- #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 14.4% ★, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Wargame 8.3%, RTS 7.8%
- #2 Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
96% matchMixed58% of 621 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 27.9% ★, Politics 15.4% ★, Wargame 15.2%, RTS 9.9%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%
- #3 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
96% matchMixed62% of 849 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 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Wargame 15%, Military 7.2%, Management 7.1%
- #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 54.3% ★, Politics 18% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 11.9%, Management 3.7%
- #5 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
94% matchMixed49% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Wargame 12%, RTS 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%
- #6 Power & Revolution
94% matchMixed56% of 1,294 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!
Why similar: Political Sim 47.8% ★, Politics 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 8%
- #7 Geo-Political Simulator 5
93% matchMostly Negative34% of 690 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 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Wargame 11.9%, RTS 11.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.2%
- #8 Democracy 4
91% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Political Sim 33.4% ★, Politics 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Management 7.8%, Strategy 6.7%
- #9 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,834 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.
Why similar: Political Sim 43.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Politics 17.2% ★, Strategy 8%, Simulation 6.9%
- #10 Europa Universalis IV
90% matchVery Positive88% of 135,916 reviews2013
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 279.6 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 25.1% ★, 4X 24.7% ★, Wargame 13.9%, Sandbox 8.5%, Military 8%
- #11 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Political Sim 16.5% ★, Wargame 13.1%, RTS 12.4%, Politics 8% ★
- #12 World Warfare & Economics
89% matchMixed63% of 666 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: Political Sim 17.8% ★, 4X 17.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, RTS 9.3%, Politics 8.4% ★
- #13 Rebel Inc: Escalation
88% matchVery Positive82% of 7,070 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 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: Grand Strategy 31.1% ★, RTS 17.4%, Military 12.1%, Sandbox 11.1%, Alternate History 8.4%
- #14 Realpolitiks II
89% matchMixed46% of 666 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.2% ★, Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Politics 14.2% ★, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 10.5%
- #15 Victoria 3
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 58,205 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 114.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Sandbox 6.7%, Military 5.5%
- #16 Age of History 3
83% matchVery Positive85% of 17,231 reviews2024
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 31.5% ★, Wargame 24.4%, RTS 18%, Alternate History 7.8%, Strategy 7.6%
- #17 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
87% matchMixed45% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.
Why similar: Political Sim 50.5% ★, Politics 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 5.7%
- #18 Imperator: Rome
85% matchMixed65% of 26,771 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39% ★, Political Sim 30.1% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 7.2%, Politics 6.1% ★
- #19 Supreme Ruler 2030
84% matchMixed64% of 536 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Wargame 13.9%, RTS 13%, Politics 11% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.2%
- #20 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
82% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, 4X 26.5% ★, Sandbox 13%, Management 8.8%, Strategy 7.9%
- #21 SuperPower 3
86% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,212 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 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Wargame 11.4%, RTS 11%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%
- #22 Age of History II
82% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.5% ★, Political Sim 25.6% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Politics 11.6% ★, Sandbox 8.6%
- #23 Realpolitiks
84% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!
Why similar: Political Sim 34.9% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Politics 20.5% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 3.3%
- #24 Total Conflict: Resistance
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,969 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, 4X 15.2% ★, Wargame 11.2%, RTS 10.8%
- #25 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
81% matchVery Positive87% of 219 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 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Strategy 9.3%, RTS 8.3%, Wargame 8.2%
- #26 Europa Universalis V
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 26,573 reviews2025
Dev: Paradox TintoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 45.3 hrsMean: 90.7 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: 4X 33% ★, Grand Strategy 28.7% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Strategy 5.7%, Alternate History 5.3%
- #27 Command: Modern Operations
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,564 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 19.8%, RTS 17.6%, Simulation 16.6%, Grand Strategy 11.8% ★
- #28 4th Generation Warfare
80% 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 16.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Wargame 12.2%, RTS 11.7%
- #29 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
77% matchVery Positive82% of 645 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Why similar: Political Sim 32.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Politics 20% ★, Alternate History 7.8%, Strategy 6.7%
- #30 Hearts of Iron IV
78% matchVery Positive90% of 360,411 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 292.9 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 12.7%, Strategy 12.5%, RTS 11.3%, Alternate History 7.6%
- #31 Plutocracy
79% matchVery Positive80% of 1,348 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 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Politics 15.8% ★, Sandbox 8.4%, Management 7.1%
- #32 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
76% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 25.4% ★, Political Sim 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Wargame 10.9%, Politics 10.7% ★
- #33 Solar Nations 2
75% matchVery Positive90% of 71 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 21.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Wargame 11%, Politics 9.1% ★
- #34 AfterWar
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%
- #35 Fantasy Map Simulator
73% matchVery Positive89% of 3,843 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.6 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 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Politics 13.5% ★, Sandbox 10.6%, Wargame 10.6%
- #36 Democracy 3 Africa
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 408 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 54.4% ★, Politics 26.6% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9.2%
- #37 Victoria II
75% matchVery Positive92% of 19,875 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 48.5 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 33.2% ★, Political Sim 24% ★, Politics 14.4% ★, Strategy 6.3%, RTS 5.1%
- #38 Dummynation
73% matchVery Positive88% of 2,951 reviews2022
Dev: Alejandro Hernández Ferrero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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% ★, Political Sim 14.5% ★, RTS 14%, Military 10.3%, Real Time Tactics 8.5%
- #39 Political Arena
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Wayside Press
Windows · Mac
POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroom deals and the press. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares).
