- #1 Realpolitiks II
97% 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: Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Political 19% ★, Political Sim 14.3% ★, Strategy 11.8%
- #2 Victoria 3
96% 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: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Politics 13.4% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Political 12.4% ★, Economy 10.2%
- #3 Realpolitiks
96% 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: Diplomacy 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Politics 22.9% ★, Political Sim 13.4% ★, Strategy 11.2%
- #4 Supreme Ruler 2030
95% 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: Political 19.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Politics 13% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Economy 7.7%
- #5 Democracy 4
94% 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: Politics 17.7% ★, Political 17% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Economy 9.6%
- #6 Rogue State Revolution
93% 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: Political 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 14.2% ★, 4X 9.6% ★, Economy 9.4%
- #7 SuperPower 3
94% 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: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Politics 15.3% ★, Political Sim 11.5% ★, Economy 7.9%
- #8 Star Dynasties
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 492 reviews2021
Dev: Pawley GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political 17.1% ★, Politics 16.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Science 10.5% ★
- #9 Trade Conquest
91% 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: Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Politics 12.6% ★, Diplomacy 11.8% ★, Political 11% ★, Economy 8.4%
- #10 Terra Invicta
89% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.2% ★, Diplomacy 21.4% ★, Economy 13.9%, 4X 12.7% ★, Sandbox 8.3%
- #11 Europa Universalis IV
89% 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 23.3% ★, Political 19.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Economy 10.6%, 4X 9.6% ★
- #12 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
91% 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: Politics 25.4% ★, Political Sim 24.2% ★, Political 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Strategy 5.9%
- #13 Power & Revolution
90% 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: Politics 29.6% ★, Political Sim 21% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Economy 12%
- #14 Solar Nations 2
87% 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: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, 4X 11.4% ★, Political Sim 9.6% ★, Space 9%
- #15 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
88% 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: Politics 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Political Sim 23% ★, Economy 9.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #16 Lord of Rigel
86% matchMixed70% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Rhombus Studios
Windows
Lord of Rigel is a turn-based 4X space strategy game inspired by the classics. In a galaxy divided by two elder races, will you unite with other species or forge your own path? Navigate galactic politics and defeat threats using espionage, research, and military force. How will you shape the galaxy?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Political 15.4% ★, 4X 10.1% ★, Economy 8.6%
- #17 Age of History 3
84% 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 32% ★, Diplomacy 24.3% ★, Economy 14.8%, Wargame 10.9%, Strategy 7.3%
- #18 Imperator: Rome
86% 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 38.4% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Political Sim 13% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Politics 7.6% ★
- #19 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
85% 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: Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Political 15.7% ★, Political Sim 11.7% ★, Politics 10.4% ★, Capitalism 8%
- #20 World Warfare & Economics
84% 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: Grand Strategy 18% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Diplomacy 13% ★, Politics 12.5% ★, Political Sim 9% ★
- #21 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
82% 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: Politics 20.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Political 18.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Economy 11.6%
- #22 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
83% 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 33% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Political Sim 11.6% ★, Modern 11%, Wargame 9.2%
- #23 Europa Universalis V
79% 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: Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, 4X 14.5% ★, Economy 10.2%, Resource Management 8.7%
- #24 Imagine Earth
81% matchVery Positive82% of 952 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Diplomacy 17.4% ★, Science 12.9% ★, Economy 10.8%, Political Sim 10.5% ★
- #25 Pax Nova
82% matchMixed57% of 447 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Politics 17.3% ★, Diplomacy 15.6% ★, 4X 12.8% ★, Space 7.9%
- #26 Millennia
79% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.8% ★, Political 17.2% ★, 4X 13.1% ★, Economy 11.9%
- #27 Plutocracy
80% 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: Grand Strategy 19% ★, Political 18.6% ★, Politics 15.4% ★, Economy 9.8%, Political Sim 9.5% ★
- #28 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
77% 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 24.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, Economy 13.6%, 4X 9.1% ★, Building 9%
- #29 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Take up the reins of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical figures and events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Diplomacy 18.3% ★, Political 12.4% ★, 4X 11.4% ★, Economy 10.8%
- #30 Age of History II
77% 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 27.7% ★, Political 15.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.7% ★, Politics 12.3% ★, Political Sim 9.3% ★
- #31 Lawgivers II
