- #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: 4X 15.7% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Wargame 8.3%, RTS 7.9%
- #2 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
96% matchMixed58% of 636 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 27.8% ★, Politics 15.3% ★, Wargame 15.3%, RTS 10%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%
- #3 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
96% matchMixed62% of 851 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 28% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Military 7.4%, Management 7%
- #4 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
95% 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 54% ★, Politics 18.1% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 11.9%, Management 3.6%
- #5 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
94% matchMixed51% of 260 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 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 7.9%
- #6 Power & Revolution
94% matchMixed56% of 1,295 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 47.5% ★, Politics 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 12.9% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 8%
- #7 Geo-Political Simulator 5
93% matchMostly Negative33% of 709 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 19.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.3%
- #8 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,849 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.3 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 43.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Strategy 7.9%, Simulation 6.9%
- #9 Europa Universalis IV
91% matchVery Positive88% of 136,818 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 280.6 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: Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, 4X 24.7% ★, Wargame 14%, Sandbox 8.5%, Military 8%
- #10 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,251 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.7 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 20.7% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Wargame 13.2%, RTS 12.6%, Politics 8% ★
- #11 Democracy 4
89% matchVery Positive82% of 6,345 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 33.5% ★, Politics 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Management 7.7%, Strategy 6.7%
- #12 Realpolitiks II
90% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.7 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 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 29.4% ★, Politics 14.3% ★, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 10.5%
- #13 World Warfare & Economics
89% matchMixed61% of 682 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 17.5% ★, Political Sim 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, RTS 9.4%, Politics 8.4% ★
- #14 Rebel Inc: Escalation
86% matchVery Positive82% of 7,395 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 26.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, RTS 10.8%, Sandbox 8.6%, Military 7.8%
- #15 Victoria 3
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,188 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 118.5 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 27% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Sandbox 6.7%, Military 5.6%
- #16 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
88% matchMixed45% of 611 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 50.1% ★, Politics 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 5.8%
- #17 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
83% matchVery Positive91% of 26,420 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 71.8 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 32.9% ★, 4X 24.7% ★, Sandbox 10.3%, Management 9.3%, Strategy 8.6%
- #18 SuperPower 3
87% 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 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Wargame 11.5%, RTS 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%
- #19 Imperator: Rome
85% matchMixed66% of 26,838 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 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 39.4% ★, Political Sim 29.8% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 7.2%, Politics 6.1% ★
- #20 Age of History 3
82% matchVery Positive85% of 18,215 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 37.4 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 31.6% ★, Wargame 24.3%, RTS 18%, Alternate History 7.9%, Strategy 7.6%
- #21 Supreme Ruler 2030
84% matchMixed64% of 549 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 20% ★, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13.1%, Politics 11% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.2%
- #22 Age of History II
82% matchVery Positive90% of 49,789 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.4 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 33.7% ★, Political Sim 25.3% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Politics 11.7% ★, Sandbox 8.6%
- #23 Realpolitiks
84% matchMixed62% of 1,241 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 34.7% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Politics 20.7% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 3.4%
- #24 Total Conflict: Resistance
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,247 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 20.5 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 15.2% ★, Wargame 11.3%, RTS 10.9%
- #25 Global Protocol: New World Order
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 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 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Political Sim 17.2% ★, Wargame 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 8.1%
- #26 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
79% matchVery Positive87% of 225 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 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Strategy 9.3%, RTS 8.3%, Wargame 8.1%
- #27 Command: Modern Operations
81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,617 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 33.2 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: Wargame 22.7%, Military 20%, RTS 17.2%, Simulation 16.2%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★
- #28 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
77% matchVery Positive81% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.8 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 32.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Politics 20% ★, Alternate History 7.9%, Strategy 6.7%
- #29 Hearts of Iron IV
78% matchVery Positive90% of 371,076 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 296.2 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 40.7% ★, Military 12.8%, Strategy 12.4%, RTS 11.4%, Alternate History 7.7%
- #30 Europa Universalis V
