Games Like Lawgivers II

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 84.2% ★, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.2%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly detailed simulation of the legislative and electoral process, closely mirroring the mechanics of real-world governance.

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 27.7% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★, Capitalism 10.9%, Management 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive policy-making simulator where you must balance the needs of various voter groups while keeping the national economy afloat.

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 24.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.1% ★, Capitalism 10.5%, Grand Strategy 8.4% ★, Sandbox 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the seed game, providing a more streamlined but equally engaging look at legislative and electoral mechanics.

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 75% ★, Choices Matter 17.2%, Simulation 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulation that forces you to balance economic reform, diplomatic relations, and internal party politics as a president.

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 25.5% ★, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Capitalism 13.9%, Management 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game with a heavy emphasis on internal political movements, social reform, and economic management on a global scale.

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 43.5% ★, Grand Strategy 29.6% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 10.6%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern geopolitical simulator that allows you to manage a country's internal and external affairs through diplomacy and strategic decision-making.

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: Diplomacy 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, 4X 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Sandbox 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex global geopolitics and faction-based management as you navigate the political fallout of an alien arrival.

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 30.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Capitalism 17.2%, Management 9.9%, Sandbox 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the intersection of money and politics, allowing you to influence government policy through corporate lobbying and financial control.

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 72.8% ★, Simulation 6.9%, Strategy 5.5%, Management 4.9%, Sandbox 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the policy-simulation genre that remains highly relevant for its focus on the cause-and-effect of government legislation.

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 58.1% ★, Management 15.3%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Strategy 7%, Simulation 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A political management game that challenges you to balance the needs of the state with the welfare of the people in a dystopian setting.

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 34.3% ★, Sandbox 17.9%, Strategy 15.8%, Character Customization 11.6%, Simulation 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox political RPG that emphasizes the personal career path of a politician navigating complex legislative environments.

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 69.7% ★, Management 8.3%, Simulation 7.3%, Sandbox 6.1%, Strategy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a direct, no-nonsense approach to managing national budgets, laws, and public opinion.

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 37.1% ★, Grand Strategy 32.3% ★, Sandbox 13.2%, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep geopolitical simulator that gives you control over every aspect of a nation's military, economy, and social policy.

Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.

Why similar: Diplomacy 37% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Sandbox 12.1%, Co-op 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the clandestine side of politics, where you manage intelligence agencies to influence global events and political stability.

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 58.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 6.4%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical strategy game that allows for extensive control over national policy and international diplomacy.

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 35% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Sandbox 12.1%, Choices Matter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game centered on political conspiracy and subverting governments from the inside.

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Why similar: Political Sim 36.9% ★, Grand Strategy 33.1% ★, Strategy 10%, Management 6.4%, Simulation 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a complex internal political system where you must manage the senate, factions, and character loyalty within an ancient state.

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: Political Sim 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 19% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the map-based expansion and diplomatic maneuvering of nations throughout history.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Management 12.9%, 4X 12.6% ★, Sandbox 10.1%, Character Customization 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the medieval era, its deep focus on dynastic politics, intrigue, and internal power struggles makes it a premier political sandbox.

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 45.7% ★, Management 16.9%, Sandbox 16.3%, Simulation 7.8%, Choices Matter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with a unique focus on economic and political policy-making for your own sovereign state.

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 28.7% ★, Capitalism 18.2%, Management 12.8%, Sandbox 12.4%, Co-op 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on transit, it captures the political and economic challenges of infrastructure management and public approval.

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: Diplomacy 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Sandbox 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox geopolitical game that allows for deep customization of the world and its political rules.

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 40.9% ★, Capitalism 19.3%, Sandbox 15.5%, Simulation 10%, Management 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox simulation that allows players to engage with political and strategic management in a historical 2D setting.

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 71.6% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 10.7%, Management 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed political simulator that allows you to play as a head of state and manage complex domestic and international crises.

As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…

Why similar: Diplomacy 26.7% ★, Political Sim 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, 4X 12.9% ★, Co-op 6%

Why You'll Like It: A wargame that incorporates modern diplomatic and political elements into its strategic combat scenarios.

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 69.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore simulation that covers almost every aspect of running a modern country, from tax rates to international treaties.

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: Simulation 41.3%, Indie 24.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Singleplayer 10.6%, Choices Matter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of bureaucratic simulation that highlights the moral weight of political enforcement and state-mandated rules.

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: Simulation 80.9%, Indie 11%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A social and political commentary game that explores the bureaucratic and moral consequences of a changing political landscape.

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 26.3% ★, Diplomacy 22% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, 4X 12.7% ★, Sandbox 6.7%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Political Sim 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 32.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Sandbox 5.5%

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: Political Sim 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, 4X 14.4% ★, Capitalism 10%

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: Diplomacy 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Political Sim 14.1% ★, Capitalism 13.4%, Sandbox 9.5%

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: Diplomacy 28.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, 4X 14.9% ★, Sandbox 9.3%, Management 8.9%

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 44.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Sandbox 18.7%, Strategy 4.3%, Simulation 3.7%

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: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, 4X 12.3% ★, Sandbox 10.9%

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: Diplomacy 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Management 13.1%, 4X 12.7% ★, Sandbox 10.1%

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: Diplomacy 38.6% ★, Political Sim 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 2.2%

Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.

Why similar: Capitalism 25.7%, Management 14.7%, Sandbox 13.1%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Character Customization 9.3%

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: Diplomacy 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, 4X 13.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Sandbox 8.4%

Computer Tycoon is a highly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"

Why similar: Diplomacy 32.7% ★, Capitalism 19.9%, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Sandbox 10.9%, Management 9.5%

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 33.3% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Capitalism 10.9%, Management 5.1%

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 25.4% ★, Diplomacy 22.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Capitalism 15.3%, 4X 9.5% ★

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.4% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, 4X 9.9% ★, Sandbox 8.8%, Strategy 8.6%

Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.

Why similar: Capitalism 41.2%, Management 33.2%, Sandbox 14.9%, Simulation 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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: Diplomacy 38.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Management 11.6%, Strategy 5.9%

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Diplomacy 30.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, 4X 15.2% ★, Sandbox 9.9%, Management 5.1%

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 31.1% ★, Diplomacy 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Strategy 4.7%

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: Political Sim 32.3% ★, Diplomacy 32.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Management 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%

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: Diplomacy 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, 4X 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Management 7%

Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!

Why similar: Political Sim 38.8% ★, Diplomacy 33.9% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Simulation 5.6%, Strategy 5.1%

The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

Why similar: Diplomacy 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, 4X 15.2% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Management 11.1%

Play as a fictional US president in this satirical narrative strategy! Lead Democrats or Republicans to make America great again. Again.

Why similar: Diplomacy 26% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Management 14.4%, Political Sim 12.6% ★, Sandbox 11.5%

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 69.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 8%

WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!

Why similar: Political Sim 42.4% ★, Sandbox 33.4%, Management 12.2%, Simulation 9.8%, Indie 2.2%

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 35.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Sandbox 9.6%, Management 6.4%

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: Diplomacy 26.3% ★, Political Sim 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Sandbox 9.1%, Management 8.7%

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 31.8% ★, Capitalism 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Character Customization 11.3%, Management 10.1%

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 32.9% ★, Diplomacy 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Strategy 10.4%, Indie 1.3%

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 44.8% ★, Diplomacy 37.3% ★, Management 11%, Choices Matter 5.3%, Indie 1%