- #1 Big Ambitions
97% matchVery Positive93% of 12,519 reviews2023
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.
Why similar: Capitalism 26.4%, Economy 25.4%, Management 24.8%, Sandbox 8%, Simulation 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the journey of building a business empire from the ground up while managing personal wealth and lifestyle.
- #2 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 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Politics 12.9% ★, Political 10.2% ★, Capitalism 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a complex grand-strategy experience where economic policy and political interest groups directly dictate the success of your nation.
- #3 Democracy 4
96% 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 20.3% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Political 14.9% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Economy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a premier political simulation that forces you to balance public opinion, policy changes, and the economic health of a country.
- #4 Capitalism 2
95% matchVery Positive82% of 559 reviews2017
Dev: Enlight Software LimitedPub: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world.
Why similar: Capitalism 31.5%, Economy 30.7%, Management 18.1%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: As a classic economic simulation, it provides the most detailed look at market dynamics, supply chains, and corporate competition.
- #5 The Guild 3
94% 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: Economy 29.9%, Politics 20.3% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.9%, Trading 8.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: It combines economic management with political intrigue as you build a dynasty and climb the social ladder in a medieval setting.
- #6 Software Inc.
94% matchVery Positive94% of 7,637 reviews2015
Dev: Coredumping
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 45.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Why similar: Capitalism 29%, Economy 23.5%, Management 19.1%, Sandbox 12.4%, Simulation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep simulation of running a software company, focusing on office management, market trends, and corporate growth.
- #7 City of Gangsters
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,534 reviews2021
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In this management tycoon game, you’ll start a criminal operation from nothing and grow it into a well-oiled money machine! Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Leverage favors, chase down debtors, and bribe the police to look the other way.
Why similar: Crime 17.7%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Politics 10.1% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on building an economic network within a criminal underworld, emphasizing logistics and management.
- #8 Lawgivers II
92% 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 24% ★, Politics 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Capitalism 13.8%, Management 8%
Why You'll Like It: This political simulation focuses on the legislative process, allowing you to influence laws and shape the political landscape.
- #9 Evil Bank Manager
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,759 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Economy 23.6%, Management 16.6%, Historical 9.9%, Strategy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It allows you to simulate the power of the banking industry, focusing on financial manipulation and global economic influence.
- #10 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
89% 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 27.9% ★, Economy 15.5%, Historical 13.9%, Management 12.2%, Sandbox 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a highly complex economic and city-management simulation that requires careful planning of state resources.
- #11 Suzerain
90% 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 34.5% ★, Politics 29% ★, Political 28.9% ★, Choices Matter 6.5%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven political strategy game focuses on the difficult decisions and power dynamics involved in leading a nation.
- #12 Realpolitiks II
91% 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 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Political 14.2% ★, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: A grand-strategy game that emphasizes international diplomacy, political maneuvering, and economic development.
- #13 Cartel Tycoon
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,719 reviews2022
Dev: Moon MoosePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Cartel Tycoon is a survival business sim inspired by the ‘80s and '90s narco trade. Expand and conquer, fight off rival thugs and evade the authorities. Earn people's loyalty and strive to overcome the doomed fate of a power-hungry drug lord.
Why similar: Economy 25.4%, Management 21.2%, Resource Management 18.7%, Sandbox 14.8%, Strategy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It challenges you to manage a criminal empire, balancing economic growth with the political pressure of maintaining control.
- #14 Tropico 6
87% matchVery Positive88% of 28,783 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.1% ★, Politics 16.2% ★, Economy 15.3%, Management 11.3%, Political 10.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: You manage both the economy and the political landscape of an island nation, balancing the needs of your citizens with your own power.
- #15 Computer Tycoon
88% matchVery Positive85% of 996 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Capitalism 14.4%, Trading 12.8% ★, Economy 11.9%, Historical 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep dive into the history of the computer industry, requiring you to manage R&D, marketing, and market share.
- #16 News Tower
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,202 reviews2025
Dev: Sparrow NightPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Develop your newspaper and become New York’s new media mogul! In this tycoon, build and manage your newspaper from printer to toilet. Create your editorial line and lead your journalists through unique 1930's stories and dig out the latest scoops!
Why similar: Management 15.7%, Capitalism 14.9%, Economy 12.9%, America 12.2% ★, Sandbox 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It manages the intersection of media influence and business, requiring you to balance editorial integrity with financial success.
- #17 The Political Process
86% 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 43.1% ★, Politics 24.5% ★, Political 22.8% ★, Simulation 4.7%, Strategy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a granular look at the political system, focusing on elections, policy, and party management.
- #18 Offworld Trading Company
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,669 reviews2016
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.
Why similar: Economy 31.7%, Management 22.2%, Resource Management 18.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 12%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on aggressive economic warfare, where market manipulation and corporate sabotage are the keys to victory.
- #19 Imperator: Rome
85% 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: Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, Political Sim 21.8% ★, Political 11.2% ★, Historical 10%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grand-strategy game that features deep political and economic management within the context of the Roman era.
- #20 Rise of Industry
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,155 reviews2019
Dev: Dapper Penguin StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.
Why similar: Economy 21.7%, Management 18.6%, Trading 14.5% ★, Capitalism 11.4%, Resource Management 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the strategic management of supply chains and industrial production in a competitive market.
- #21 Secret Government
84% 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 19% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Political 15.4% ★, Economy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the shadow side of politics, where you manipulate world events and governments from behind the scenes.
- #22 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
80% 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 21.9% ★, Politics 19% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Political 14.9% ★, Economy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the political and economic survival of a nation during a period of intense historical change.