Why similar: Political Sim 34.7% ★, Strategy 22.7%, Sandbox 19.5%, Simulation 15.1%, Realistic 6.3%
- #40 Mr. President
70% matchVery Positive80% of 86 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.2% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Military 6.7%, Simulation 6.4%
- #41 Supreme Ruler 1936
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.5 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 25.2% ★, Wargame 15.5%, RTS 14.8%, Politics 13.4% ★, Sandbox 9.3%
- #42 POWER
74% 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 35.6% ★, Politics 17.5% ★, Management 12.7%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 11.9%
- #43 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
72% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Politics 15.6% ★, 4X 14% ★, Political Sim 13.6% ★, Sandbox 9.9%
- #44 The Political Process
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,101 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.
Why similar: Political Sim 61.1% ★, Politics 24.6% ★, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 6.4%
- #45 Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 100 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 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Politics 12.3% ★, Wargame 11.7%
- #46 Rogue State Revolution
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Why similar: 4X 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Management 7.3%, Strategy 6.2%
- #47 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,398 reviews2023
Dev: JoySpark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 29.8% ★, Wargame 17.4%, Politics 17.3% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, Alternate History 7.4%
- #48 Government Simulator
73% matchMixed47% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.
Why similar: Political Sim 57.1% ★, Politics 17% ★, Simulation 8.8%, Strategy 6.5%, Sandbox 5.4%
- #49 Lawgivers
71% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.3% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Sandbox 11.1%, Simulation 6.2%
- #50 Trade Conquest
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Political Sim 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, 4X 16.2% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Wargame 11.9%
- #51 Turkish Throne
67% matchVery Positive94% of 324 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
Lead your political party in a fierce competition to seize power against major rivals. Invest strategically, secure votes, and navigate crucial decisions to claim the presidential seat. Will you shape the destiny of Turkish politics?
Why similar: Political Sim 34% ★, Politics 14.8% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 7.7%
- #52 112 Operator
69% matchVery Positive89% of 7,117 reviews2020
Dev: Jutsu GamesPub: Games Operators
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.6 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 20.6%, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, Sandbox 13.8%, Realistic 13.8%, Simulation 12.8%
- #53 Nuclear War Simulator
70% matchMixed68% of 264 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 21.9%, RTS 20.2%, Sandbox 13.2%, Simulation 13%, Realistic 11%
- #54 Democracy 3
70% 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 56.6% ★, Politics 22.6% ★, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 6.1%, Sandbox 3.7%
- #55 The Shadow Government Simulator
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Politics 14.8% ★, Sandbox 10.4%, Strategy 6.1%
- #56 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
65% matchVery Positive97% of 73 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 62.3% ★, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 15.6%, 2D 5.5%
- #57 Vox Populi: Brazil 2022
66% matchVery Positive95% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Play as an existing or fully customized political figure, and campaign for many alternative Brazilian elections! In "Vox Populi: Brazil 2022", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!
Why similar: Political Sim 38.2% ★, Politics 27.1% ★, RTS 14.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Management 7.1%
- #58 Orbi Universo II
65% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Political Sim 21.8% ★, Politics 13.6% ★, RTS 13.4%, Management 8.7%
- #59 NationWar2:Chronicle
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 419 reviews2024
Dev: Yiming
Windows
NationWar 2.0 is a big strategy game based on the theme of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. There are more than 60 countries to choose from in the game. Map 1: 1 restores the mountainous landscapes and rivers of China.
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, 4X 16.6% ★, Wargame 9%, Military 6.3%
- #60 Lawgivers II
66% matchMixed70% of 641 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.9% ★, Politics 20% ★, Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Sandbox 11.4%, Management 7.2%