- #1 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
97% matchMixed51% of 237 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 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Wargame 9.8%, RTS 9.4%, Political 7.2% ★
- #2 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
96% matchMixed59% of 964 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 9.2%
- #3 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
96% matchMixed58% of 632 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 27.8% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Politics 12.1% ★, RTS 10.7%, Real Time Tactics 8.4%
- #4 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
95% matchMixed62% of 850 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Military 5.8%, Management 5.5%
- #5 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
94% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Wargame 11.7%, RTS 11.2%, Real Time Tactics 9%
- #6 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
94% 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 54.5% ★, Politics 14.3% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 11.7%, Economy 3.7%
- #7 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,847 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.2 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 41% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 6.4%
- #8 Democracy 4
91% matchVery Positive82% of 6,313 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.8% ★, Political 14.4% ★, Politics 12.3% ★, Capitalism 8.8%
- #9 Power & Revolution
92% matchMixed56% of 1,295 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!
Why similar: Political Sim 41.7% ★, Politics 16% ★, Grand Strategy 11.3% ★, Political 10% ★, Strategy 7.3%
- #10 Victoria 3
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 59,549 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 116.7 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 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Capitalism 11.2%, Political 10.9% ★, Politics 9.7% ★
- #11 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
91% matchMixed45% of 610 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 44.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, Simulation 7.5%
- #12 Supreme Ruler 2030
89% matchMixed64% of 544 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.4% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 7.2%
- #13 SuperPower 3
90% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,213 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 16.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Wargame 10.3%, RTS 10.1%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%
- #14 Europa Universalis V
86% matchMixed69% of 28,382 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 50.7 hrsMean: 103.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.4% ★, Wargame 21.8%, War 11%, Economy 7.4%, Strategy 7.1%
- #15 World Warfare & Economics
87% matchMixed61% of 677 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: Political Sim 19% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, RTS 10.9%, Political 10.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.3%
- #16 Realpolitiks II
88% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 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 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, Political 12.1% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Politics 10.3% ★
- #17 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,250 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.6 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: Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Wargame 14.3%, RTS 13.8%, Military 7.9%
- #18 Command: Modern Operations
85% matchVery Positive85% of 1,597 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.
Why similar: Wargame 21.6%, Military 17.6%, RTS 16.5%, Simulation 14.3%, Grand Strategy 11% ★
- #19 Dummynation
84% matchVery Positive88% of 3,066 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24% ★, RTS 13.5%, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Military 8.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.1%
- #20 Trade Conquest
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Political Sim 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Wargame 10.6%, Capitalism 9.8%, Political 8.6% ★
- #21 Realpolitiks
84% matchMixed62% of 1,237 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 35.5% ★, Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 3.4%
- #22 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
83% matchMostly Negative38% of 289 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: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Political Sim 10.5% ★, Politics 9.6% ★, Capitalism 8.9%
- #23 Europa Universalis IV
82% matchVery Positive88% of 136,424 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 280.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9% ★, Political 19% ★, Wargame 18.1%, Military 9.6%, Strategy 6.7%
- #24 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
80% matchVery Positive87% of 222 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 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Strategy 8.9%, RTS 8.5%, Wargame 8.3%
- #25 Age of History 3
79% matchVery Positive85% of 17,831 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Grand Strategy 30.8% ★, Wargame 24.9%, RTS 18.7%, War 7.8%, Strategy 7.2%
- #26 AfterWar
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 18% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Political 10.7% ★, RTS 10.7%, Real Time Tactics 8.8%
- #27 4th Generation Warfare
81% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows
As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Wargame 14.2%, RTS 13.9%
- #28 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
76% matchVery Positive91% of 25,891 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 73.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.7% ★, Building 14.4%, Management 11.6%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 10.4%
- #29 Rebel Inc: Escalation
77% matchVery Positive82% of 7,279 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, RTS 16.5%, War 11.9%, Military 11%, Management 8.2%
- #30 Imperator: Rome
78% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.3% ★, Political Sim 25.8% ★, Political 10.7% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 6.1%
- #31 Total Conflict: Resistance
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,169 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!
