- #1 Suzerain
97% matchVery Positive93% of 11,092 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.1 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 21% ★, Politics 19% ★, Political 18.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Strategy RPG 9.3%
- #2 Democracy 4
96% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 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 24.5% ★, Politics 23.5% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Management 8.5%
- #3 Evil Democracy: 1932
96% 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 34% ★, Political 25.2% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Historical 7.6%
- #4 Power & Revolution
95% matchMixed56% of 1,294 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 40.7% ★, Politics 29.8% ★, Political 12.6% ★, Grand Strategy 8.6% ★, Strategy 4.4%
- #5 You are the Judge!
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 254 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Games
Windows
As a judge of the Kobardde court, solve complex cases inspired by actual events. Your decisions will directly affect people's (and perhaps yours) lives. You may have to make difficult decisions for your family, country, and life. What kind of judge will you be?
Why similar: Political Sim 31.7% ★, Political 23.7% ★, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Choices Matter 3.5%
- #6 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
94% matchVery Positive82% of 645 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 27.7 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 20.4% ★, Politics 19.1% ★, Cold War 18.3% ★, Political 14.6% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★
- #7 KingSim
93% matchVery Positive85% of 209 reviews2020
Dev: Fuzzy Pixel Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...
Why similar: Political Sim 24.4% ★, Political 17.4% ★, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Management 9.6%
- #8 Crisis in the Kremlin
92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,444 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 37.7% ★, Cold War 10.6% ★, Politics 10.2% ★, Political 7.9% ★, Grand Strategy 6.7% ★
- #9 Plutocracy
91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,348 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 22.2% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Management 8.2%
- #10 We. The Revolution
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,370 reviews2019
Dev: PolyslashPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 45% ★, Historical 20.1%, Point & Click 10.6%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Strategy 5.1%
- #11 For the People
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 788 reviews2020
Dev: Brezg StudioPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?..
Why similar: Political Sim 30.5% ★, Political 24.8% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Management 9.2%, Point & Click 6.5%
- #12 US and THEM
90% matchMostly Negative34% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.
Why similar: Cold War 25.9% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Politics 11.1% ★, Grand Strategy 10.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
- #13 Politics The Game
86% matchVery Positive95% of 2,186 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a parliamentarian, create a powerful party, and lead it to victory in this humorous adventure game. Manage your popularity and dignity, use unique powers, and navigate a storyline inspired by current events.
Why similar: Politics 28.9% ★, Political 19.6% ★, Political Sim 18.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #14 Urban Empire
89% matchMostly Negative34% of 2,462 reviews2017
Dev: Reborn GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 5.3 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: Politics 31.8% ★, Political Sim 31.4% ★, Management 11.5%, Historical 8.2%, Strategy 6%
- #15 Save Koch
88% matchMixed64% of 154 reviews2019
Dev: Wooden Monkeys
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are local mafia kingpin, Jeffrey Koch. Your empire in New Kandinski is in total chaos because an unknown Mastermind has decided to take your place. And they’ve planted a sleeper Mole inside your operation. It’s time to act, but you need to act smart.
Why similar: Political 37.3% ★, Choices Matter 11.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 9.6%, Management 9.5%
- #16 Realpolitiks
87% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 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 32.6% ★, Politics 29.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Strategy 7.9%, Historical 7.9%
- #17 Epic Manager - Create Your Own Adventuring Agency!
86% matchMixed66% of 241 reviews2016
Dev: ManaVoid Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Epic Manager is a unique crossover between Sports Management and classic JRPGs. Experience an addictive “one more turn” mix of tycoon strategy, roguelike elements, roster management, combat and character progression, all rooted in an epic yet light-hearted fantasy setting. Rated ‘E’ for EPIC!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.1%, Strategy RPG 16.6%, Management 13.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%
- #18 Collapse: A Political Simulator
85% matchMixed65% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 19.9% ★, Politics 17.2% ★, Political 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Strategy RPG 9%
- #19 Rogue State Revolution
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 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: Political 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Historical 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Management 11%
- #20 Need to Know
84% matchMixed67% of 293 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 52.5% ★, Political 30.3% ★, Simulation 7.9%, Point & Click 6%, Story Rich 2.2%
- #21 Orbi Universo II
81% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Political Sim 21.7% ★, Politics 20.5% ★, Historical 13.6%, Management 12.8%
- #22 Terminal Conflict
82% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Strategy Mill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Touch the world with your fingertips! Your retro terminal awaits your command, for the balance of power, in this definitive Cold War strategy game. Here you belong; assert your leadership through turn based strategic tit-for-tat, on the brink of mutually assured destruction. Don't let it slip away!
