeaky WheelPub: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Political Animals is an election campaign simulation game set within a world populated by corrupt crocodiles and meritocratic mice. In a political contest where corruption is always around the corner, can you win without getting your paws dirty?
Why similar: Political Sim 56.4% ★, Turn-Based 14.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8.3%, Education 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A satirical take on political campaigning that focuses on election management and strategy.
- #23 VAL-YOU: Future Europe
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PandaBee Studios
Windows
Build a healthy democracy and shape the future of Europe in this Free Card Game. Play Cards as actions to balance the demands of Politics, Economy, Science, and Society in different political scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 46.1% ★, Political 15.7% ★, Strategy 10%, Politics 8.6% ★, Simulation 8%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation of European political challenges and the complexities of multi-national policy-making.
- #24 Need to Know
81% 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%
Why You'll Like It: A surveillance-themed political simulation that explores the ethics and consequences of government power.
- #25 Rogue State Revolution
81% 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%
Why You'll Like It: A political management game where you must balance the needs of your nation against intense international pressure.
- #26 American Election Simulator
80% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
Plot your way through an American political campaign as you go head-to-head against a rival political party. Make tough decisions as you travel across the country and try to earn enough votes to become the next President of the United States!
Why similar: Political Sim 40.3% ★, Political 25.1% ★, Politics 17.6% ★, Strategy 6.3%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on simulating the American political landscape and the factors that influence voters.
- #27 Political Simulator
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hugo Sanchez
Windows
Political Simulator is a turn-based strategy game where you lead a political party. From the most radical to the ideological center, you'll have to navigate complex parliamentary dynamics, influence other political forces, pass laws, and gain the support of a diverse and changing society
Why similar: Political Sim 41.3% ★, Political 25.6% ★, Politics 23.3% ★, Strategy 5%, Simulation 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game focused on the mechanics of political influence and legislative maneuvering.
- #28 The Political Machine 2024
78% 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%
Why You'll Like It: A focused simulation of the American electoral process and the mechanics of campaign management.
- #29 The Race for the White House
78% matchMixed63% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the battle of the US presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Political Sim 74.7% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 10.4%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A focused simulation of the American presidential campaign trail and the strategy behind winning elections.
- #30 Fate of the World
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 448 reviews2011
Dev: Red RedemptionPub: Soothsayer Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Fate of the World is a dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next two centuries. You must manage a balancing act of protecting the Earth’s resources and climate versus the needs of an ever-growing world population, who...
Why similar: Political Sim 39% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Turn-Based 11.4%, Politics 9.8% ★, Strategy 7.5%
- #31 The Arab Republic of Taghia
77% matchMixed59% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
The Arab Republic of Taghia is an arab spring tyranny simulator. You have followed in the footsteps of your father and been "elected" to lead the Arab Republic of Taghia, and must hold onto power through any means necessary.
Why similar: Political Sim 55.1% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Political 13.7% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 8%
- #32 Project President
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FomoGames
Windows
Run a country under pressure. Pass laws, negotiate Congress, survive scandals, control the media, face protests and win elections in a deep political strategy sim where every decision has consequences.
Why similar: Political Sim 42.6% ★, Political 18.4% ★, Politics 17.4% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 7.3%
- #33 Democracy 2
76% 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%
- #34 POTUS Election Sim
73% matchNo user reviews54% of 41 reviews2026
Dev: Dackers Studios
Windows
The complete political career: win the primary, take the White House, govern all eight years. Sign treaties, issue executive orders, fight wars, even amend the Constitution. An on-device AI judges your decisions, written in your own words. No subscription. Every choice echoes.
Why similar: Political Sim 37.8% ★, Political 23.2% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 9.4%
- #35 Power & Revolution
75% 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%
- #36 The Political Simulator
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
Create a candidate and run a Presidential campaign across the United States. Improve your approval rating with battleground voters and try to earn enough support to win on election night. The campaign mode allows you to take part in a turn-based strategic campaign where every decision matters.
Why similar: Political Sim 43.5% ★, Political 20.9% ★, Politics 19.9% ★, Strategy 7.7%, Simulation 5.6%
- #37 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
74% 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%
- #38 Mayor Quake
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sKed Games
Windows
You're the new mayor of a dystopian city on the brink of a devastating earthquake. Review building records, make urban transformation decisions, and maintain public support despite political pressure. Manage the economy and make critical choices. Can you prepare your city before disaster strikes?
Why similar: Political Sim 39.6% ★, Political 25.4% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Simulation 7%, Strategy 5.2%
- #39 SecretMission_ProduceForPresident
74% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RP.Games
Windows
Race for President is comming ! As an ordinary factory owner, what secret challenges are waiting for you?
