- #1 Democracy 4
97% 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: Diplomacy 31.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Management 12.2%, Economy 11.1%, Strategy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the most refined and accessible simulation of modern political policy-making and election management.
- #2 Lawgivers II
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 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: Diplomacy 38.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Management 11.6%, Strategy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive political simulation that allows you to manage parties, pass legislation, and influence the political landscape of a nation.
- #3 Plutocracy
96% matchVery Positive80% of 1,371 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 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Politics 19.9% ★, Management 10.5%, Economy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the intersection of business and politics, mirroring the 'businessman' path in the seed game perfectly.
- #4 Suzerain
95% matchVery Positive92% of 11,790 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 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: Text-Based 45.7%, Political Sim 20.8% ★, Simulation 15.6%, Choices Matter 12%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven political simulator forces you to make difficult choices that balance economic stability with political survival.
- #5 Rogue State Revolution
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 542 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: Diplomacy 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Management 9.9%, Economy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: You must manage a rogue nation through political choices and strategic decisions in a sandbox environment.
- #6 Terra Invicta
93% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Diplomacy 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Management 9.9%, Economy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This grand strategy game features deep global political maneuvering and faction management on a planetary scale.
- #7 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,858 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.1 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: Politics 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 9.9%, Political Sim 8.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that remains a benchmark for global political and military simulation.
- #8 Lawgivers
92% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Diplomacy 23.8% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Political 17.9% ★, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Management 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The original title provides a streamlined look at the legislative process and party management.
- #9 Victoria 3
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,895 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 120.1 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: Diplomacy 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, Economy 12.4%, Management 10%, Strategy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A complex economic and political simulator that emphasizes the long-term impact of policy decisions on a nation's development.
- #10 The Shadow Government Simulator
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 110 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: Grand Strategy 33.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Economy 12.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the clandestine and manipulative side of global political control.
- #11 Supreme Ruler 2030
89% matchMixed65% of 553 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: Diplomacy 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Management 10.1%, Economy 8.8%, War 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends deep economic and political management with real-time tactical military control.
- #12 Realpolitiks II
90% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Political 18.5% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 13%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust grand strategy experience with a focus on diplomacy, economy, and global influence.
- #13 Espiocracy
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ex Vivo StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.
Why similar: Diplomacy 44.1% ★, Grand Strategy 28.9% ★, War 8.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 8%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the 'dirty tricks' and intelligence-gathering aspects of international politics during the Cold War.
- #14 Realpolitiks
88% matchMixed62% of 1,243 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 39.6% ★, Politics 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Political Sim 4.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: The first entry in the series, offering a solid foundation in modern geopolitical strategy.
- #15 Evil Democracy: 1932
87% 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 27.3% ★, Political 22.4% ★, Simulation 15.4%, Strategy 15.2%, Management 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A historical political simulation that emphasizes the rise of authoritarianism and party management.
- #16 Crisis in the Kremlin
86% 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: Diplomacy 28.1% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Political Sim 13% ★, Management 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging political simulation that requires careful management of internal party factions and economic resources.
- #17 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
84% matchVery Positive91% of 27,069 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Diplomacy 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.8% ★, Management 14.1%, Economy 12.9%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on city-building, its deep economic simulation and central planning mechanics appeal to fans of management games.
- #18 Dummynation
85% matchVery Positive88% of 3,234 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
Why similar: Diplomacy 33.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Economy 10%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that simplifies global politics into a fast-paced, accessible simulation of world domination.
- #19 For the People
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 815 reviews2020
Dev: Brezg StudioPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?..
Why similar: Management 33%, Strategy 19.4%, Simulation 17%, Political Sim 15.4% ★, Choices Matter 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines political management with a dystopian narrative that forces you to choose between the state and the people.
- #20 The Political Machine 2024
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 267 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: Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Management 21.4%, Economy 19.6%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Specifically targets the election campaign and candidate management aspects of political simulation.
- #21 Trade Conquest
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
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: Diplomacy 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Economy 11.8%, Management 10.6%, Simulation 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the economic side of global strategy, mirroring the businessman path in the seed game.
- #22 Warnament
81% matchVery Positive85% of 495 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: Diplomacy 30.9% ★, Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Economy 10.7%, Simulation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based grand strategy game that allows for significant sandbox control over global political outcomes.
- #23 Politics The Game
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,552 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a parliamentarian, create a powerful party, and lead it to victory in this humorous adventure game. Manage your popularity and dignity, use unique powers, and navigate a storyline inspired by current events.
Why similar: Diplomacy 46.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Management 13.4%, Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive simulation that focuses on the social and political dynamics of modern elections.
- #24 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
80% matchVery Positive98% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: GortagonGame
Windows
Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!
Why similar: Diplomacy 39.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Simulation 7.7%, Strategy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the authoritarian management style and the choices required to maintain a regime.
- #25 SuperPower 3
83% 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: Grand Strategy 35.8% ★, Management 13.8%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 10.9%, Economy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern attempt at the classic geopolitical simulation formula with updated graphics and mechanics.
