Games Like Half-Earth Socialism

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: Card Game 23%, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Roguelike 10.8%, Strategy 10.1%, Economy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A card-based strategy game that mirrors the ecological and economic trade-offs found in Half-Earth Socialism.

Achieve zero emissions and full employment in this casual card-driven game.

Why similar: Political Sim 34.5% ★, Card Game 18.3%, Education 14.6%, Economy 9.7%, Futuristic 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses directly on the political and economic challenges of implementing climate-positive policies in a modern society.

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 28% ★, Diplomacy 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Education 9.5%, Economy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a comprehensive simulation of modern governance, allowing players to test the impact of various political ideologies on a nation.

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 57.6% ★, Education 13.4%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 10.4%, Card Game 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic global management simulation that forces players to balance environmental sustainability with population needs.

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 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Diplomacy 21.9% ★, Economy 9.1%, Post-apocalyptic 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A planetary management game that centers on the conflict between industrial expansion and environmental preservation.

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 48% ★, Alternate History 26.1%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Simulation 4.6%, 2D 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, narrative-driven political simulation where every policy decision has significant societal and ideological consequences.

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: Post-apocalyptic 24.8%, Building 22.1%, Strategy 21.7%, Economy 12.1%, Management 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense resource management with difficult moral and political choices in a desperate, climate-ravaged world.

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 35.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.5% ★, Economy 9.5%, Management 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based political strategy game that emphasizes geopolitical maneuvering and high-stakes decision-making.

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 23.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Card Game 13.3%, Dystopian 11.5%, Building 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Uses deck-building mechanics to manage a city, requiring players to balance the needs of different social factions.

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 27.4% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Alternate History 11.7%, Economy 11.3%, Building 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep, complex economic and societal planning that appeals to players who enjoy the grand-scale simulation aspects of the seed game.

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 25% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Economy 9%, Roguelike 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A geopolitical strategy game that focuses on the challenges of running a nation under intense international scrutiny.

Terra Nil is an intricate environmental strategy game about transforming a barren wasteland into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Bring life back to a lifeless world by purifying soil, cleaning oceans, planting trees, and reintroducing wildlife, then leave without a trace.

Why similar: Strategy 72%, Post-apocalyptic 28%

Why You'll Like It: A reverse city-builder focused entirely on ecological restoration and environmental healing.

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 52.2% ★, Diplomacy 11.9% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Alternate History 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that explores the collapse of a superpower through the lens of policy and ideology.

Build a civilization of real people, working together to advance society and stop a meteor, all without destroying the ecosystem in the process.

Why similar: Diplomacy 26.3% ★, Political Sim 25.3% ★, Agriculture 19.8% ★, Education 14.4%, Economy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer simulation where players must build a civilization while managing the ecological impact on their world.

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 34.1% ★, Diplomacy 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Management 7.5%, Strategy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the legislative process and the political maneuvering required to pass laws in a sandbox environment.

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 25.4% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Education 13.8%, Card Game 12.8%, Economy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the campaign and policy-debate aspects of political strategy.

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 37% ★, Grand Strategy 36.8% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Simulation 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that allows players to manage a modern nation through diplomacy, economy, and political reform.

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 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Alternate History 17.9%, Economy 10.2%, Strategy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A text-heavy political simulation that focuses on the systemic breakdown of a state.

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 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Alternate History 10.3%, Economy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that offers unparalleled depth in simulating the political and economic systems of a developing nation.

As a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal, preside over complicated cases of ordinary citizens, dangerous criminals, and enemies of the revolution in revolutionary Paris. Make judgments, plot political intrigue, and try to not lose your own head!

Why similar: Political Sim 73.8% ★, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political strategy game that forces players to navigate the volatile landscape of a revolutionary society.

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 26.7% ★, Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Alternate History 16%, Education 13.4%, Economy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes long-term historical planning and geopolitical expansion.

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 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.3% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and political aspects of managing a nation's resources and trade relations.

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: Dystopian 57.4%, Simulation 27.7%, Strategy 9%, 2D 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian political simulation that highlights the human cost of bureaucratic and state-level decision-making.

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 44.2% ★, Economy 17.6%, Education 15.4%, Management 9.2%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A niche simulation focusing on the economic policy and management aspects of a central government.

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 31.2% ★, Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Education 15.6%, Economy 7.1%, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A global geopolitical simulation that allows for detailed control over national policies and international relations.