78% 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: Politics 21.7% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Political Sim 11.9% ★, Capitalism 11.7%
- #32 Stellar Monarch
78% matchVery Positive80% of 226 reviews2016
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Diplomacy 16.1% ★, Political 16% ★, Politics 12.9% ★, 4X 11.4% ★
- #33 Revival: Recolonization
76% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 17.6% ★, Political 17.2% ★, Economy 11.3%, 4X 11.1% ★
- #34 Orbi Universo II
74% 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 32.1% ★, Politics 19.6% ★, Economy 14.8%, Political Sim 10.8% ★, Management 9.2%
- #35 Democracy 3
76% 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: Politics 33.6% ★, Political Sim 28.9% ★, Political 14.9% ★, Economy 7.5%, Strategy 6.7%
- #36 Imperiums: Greek Wars
75% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Political 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, 4X 12.7% ★, Economy 11.6%
- #37 Great Houses of Calderia
74% matchMixed61% of 418 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Political 21.8% ★, Diplomacy 11.5% ★, Economy 10.1%, 4X 5.9% ★
- #38 4th Generation Warfare
75% 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: Political 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Politics 15.1% ★, 4X 9.5% ★
- #39 The Shadow Government Simulator
73% 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: Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Politics 17.4% ★, Political Sim 11.3% ★, Economy 9.5%
- #40 Half-Earth Socialism
72% matchVery Positive83% of 961 reviews2022
Dev: Francis TsengPub: Trust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Try your hand as a global planner of a future society. Play with a wide range of technologies and policies spanning different fields and ideologies. Will you lead the world to ecological utopia or planetary ruin?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Politics 12.1% ★, Political Sim 11% ★
- #41 Geo-Political Simulator 5
73% 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: Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Political Sim 10.5% ★, Politics 9.6% ★, Capitalism 9%
- #42 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
73% 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: Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Diplomacy 21.8% ★, Political Sim 11.7% ★, Economy 10.9%, Management 6.3%
- #43 Citystate II
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,099 reviews2021
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.
Why similar: Political 19.2% ★, Economy 17.4%, Politics 16.5% ★, Political Sim 11.7% ★, Building 10.2%
- #44 Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced
69% matchVery Positive95% of 172 reviews2025
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Command interstellar forces in this epic return of the 4X strategy classic. From planetary politics to galactic warfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your Royal House through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space.
Why similar: Politics 20.5% ★, 4X 15% ★, Political Sim 13% ★, Economy 11.9%, Building 8.1%
- #45 orbit.industries
72% matchMixed61% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: LAB132Pub: Klabater
Windows · Linux
🚀 Become a Space Pioneer by building and managing a station of your own on the orbit of distant planets! Focus on design and management or fulfill objectives to progress. 🛰️ Explore, Build and Prosper!
Why similar: Politics 21.1% ★, Science 14.7% ★, Space 14%, Economy 12.7%, Building 9.4%
- #46 Warnament
68% matchVery Positive87% of 367 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 21.5% ★, Political 19.4% ★, Politics 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 14.1% ★, Sandbox 10.8%
- #47 Heart of the Machine
66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,838 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.3% ★, Economy 12.5%, 4X 10.4% ★, Building 8.2%
- #48 Citystate
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 806 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
Why similar: Politics 32.2% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Economy 14.6%, Building 9%, Strategy 8.3%
- #49 Evil Democracy: 1932
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Why similar: Politics 34.8% ★, Political 31.1% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Economy 10.7%, Management 5.5%
- #50 Crusader Kings III
66% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.1% ★, Political 19.4% ★, Economy 10.3%, Strategy 9.5%, 4X 8.8% ★
- #51 Victoria II
68% 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 35.7% ★, Politics 19.8% ★, Political Sim 11.3% ★, Economy 10.9%, Diplomacy 7.1% ★
- #52 Government Simulator
71% 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 33.6% ★, Politics 29.2% ★, Economy 16%, Strategy 8.2%, Management 6.6%
- #53 POWER
70% 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: Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Politics 12.9% ★, Economy 9.7%
- #54 ENDLESS™ Legend 2
64% matchVery Positive84% of 2,346 reviews2025
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 21.4% ★, 4X 13.2% ★, Economy 12.5%, Sandbox 8.3%
- #55 Rebel Inc: Escalation
66% 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 39.3% ★, Diplomacy 30.2% ★, Sandbox 11.5%, War 9.2%, Strategy 8.7%
- #56 Collapse: A Political Simulator
69% matchMixed65% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
is a grand strategy game that takes place in 1992-2004. You take lead of your own Party in the face of the total devastation of one of the fictional post-Soviet states in Europe. Try to realize your (or someone else's) political dreams in the shaky arena of this dilapidated situation.
Why similar: Political 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Politics 21.9% ★, Political Sim 13.1% ★, Economy 12.3%
- #57 Lawgivers
67% 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 19.6% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 12.4% ★, Political Sim 10.9% ★
- #58 AfterWar
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Politics 13.9% ★, Economy 11.2%, Diplomacy 10.2% ★
- #59 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
68% 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 33.9% ★, Politics 32.7% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Economy 12.1%, Management 4.9%