- #1 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
97% 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: 4X 16.8% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Wargame 9%, RTS 8.5%
- #2 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
96% 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: Political Sim 25.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Military 8%, Management 6.8%
- #3 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
96% 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: Political Sim 28.2% ★, Wargame 16.4%, RTS 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.4%, Economy 7.1%
- #4 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
95% 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 62.5% ★, Strategy 14%, Simulation 13.3%, Economy 5.8%, Management 4.5%
- #5 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
94% matchMixed50% of 289 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 21.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Wargame 12.7%, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 8.4%
- #6 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 56.6% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 9.2%, Economy 8.4%
- #7 Rebel Inc: Escalation
92% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 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: 4X 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, RTS 10.5%, Military 8.6%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #8 Geo-Political Simulator 5
93% matchMostly Negative33% of 712 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 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Wargame 12.6%, RTS 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 9.8%
- #9 Europa Universalis V
91% matchMixed67% of 30,445 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 52.4 hrsMean: 119.4 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: 4X 23% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Alternate History 9.1%, Trading 7.2%
- #10 Europa Universalis IV
91% matchVery Positive88% of 137,236 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 281.9 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: 4X 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Wargame 13%, Alternate History 8.5%, Military 8.5%
- #11 World Warfare & Economics
90% 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: 4X 18.6% ★, Political Sim 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, RTS 10.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%
- #12 Democracy 4
89% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Political Sim 38.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Economy 9.8%, Management 9.4%, Strategy 7.5%
- #13 Victoria 3
89% 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: Grand Strategy 27% ★, Political Sim 26.9% ★, Economy 8.2%, Alternate History 7.8%, Military 6.7%
- #14 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
87% 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: Political Sim 49.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 7.6%, Economy 5.2%
- #15 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
88% 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: Political Sim 60.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 6.8%, Economy 2.4%
- #16 Supreme Ruler 2030
86% 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: Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Political Sim 13.5% ★, RTS 12.9%, Military 8.4%
- #17 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 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 22.2% ★, Political Sim 17.3% ★, Wargame 14.9%, RTS 14.3%, Military 10.1%
- #18 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
83% 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: Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, 4X 21.2% ★, Economy 9%, Sandbox 8.8%, Management 8.5%
- #19 Global Protocol: New World Order
84% 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: 4X 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Political Sim 16.1% ★, Wargame 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 8%
- #20 Imperator: Rome
85% matchMixed66% of 26,881 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.7 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 39% ★, Political Sim 29.5% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 6.9%, Management 4.2%
- #21 Rogue State Revolution
82% 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: 4X 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Economy 6%
- #22 Victoria II
82% matchVery Positive92% of 20,003 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.5 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 35.5% ★, Political Sim 25.1% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Economy 6.3%, Military 6.2%
- #23 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 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 10%
- #24 Trade Conquest
81% 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: Political Sim 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, 4X 17.4% ★, Wargame 12.6%, RTS 8.6%
- #25 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
78% matchVery Positive87% of 763 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: 4X 27.5% ★, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Wargame 12.2%, Strategy 5.2%
- #26 Age of History 3
77% matchVery Positive85% of 18,617 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.4% ★, Wargame 23%, RTS 17.1%, Alternate History 11.8%, Economy 7.5%
- #27 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
77% matchVery Positive81% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Political Sim 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Alternate History 13.5%, Economy 8.7%, Strategy 6.7%
- #28 Realpolitiks
81% 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: Political Sim 44.3% ★, Grand Strategy 34.8% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 4.1%
- #29 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
79% 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: Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, 4X 14.3% ★, Political Sim 13.3% ★, Sandbox 10%, Economy 8.2%
- #30 Realpolitiks II
80% 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 35.3% ★, Political Sim 35.2% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 12.1%, Realistic 4%
- #31 Mr. President
76% 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: Political Sim 28% ★, Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Military 7.7%, Simulation 5.9%