Why similar: Cold War 20.5% ★, Political 19.3% ★, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Politics 12.8% ★
- #23 Battle For The Hill
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Supercid87Pub: Benevolent Games
Windows
Will YOU control Congress, the Supreme Court, or the Presidency? In Battle for the Hill, a real-time multiplayer political strategy game, you’ll pass laws, shape the economy, and fight for power. Build alliances, manipulate the system, or dominate the market—every decision changes history.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Political 22.7% ★, Politics 22.6% ★, Strategy RPG 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%
- #24 Realpolitiks II
82% matchMixed46% of 666 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 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 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Politics 20.3% ★, Political 16.2% ★, Strategy 6.8%
- #25 Beholder 2
79% matchVery Positive87% of 7,880 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!
Why similar: Political Sim 28.2% ★, Political 24.2% ★, Politics 22% ★, Choices Matter 6.4%, Point & Click 5.9%
- #26 Through the Darkest of Times
80% matchVery Positive84% of 1,135 reviews2020
Dev: Paintbucket GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.
Why similar: Political 25% ★, Politics 24% ★, Historical 12.3%, Management 9.1%, Strategy 7.3%
- #27 Fall of an Empire
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: JG Games
Windows
As Emperor of a crumbling realm, hold back collapse in this grand strategy epic. Fall of an Empire has you balance deadly politics, manage resources, and command battles to survive invasions and intrigue in a vast, Roman-inspired world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.2% ★, Politics 20.4% ★, Political Sim 19.8% ★, Strategy 6.9%, RPG 6.1%
- #28 Waiting For The Raven
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 reviews2020
Dev: Musclebird
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become Master of Spies, plant connections and agents in the underworld. Who will you join? Who may be betrayed? Decipher Letters, Solve Mysteries, Manage Businesses, Spy, Bribe, Abduct, Murder, Seduce in an experimental atmospheric hybrid of first-person & top-down espionage experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, Strategy RPG 15.3%, Management 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%
- #29 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
76% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Political Sim 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Historical 12.7%, Management 10.9%
- #30 The Shadow Government Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 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 24.4% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Political 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #31 Star Dynasties
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 492 reviews2021
Dev: Pawley GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.
Why similar: Politics 22.8% ★, Political 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #32 The King's Dilemma: Chronicles
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: Big Trouble
Windows · Mac
Lead the King’s Council for generations as the consequences of your decisions decide the kingdom’s resources and political standing. Form alliances, solve dilemmas, and prepare for the final uprising that was foretold by an ancient prophecy
Why similar: Political Sim 25% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Political 12.2% ★, Strategy RPG 11.4%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%
- #33 Esports History
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 383 reviews2024
Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
Windows
Esports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!
Why similar: Management 29.3%, Strategy RPG 27.7%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 8.4%
- #34 QSVT: ¡Que se vayan todos!
74% matchVery Positive92% of 66 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 35.4% ★, Politics 28.7% ★, Strategy RPG 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.8%, Strategy 5.5%
- #35 The Emperor and State
76% matchMixed57% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
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: Politics 24.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Strategy RPG 13.4%, Historical 12%, Management 9.6%
- #36 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
73% matchVery Positive97% of 73 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: Political 36.2% ★, Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Strategy 5.4%
- #37 My Hotel
75% matchMixed44% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: BrainSwapperPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Step into the 1950s with My Hotel. As the new owner of a mysterious hotel, revive its glory through stylish renovations, solve hidden secrets, and master faction intrigues. A captivating blend of history and adventure awaits.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27%, Management 22.7%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Strategy 10.6%, RPG 6.9%
- #38 Beholder
73% matchVery Positive92% of 30,197 reviews2016
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?
