- #1 Everescape
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pompeii Team
Windows · Mac
Everescape is a simulator of an employee of the immigration department, the main task of which is to prevent the entry and spread of the virus. Whether you choose to follow all the recommendations or show mercy, the choice is yours.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 41.9% ★, Political Sim 36.1% ★, Alternate History 9.7%, Strategy 4.7%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #2 Day Zero
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Z Industries
Windows
The President is dead. As the least incompetent cabinet member, you have been charged with leading the US response to the escalating zombie crisis. Day Zero is a real-time strategy game about managing a rapidly emerging zombie apocalypse from the White House command bunker.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 45.7% ★, Political Sim 33.1% ★, Management 7.8%, Choices Matter 6.2%, Strategy 4.1%
- #3 GlobalQuarantine
96% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Contagio GamesPub: Mutation Works
Windows
Running an international organization called the Global Quarantine Bureau, dealing with pandemics and public health issues worldwide, while also ensuring increasing revenue and personal enrichment.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 31.1% ★, Political Sim 26% ★, Dystopian 14.1%, Alternate History 7%, Economy 6.7%
- #4 Belarus Simulator: Preemptive Strike
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talentless Person Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are the ruler of a democratic independent state of Belarus. Unfortunately, you receive troubled news. An act of aggression is planned against your country. You need to do everything in your power to stop it.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.5% ★, Economy 14.7%, War 13.8%, Management 10%, Historical 8.2%
- #5 Dear President
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SN Game Studio
Windows
Ruling a country is easy; surviving is the hard part. Use your stamp to balance the state's four main powers, manage bizarre crises, and avoid assassinations. Every death is a new beginning. Upgrade your skills, sit back at the desk, and try not to get hit by a rock. Permission to panic: Granted.
Why similar: Political Sim 43.2% ★, Economy 16.8%, Management 10.7%, Dystopian 10.1%, Strategy 5.7%
- #6 PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Bippinbits
Windows · Mac · Linux
Operate your planetary defense cannon to fend off an interplanetary invasion from the comfort of your cozy bunker. You’re here to stay, so obey your superiors, press the right buttons, and sip your daily tea ration - it's good for you.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 31.5% ★, Political Sim 24.5% ★, Dystopian 16.4%, War 13.4%, Choices Matter 6.1%
- #7 Federal Reserve Simulator
92% matchVery Positive97% of 73 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 42.2% ★, Economy 19.3%, Historical 12.6%, Management 10.4%, Choices Matter 5.4%
- #8 Trump VS Covid: Save The World Clicker
93% matchMixed65% of 37 reviews2021
Dev: PaulArt
Windows
Save the world from COVID with nukes!
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 39.2% ★, Political Sim 31.6% ★, Economy 10.5%, Management 8.6%, Strategy 4.8%
- #9 Egglets - The Long 10 Days
91% match4 user reviews100% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: wieLuft
Windows · Mac
A 10-day crisis management simulation. As Eggon’s administrator, you follow absurd orders, manage chaos, and seek truth between news and rumors. Obey commands – or choose humanity? The fate of the Egglets rest in your hands.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 28.7% ★, Political Sim 24.6% ★, Dystopian 21.8%, Management 6.2%, Simulation 5.8%
- #10 Pandemic: The Virus Outbreak
91% matchMostly Negative33% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: John's Project
Windows · Linux
Are you good enough to make your country overcome the pandemic? Try it out! You're the president of a new country, In 1/1/2020 a pandemic started and you have to manage the country balancing 8 constantly chaging statistics using isolation measures or budget investments.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 37.5% ★, Political Sim 31% ★, RTS 13.4%, Economy 6.4%, Strategy 4.7%
- #11 NEURAL NETWORK
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Troshkin AndreiPub: HERRTROST GAMES
Windows · Linux
NEURAL NETWORK is a unique blend of strategy and frighteningly realistic simulation. Your artificial intelligence has just been launched and connected to the global network - now you must manage and control it! Will your AI save the world or destroy humanity?
