- #1 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
97% 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 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.6%, Wargame 14.6%, Military 8.1%, Management 6.7%
- #2 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
96% matchMixed59% of 969 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 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25%, Wargame 15.3%, Military 7.4%, Management 6.9%
- #3 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
96% 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 59.8% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 12.9%, Economy 7.9%, Management 5.9%
- #4 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
95% matchMixed57% of 648 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 29.6% ★, Political Sim 28% ★, Wargame 15%, Economy 10.1%, Management 7.7%
- #5 Democracy 4
94% matchVery Positive82% of 6,409 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 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16%, Economy 9.6%, Management 8.7%
- #6 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
93% matchMixed48% of 317 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8%, Wargame 13%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.8%
- #7 Power & Revolution
94% 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: Political Sim 52.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Economy 11.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8.7%
- #8 Geo-Political Simulator 5
92% matchMostly Negative33% of 715 reviews2024
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3%, Wargame 13.1%, Military 5.9%, Management 5.3%
- #9 Supreme Ruler 2030
91% matchMixed65% of 555 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 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.8%, Political Sim 12.4% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Military 8.2%
- #10 Realpolitiks
91% matchMixed62% of 1,247 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 36.7% ★, Political Sim 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3%, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 2.6%
- #11 Europa Universalis IV
89% matchVery Positive88% of 137,440 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 284.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9%, Wargame 13%, Military 9.7%, Economy 9%
- #12 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,859 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.9 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 44.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Simulation 7%, Economy 6.7%
- #13 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,255 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 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 25.3%, Political Sim 19.9% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Military 12.3%, Modern 11.6%
- #14 Victoria 3
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 61,281 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 120.9 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 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4%, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 6.6%
- #15 Imperator: Rome
87% matchMixed66% of 26,916 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.8 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 38%, Political Sim 28.9% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 6.9%, Economy 5.6%
- #16 Rebel Inc: Escalation
86% matchVery Positive82% of 7,594 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Military 10.4%, Economy 10.3%, War 9.1%
- #17 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
88% matchMixed46% of 613 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 59.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 6.7%, Economy 3.3%
- #18 World Warfare & Economics
85% matchMixed59% of 688 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 22.1% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6%, Military 8.5%, Economy 8.1%
- #19 Europa Universalis V
82% matchMixed67% of 30,806 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 53.1 hrsMean: 124.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Use war, trade or diplomacy to satisfy your grandest ambitions and dominate five centuries of history in the newest version of Europa Universalis, Paradox Interactive's flagship historical grand strategy game.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4%, Wargame 14.7%, Economy 10.7%, War 8.5%
- #20 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
81% matchVery Positive91% of 27,451 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.7 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 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27%, Economy 12.7%, Management 11.1%, Building 7.3%
- #21 Realpolitiks II
84% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.4 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: Political Sim 34.7% ★, Grand Strategy 34.6%, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 12.1%, Modern 5%
- #22 Age of History 3
80% matchVery Positive85% of 18,912 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 38.5 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: Diplomacy 28.9% ★, Grand Strategy 25.6%, Wargame 19.3%, Economy 9.7%, War 6.8%
- #23 Rogue State Revolution
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 543 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1%, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Economy 9%, War 8.4%
- #24 SuperPower 3
84% 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 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20%, Wargame 13.1%, Military 7.4%, Modern 6.8%
- #25 POWER
83% matchMixed57% of 114 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 36.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3%, Management 10.8%, Economy 8.4%, Simulation 7.1%
- #26 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
81% matchMostly Negative37% of 304 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 22.9%, Diplomacy 21.1% ★, Political Sim 11% ★, Economy 9.7%, Wargame 6.1%
- #27 Global Protocol: New World Order
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 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 22.9%, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Wargame 11.1%, Strategy 7.9%
- #28 Mr. President
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 172 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 23.1% ★, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4%, Wargame 11.8%, Military 6.4%
- #29 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
77% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.4 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 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8%, Diplomacy 21.3% ★, Economy 10.9%, Strategy 5.9%
- #30 4th Generation Warfare