- #23 Anno 1800
81% matchVery Positive81% of 30,897 reviews2019
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
Why similar: Economy 23.9%, Strategy 12.2%, Political 12% ★, Politics 10.7% ★, Resource Management 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a complex economic management experience with deep supply chain mechanics and industrial expansion.
- #24 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
82% 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 47.3% ★, Politics 22.1% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 8.9%, Economy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is a detailed geopolitical simulator that allows for deep interaction with modern political and economic systems.
- #25 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
81% 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: Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Political Sim 25.4% ★, Politics 17.4% ★, Historical 8%, Sandbox 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A grand-strategy game that provides extensive control over military, economic, and political systems on a global scale.
- #26 Trade Conquest
79% 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 18% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, Political 11.2% ★, Capitalism 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the economic and political aspects of trade, forcing you to manage resources and influence markets.
- #27 Political Arena
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 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 29.7% ★, Political Sim 22.8% ★, Strategy 13.5%, America 10% ★, Sandbox 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends political simulation with RPG elements to create a unique experience of navigating a political career.
- #28 Government Simulator
82% 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 47.6% ★, Politics 20% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 6.5%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A focused political simulation that tasks you with managing the budget and policies of a modern state.
- #29 Industry Giant 2
78% matchVery Positive86% of 998 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Bytes, ReactorPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!
Why similar: Economy 32.4%, Strategy 24.7%, Management 21.6%, Simulation 21.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic management game that tasks you with building a massive industrial empire through production and distribution.
- #30 Car Trader Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 517 reviews2020
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Do you know how to profit from trading cars while maintaining a good reputation? Car Trader Simulator lets you play the role of an American car dealer. Your goal is to get rich. How you do it depends entirely on you.
Why similar: Trading 23.9% ★, Economy 17.2%, Management 14.9%, Capitalism 14%, Simulation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a grounded business management experience focused on the buying, selling, and negotiation of vehicles.
- #31 Lawgivers
77% 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 21.9% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★, Capitalism 9.4%
- #32 Democracy 3
76% 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 43.9% ★, Politics 24.7% ★, Political 9.4% ★, Simulation 5.2%, Economy 4.9%
- #33 Power & Revolution
77% 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 35.9% ★, Politics 24.4% ★, Political 10.7% ★, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★, Economy 8.9%
- #34 Turkish Throne
73% matchVery Positive94% of 324 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 25.8% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Politics 15.9% ★, Capitalism 11.9%, Sandbox 8%
- #35 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
75% 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 38.8% ★, Politics 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Economy 6.8%, Strategy 6.5%
- #36 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: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Political 18.6% ★, Politics 15.4% ★, Economy 9.8%, Political Sim 9.5% ★
- #37 Realpolitiks
76% 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 30.4% ★, Politics 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Historical 7.3%
- #38 World Warfare & Economics
74% 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 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Political 15.4% ★, Politics 15.1% ★, Economy 9.6%
- #39 Evil Democracy: 1932
74% 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 28.9% ★, Political 22.1% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 11.9%, Economy 8%
- #40 AfterWar
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 17.4% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Politics 14.5% ★, Capitalism 11.2%
- #41 Warnament
70% matchVery Positive87% of 367 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 21.6% ★, Political 18.7% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Economy 10.4%, Sandbox 10.2%
- #42 The Shadow Government Simulator
72% 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 22% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Economy 8%
- #43 Rogue State Revolution
71% 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 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Economy 10.9%, Historical 10.4%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #44 Supreme Ruler 2030
70% 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: Political 24% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 8.3%
- #45 Capitalism Plus
71% matchVery Positive84% of 118 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Play the strategy game of money, power and wealth.
Why similar: Capitalism 34.2%, Management 19.6%, Economy 18.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 13.6%
- #46 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
71% 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 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Sandbox 7.5%, Economy 6.9%
- #47 GearCity
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,472 reviews2022
Dev: Visual Entertainment And Technologies
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Do you find tycoon games too simplistic? GearCity is a complex and in-depth business simulator. It focuses on a realistic economic simulation of the global automobile industry. The game takes several hours to grasp and hundreds of hours to master. Can you succeed where many other CEOs have failed?
Why similar: Economy 24.8%, Management 24.5%, Capitalism 20.3%, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 10.3%
- #48 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
73% matchMixed45% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.4% ★, Politics 20% ★, Political 15% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Simulation 5.8%
- #49 Age of History II
67% 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: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Political Sim 19% ★, Historical 14.7%, Political 12.9% ★, Politics 12.2% ★
- #50 Mr. President
67% matchVery Positive80% of 86 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Political 14.8% ★, America 13.8% ★, Historical 11.4%
- #51 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
69% 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 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Politics 15.8% ★, Sandbox 8.4%, Management 7.1%
- #52 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 23.6% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Economy 15.2%, Management 10%
- #53 POWER
69% 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: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Political 17.4% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Management 12.1%, Economy 10.8%
- #54 NIMBY Rails
66% matchVery Positive90% of 2,203 reviews2021
Dev: Weird and Wry
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Solve global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager.
Why similar: Politics 21.1% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Economy 12.7%, Capitalism 12%, Management 9.7%
- #55 Rogue State
69% 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 59.6% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 12.5%, Economy 11.6%, Indie 2.8%
- #56 Kapital: Sparks of Revolution
68% matchMixed61% of 239 reviews2022
Dev: Lapovich TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sandbox economic simulation game about class struggle. European country is in a deep crisis. You are the mayor of the capital. Social unrest is inevitable. What price will you pay to save your people from anarchy?
Why similar: Capitalism 18.8%, Economy 15%, Political 13.3% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Management 10%
- #57 Collapse: A Political Simulator
68% matchMixed65% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 21.7% ★, Politics 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Economy 8.8%
- #58 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
66% 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 24.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Politics 10.6% ★, Capitalism 9.8%