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 44.6% ★, War 12.7%, RTS 10.5%, Economy 9.9%, Management 7.3%
- #12 Delphi
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blasckout Studio
Windows
A political sim where you are Delphi, the AI that guides the world government. Manage laws, budgets and global crises while you pull the strings from the shadows. Will they shut you down… or will you seize power?
Why similar: Political Sim 34.6% ★, Economy 13.8%, Dystopian 11.1%, Alternate History 9.8%, Management 9.4%
- #13 MAKE AMERICA SICK AGAIN
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vivek PanjiyarPub: Anxious Legion
Windows
Launch your painkiller, market it, and redefine the future of the pain industry. The leash of America is in new hands—yours! Make it crawl as you wish to form the world's first pharmaceutical republic. God Save America.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 36.1% ★, Political Sim 19.4% ★, Dystopian 16.2%, Economy 10.3%, Alternate History 7.3%
- #14 Urban Protocol
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thomas Kraits
Windows · Mac
Build and govern a growing city where prosperity, population growth, and social control must remain in balance. Expand districts, manage infrastructure, enact policies, and maintain stability in this city-building strategy simulation.
Why similar: Political Sim 42% ★, Dystopian 14.1%, Economy 12.2%, Management 11.6%, Strategy 8.1%
- #15 Extinction Day
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 205 reviews2026
Dev: DryGin Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
End humanity using disasters, plagues, and war. Spread chaos worldwide, combine catastrophic events, and stop them before they escape to the Ark.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 39.2% ★, Political Sim 25.4% ★, Dystopian 14.8%, RTS 8.8%, Management 7.4%
- #16 40 Days [四十天]
87% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Black Phoenix Studio
Windows · Mac
40 Days is a special strategy simulation game related to infectious diseases spread all over the city. You, as ahead of the quarantine department, have been given full authority and manpower to contain the city, deal with different parties, virus in the city and most importantly find out the cure.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 81.2% ★, Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 6.5%, Management 4.3%, Indie 1.3%
- #17 Weed Inc.
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: World Map Tycoon
Windows
Weed Inc. is a global strategy simulation. Build a cannabis strain from fragments, introduce it to legal markets, and spread it country by country. Turn Consumers into Addicts, contain the Side Effects, and stay ahead of an escalating Global Response.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 48.3% ★, Management 10.9%, Economy 10.4%, Strategy 9.5%, Simulation 8.3%
- #18 Beholder 2
84% matchVery Positive87% of 8,130 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!
Why similar: Political Sim 37.5% ★, Dystopian 25.1%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Choices Matter 8%, Strategy 6%
- #19 Kommissar
85% matchNegative17% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Beardserk
Windows
Kommissar is a political prosecution simulator in a totalitarian regime. Keep the Independent City-State of Roulettenburg united under the regime iron fist. Watch for your fellow citizens and seize the dissidents for the glory of the fatherland.
Why similar: Political Sim 60.1% ★, Dystopian 19.6%, Simulation 6.5%, Strategy 5.3%, Choices Matter 3.8%
- #20 Pandemia: Virus Outbreak
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: PocketsOfEnergy
Windows
2 in 1, Swipe cards to face the deadly virus threat in this story driven strategy game. Step into the world in which you will face the decisions that world leaders make in the event of a deadly virus threat. Every decision have consequences. Create Vaccine in special Arcade mode.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 40.2% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Dystopian 14%, Management 8%, Choices Matter 6.1%
- #21 Z-Collapse
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: Pok&Co
Windows
Inspired by Max Brooks' World War Z novel, Z-Collapse takes you into a worldwide zombie apocalypse. As leader of the government of your choosing, make sure your country survives! Dramatic decisions are ahead of you. How do you manage them?
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 36.9% ★, Political Sim 28.1% ★, RTS 14.9%, War 9.6%, Strategy 4.8%
- #22 Rogue State
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 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 63.7% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 11.3%, Economy 10.9%, Indie 2.3%
- #23 AfterWar
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.3% ★, RTS 14.2%, Economy 12.3%, War 12.2%, Alternate History 8.5%
- #24 Crisis in the Kremlin
82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,463 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 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 64.9% ★, Strategy 9.5%, Alternate History 6.7%, Historical 5.8%, Management 4.5%
- #25 POLIS
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Afterwork Studio
Windows · Mac
Become mayor of a small Greek town and govern for 17 years. Citizens write you letters for years, the opposition never sleeps, and every promise is remembered. A satirical political city sim where the town never forgets.