- #32 Democracy 3 Africa
79% 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 74.5% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Strategy 12.4%
- #33 The Political Process
76% 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: Political Sim 81.4% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 8.4%
- #34 POWER
78% 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: Grand Strategy 38.7% ★, Management 14.3%, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Economy 10.6%
- #35 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
74% matchVery Positive86% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a global strategy, which is primarily focused on Ukraine after leaving the Soviet occupation. Here you will be given control of Ukraine with the opportunity to change history and intervene in the events of that time.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Alternate History 11.6%, Strategy 8.3%, RTS 8%
- #36 Plutocracy
75% 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 Sim 29% ★, Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, Sandbox 8.8%, Management 7.7%, Economy 7.7%
- #37 Imperial Ambitions
72% matchVery Positive82% of 100 reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: 4X 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Wargame 15%, Alternate History 9.8%, Economy 7.5%
- #38 Lawgivers
74% 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: Political Sim 41.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Sandbox 14%, Management 8%, Simulation 7.3%
- #39 Political Arena
71% 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 Sim 34.4% ★, Strategy 22.2%, Sandbox 19.9%, Simulation 14.9%, Realistic 6.8%
- #40 4th Generation Warfare
73% 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: 4X 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Political Sim 17.4% ★, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13.5%
- #41 Computer Tycoon
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,016 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: Grand Strategy 34.3% ★, Sandbox 14.7%, Economy 11.3%, Trading 10.6%, Management 9.4%
- #42 Solar Nations 2
70% matchVery Positive85% of 595 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: 4X 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Political Sim 17.4% ★, Wargame 12%, Military 8.4%
- #43 Urban Empire
75% matchMostly Negative34% of 2,463 reviews2017
Dev: Reborn GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 48.3% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Management 12.7%, Simulation 12.4%, Economy 11.9%
- #44 Total Conflict: Resistance
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,333 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!
Why similar: Political Sim 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, 4X 15.5% ★, Wargame 11.9%, RTS 11.6%
- #45 Democracy 3
72% 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 69.5% ★, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 7.4%, Sandbox 4.7%, Economy 4.7%
- #46 Command: Modern Operations
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,636 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 22.7%, Wargame 22.6%, RTS 17.2%, Simulation 14.7%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★
- #47 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 31.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Military 11.9%, RTS 8.7%, Management 8.7%
- #48 Suzerain
69% 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: Political Sim 65.6% ★, Alternate History 24.8%, Simulation 6.4%, 2D 3.2%
- #49 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% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Economy 7.8%, Strategy 7.1%, Management 6.2%
- #50 NationWar:Annals
71% matchMixed68% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: Yiming
Windows
This is a deep focus on the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States period of the grand strategy and real-time combat fusion sandbox game.
Why similar: 4X 19.7% ★, Political Sim 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, RTS 11.2%, Wargame 10.7%
- #51 Worldwide Rush
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 568 reviews2025
Dev: Memel Games
Windows
Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.
Why similar: RTS 21.7%, Sandbox 18.5%, Economy 14.9%, Management 12.2%, Simulation 10.4%
- #52 I Am Your President
69% 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: Sandbox 26.9%, Political Sim 26.6% ★, Management 24.9%, Strategy 21.7%
- #53 Dummynation
67% 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: Grand Strategy 25.8% ★, RTS 14.3%, Political Sim 13.4% ★, Military 11.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.6%
- #54 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
65% matchVery Positive83% of 2,496 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 23.1 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: Political Sim 33.4% ★, Wargame 20.5%, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Sandbox 12%, Alternate History 7.1%
- #55 Nations
66% matchVery Positive90% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
Select an era, a nation and lead it to greatness or decay. Develop the economy and society, or focus on military and territorial expansion. In Nations you can rule your people for centuries – from ancient times to the modern day and beyond. You shape your state, history and map of the world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Political Sim 20.8% ★, RTS 18.3%, Wargame 16.8%, Strategy 9.2%
- #56 Lawgivers II
68% 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: Political Sim 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, 4X 17.5% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Management 7.7%
- #57 Tropico 4
68% matchVery Positive92% of 12,733 reviews2011
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
Why similar: Management 20.5%, Simulation 18.4%, Strategy 18.3%, Sandbox 18.1%, Economy 9.9%
- #58 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
65% 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: Grand Strategy 58.9% ★, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 14.3%, Resource Management 6.2%, 2D 5.5%
- #59 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Imugi
Windows
1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.
Why similar: 4X 22.1% ★, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Alternate History 9.4%
- #60 Warnament
64% 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: Grand Strategy 31.1% ★, Sandbox 19%, Military 11.3%, Economy 8.6%, Simulation 7.3%