- #1 Democracy 4
97% 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 40.8% ★, Politics 23.6% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, Simulation 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, policy-focused simulation that captures the challenge of balancing public opinion and national budget.
- #2 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
96% matchMixed58% of 621 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Political Sim 58.9% ★, Politics 29.5% ★, Simulation 4.2%, Strategy 3.7%, Economy 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the most modern iteration of the same engine, offering the most up-to-date geopolitical data and mechanics.
- #3 Victoria 3
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 41.8% ★, Politics 20% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Political 11.5% ★, Simulation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game provides an unparalleled level of economic and political simulation on a global scale.
- #4 Suzerain
94% 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 51.6% ★, Politics 28.1% ★, Political 20.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulator that forces you to make difficult legislative and diplomatic decisions as a president.
- #5 Realpolitiks II
95% 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 40.1% ★, Politics 17.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Political 10.4% ★, Simulation 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a streamlined yet challenging approach to modern global politics and international diplomacy.
- #6 Terra Invicta
93% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 51% ★, Simulation 22.6%, Strategy 15.7%, Economy 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a complex, realistic geopolitical struggle for control over Earth's nations in the face of an alien threat.
- #7 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
94% 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 45.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Politics 20.2% ★, Simulation 7.3%, Strategy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy game that allows you to manage a nation from the Cold War through the near future.
- #8 The Political Process
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,101 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.
Why similar: Political Sim 56.8% ★, Politics 20.9% ★, Political 14.1% ★, Simulation 5.3%, Strategy 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed simulation of the electoral and legislative process, focusing on the mechanics of governing.
- #9 Hearts of Iron IV
91% matchVery Positive90% of 360,411 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 292.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 61.6% ★, Strategy 24.6%, Simulation 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on war, its deep political and economic management systems offer a similar grand-strategy feel.
- #10 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
91% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 49% ★, Simulation 24.1%, Strategy 16.6%, Economy 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep economic management simulation that mirrors the complexity of state-run planning.
- #11 Secret Government
90% matchMixed53% of 298 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.
Why similar: Political Sim 38% ★, Politics 21.6% ★, Political 14.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Simulation 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the hidden influence and manipulation of world events from the shadows.
- #12 Rogue State Revolution
89% 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 40.1% ★, Grand Strategy 32.2% ★, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 9.4%, Economy 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game tasks you with managing a volatile nation, balancing internal stability with international relations.
- #13 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,834 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.
Why similar: Political Sim 56.2% ★, Politics 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Simulation 6.6%, Strategy 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical simulator that remains a foundational title for the genre's modern fans.
- #14 Democracy 3
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
Why similar: Political Sim 61.2% ★, Politics 22.3% ★, Simulation 6.2%, Political 6.2% ★, Strategy 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Democracy 4, it remains a robust and highly focused political simulation engine.
- #15 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
87% 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 44.5% ★, Politics 23.6% ★, Political 12.1% ★, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Simulation 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tense geopolitical strategy game focused on espionage, diplomacy, and technological dominance.
- #16 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
86% matchMixed49% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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 44.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Politics 12.2% ★, Political 11.5% ★, Simulation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A recent entry in the series that updates the simulation to reflect current global geopolitical trends.
- #17 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
84% 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 40.3% ★, Politics 22.6% ★, Political 13% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Simulation 6%
Why You'll Like It: A historical simulation that forces you to manage the Soviet Union's internal and external political pressures.
- #18 Fate of the World
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 448 reviews2011
Dev: Red RedemptionPub: Soothsayer Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Fate of the World is a dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next two centuries. You must manage a balancing act of protecting the Earth’s resources and climate versus the needs of an ever-growing world population, who...
Why similar: Political Sim 59% ★, Politics 14.3% ★, Political 12.5% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Strategy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game challenges you to manage global crises and climate change through complex policy decisions.
- #19 Plutocracy
85% 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 39.4% ★, Politics 20% ★, Political 15% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Simulation 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It explores the intersection of money and politics, allowing you to influence government policy through economic power.
- #20 Evil Democracy: 1932
84% 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 39.6% ★, Political 22.1% ★, Simulation 21.5%, Strategy 14.3%, Economy 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that captures the rise of extremism and the difficulty of maintaining a democracy during turbulent times.
- #21 Supreme Ruler 2030
82% matchMixed64% of 536 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Politics 29.8% ★, Political 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the Supreme Ruler series, focusing on contemporary geopolitical conflicts and military strategy.
- #22 Power & Revolution
83% 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 52% ★, Politics 22.9% ★, Political 7.3% ★, Simulation 6.4%, Grand Strategy 5.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: The foundational release of the modern series, essential for understanding the evolution of the gameplay.
- #23 The Shadow Government Simulator
81% 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 40.4% ★, Politics 19.5% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game where you manage a secret organization to manipulate world leaders and destabilize nations.
- #24 Realpolitiks
82% 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 47.7% ★, Politics 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, offering a more focused experience on modern statecraft and diplomacy.
- #25 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
81% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: Political Sim 48.5% ★, Politics 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Simulation 8%, Strategy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A stable and feature-rich version of the series that provides a solid alternative to the latest releases.
- #26 World Warfare & Economics
79% matchMixed63% of 666 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: Political Sim 42.3% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Simulation 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines real-time strategy with economic management to simulate modern global conflicts.
- #27 SuperPower 3
80% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,212 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
Why similar: Political Sim 43.1% ★, Politics 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Political 11.6% ★, Simulation 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The latest in the SuperPower series, offering a modern graphical update to global geopolitical simulation.