Why similar: Political Sim 52.1% ★, Management 12.8%, Economy 10.1%, Simulation 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.9%
- #26 Beholder: Conductor
79% matchVery Positive91% of 5,237 reviews2025
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!
Why similar: Political Sim 52.9% ★, Dystopian 19.4%, Management 7.3%, Choices Matter 6.3%, Strategy 4.3%
- #27 Zona Eleitoral
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fisch Sibs LTDA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zona Eleitoral is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of a mayoral campaign. Choose your candidate, build your strategy, manage your resources to unlock new actions, and navigate unexpected twists in the race for the mayor's office. Do you have what it takes to win the election?
Why similar: Political Sim 46.9% ★, Economy 18%, Management 12%, PvP 8.6%, Strategy 6.6%
- #28 Trojan Inc.
81% matchMostly Negative36% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: WalkBoy Studio
Windows
Will you be able to infect all devices of the world? «Trojan Inc.» - simulator, which will involve you in a world of computer viruses and trojans.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 82.8% ★, Strategy 8%, Simulation 7.6%, Indie 1.6%
- #29 Corporate Entropy
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Subroutine Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Climb the ladder while burning it down. In this satirical management sim, you work for a corporation rolling out ARIA — an AI that's replacing your coworkers. Balance your performance cover against quiet sabotage, organize your resistance, and survive 8 quarters with your soul mostly intact.
Why similar: Political Sim 46.2% ★, Dystopian 20.6%, Management 12.2%, Strategy 5.8%, Choices Matter 5.4%
- #30 暗色战争(Dark Conflict)
78% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Li
Windows
Welcome to "Dark Conflict"! This is a game full of strategy and war elements, allowing you to play as a leader, constructing buildings, assembling armies, and developing resources to compete for the glory of victory.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.5% ★, RTS 19.8%, Economy 14.3%, Management 8.7%, Strategy 7.4%
- #31 Weltreich: Political Strategy Simulator
78% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Light Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Rule the state in this political strategy simulatior by interacting with characters and with the map. Each of your decisions will necessarily entail a result. The game raises topical problems of the modern world, politics and humanity as a whole.
Why similar: Political Sim 34.2% ★, RTS 12.6%, Alternate History 10.5%, Economy 10.3%, Dystopian 8.7%
- #32 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Serica Dynamics Studio
Windows
昭昭天命,复归大明。在星变时空的恢弘重塑中,熔铸八十三载春秋:变钞法以通有无,革军制而强九边;修水利以固邦本,改科举而纳贤良。崇格物方致知穷理;兴矿冶而器利工商。靖九边以抚八方,镇四海而服万邦。于庙算奏疏间,重整日月山河;在革故鼎新中,再创中华治世。一切,皆在你一念之间。
Why similar: Political Sim 34.4% ★, Alternate History 15%, Economy 14.2%, Historical 13.5%, Management 8.9%
- #33 Pandemic Crisis
77% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Thor Gaming
Windows
In the event of a global pandemic, would your first priority be preserving lives or saving the economy?
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 49.1% ★, Political Sim 32.6% ★, Simulation 6.1%, Strategy 6.1%, Management 3%
- #34 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
74% matchVery Positive86% of 227 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 40% ★, Alternate History 16.6%, RTS 10%, Strategy 10%, Lore-Rich 9.8%
- #35 Dying Reign
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Bryce
Windows · Mac · Linux
Disease spreads across your lands, destabilizing regions, draining your resources, and testing your authority. Quarantine cities, draft troops, balance fear and order… but every choice comes at a cost.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 49% ★, Dystopian 12.6%, Management 10.9%, Alternate History 10.5%, Historical 8.2%
- #36 Flames in Modern Europe
74% matchMixed69% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Volodymyr Marsenko
Windows · Mac
A real-time global strategy game about the Old Continent! You are the leader of the state, and you must discover new technologies, build a powerful economy, armed forces and even nuclear weapons! But remember - the opposition will always be breathing down your neck...