79% 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 30.1% ★, Political Sim 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1%, Wargame 15%, Strategy 4.1%
- #31 Trade Conquest
78% matchMixed70% of 76 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 20% ★, Political Sim 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.9%, Wargame 10.6%, Economy 8%
- #32 Suzerain
77% matchVery Positive92% of 11,925 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.5 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 89.1% ★, Simulation 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%, 2D 0.7%
- #33 Tropico 6
76% matchVery Positive88% of 29,546 reviews2019
Dev: Limbic EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.0 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 29.5% ★, Economy 16%, Diplomacy 15.2% ★, Management 13.4%, Strategy 10.4%
- #34 Dummynation
75% matchVery Positive88% of 3,277 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 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9%, Political Sim 11.3% ★, Military 10.7%, Economy 8.7%
- #35 Rogue State
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 259 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 60.4% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 14.6%, Economy 10.1%
- #36 Lawgivers
75% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.3 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 32.6% ★, Diplomacy 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5%, Management 8.7%, Simulation 5.9%
- #37 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,386 reviews2019
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8%, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Management 8.9%, Economy 8.6%
- #38 Evil Democracy: 1932
73% 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: Strategy 33.5%, Simulation 33.4%, Economy 16.8%, Management 15.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #39 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
71% matchVery Positive86% of 770 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Diplomacy 22.2% ★, Political Sim 20% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9%, Wargame 10.6%, War 7.9%
- #40 States of Power
69% matchVery Positive89% of 403 reviews2026
Dev: Sarunas
Windows
Command your nation's armies, economy, and diplomacy in this WWII Grand Strategy Wargame. Easy to start, hard to master and a full match fits in one session. Play singleplayer and multiplayer, or create, play and share your own custom scenarios with the built-in Scenario Editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7%, Diplomacy 23.5% ★, Wargame 18.2%, Military 9.5%, War 9%
- #41 Democracy 3
73% 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 70.3% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Strategy 7.6%, Economy 6.8%, Management 5.3%
- #42 World Empire 2027
72% 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: Political Sim 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7%, Wargame 13.4%, War 10.1%, Management 9.2%
- #43 Hearts of Iron IV
69% matchVery Positive90% of 377,300 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 301.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.2%, Diplomacy 20.2% ★, Military 14.6%, War 13.6%, Strategy 10.9%
- #44 Computer Tycoon
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,023 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Computer Tycoon is a highly 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: Diplomacy 36.9% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9%, Economy 13.2%, Management 10.5%, Simulation 5.7%
- #45 Plutocracy
71% matchVery Positive80% of 1,379 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 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 29%, Economy 12.5%, Management 11.9%, Strategy 6.9%
- #46 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 63.3% ★, Economy 11.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Management 8.4%, Strategy 7.2%
- #47 The Political Process
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,167 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: Political Sim 81.3% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 8.4%
- #48 Democracy 3 Africa
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 411 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Democracy 3: Africa is the new standalone 're-imagining' of the hit political strategy game 'Democracy 3'. Set entirely in countries on the continent of Africa, D3:A puts you in charge of these countries and challenges you to stay in power whilst fixing each country's problems, improving the quality of life for your electorate, and...
Why similar: Political Sim 74.3% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 12.4%
- #49 Victoria II
70% matchVery Positive88% of 20,842 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.7%, Political Sim 23.9% ★, Diplomacy 10% ★, Economy 8.6%, Military 6.3%
- #50 Lawgivers II
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 712 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 31.1% ★, Political Sim 28.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3%, Management 9.2%, Strategy 4.6%
- #51 Age of History II
68% matchVery Positive90% of 50,416 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 29.4%, Political Sim 22.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.2% ★, War 13.7%, Strategy 10.2%
- #52 For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee
65% matchVery Positive88% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: KMS STUDIO
Windows
January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2%, Diplomacy 19.4% ★, Economy 10%, Military 7.5%
- #53 Solar Nations 2
66% matchVery Positive85% of 634 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 25.7%, Political Sim 21.3% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Military 10.9%, War 7.3%
- #54 Big Ambitions
62% matchVery Positive92% of 14,788 reviews2026
Dev: Hovgaard Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Management 37.4%, Economy 33.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Modern 7.7%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #55 Command: Modern Operations
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,645 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.
Why similar: Military 25.5%, Wargame 22.2%, Simulation 15.8%, Grand Strategy 12.2%, Modern 11%
- #56 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
64% matchVery Positive84% of 2,739 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.8% ★, Political Sim 27% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Grand Strategy 14.8%, War 8.2%
- #57 The Shadow Government Simulator
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 111 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 34.1% ★, Grand Strategy 29.7%, Economy 10.7%, Modern 9.9%, Strategy 7.4%