- #1 Democracy 4
97% matchVery Positive82% of 6,345 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 29% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Strategy 5.3%
- #2 Realpolitiks
96% matchMixed62% of 1,241 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 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: Diplomacy 30.7% ★, Political Sim 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Strategy 9.5%, Historical 8.2%
- #3 Lawgivers
96% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 28.5% ★, Diplomacy 22.9% ★, Political 15% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7%
- #4 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
94% matchVery Positive81% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Historical 12.8%, Political 11.8% ★
- #5 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,251 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.7 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: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Military 10.8%, Historical 8.2%
- #6 Realpolitiks II
94% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.7 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 32.9% ★, Grand Strategy 32% ★, Political 12.8% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 10.6%
- #7 This Is the President
93% matchMixed68% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: SuperPACPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Diplomacy 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Political 9.9% ★
- #8 Suzerain
91% matchVery Positive93% of 11,527 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.4 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 47.4% ★, Political 28% ★, Alternate History 11.2%, RPG 7.9%, Choices Matter 2.6%
- #9 Political Arena
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Wayside Press
Windows · Mac
POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroom deals and the press. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares).
Why similar: Political Sim 27.6% ★, Political 25.5% ★, Strategy 16.7%, RPG 15.4%, Simulation 11.3%
- #10 Age of History II
89% matchVery Positive90% of 49,789 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Political Sim 15.8% ★, Historical 15.8%, Diplomacy 12.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%
- #11 Crisis in the Kremlin
89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,460 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Why similar: Political Sim 45% ★, Diplomacy 11.7% ★, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Strategy 8.1%, Historical 6.7%
- #12 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
88% matchMixed62% of 851 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: Diplomacy 23.2% ★, Political Sim 22% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Military 6.3%
- #13 Rogue State Revolution
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 538 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 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: Grand Strategy 23% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Historical 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #14 Turkish Throne
85% matchVery Positive93% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Political Sim 44% ★, Political 19.2% ★, Simulation 14.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Alternate History 9.2%
- #15 Twilight Struggle
86% matchVery Positive86% of 2,962 reviews2016
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain world dominance. Play Twilight Struggle and change the course of history.
Why similar: Political Sim 18.9% ★, Board Game 16.1%, Wargame 15.2%, Historical 13.1%, Diplomacy 8.8% ★
- #16 I Am Your President
84% matchMixed67% of 279 reviews2023
Dev: President
Windows
Play as a fictional US president in this satirical narrative strategy! Lead Democrats or Republicans to make America great again. Again.
Why similar: Diplomacy 39% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Choices Matter 3.4%
- #17 Precipice
84% matchVery Positive80% of 323 reviews2019
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Historical 10.1%, Strategy 8%, Board Game 6.6%
- #18 US and THEM
86% matchMostly Negative35% of 113 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Political 12.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Historical 11.1%
- #19 The Emperor and State
82% matchMixed57% of 334 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Diplomacy 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Wargame 12.8%, Historical 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #20 Democracy 3
83% 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 70.9% ★, Political 10.8% ★, Simulation 9%, Strategy 7.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 1.5%
- #21 Labyrinth: The War on Terror
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 182 reviews2022
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Face the global war on terror in this engaging 2 player strategy game. Set against recent world events, Labyrinth portrays the U.S. efforts to counter extremists’ use of terrorist tactics, as well as the wider ideological struggle – guerrilla warfare, fundamentalist rule, regime change and more.
Why similar: Board Game 21.6%, Strategy 19.5%, Simulation 18.1%, Wargame 16.3%, Military 9.2%
- #22 Nations
79% matchVery Positive88% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.3% ★, Historical 17%, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Wargame 13.2%
- #23 Terminal Conflict
82% matchMixed68% of 71 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 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Board Game 11.1%, Wargame 10.7%
- #24 Battle For The Hill
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Supercid87Pub: Benevolent Games
Windows
Will YOU control Congress, the Supreme Court, or the Presidency? In Battle for the Hill, a real-time multiplayer political strategy game, you’ll pass laws, shape the economy, and fight for power. Build alliances, manipulate the system, or dominate the market—every decision changes history.
Why similar: Political Sim 50.9% ★, Political 30.1% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Alternate History 8.3%, Choices Matter 1.4%
- #25 Supreme Ruler 2030
79% matchMixed64% of 549 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: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Military 9.4%
- #26 Lawgivers II
78% matchMixed70% of 677 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 31.2% ★, Diplomacy 28.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Strategy 4.7%
- #27 The Political Process
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,139 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.5 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 62.9% ★, Political 23.5% ★, Simulation 7.5%, Strategy 6.1%
- #28 SuperPower 3
81% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,216 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 26.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Political 10.7% ★, Military 7.4%
- #29 Maestro's Cold War 2
75% matchVery Positive96% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 22.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Wargame 12%, Political 11.7% ★, Military 8%
- #30 270 | Two Seventy US Election
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,116 reviews2018
Dev: Political Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Do you have what it takes to become President of the United States? Can you win the Two Seventy (270) Electoral Votes needed for victory in the US Election?