Why similar: Political Sim 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%
- #32 Lawgivers
78% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.9% ★, Political 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Politics 13.5% ★, Capitalism 11.1%
- #33 Government Simulator
79% matchMixed47% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.
Why similar: Political Sim 59.5% ★, Politics 14.1% ★, Simulation 9%, Strategy 6.8%, Economy 5.3%
- #34 The Political Machine 2024
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 261 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 23.9% ★, Political 17.6% ★, Capitalism 12.5%, Politics 12.3% ★, Modern 7%
- #35 ICBM: Escalation
74% matchVery Positive88% of 1,325 reviews2024
Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Wargame 21.4%, RTS 18.6%, Military 6.5%, War 6.3%
- #36 Fantasy Map Simulator
73% matchVery Positive89% of 4,008 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Politics 12.1% ★, War 8.5%
- #37 Solar Nations 2
73% matchVery Positive88% of 263 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Wargame 14.1%, Politics 8.7% ★, Military 8%
- #38 Turkish Throne
71% matchVery Positive93% of 348 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 33.7% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Capitalism 14.1%, Simulation 11.7%, Politics 11.7% ★
- #39 Plutocracy
74% matchVery Positive80% of 1,355 reviews2019
Dev: Redwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Political 14.6% ★, Capitalism 11.2%, Politics 10% ★
- #40 Democracy 3 Africa
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 410 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 57.7% ★, Politics 22.4% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 9.7%
- #41 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
71% matchVery Positive81% of 669 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.2 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 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Political 16.2% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Strategy 6%
- #42 The Political Process
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,120 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.2 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 50.7% ★, Political 21.5% ★, Politics 16.2% ★, Simulation 6.4%, Strategy 5.3%
- #43 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,381 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 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Political 12.8% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, War 6.1%
- #44 Supreme Ruler 1936
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Wargame 16.6%, RTS 16.2%, Politics 10.6% ★, War 9%
- #45 Mr. President
71% matchVery Positive80% of 96 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Political 11.5% ★, Military 5.7%
- #46 Half-Earth Socialism
72% matchVery Positive82% of 979 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 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Political 12.2% ★, Politics 8.2% ★, Building 6.8%
- #47 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,907 reviews2023
Dev: JoySpark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Why similar: Political Sim 37.7% ★, Wargame 23.7%, Politics 17.5% ★, Simulation 7.6%, Strategy 7%
- #48 Countryballs Conquest
68% matchVery Positive87% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, War 11.3%, Military 9.2%, RTS 8.3%
- #49 Nuclear War Simulator
70% matchMixed68% of 267 reviews2023
Dev: Bit MirrorPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Nuclear war simulator is a detailed realistic simulation and visualization of large-scale nuclear conflicts with a focus on humanitarian consequences. It lets you design conflict scenarios and estimate the consequences using a population density map and realistic weapons effects.
Why similar: Wargame 25.7%, RTS 24.1%, Modern 14%, Simulation 13.9%, Military 11.4%
- #50 Nations
67% matchVery Positive88% of 113 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: Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Political Sim 22.3% ★, RTS 18.9%, Wargame 17.3%, Strategy 9.7%
- #51 Big Ambitions
67% matchVery Positive93% of 12,848 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.
Why similar: Capitalism 33.7%, Management 22.8%, Economy 15.6%, Simulation 12%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #52 Citystate II
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,120 reviews2021
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.9% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Politics 11.2% ★, Building 10.5%, Economy 8.1%
- #53 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
66% matchVery Positive97% of 74 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: Grand Strategy 38.1% ★, Political 30.2% ★, War 12.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9.3%
- #54 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
65% matchVery Positive82% of 1,613 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.5% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Political 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, War 8.8%
- #55 POWER
70% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Politics 10.8% ★, Management 9.4%, Simulation 9.3%
- #56 The Shadow Government Simulator
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 109 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 27% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Politics 11.4% ★, Modern 6%
- #57 Vox Populi: Poland 2023
67% 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 34.6% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, RTS 16%, Strategy 7.5%, Capitalism 7.5%
- #58 Rogue State
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 257 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 63.6% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 15.3%, Economy 5.4%
- #59 Rogue State Revolution
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 533 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.3% ★, Political 26.1% ★, War 11.9%, Management 8.2%, Strategy 7.3%