Why similar: Political Sim 43% ★, Political 21.1% ★, Politics 20% ★, Strategy 7.3%, Simulation 5.7%
- #40 Government Simulator 2
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator 2 is based on real world statistics and data and lets you control a whole country, like the USA, Germany, UK, France, Russia, and others: Change laws, taxes and budgets, and see what happens. Manage emergencies, impose tariffs, start wars.
Why similar: Political Sim 36.6% ★, Political 21.6% ★, Politics 21.3% ★, Strategy 7.7%, Simulation 6.4%
- #41 2026 U.S. Election Simulator
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
Plot your way through an American political campaign as you go head-to-head against a rival political party. Participate in debates and travel to battleground states as you try to win a Presidential Election.
Why similar: Political Sim 46.8% ★, Politics 23.3% ★, Political 10.3% ★, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 7.6%
- #42 Statecraft
71% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Rabro
Windows
Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power.
Why similar: Political Sim 41.1% ★, Politics 22.2% ★, Political 20.3% ★, Simulation 7.6%, Strategy 6.7%
- #43 The Electorate
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Galactic Interactive
Windows
Campaign to victory in the ultimate election simulator, The Electorate. Rally voters, dominate the airwaves, attack rivals, and fight for glory and power across every county in the United States.
Why similar: Political Sim 41.8% ★, Political 26.1% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Strategy 6.4%, Simulation 4.7%
- #44 Australia: Federation 1901
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Renvar
Windows
Lead Australia from Federation in 1901 and shape the nation's future. Manage the economy, politics, immigration, infrastructure, defence, education, healthcare, and welfare in a deep historical nation-building simulation where every decision changes history.
Why similar: Political Sim 44.3% ★, Political 23.6% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 5.5%
- #45 Lithium
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Pulsar kolektivPub: Filip Hauer
Windows · Mac
Play as one of three social groups of your choice who mobilize against a planned lithium mining project. The developer seeks to start mining quickly, you aim to halt this project and initiate a debate about a just and environmentally friendly solution.
Why similar: Political Sim 42% ★, Political 25.1% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 7%, Education 6.6%
- #46 Medieval Lords: Soldier Kings of Europe
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
In Medieval Lords: Soldier Kings of Europe, you guide rulers through the turbulent era of 1028-1530 AD. Advise kings, sultans, and emperors, managing politics, war, and diplomacy to expand empires across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East in this grand strategic simulation.
Why similar: Political Sim 54.2% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #47 Rogue State
70% 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%
- #48 Rise to Power: Banana Republic
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
The dictator is dead and democracy is up for grabs. Rise from nobody to president of Isla Paraíso: win or rig elections, buy the press, capture the courts, survive coups. A deeply simulated political sandbox where every path to power is open. Even the worst ones.
Why similar: Political Sim 41.5% ★, Political 24.3% ★, Politics 22.6% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 4.9%
- #49 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%
- #50 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Festina Lente Games
Windows
Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.
Why similar: Political Sim 43.3% ★, Politics 24.1% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 6.7%
- #51 Turkish Throne
67% 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%
- #52 Politisim
67% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: OateyGames
Windows
Run for President of the United States. Fight through a state-by-state primary, pick a running mate at the convention, trade blows across every televised debate, and hold your coalition together on election night — one decision a week, in a country paying attention to every one.
Why similar: Political Sim 57% ★, Political 18.8% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 11.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #53 Votica
67% match4 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Ekasmart Games
Windows
Votica is a election simulation game. Create your politician, run a strategic campaign, and win the votes of Velkarya’s citizens. Every election is unique thanks to randomized demographics. With both single-player and multiplayer modes, it offers a humorous yet deep political experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 58.3% ★, Politics 25.8% ★, Strategy 14%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #54 2024 U.S. Election Simulator
68% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
The 2024 U.S. Election Simulator puts you in control of an American election night like never before. Customize your very own political candidate and run a realistic campaign that leads up to election night!
Why similar: Political Sim 47.3% ★, Political 21.2% ★, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 8.1%, Politics 7.8% ★
- #55 Rulers of Nations
69% 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%
- #56 Lawgivers
67% 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%
- #57 Project Syria
68% matchMixed41% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Emblematic Group
Windows
Nearly one half of Syria’s 23 million people have been displaced in its civil war and no group has been as severely affected as children. Children make up more than half of the three million refugees living in camps some news reports indicate that children are actually being specifically targeted in the violence.
Why similar: Political Sim 58.4% ★, Political 29.7% ★, Simulation 10%, Indie 1.9%
- #58 Elect
66% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Rgold
Windows · Mac
Elect is a multiplayer political simulation game. Run in elections, join or lead a political party, and vote on laws in the U.S. and 15+ other countries. Become your country's leader and declare wars, send foreign aid, appoint a cabinet, fight pandemics, vote in the United Nations, and more.
Why similar: Political Sim 41.5% ★, Political 26% ★, Politics 21.1% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 5.2%