Why similar: Political 52.6% ★, Strategy 47.4%
- #31 Federal Reserve Simulator
73% matchVery Positive100% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: Billmeade Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can you beat inflation without crashing the economy? Run the Federal Reserve through real crises, political pressure, AI bubbles, and market panic. Set rates, deploy QE, manage expectations, and engineer the perfect soft landing. Featured on Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal.
Why similar: Political Sim 35% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Historical 18%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 7.1%
- #32 Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis
77% matchVery Positive85% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: Playdek, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Can you drive the Secessionist into the Fort Sumter trap that gave Lincoln his historic victory? Can you successfully use the issue of States Rights to divide Northern opinion? Fort Sumter let’s you explore this seminal moment in American history in a fast-playing, easy-to-learn card driven game.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Board Game 16.7%, Political 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Tabletop 8.5%
- #33 Millennia
74% matchMixed67% of 3,770 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 19.7% ★, Historical 11.9%, Political 9.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #34 Power & Revolution
76% matchMixed56% of 1,295 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 54.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Political 11.4% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 8.4%
- #35 POWER
75% 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: Diplomacy 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Political 11.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 6.9%
- #36 World Warfare & Economics
73% matchMixed61% of 682 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 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Diplomacy 20% ★, Political 11.8% ★, Military 8%
- #37 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
72% matchMixed51% of 260 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 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Political 10.1% ★, Simulation 7.7%
- #38 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Imugi
Windows
1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.
Why similar: Political Sim 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.7% ★, Historical 10.1%, Wargame 9.9%, Political 9.3% ★
- #39 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
74% 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 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Military 7.6%, Simulation 5.9%
- #40 Imperator: Rome
73% matchMixed66% of 26,838 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 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: Grand Strategy 32.9% ★, Political Sim 25.1% ★, Historical 14.9%, Political 9.2% ★, Strategy 9%
- #41 Warnament
70% matchVery Positive85% of 465 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 20.4% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Historical 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%
- #42 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
72% matchMixed59% of 965 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 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Military 6.7%, Simulation 6.4%
- #43 The Political Machine 2024
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 265 reviews2024
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows · Mac
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 31.5% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Historical 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Alternate History 8.2%
- #44 Solar Nations 2
68% matchVery Positive88% of 467 reviews2025
Dev: Flomgus Games
Windows
In this Grand Strategy game, you take control of the Solar System's Great Powers in 2092 and weather the storm of change as you navigate the uncertain waters of the future. Control the greatest military forces in the world and wage wars on an epic scale: outer space is yours to conquer!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Political Sim 22.2% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Military 9.7%, Historical 7.9%
- #45 AfterWar
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 23.7% ★, Diplomacy 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Political 12.4% ★, War 6.3%
- #46 Collapse: A Political Simulator
70% matchMixed66% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
is a grand strategy game that takes place in 1992-2004. You take lead of your own Party in the face of the total devastation of one of the fictional post-Soviet states in Europe. Try to realize your (or someone else's) political dreams in the shaky arena of this dilapidated situation.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Political 14.9% ★, Historical 13.5%, Alternate History 6.5%
- #47 Old World
67% matchVery Positive82% of 6,667 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
Why similar: Diplomacy 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Historical 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Military 8%
- #48 Age of History 3
65% matchVery Positive85% of 18,215 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 28.6% ★, Diplomacy 27.6% ★, Wargame 21.8%, Alternate History 7.5%, Strategy 6.3%
- #49 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
65% matchVery Positive82% of 264 reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Political Sim 20% ★, Historical 13.9%, Wargame 13.5%, Military 7.4%
- #50 Global Protocol: New World Order
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Political Sim 25.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Strategy 8.9%
- #51 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
66% matchVery Positive87% of 757 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Why similar: Political Sim 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Political 9.9% ★, Wargame 9.7%
- #52 President for a Day - Floodings
71% matchMixed66% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: Serious Games InteractivePub: My Way Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
President for A Day: Floodings is a turn-based strategy game where YOU are the President of Pakistan. With two weeks to Election Day, the monsoon could not come at a worse time. And in its wake comes famine, cholera, rebels, and much more. Can you save the nation in its hour of need?
Why similar: Strategy 61.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 38.2%
- #53 Plutocracy
68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,362 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 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Political 17.2% ★, Historical 13.1%, Strategy 5.9%
- #54 Rulers of Nations
71% matchMixed50% of 179 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 83.2% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 4.1%
- #55 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
68% matchMostly Negative38% of 295 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: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Political 18.9% ★, Political Sim 13.6% ★, Wargame 7.6%
- #56 Supreme Ruler 1936
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 306 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.6 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: Grand Strategy 30.3% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Historical 18.2%, Military 10.8%, War 8.5%
- #57 4th Generation Warfare
69% 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: Diplomacy 22.5% ★, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Political 12.7% ★