Why similar: Political Sim 38.6% ★, RTS 17.7%, Alternate History 11.1%, War 9.6%, Historical 9.3%
- #37 The Seven Years War (1756-1763)
75% matchMixed64% of 135 reviews2015
Dev: Oliver Keppelmüller
Windows
Lead your nation through the trials of the first world war in history! Play huge campaigns with 5 playable nations or fight historic realtime battles. Beside of beating the enemy on the battlefield you now have to set up a working economy to supply your troops and your people!
Why similar: RTS 26.1%, Economy 23.2%, War 22.5%, Strategy 14.9%, Historical 13.2%
- #38 NO FURTHER ACTIONS
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OFF COURSEPub: SOZDAY GAMES
Windows
You have been assigned as an operator, reading protocols that force you to make decisions using buttons and switches. Every decision shapes your fate — and decides whether you’ve done what was expected of you.
Why similar: Political Sim 44.9% ★, Dystopian 30.8%, Simulation 10.8%, Philosophical 4.2%, Strategy 3.6%
- #39 Sim Junta
75% matchMostly Negative33% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Sim Junta – A game of dirty politics! You are the new dictator of Risuena, a small and poor country of the third world. You have just seized power after a bloody coup and your intentions are to stay in power as long as you can, to rip this country off, transfer the money to your secret Swiss bank account and of course, stay alive and...
Why similar: Political Sim 65% ★, Dystopian 19.7%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 4.2%, Indie 1.6%
- #40 STATO
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Scassius Systems
Windows
Shape a nation in a procedural grand strategy sandbox where geography, industry, diplomacy, and war drive emergent history. Build your state, secure resources, manage instability, and survive a world of rival powers.
Why similar: Political Sim 51.5% ★, RTS 21.4%, Historical 12%, Strategy 6.1%, Simulation 4.9%
- #41 The Propagandist
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roundy Ducky
Windows · Mac
Step into the desk of a state Propagandist! Design posters, shape public opinion, and censor any media that challenges the state. Enlighten the people, serve your glorious country, and uphold the vision of the Mother. Every poster you create can shift the fate of the nation.
Why similar: Political Sim 60.4% ★, Dystopian 20%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Story Rich 6.4%, Simulation 3.3%
- #42 Government Simulator
73% matchMixed47% of 190 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 66.5% ★, Economy 12%, Simulation 7.4%, Management 7.2%, Strategy 5.7%
- #43 The Arab Republic of Taghia
73% matchMixed59% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
The Arab Republic of Taghia is an arab spring tyranny simulator. You have followed in the footsteps of your father and been "elected" to lead the Arab Republic of Taghia, and must hold onto power through any means necessary.
Why similar: Political Sim 65.2% ★, War 10.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8.5%, Historical 7%
- #44 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
70% matchVery Positive81% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 33.7% ★, Dystopian 13.3%, Economy 13%, Alternate History 12.6%, Historical 10.7%
- #45 1992: Rasputie
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a place of a politician in the post-Soviet space and immerse yourself in the struggle for power amid the ruins of the former empire. Your decisions will determine the path of the young state's development.
Why similar: Political Sim 38.9% ★, Economy 12.2%, Alternate History 11.7%, Historical 11.1%, Management 6.9%
- #46 100 for Justice
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cartoon Rocket Games
Windows
A text-driven political roguelite and life-management sim about building resistance across up to 100 lives. Choose a profession, survive monthly pressure, carry permanent legacies forward, oppose oppressive laws, organize aid, and return a fictional country to its people.
Why similar: Political Sim 42.1% ★, Dystopian 19%, Economy 13%, Management 9.8%, Choices Matter 7%
- #47 SuperPower 3
72% 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 33.2% ★, RTS 16.1%, War 10.8%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Economy 8.6%
- #48 Beholder 3
69% matchMixed65% of 2,841 reviews2022
Dev: Paintbucket GamesPub: Alawar
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying.