- #26 Government Simulator
82% 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: Politics 34.8% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Economy 13.8%, Political Sim 13% ★, Management 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A direct simulation of government management that focuses on balancing budgets and public approval.
- #27 World Warfare & Economics
79% matchMixed60% of 687 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: Diplomacy 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Economy 10.4%, Management 8.4%, Strategy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time strategy with a detailed global economic and political simulation.
- #28 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
81% matchMixed46% of 612 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: Politics 28.6% ★, Political 23% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Simulation 11.4%, Political Sim 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic, highly detailed simulation of global government and international diplomacy.
- #29 4th Generation Warfare
78% 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 45.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on modern, non-traditional political conflict, hacking, and diplomacy.
- #30 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
77% matchMixed62% of 856 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 36.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Management 10.9%, Economy 8.6%, Simulation 7.1%
- #31 Power & Revolution
78% matchMixed56% of 1,297 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: Politics 33.1% ★, Political 15.5% ★, Grand Strategy 12.5% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Economy 9.7%
- #32 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
76% matchMixed58% of 643 reviews2023
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.
Why similar: Diplomacy 39% ★, Politics 25.4% ★, Economy 11.2%, Management 10.4%, Political Sim 5.2% ★
- #33 Battle For The Hill
75% matchVery Positive79% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: ChavezPub: 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: Text-Based 21.9%, Massively Multiplayer 21.2%, Simulation 19.9%, Management 15.3%, Political Sim 13.6% ★
- #34 Mr. President
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 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: Diplomacy 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Political 15.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 6.6%
- #35 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
77% 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: Politics 33.8% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 18.6%, Political Sim 11.4% ★, Economy 9.1%
- #36 The Political Process
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,151 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.6 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: Politics 36.4% ★, Political 36.1% ★, Political Sim 10.1% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Strategy 7.8%
- #37 Secret Government
76% matchMixed52% of 301 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 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: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Politics 20.9% ★, Political 20.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Economy 8.3%
- #38 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
75% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 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: Diplomacy 33.3% ★, Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Economy 13%, Management 9.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #39 Turkish Throne
71% matchVery Positive92% of 374 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 27.2% ★, Politics 25.4% ★, Simulation 17.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Management 9.4%
- #40 World Empire 2027
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your empire in turn based strategy war game. Select your country and start to play.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Management 15.1%, War 9.8%, Strategy 8.9%
- #41 Countryballs Conquest
70% matchVery Positive86% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Indenial Games
Windows
Lead your country through the Victorian age, expand your empire as you go head to head with the great powers of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.7% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Management 13.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 8.7%
- #42 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
72% 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: Grand Strategy 38.7% ★, Management 14.3%, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Economy 10.6%
- #43 US and THEM
74% matchMostly Negative34% of 115 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 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: Political 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Strategy 11.2%
- #44 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive85% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Strategy 8.5%, Economy 8.3%
- #45 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
71% matchMixed59% of 966 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: Grand Strategy 43.9% ★, Management 14.9%, Simulation 14.7%, Strategy 14.4%, Political Sim 8.4% ★
- #46 Political Arena
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 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 46.7% ★, Strategy 25.5%, Simulation 17.4%, Political Sim 5.3% ★, Choices Matter 3.5%
- #47 I Am Your President
70% matchMixed67% of 282 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 33% ★, Management 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Text-Based 14.3%, Strategy 12.1%
- #48 Global Protocol: New World Order
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 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 32.2% ★, Diplomacy 29.9% ★, Strategy 14.3%, Economy 8.6%, Management 7.8%
- #49 Millennia
69% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 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: Diplomacy 29.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Economy 9.2%, Management 7.4%
- #50 The Emperor and State
69% matchMixed58% of 339 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 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Management 9.6%, Economy 9.2%
- #51 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
67% 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: Diplomacy 29.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Economy 12.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 8.6%
- #52 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: Strategy 46.7%, Political Sim 38.3% ★, Simulation 15%
- #53 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
65% matchVery Positive83% of 2,825 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Diplomacy 31.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Management 9.9%, Economy 8.5%
- #54 This Is the President
68% matchMixed68% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: SuperPACPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Diplomacy 35.3% ★, Grand Strategy 26% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Management 9.3%, Strategy 7.9%
- #55 AfterWar
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.
Why similar: Diplomacy 33.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6% ★, Economy 10.1%, Management 9%, War 6.4%
- #56 Industry Giant 2
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,022 reviews2015
Dev: Fancy Bytes, ReactorPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!
Why similar: Strategy 28.2%, Simulation 25.9%, Economy 23.9%, Management 22%
- #57 PowerSimulator
68% matchMixed42% of 212 reviews2023
Dev: SHIT MAKER
Windows
Do you want to be a upright official or corrupt officials?Choose your choice,Reaching the pinnacle of power.
Why similar: Simulation 37.4%, Political Sim 21.1% ★, Choices Matter 20.5%, Strategy 14.2%, 2D 6.8%
- #58 Age of History II
64% matchVery Positive90% of 49,951 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.6 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 29% ★, Diplomacy 24.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 13%, War 9.8%