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Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.

Why similar: Political 26.9% ★, Political Sim 18.1% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Dystopian 14%, Violent 4.6%

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 26.7% ★, Political Sim 20.1% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Dystopian 10.8%, Visual Novel 8.9%

The Cummunist Manifesto is a kinetic novel retelling of the classic Communist Work "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx except Karl is now a busty babe.

Why similar: Political 32.9% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Politics 13.2% ★, Visual Novel 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

You're the new mayor of a dystopian city on the brink of a devastating earthquake. Review building records, make urban transformation decisions, and maintain public support despite political pressure. Manage the economy and make critical choices. Can you prepare your city before disaster strikes?

Why similar: Political 31.2% ★, Political Sim 23.1% ★, Politics 21.7% ★, Dystopian 12.4%, Simulation 5.2%

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 25.8% ★, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Dystopian 17.6%, Politics 16.2% ★, Story Rich 5.4%

MINISTRY OF TRUTH: 1984 is a story-driven simulator in a totalitarian society. Become an official, manipulate facts, rewrite history, and provide the ‘truth’ to the public. Choose: obey or fight against the regime. Big Brother is watching you! This game is inspired by George Orwell’s classic novel.

Why similar: Political 27.5% ★, Political Sim 21.5% ★, Dystopian 18.3%, Emotional 7.5%, Visual Novel 7.4%

Immigration Enforcement Case #112: You are under arrest. Unless your friends can cross a broken America, retrieve your identifying documents and stay out of trouble... this is the end of the American dream for you.

Why similar: Political 29.1% ★, Politics 20.3% ★, Political Sim 16.8% ★, Dystopian 16%, Emotional 6.2%

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 36.2% ★, Political 32.3% ★, Politics 24.7% ★, Simulation 4.8%, Indie 2%

Kommissar is a political prosecution simulator in a totalitarian regime. Keep the Independent City-State of Roulettenburg united under the regime iron fist. Watch for your fellow citizens and seize the dissidents for the glory of the fatherland.

Why similar: Political Sim 35.5% ★, Political 19.5% ★, Dystopian 16.4%, Violent 11.7%, Simulation 5.5%

Silencer is a bureaucratic simulation game about censorship and misinformation in journalism and politics. As a low-level news censor employed by the authoritarian government, Ogalia, the player will interpret censorship protocols, read news articles, and decide if an article should be taken down.

Why similar: Political 36.8% ★, Political Sim 30.7% ★, Dystopian 19.6%, Story Rich 6.2%, Simulation 5.8%

A fun, casual political election simulator that can provide hours of entertainment.

Why similar: Political 37.2% ★, Political Sim 27.9% ★, Politics 25.9% ★, Simulation 4.5%, Casual 2.7%

News. Public opinion. Manipulation. When truth is twisted and facts are buried, the pen itself wields power—and you remain the unseen hand pulling the strings from the shadows.

Why similar: Politics 21.2% ★, Political Sim 20.8% ★, Political 20.8% ★, Dystopian 19%, Visual Novel 7.7%

A dark and satirical management sim, where you take control of a recycling factory with a twist: it recycles humans. Your job is to decide who gets to escape our dying planet in a cozy spaceship and who sacrifices their blood, sweat and tears for humanity. Literally.

Why similar: Political 26.5% ★, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Dystopian 17.8%, Story Rich 5.7%

Gerrymap is a puzzle game about gerrymandering. Win congressional seats for your party by drawing districts, using US Census data!

Why similar: Political 38.9% ★, Political Sim 28.5% ★, Politics 27.4% ★, Simulation 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

NEWS CENSOR: edit headlines, replace words, and approve only the “safe” stories. But remember: one wrong word can end your career.

Why similar: Political 34% ★, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Dystopian 12.3%, Visual Novel 8.2%

Political Simulator is a turn-based strategy game where you lead a political party. From the most radical to the ideological center, you'll have to navigate complex parliamentary dynamics, influence other political forces, pass laws, and gain the support of a diverse and changing society

Why similar: Political 37% ★, Politics 28.6% ★, Political Sim 28.4% ★, Simulation 4%, 2D 1.4%

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 40.8% ★, Political 30.3% ★, Dystopian 17.5%, Indie 3.9%, Simulation 3.8%

Peek into Southeast Asian politics through a lens darkly. Check ownership for authenticity, listen to stories, decide who should give up their land in the name of PROGRESS!

Why similar: Political 46% ★, Political Sim 14.9% ★, Politics 7.9% ★, Story Rich 7.2%, Simulation 6.1%

"Liberty has rotted; only a New Order can save Americe." you are the President. To end chaos, you follow the "advanced experience" from the peninsula. Reorganize the USA into the Democratic People's Republic of Americe (DPRA). Achieve the true MAGA!

