- #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 64.2% ★, Economy 12.4%, Management 8%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.4%
- #2 The Political Process
96% 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 61.2% ★, Politics 26.4% ★, Simulation 5.2%, Strategy 3.2%, Turn-Based 2.8%
- #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 56.9% ★, Politics 24.4% ★, Simulation 5.2%, Turn-Based 4%, Strategy 3.1%
- #4 Lawgivers
95% 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 45.4% ★, Politics 28.5% ★, Turn-Based 7%, Simulation 5.5%, Management 4.4%
- #5 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
94% 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 58.3% ★, Politics 24.4% ★, Simulation 6.1%, Strategy 5.3%, Economy 4.6%
- #6 Power & Revolution
94% 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 54.8% ★, Politics 28.3% ★, Economy 6.1%, Simulation 6%, Strategy 4.8%
- #7 Realpolitiks
93% 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 53.1% ★, Politics 33% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 3.4%, Indie 0.5%
- #8 Democracy 3 Africa
92% 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 57.1% ★, Politics 29.8% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 4.8%, Indie 1.5%
- #9 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 63.1% ★, Politics 24.3% ★, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 3.6%, Economy 1.8%
- #10 Plutocracy
90% matchVery Positive80% of 1,371 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 43.9% ★, Politics 26.3% ★, Economy 8.7%, Management 5.9%, Simulation 5.9%
- #11 Realpolitiks II
91% 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 49.8% ★, Politics 25.1% ★, Simulation 11.6%, Strategy 9.6%, Indie 3.6%
- #12 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
89% 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 58.3% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Simulation 8.4%, Strategy 6.6%, Economy 4%
- #13 Rogue State
89% 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 70.2% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Economy 6.1%, Indie 3.7%
- #14 Lawgivers II
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 69.7% ★, Management 8.3%, Simulation 7.3%, Sandbox 6.1%, Strategy 5.6%
- #15 Secret Government
88% matchMixed52% of 301 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 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 40.6% ★, Politics 26.9% ★, Turn-Based 10%, Economy 7.7%, Simulation 5.3%
- #16 Evil Democracy: 1932
86% 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 43.3% ★, Simulation 18%, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Economy 7.1%
- #17 Citystate II
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,139 reviews2021
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 43.2% ★, Politics 22.5% ★, Economy 12.5%, Simulation 7.1%, Management 6.6%
- #18 Federal Reserve Simulator
83% 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 62.7% ★, Economy 14.7%, Management 7%, Simulation 6.1%, Strategy 4.2%
- #19 Citystate
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 813 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
Why similar: Political Sim 57.9% ★, Economy 11.1%, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 7.5%, Management 5.8%
- #20 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
84% 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 66.2% ★, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Economy 4.5%, Management 4.5%
- #21 The Shadow Government Simulator
82% 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 56.7% ★, Turn-Based 13.8%, Economy 9.3%, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 6.2%
- #22 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
81% 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 70.4% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 9.4%, Economy 6.3%, Indie 1.6%
- #23 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
79% 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 64.7% ★, Economy 12.8%, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 6.6%, Management 4.1%
- #24 Fantasy Map Simulator
78% matchVery Positive89% of 4,296 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.2 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 78.4% ★, Sandbox 8.9%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 5.4%, Indie 1.1%
- #25 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
81% matchMixed62% of 856 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 63.1% ★, Economy 11.4%, Simulation 9.6%, Management 8.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #26 Rogue State Revolution
80% 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 46.1% ★, Turn-Based 13.8%, Economy 11.5%, Management 7.5%, Sandbox 7.4%
- #27 Rulers of Nations
82% 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 89.5% ★, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 3.1%
- #28 Supreme Ruler 2030
77% matchMixed65% of 553 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: Political Sim 52.6% ★, Economy 13.1%, Simulation 11.1%, Management 8.9%, Strategy 7.3%
- #29 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
73% 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: Economy 30.9%, Simulation 21.4%, Management 19.8%, Strategy 16.7%, Sandbox 9.8%
- #30 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 84.1% ★, Strategy 7.3%, Simulation 5%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #31 Collapse: A Political Simulator
77% matchMixed66% of 200 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 71% ★, Economy 12.9%, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 6.3%, Indie 1.9%
- #32 Democracy 2
78% 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 64.5% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Simulation 7.5%, Strategy 5.2%, Indie 1.9%
- #33 World Warfare & Economics