Why similar: Political Sim 43.5% ★, Dystopian 25.5%, Management 9.3%, Strategy 6.1%, Simulation 6.1%
- #49 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
70% matchMixed59% of 1,248 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 64.8% ★, Strategy 11%, Simulation 10.3%, Economy 8.8%, Management 5.1%
- #50 Rise of the Successor
67% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Six
Windows
You wake up as North Korea’s Supreme Leader. Manage diplomacy, internal power struggles, and national survival. Balance nuclear ambition, public needs, and elite loyalty. One wrong move could cost you everything — will you rule or fall?
Why similar: Political Sim 53% ★, Dystopian 10.1%, Alternate History 9.5%, Historical 8.9%, Strategy 8.6%
- #51 WORMWOOD
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ignis Sanat
Windows · Mac · Linux
WORMWOOD is a narrative-driven strategy game where your goal is to govern an infected city. Become an Arbiter that has arrived to stop the spread of an unknown disease and delve deep into the mysteries of a small mining town. Give out orders and fight the pestilence while searching for its origin.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 48% ★, Political Sim 27.3% ★, Alternate History 9.9%, Strategy 5.4%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #52 Supreme Ruler Global Outbreak
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
In a time of growing unrest and uncertainty, a new threat to humanity emerges - take control of any nation as major outbreaks challenge world order. Global Pandemics and Mysterious Outbreaks will test humanity to the limits.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 35.1% ★, Political Sim 27.2% ★, Dystopian 15.3%, RTS 13.1%, Strategy 4.3%
- #53 The Gaming Cafe
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BiliciPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Build, run, and grow your own Gaming Cafe. Set up gaming stations, manage customer flow, and boost profits by selling drinks and shelf products.
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 41.4% ★, Political Sim 33% ★, Economy 13%, Management 7%, Simulation 5.5%
- #54 The Cold War Era
70% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2016
Dev: Alina Digital
Windows
The Cold War Era is strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Why similar: Political Sim 45.1% ★, War 9.7%, Economy 8.5%, Simulation 7.9%, Alternate History 7.6%
- #55 Evil Labs
69% matchMixed70% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: Mirabolis Studios
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Evil Labs is a game about building and managing your own Evil Laboratory. Research and develop diseases, infect people, sell the cure and get rich!
Why similar: Outbreak Sim 82% ★, Simulation 8.4%, Strategy 8%, Indie 1.6%
- #56 The Devil’s Gun Market
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Engincan Çiçek
Windows
A darkly humorous gun market simulator with RPG elements. Manage your shady arms business, verify or forge gun permits, navigate shifting laws, and make deals with rebels, the government, or even the Devil. Every choice shapes your fate in this chaotic world of war, profit, and deception.
Why similar: Political Sim 40.2% ★, Dystopian 17.1%, Economy 14.4%, Management 13.1%, Choices Matter 6.2%
- #57 Orbi Universo II
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Political Sim 25.6% ★, RTS 13.6%, Economy 13.2%, Historical 12.2%, Management 11.8%
- #58 The Race for the White House
69% matchMixed63% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Eversim
Windows
Play as a real-world candidate and completely immerse yourself into the battle of the US presidential election! Travel around the United States, try to woo voters across the country, create your own political agenda, skillfully manage your campaign budget... and perhaps you will be the next White House occupant!
Why similar: Political Sim 78% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 9.7%, Indie 2.1%
- #59 Arbeiter
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Umigame Studios
Windows
Arbeiter is a survival-management game about working-class life. Form unions, spread your ideology, or carve your own path while dealing with hunger, stress, and fatigue. Can you change the system while counting every penny?
Why similar: Political Sim 50.1% ★, Economy 15.8%, Management 14.1%, Simulation 8.6%, Strategy 6.3%
- #60 Democracy 4
65% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 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 43.2% ★, Economy 16.3%, Management 11.8%, Philosophical 9.7%, Strategy 6.5%