76% matchMixed67% of 29,562 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 51.6 hrsMean: 110.1 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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.9% ★, Wargame 17.2%, Alternate History 6.6%, Strategy 6%
- #31 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: 4X 21.1% ★, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Wargame 12.3%, RTS 11.9%
- #32 Plutocracy
78% matchVery Positive80% of 1,362 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 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Politics 15.9% ★, Sandbox 8.4%, Management 7%
- #33 Solar Nations 2
75% matchVery Positive88% of 467 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 21.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Political Sim 16.9% ★, Wargame 11.1%, Politics 9.1% ★
- #34 AfterWar
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, RTS 12.9%, Politics 11.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.6%
- #35 Fantasy Map Simulator
74% matchVery Positive89% of 4,127 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Politics 13.3% ★, Wargame 10.9%, Sandbox 10.8%
- #36 Victoria II
76% matchVery Positive92% of 19,958 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.3 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 33.5% ★, Political Sim 23.7% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Strategy 6.2%, RTS 5.1%
- #37 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
74% matchVery Positive87% of 757 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 25.6% ★, Political Sim 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Wargame 11%, Politics 10.7% ★
- #38 Mr. President
73% matchVery Positive81% of 108 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 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Military 6.7%, Simulation 6.4%
- #39 Political Arena
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 73 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 22.6%, Sandbox 19.6%, Simulation 15.3%, Realistic 6.4%
- #40 Dummynation
73% matchVery Positive88% of 3,145 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 35.8 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 26.9% ★, RTS 14.2%, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Military 10.3%, Real Time Tactics 8.6%
- #41 POWER
75% 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 35.9% ★, Politics 17.6% ★, Management 12.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 11.9%
- #42 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 106 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 20.7% ★, Political Sim 20.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Politics 12.3% ★, Wargame 11.7%
- #43 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 295 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 27.8% ★, Politics 15.6% ★, 4X 14.1% ★, Political Sim 13.4% ★, Sandbox 9.9%
- #44 The Political Process
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,139 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.5 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 60.9% ★, Politics 24.8% ★, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 6.4%
- #45 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,285 reviews2023
Dev: JoySpark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Why similar: Political Sim 29.4% ★, Wargame 17.6%, Politics 17.3% ★, Sandbox 12.6%, Alternate History 7.5%
- #46 Government Simulator
73% matchMixed47% of 188 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 56.8% ★, Politics 17.2% ★, Simulation 8.8%, Strategy 6.5%, Sandbox 5.5%
- #47 Maestro's Cold War 2
68% matchVery Positive96% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Addictive yet chill. An immersive Cold War sandbox. Revive the Cold War in this classic strategy game—easy to pick up, yet challenging and deep, offering endless replayability.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Sandbox 9%
- #48 Trade Conquest
69% matchMixed70% of 73 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 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, 4X 16.7% ★, Politics 12.4% ★, Wargame 11.7%
- #49 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
67% matchVery Positive82% of 264 reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, 4X 16.1% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, RTS 10.7%, Wargame 9.8%
- #50 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,382 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 30.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Politics 18% ★, Sandbox 8.6%, Management 6.5%
- #51 Democracy 3
71% 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 56.2% ★, Politics 22.8% ★, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 6.1%, Sandbox 3.8%
- #52 Democracy 3 Africa
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 411 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 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 54.2% ★, Politics 26.8% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%
- #53 Lawgivers
70% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 33.2% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Sandbox 11.2%, Simulation 6.1%
- #54 Turkish Throne
66% matchVery Positive93% of 365 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 33.7% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, Sandbox 14%, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 7.7%
- #55 Nuclear War Simulator
69% matchMixed69% of 270 reviews2023
Dev: Bit MirrorPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Nuclear war simulator is a detailed realistic simulation and visualization of large-scale nuclear conflicts with a focus on humanitarian consequences. It lets you design conflict scenarios and estimate the consequences using a population density map and realistic weapons effects.
Why similar: Wargame 22%, RTS 20.4%, Sandbox 13.1%, Simulation 12.9%, Realistic 11.1%
- #56 Supreme Ruler 1936
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 306 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.3% ★, Wargame 15.5%, RTS 14.9%, Politics 13.3% ★, Sandbox 9.3%
- #57 Rogue State Revolution
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 538 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 32.9% ★, Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Management 7.1%, Strategy 6.2%
- #58 Suzerain
66% matchVery Positive93% of 11,527 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 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 53.4% ★, Politics 32.2% ★, Alternate History 12.1%, 2D 2.4%
- #59 The Shadow Government Simulator
67% 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: Political Sim 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, Sandbox 10.5%, Strategy 6.1%
- #60 112 Operator
66% matchVery Positive89% of 7,278 reviews2020
Dev: Jutsu GamesPub: Games Operators
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day!
Why similar: RTS 20.8%, Real Time Tactics 17.5%, Realistic 13.9%, Sandbox 13.8%, Simulation 12.7%