Why similar: Political Sim 26% ★, Dystopian 25.1%, Political 14.2% ★, Politics 11.6% ★, Visual Novel 10.4%

Race for President is comming ! As an ordinary factory owner, what secret challenges are waiting for you?

Why similar: Political 31.7% ★, Political Sim 30.8% ★, Politics 25.5% ★, Simulation 5.2%, Casual 4.6%

Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!

Why similar: Political 45.9% ★, Political Sim 29.3% ★, Simulation 10.9%, Casual 7.1%, Indie 6.7%

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 31.4% ★, Political Sim 24% ★, Dystopian 21.9%, Story Rich 6.6%, Simulation 4.5%

Some memories aren't meant to stay. We are our memories and our experiences. What happens if you delete some of them? If you change your past and, thus, your future?

Why similar: Political 34.1% ★, Dystopian 15.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Story Rich 7.2%

Manage a news agency and present the news. View the sociological consequences of your actions. Buy sensational news from special sources. Observe the political trend of your channel. When doing all this, be sure to check the channel rating and budget.

Why similar: Political 21.8% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Simulation 15.1%, Political Sim 14.7% ★, Dystopian 12.6%

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 38.4% ★, Political 35.9% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Indie 5.1%, Story Rich 5%

A golden dream, and a closed world. A spiral staircase into the garden of the mind. What lies beyond gilded wonderland?

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.7%, Violent 18.4%, Anime 11.1%, Emotional 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Velvet Hammer is an atmospheric tile game that fuses narrative curiosity with meaningful choices: Easy to learn, hard to forget. Over 12 days, you endure , and you navigate inter-day word-matching evaluations that measure (and manipulate) your identity.

Why similar: Political 34.7% ★, Political Sim 26.2% ★, Visual Novel 12.1%, Dystopian 6.8%, Psychological Horror 6.4%

Plot your way through an American political campaign as you go head-to-head against a rival political party. Make tough decisions as you travel across the country and try to earn enough votes to become the next President of the United States!

Why similar: Political 37.5% ★, Political Sim 28.5% ★, Politics 22.2% ★, Simulation 5.7%, Casual 2.7%

Can you protect this girl until the end, when the world has turned their back on her?

Why similar: Emotional 25.4%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, Anime 8%, Simulation 7.4%

As the checkpoint guard in the only safe zone of the dystopian Republic of Valdoria, you decide who survives.

Why similar: Political 52.5% ★, Dystopian 19.6%, Simulation 9.7%, Indie 6.1%, Story Rich 5.4%

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 41.1% ★, Political 26.4% ★, Politics 25.1% ★, Simulation 7.4%

Hail Britannia is a text-based game with lite RPG elements set in an alternate 1944 where the Central Powers won World War 1.

Why similar: Political 40.1% ★, Politics 24.6% ★, Visual Novel 16.5%, Casual 6.1%, 2D 4.4%

In No Place for the Dissident you'll have to spread a new ideology to dominate the world. Whatever means are necessary. Adopt new politics from the ideology tree, manage each country, and compete with other players. Watch closely the consequences of your acts when the game is over.

Why similar: Political 28.2% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Dystopian 17%, Psychological Horror 4.8%

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: Political 55.4% ★, Dystopian 22.2%, Simulation 6.5%, Indie 5.4%, Story Rich 4.7%

"Norman's Great Illusion" is a 2D pixel art visual novel in which you have to live a year as an engineer at the plant in the face of rising social tensions. Make difficult decisions, but keep in mind: you will have to pay for each choice

Why similar: Political 30% ★, Politics 26.7% ★, Political Sim 26.1% ★, Story Rich 5.5%, Simulation 5.1%

The first in a series of completely original bishojo novel games produced by a Japanese developer! Enjoy the attractive characters with beautiful illustrations and the touching story that unfolds in a unique atmosphere depicting a post-apocalyptic world.

Why similar: Dystopian 29.4%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Anime 12.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Violent 9.7%

Screen travelers in a post-war world where lies are common. Check documents, spot inconsistencies, and decide who passes. Take bribes or stay honest—your choices shape the outcome. No action, just tension, tough calls, and hidden truths.

Why similar: Political 51.9% ★, Dystopian 20.6%, Simulation 9.3%, Story Rich 5.9%, Indie 4.3%

Destroy (or save) Future Amsterdam in 2 hours. Discover over 60 ending variations this Visual Novel has to offer as you discuss your life philosophies with your Artificial Intelligence pupil -Amsterdam's new mayor- and your cast of friends. Replay, try different teachings & further new friendships.