74% matchMixed60% of 687 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 63.9% ★, Economy 12.2%, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 5.9%, Management 5.8%
- #34 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
74% 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 57.8% ★, Turn-Based 10.9%, Economy 7.8%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 6.2%
- #35 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
75% 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 63.3% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Economy 7.8%, Strategy 7.1%, Management 6.2%
- #36 POWER
75% matchMixed57% of 114 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: Politics 34.8% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Economy 13.8%, Political Sim 13% ★, Management 12.5%
- #37 SuperPower 3
76% 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 67.5% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Economy 9%, Strategy 7.2%, Management 6.9%
- #38 Urban Empire
76% 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 42.5% ★, Politics 30.3% ★, Economy 7.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.4%
- #39 Vox Populi: Brazil 2022
71% 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 48.7% ★, Politics 37% ★, Strategy 5.5%, Management 4.9%, Simulation 2.4%
- #40 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
72% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 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 Sim 47.5% ★, Economy 21.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Management 9.2%, Sandbox 8.7%
- #41 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 69.2% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 8%, Management 6.1%, Economy 6.1%
- #42 Political Arena
70% 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 Sim 56.6% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Simulation 16.5%, Sandbox 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #43 Warnament
69% matchVery Positive85% of 495 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.2%, Economy 23.7%, Simulation 18.4%, Sandbox 17%, Strategy 11.7%
- #44 Taxer Inc
73% matchMostly Negative42% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
The biggest corporations are not Apple or Amazon. The biggest "corporations" are the states. Your employees are all citizens of the country. You don't pay them a salary - they will pay you themselves. You manage taxes and collect them.
Why similar: Politics 38.4% ★, Simulation 19%, Strategy 15%, Economy 13.1%, Management 7.5%
- #45 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
71% 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 49.9% ★, Politics 29.1% ★, Economy 9.4%, Management 5.1%, Strategy 3.2%
- #46 Trade Conquest
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Political Sim 67.1% ★, Economy 14.2%, Simulation 7.9%, Management 7.5%, Strategy 3.4%
- #47 Social Democracy: An Alternate History
67% 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 56.8% ★, Politics 25.6% ★, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 6.8%, Indie 1.2%
- #48 Fate of the World
72% 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 59.1% ★, Politics 16.7% ★, Turn-Based 8.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.2%
- #49 Nations
68% matchVery Positive90% of 141 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 79.2% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #50 NIMBY Rails
68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,300 reviews2021
Dev: Weird and Wry
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Solve global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager.
Why similar: Political Sim 52.8% ★, Economy 15.7%, Management 9.7%, Simulation 9.6%, Sandbox 6.2%
- #51 Microlandia
67% matchVery Positive89% of 147 reviews2025
Dev: Information Superhighway Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a cozy little city on top of a brutally honest economy. Every citizen is simulated, one by one: they work, pay rent, get sick, go broke and turn to crime. Set taxes and policy, win elections, and survive a newspaper that blames you for everything.
Why similar: Politics 51.3% ★, Economy 19.5%, Simulation 11.8%, Management 11.6%, Sandbox 5.3%
- #52 I Am Your President
70% matchMixed67% of 282 reviews2023
Dev: President
Windows
Play as a fictional US president in this satirical narrative strategy! Lead Democrats or Republicans to make America great again. Again.
Why similar: Political Sim 42.1% ★, Management 19.8%, Strategy 17.3%, Sandbox 10.4%, Indie 8.7%
- #53 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 75.6% ★, Simulation 17.8%, Indie 6.6%
- #54 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
66% 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: Simulation 58.7%, Strategy 41.3%
- #55 Rebel Inc: Escalation
67% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 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: Economy 31.5%, Simulation 19.4%, Management 19.1%, Strategy 15.1%, Sandbox 12.9%
- #56 Dummynation
67% matchVery Positive88% of 3,234 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Political Sim 46.1% ★, Economy 18.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Management 10.7%, Strategy 8.7%
- #57 Worldwide Rush
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 568 reviews2025
Dev: Memel Games
Windows
Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.
Why similar: Economy 33.5%, Simulation 21.2%, Management 18.5%, Sandbox 13.5%, Strategy 13.1%
- #58 QSVT: ¡Que se vayan todos!
66% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Sendero tecnológico
Windows
Estrategia política, decisiones polémicas y humor satírico. Conducí una fuerza política, peleá elecciones y decidí el destino de la Argentina. Que se vayan todos, esta vez te toca gobernar a vos.
Why similar: Political Sim 50.8% ★, Politics 29% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 6%, Economy 4.5%