- #28 Imperator: Rome
77% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 43.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Political 10.5% ★, Strategy 8.1%, Politics 8% ★
- #29 Rulers of Nations
79% matchMixed51% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Will you become the greatest Head of State ?Play one of the powerful rulers of a nation! . Slip into the shoes of the President of the U.S., or the leader of China, Russia, United Kingdom, or other countries. Expand your influence on the world stage.
Why similar: Political Sim 89.3% ★, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An older but still functional entry in the Geopolitical Simulator series that established many core mechanics.
- #30 Age of History 3
73% 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 67.1% ★, Strategy 21%, Economy 11.9%
- #31 Rogue State
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 255 reviews2015
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
Why similar: Political Sim 75.2% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Strategy 9.1%, Economy 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: The original title that introduced the unique challenge of managing a rogue nation on the world stage.
- #32 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
77% matchMixed59% of 1,246 reviews2019
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.
Why similar: Political Sim 62.7% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Simulation 10%, Strategy 6.9%, Economy 1.4%
- #33 Government Simulator
78% matchMixed47% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
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 68% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Simulation 7.6%, Strategy 3.8%, Economy 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward simulation that focuses on the day-to-day challenges of managing a country's budget and policies.
- #34 Age of History II
74% 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: Political Sim 38.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Politics 16% ★, Political 12.4% ★, Strategy 8.8%
- #35 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
75% 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: Politics 25.4% ★, Political Sim 24.2% ★, Political 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Strategy 5.9%
- #36 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
76% matchMixed62% of 849 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 60% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 6.7%, Economy 3.5%
- #37 Democracy 3 Africa
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Democracy 3: Africa is the new standalone 're-imagining' of the hit political strategy game 'Democracy 3'. Set entirely in countries on the continent of Africa, D3:A puts you in charge of these countries and challenges you to stay in power whilst fixing each country's problems, improving the quality of life for your electorate, and...
Why similar: Political Sim 60.2% ★, Politics 26.8% ★, Simulation 8%, Strategy 5%
- #38 Europa Universalis IV
73% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Grand Strategy 35% ★, Political 34.3% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 10.2%, Economy 6.1%
- #39 Geo-Political Simulator 5
75% matchMostly Negative34% of 690 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Political Sim 44.6% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, Simulation 7.5%
- #40 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
74% matchMixed59% of 961 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.
Why similar: Political Sim 50.5% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 5.7%
- #41 Trade Conquest
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Political Sim 41.3% ★, Politics 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Political 12.1% ★, Simulation 4.9%
- #42 Lawgivers II
71% matchMixed70% of 641 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 50.1% ★, Politics 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Simulation 5.9%, Strategy 4%
- #43 Victoria II
71% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 42.2% ★, Politics 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Strategy 5.4%, Simulation 4.6%
- #44 Fantasy Map Simulator
67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,843 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
Why similar: Political Sim 50% ★, Politics 25.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Simulation 4.3%, Strategy 3.3%
- #45 Lawgivers
71% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 43.7% ★, Politics 23.6% ★, Political 15.3% ★, Grand Strategy 8.3% ★, Simulation 5.9%
- #46 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
68% matchVery Positive87% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Political Sim 59.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Economy 1.8%
- #47 POWER
72% matchMixed57% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Politics 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Political 19.1% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Political Sim 10.6% ★
- #48 AfterWar
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 37% ★, Politics 19.8% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Simulation 6.2%
- #49 Hearts of Iron III
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,046 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 67.1% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 13.8%
- #50 Worldwide Rush
67% matchVery Positive80% of 487 reviews2025
Dev: Memel Games
Windows
Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.
Why similar: Simulation 49.5%, Strategy 27.3%, Economy 23.3%
- #51 Urban Empire
72% 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: Political Sim 48% ★, Politics 29.2% ★, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 7.2%, Political 3.4% ★
- #52 4th Generation Warfare
70% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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: Political Sim 37.4% ★, Politics 22.7% ★, Political 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Simulation 4.5%
- #53 Citystate
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
Why similar: Political Sim 48.2% ★, Politics 32.8% ★, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 6.1%, Economy 3%
- #54 The Guild 3
68% matchMixed61% of 7,840 reviews2022
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!
Why similar: Politics 43.6% ★, Simulation 26%, Strategy 15.8%, Economy 14.5%
- #55 Terminal Conflict
69% 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: Political Sim 39.7% ★, Political 18.6% ★, Politics 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Simulation 6.9%
- #56 Citystate II
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,099 reviews2021
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.
Why similar: Political Sim 47% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Simulation 8.6%, Economy 4.5%
- #57 Countryballs Conquest
65% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 54.2% ★, Simulation 24.3%, Strategy 17.7%, Economy 3.8%
- #58 Supreme Ruler 1936
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Politics 41.9% ★, Grand Strategy 32.8% ★, Simulation 14.7%, Strategy 10.6%
- #59 Half-Earth Socialism
66% matchVery Positive83% of 961 reviews2022
Dev: Francis TsengPub: Trust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Try your hand as a global planner of a future society. Play with a wide range of technologies and policies spanning different fields and ideologies. Will you lead the world to ecological utopia or planetary ruin?
Why similar: Political Sim 44.3% ★, Politics 15.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Political 11.6% ★, Simulation 7.2%
- #60 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
66% 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 55.7% ★, Political 15.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 5.9%