Games Like Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3

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 52.6% ★, Politics 37% ★, Simulation 3.8%, Strategy 3.4%, Economy 3.1%

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.

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 65.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 6.5%, Economy 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, policy-focused simulation that captures the challenge of balancing public opinion and national budget.

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 60.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Simulation 6.7%, Strategy 5.6%, Economy 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game provides an unparalleled level of economic and political simulation 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 35.5% ★, Politics 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Political 13.2% ★, Simulation 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a streamlined yet challenging approach to modern global politics and international diplomacy.

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 93.1% ★, Simulation 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulator that forces you to make difficult legislative and diplomatic decisions as a president.

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 56.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 6.7%

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.

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 51.8% ★, Simulation 22.3%, Strategy 15.6%, Economy 10.3%

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.

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 49.4% ★, Politics 25.7% ★, Political 17.7% ★, Simulation 4.7%, Strategy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed simulation of the electoral and legislative process, focusing on the mechanics of governing.

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 62% ★, Strategy 24.3%, Simulation 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on war, its deep political and economic management systems offer a similar grand-strategy feel.

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 49.1% ★, Simulation 24.2%, Strategy 16.8%, Economy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep economic management simulation that mirrors the complexity of state-run planning.

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 32.9% ★, Politics 26.3% ★, Political 18% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Simulation 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the hidden influence and manipulation of world events from the shadows.

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 Sim 54.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 7.1%, Economy 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game tasks you with managing a volatile nation, balancing internal stability with international relations.

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 54.5% ★, Politics 28.2% ★, Political 7.9% ★, Simulation 5.6%, Strategy 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Democracy 4, it remains a robust and highly focused political simulation engine.

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 51.8% ★, Politics 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Simulation 6.1%, Strategy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical simulator that remains a foundational title for the genre's modern fans.

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 68.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Simulation 5.7%, Strategy 4.9%, Economy 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tense geopolitical strategy game focused on espionage, diplomacy, and technological dominance.

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 52.8% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game challenges you to manage global crises and climate change through complex policy decisions.

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 34.1% ★, Politics 24.7% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Simulation 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It explores the intersection of money and politics, allowing you to influence government policy through economic power.

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 44.3% ★, Political 25.1% ★, Simulation 17.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Economy 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that captures the rise of extremism and the difficulty of maintaining a democracy during turbulent times.

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 57.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 8.3%, Economy 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A recent entry in the series that updates the simulation to reflect current global geopolitical trends.

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 62.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 6.4%, Economy 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A historical simulation that forces you to manage the Soviet Union's internal and external political pressures.

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 43.3% ★, Politics 32.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, offering a more focused experience on modern statecraft and diplomacy.

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: Political Sim 50.5% ★, Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Simulation 12%, Strategy 7.1%, Economy 4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the Supreme Ruler series, focusing on contemporary geopolitical conflicts and military strategy.

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 45.9% ★, Politics 28.6% ★, Political 9.2% ★, Simulation 5.7%, Grand Strategy 5% ★

Why You'll Like It: The foundational release of the modern series, essential for understanding the evolution of the gameplay.

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 60.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 6.8%, Economy 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stable and feature-rich version of the series that provides a solid alternative to the latest releases.

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 60.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 6.6%, Economy 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game where you manage a secret organization to manipulate world leaders and destabilize nations.

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 61.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 5.7%, Economy 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines real-time strategy with economic management to simulate modern global conflicts.

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 89.2% ★, Strategy 7.3%, Simulation 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An older but still functional entry in the Geopolitical Simulator series that established many core mechanics.

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 63.1% ★, Politics 24.3% ★, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 3.6%, Economy 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward simulation that focuses on the day-to-day challenges of managing a country's budget and policies.

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% ★, Simulation 13.6%, Strategy 9.3%, 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.

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 60.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 6.5%, Economy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: The latest in the SuperPower series, offering a modern graphical update to global geopolitical simulation.

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 58% ★, Politics 24.8% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 6.5%, Economy 1.3%

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 52.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Strategy 10%, Simulation 9.3%, Economy 1.7%

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 67.9% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Economy 11.1%

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 54.1% ★, Politics 34.1% ★, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 4.5%

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 59.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 6.8%, Economy 3.4%

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 60% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 6.9%, Economy 1.7%

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 54.2% ★, Simulation 21.6%, Strategy 15.4%, Economy 8.8%

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 61% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 7.1%

Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!

Why similar: Political Sim 45.5% ★, Grand Strategy 36.4% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Economy 6.6%

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 59.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Economy 2.9%

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 54.3% ★, Grand Strategy 29.4% ★, Strategy 7.1%, Simulation 6%, Economy 3.2%

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 28.6% ★, Political 23% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Simulation 11.4%, Political Sim 8.9% ★

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 62.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Economy 4.2%, Strategy 3.1%

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 37.5% ★, Politics 28.4% ★, Political 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 7.3% ★, Simulation 5.1%

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 53.3% ★, Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 7.2%

This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.

Why similar: Political Sim 59.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 9%, Economy 1.7%

Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.

Why similar: Political Sim 36.9% ★, Politics 27% ★, Political 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★, Simulation 5.5%

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

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 42.2% ★, Politics 36.3% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 6.4%, Political 4.3% ★

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 40.7% ★, Politics 25.6% ★, Political 18.9% ★, Simulation 7.5%, Economy 3.7%

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 50.1%, Strategy 27.6%, Economy 22.3%

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 67.5% ★, Strategy 18.9%, Simulation 13.6%

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 54.8% ★, Simulation 24.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Economy 3.6%

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 51.9% ★, Political 21% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 5.6%

Lead a Three Kingdoms warlord in a turn-based grand strategy simulation focused on logistics, diplomacy, officer management, and large-scale warfare.

Why similar: Political Sim 54% ★, Politics 33.5% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 5.7%

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 39.4% ★, Political 34.8% ★, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 12.8%

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 59.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Strategy 13.3%

Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 52.8% ★, Simulation 21.8%, Strategy 15.1%, Economy 10.3%

Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.

Why similar: Simulation 56.3%, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Strategy 21.1%

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 71.6% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Strategy 9.2%, Economy 4.3%