The political drama set in a future that's too close for comfort. Become the first mayor of ARTEMIS: A Pioneering Lunar City. Navigate the future of lunar colonization, choose between independence and cooperation, shape policies for or against AI influence, and tackle interplanetary conspiracies.

Why similar: Political Sim 28.7% ★, Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Economy 10.2%, Futuristic 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven political simulation that explores societal structure in a speculative future setting.

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 66.5% ★, Economy 10.4%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 7.3%, Management 6%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward simulation of national governance and policy implementation.

You are the Social Democratic Party of Germany in 1928. Can you stop the Nazis from taking power?

Why similar: Political Sim 39.4% ★, Alternate History 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 9.1%

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Why similar: Simulation 41.9%, Political Sim 40.8% ★, Dystopian 11%, Interactive Fiction 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven political game that explores the ethics of surveillance and state power.

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 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Alternate History 14.3%, Diplomacy 13.3% ★, Economy 8.1%

These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

Why similar: Management 42.1%, Strategy 30.3%, Simulation 27.6%

Why You'll Like It: A political management game that emphasizes narrative choices and the difficulty of balancing the needs of a kingdom.

Award-winning adventure where you control the news and its impact on society, your friends and career. Different choices lead to unique combinations of endings. Share your story with the community, and see what the players before you did.

Why similar: Political Sim 48.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Dystopian 14.4%, Alternate History 8.8%, Simulation 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the power of media and political influence in shaping public opinion within a dystopian society.

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: Diplomacy 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Card Game 15.5%, Dystopian 15.2%, Simulation 6.6%

You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Diplomacy 23.2% ★, Alternate History 14.2%, Economy 10%, Building 9.2%

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 31.3% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Alternate History 20.6%, Strategy 10%, Simulation 6.1%

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 30.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Political Sim 14.5% ★, Economy 11.3%, Building 8.8%

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 33% ★, Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%, Building 6.3%

Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.8% ★, Political Sim 25.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Building 7%

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 40.4% ★, Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Economy 9.3%, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 6.8%

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 61.7% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Simulation 14.4%, Economy 9.1%

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 30.9% ★, Diplomacy 30.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 2.8%

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 38.1% ★, Grand Strategy 33.1% ★, Economy 10.5%, Strategy 8%, Simulation 7.6%

The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Alternate History 17.5%, Economy 10.3%, Management 6.9%

EarthRoyale is a Map simulation Observer game where the game each turn chooses one of many events to edit the world map

Why similar: Political Sim 43.3% ★, Alternate History 26.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Simulation 8.6%, 2D 3.7%

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 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Economy 9.4%, Strategy 5.2%

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 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Building 8.7%, Strategy 7.7%, Simulation 7.5%

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: Grand Strategy 34.8% ★, Political Sim 26.5% ★, Economy 11.9%, Management 10.3%, Strategy 8.3%

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 29.5% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Diplomacy 23.1% ★, Alternate History 6.7%, Simulation 6.1%

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 55.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Economy 10.4%, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 8.9%

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 29.7% ★, Political Sim 25.4% ★, Diplomacy 18.6% ★, Alternate History 13.8%, Strategy 11%

Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!

Why similar: Political Sim 74.7% ★, Simulation 25.3%

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: Grand Strategy 27.4% ★, Diplomacy 25.5% ★, Alternate History 16.6%, Economy 11.2%, Management 7.3%

The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.

Why similar: Political Sim 62.1% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 12.9%, Economy 7.3%, Management 4.1%

A world that plays itself. Watch nations battle for domination across a 3,400-region map, build infinite alternate histories, meddle with god-like powers, or program your own AI countries and climb the global ranked ladder.

Why similar: Political Sim 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 30.7% ★, Alternate History 20.7%, Simulation 6.5%, Strategy 5.9%

Green world simulator. Build good nature strategy. Save the World sandbox game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.3% ★, Education 30.7%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 11.5%

Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.7% ★, Diplomacy 27.2% ★, Economy 11.7%, Futuristic 9.9%, Strategy 6.3%

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 25% ★, Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Economy 7.7%, Management 6.2%

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 31.7% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Alternate History 11.4%, Strategy 6.9%, Simulation 6.8%

Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 29% ★, Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Alternate History 19%, Economy 10.4%, Strategy 6.9%

Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.2% ★, Card Game 15.6%, Roguelike 12.9%, Building 9.3%, Roguelite 8.8%