Why similar: Politics 26.7% ★, Political 24.3% ★, Political Sim 17.4% ★, Visual Novel 11.4%, Emotional 8.5%

Plowing is a point and click simulation game, where you have to subdue the whole town in 13 days to establish order. Shoot. Imprison. Pardon. Hear the visitors out. Keep track of time. But most importantly — keep calm…

Why similar: Dystopian 29.6%, Political Sim 19.6% ★, Story Rich 11.8%, Violent 10.5%, Psychological Horror 7.5%

Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK.

Why similar: Political 43.1% ★, Politics 21.5% ★, Dystopian 19.5%, Simulation 7.6%, Story Rich 2.7%

The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist...

Why similar: Political 42.6% ★, Dystopian 34.1%, Simulation 14.7%, Indie 8.6%

Nearly one half of Syria’s 23 million people have been displaced in its civil war and no group has been as severely affected as children. Children make up more than half of the three million refugees living in camps some news reports indicate that children are actually being specifically targeted in the violence.

Why similar: Political 41.4% ★, Political Sim 38.7% ★, Simulation 8.5%, Psychological Horror 8.1%, Indie 3.3%

War For Westminster is a political strategy game where players tactically win a UK Election by creating a party where the player must balance voter appeal with donor influence, shift your stance, bend the truth, and decide how far you'll go to lead the nation.

Why similar: Political 35.3% ★, Political Sim 25.4% ★, Politics 25.2% ★, Emotional 7.5%, Simulation 2.5%

Unravel the Mystery of Xi-Portal You'll have the chance to join a diverse community of students and explore the exciting world of Xi-Portal alongside captivating characters such as Schneider, Hikari, Ayako, Ai, and KakaMigu.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Violent 20.9%, 2D 7.3%, Casual 6.9%

Fighting that's a cross between Smash Bros and Dragon Ball Z!

Why similar: Dystopian 54.2%, Political 36.3% ★, Violent 7.1%, Anime 1.4%, Indie 1%

Welcome to the heart of a 1980s bureaucracy. Review applicant files, cross-check records, and make heavy moral decisions. Amidst strange rumors of an unidentified illness, will you uncover the dark truth or become an accomplice to the system?

Why similar: Dystopian 23.7%, Political 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Politics 15.6% ★, Story Rich 7.7%

For the first time on steam. The greatest dictator of all time is now dancing on your desktop!

Why similar: Political 38.4% ★, Politics 27.1% ★, Political Sim 23.7% ★, Simulation 4.1%, Casual 2.6%

Campaign to victory in the ultimate election simulator, The Electorate. Rally voters, dominate the airwaves, attack rivals, and fight for glory and power across every county in the United States.

Why similar: Political 39.1% ★, Political Sim 29.7% ★, Politics 26.3% ★, Simulation 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Ishmael is a short multimedia-enhanced hypertext story about perpetual cycles of displacement and violence as seen through the lens of a child. Takes about 15 minutes to read/play through.

Why similar: Political 25.9% ★, Politics 21.2% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Visual Novel 10.6%, Emotional 10.1%

Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.

Why similar: Political 26.6% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Dystopian 15.7%, Politics 15.5% ★, Visual Novel 6.2%

Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs.

Why similar: Political Sim 39.1% ★, Visual Novel 19.4%, Anime 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Politics 7.8% ★

A satirical virtual reality experience that is based in a fictional future where the player can visit the Meadowlark Tritium museum’s exhibit “Trump & artefacts from a post-truth era". Featuring the "Tritium" voice activated museum AI system, a sonic tweet cloud, and an AI Trump.

Why similar: Political 35.8% ★, Politics 26.4% ★, Political Sim 24.1% ★, Indie 13.7%

Just as you were about to lose all hope, you’ve found a job. It’s not exactly what you dreamed, but it pays the bills. You begin work and quickly learn the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Political 42.2% ★, Dystopian 18.1%, Emotional 10%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Simulation 6%

A short, free visual novel about body positivity and learning to love yourself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.1%, Emotional 19.7%, Anime 12.9%, Simulation 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Take on the role of an ordinary citizen and build your political career: lead parties, influence the media, control institutions and decide the fate of Isla Paraíso.

Why similar: Political 35.8% ★, Political Sim 29.2% ★, Politics 28.3% ★, Simulation 4.4%, 2D 1.8%

You just became the editor for a newspaper in a troublesome country. After months of unemployment; you just had to took it. First, you have to make a choice. Will you support the government or will you go against it? Dreams, nightmares, don’t matter anymore; you have a new opportunity in your life.

Why similar: Political 37% ★, Politics 22.7% ★, Dystopian 18.8%, Political Sim 12.3% ★, Simulation 5.6%

Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power.

Why similar: Political 30.6% ★, Political Sim 29.5% ★, Politics 28.4% ★, Simulation 6.9%, Casual 2.7%

A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!

Why similar: Political Sim 35.5% ★, Political 28.4% ★, Dystopian 18.3%, Story Rich 6%, Simulation 4%