Why similar: Political Sim 36.4% ★, Political 29.4% ★, Point & Click 8.5%, Choices Matter 8%, Strategy 4.4%
- #39 Age of History 3
71% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 56.8% ★, Cold War 31% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #40 This Is the President
74% matchMixed68% of 403 reviews2021
Dev: SuperPACPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Politics 16.8% ★, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
- #41 Lords of Infinity
73% matchVery Positive96% of 209 reviews2023
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.
Why similar: Political Sim 46.8% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Management 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, RPG 7.5%
- #42 Vox Populi: Poland 2023
72% 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: Politics 35.5% ★, Political Sim 34.9% ★, Historical 10.2%, Management 7.5%, Strategy 4.7%
- #43 Age of History II
70% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Political Sim 19.6% ★, Historical 15.2%, Political 13.9% ★, Politics 13.5% ★
- #44 My Lovely Empress
70% matchVery Positive82% of 299 reviews2024
Dev: GameChanger StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
My Lovely Empress is an empire management sim inspired by Asian mythology. As the Emperor of the Crimson Empire, you will build relations with neighboring rulers, balance internal factions, and ensure the prosperity of your people, all before you reap their souls to resurrect your beloved empress.
Why similar: Political 40.7% ★, Management 20.1%, Point & Click 19%, Simulation 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.2%
- #45 City Eye
72% matchMostly Negative36% of 92 reviews2022
Pub: SIG Publishing
Windows
In the world of City Eye, you’ll become an operator of the Central Monitoring System, who will try to prevent the effects of every single transgression in the game. Use city maps to track dangerous areas and don’t let the suspects run away from the Police.
Why similar: Political Sim 53.2% ★, Management 20.7%, Choices Matter 9%, Point & Click 8.7%, Atmospheric 3.3%
- #46 Shadow Empire
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,723 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 63.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, Management 18.5%, RPG 7.6%, Strategy 7.5%
- #47 Political Arena
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 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 32.1% ★, Political Sim 23.6% ★, Strategy RPG 13.8%, Strategy 9.6%, RPG 9.3%
- #48 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 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 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Cold War 15.8% ★, Historical 7.9%
- #49 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Imugi
Windows
1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.6% ★, Politics 19.8% ★, Political 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Historical 9.8%
- #50 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,375 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 26.6% ★, Politics 23.4% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Management 8.4%
- #51 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
69% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 31.9% ★, Political 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Management 6.6%
- #52 Age of Gladiators II: Rome
71% matchMixed67% of 264 reviews2018
Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Gladiators II: Rome is a single-player strategy/management sim set at the height of the bloody gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. As your fighters increase in level, it will be up to you to decide how to forge their attributes and abilities. Build your story. Build your empire.
Why similar: Management 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Strategy RPG 17%, Historical 13.3%, RPG 9.3%
- #53 Long Live Caesar
68% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Yury Khovansky
Windows · Mac · Linux
44 BC. Caesar, the dictator of Rome, discovers that the threat of conspiracy comes from the people closest to him. Can you resist the impending danger and rewrite history?
Why similar: Politics 46.9% ★, Historical 19.7%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Strategy 5.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #54 Karma City Police
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 154 reviews2021
Dev: mecagamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Be the new dispatcher at the Karma City Police Station in this narrative-driven pixel adventure. Talk to the victims to discover their needs and fight in a unique pinball-based battle system, as you follow a captivating story with lots of humor and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Politics 29.8% ★, Political 28.3% ★, Political Sim 21.8% ★, Management 12.1%, RPG 3.3%
- #55 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
66% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Political Sim 19.7% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Politics 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #56 Mr. President
65% matchVery Positive80% of 86 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 28.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Historical 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #57 Turkish Throne
64% matchVery Positive94% of 324 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 35% ★, Politics 23.1% ★, Political 22.4% ★, Management 7.1%, Simulation 7%
- #58 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
67% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 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 28% ★, Politics 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Political Sim 13.7% ★, Management 7.4%