Games Like Realpolitiks

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 29.7% ★, Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Politics 20.9% ★, Strategy 19%, Simulation 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the original's mechanics with deeper economic systems and more complex diplomatic interactions.

Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...

Why similar: Political Sim 25.8% ★, Diplomacy 24.6% ★, Politics 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses exclusively on the internal policy-making and economic management aspects of running a modern nation.

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: Diplomacy 42.6% ★, Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Historical 10.7%, War 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep geopolitical simulation where you control shadow organizations to influence global policy and defense.

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 41% ★, Politics 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 17.8% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical simulator that allows for granular control over military, economic, and diplomatic affairs on a global scale.

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 24.4% ★, Politics 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a historical political simulation where you must navigate the collapse of the Soviet Union through strategic decision-making.

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 52.9% ★, Politics 47.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulator that forces you to balance cabinet interests, economic policy, and international relations under immense pressure.

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: Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Political Sim 23% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Politics 18% ★, Strategy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an unparalleled depth of economic and political simulation, perfect for those who enjoy managing the internal stability of a state.

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 30.7% ★, Political Sim 27.6% ★, Politics 20% ★, Strategy 10.9%, Historical 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines modern military tactics with grand strategy, allowing you to manage a nation from the mid-20th century to the near future.

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 27.6% ★, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Politics 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 9.9% ★, Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand strategy title that remains a favorite for its complex simulation of political parties and economic markets.

The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.

Why similar: Diplomacy 35% ★, Political Sim 31.3% ★, Politics 25.7% ★, Strategy 6.8%, Simulation 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed modern-day geopolitical simulator that covers everything from tax reform to international military conflicts.

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 21.6% ★, Political Sim 18.6% ★, Diplomacy 17.9% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Politics 12.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: An accessible, map-based grand strategy game that allows for easy control over historical and modern nations.

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.1% ★, Diplomacy 24.4% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Historical 12.4%, War 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for grand strategy, focusing on the military and political mobilization of nations during the mid-20th century.

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 27.3% ★, Diplomacy 27.2% ★, Politics 24% ★, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★, Strategy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the legislative process and the political maneuvering required to pass laws in a representative government.

Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

Why similar: Diplomacy 39.8% ★, Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Historical 11%, War 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Challenges you to manage a rogue nation while balancing international relations and internal political stability.

Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.

Why similar: Diplomacy 33.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Politics 12.7% ★, Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined grand strategy game that emphasizes rapid global expansion and military management.

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 32.5% ★, Political Sim 28.1% ★, Strategy 18.1%, Historical 9.1%, Politics 8.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features complex internal political systems and character management within a grand strategy framework.

Global strategy game about secret societies. You’ll lead the Brotherhood - an organization that juggles the whole world. The key feature of the game is the manipulation of powers. Instead of giving direct orders, the Brotherhood provokes countries into doing what the Brothers want.

Why similar: Political Sim 28.7% ★, Politics 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Historical 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the shadow side of politics, focusing on espionage and long-term influence over global events.

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 30.4% ★, Politics 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Historical 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic power behind the throne, allowing you to influence politics through wealth and corporate control.

Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

Why similar: Diplomacy 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 26% ★, Politics 24.2% ★, Strategy 10.3%, War 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern iteration of the Supreme Ruler series focusing on contemporary military and political challenges.

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Diplomacy 40.7% ★, Grand Strategy 31.2% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Historical 12%, Simulation 3%

Why You'll Like It: The benchmark for historical grand strategy, offering deep systems for diplomacy and state management.

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 35.8% ★, Politics 35.6% ★, Strategy 18.2%, Historical 6.6%, Simulation 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends city-building with political simulation, requiring you to navigate city council politics to modernize your territory.

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: Diplomacy 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Politics 22.9% ★, Political Sim 13.4% ★, Strategy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series, expanding the scope of political strategy to include future-tech and space-age diplomacy.

Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

Why similar: Diplomacy 37.4% ★, Grand Strategy 31.4% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 12.2%, Simulation 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep economic and political simulation that requires meticulous planning to build a successful planned economy.

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 28.5% ★, Politics 25.3% ★, Real-Time 15.2% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Historical 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a historical perspective on grand strategy with a focus on the military and political landscape of the 1930s.

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 54.5% ★, Politics 32.4% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 3%, Indie 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Democracy 4, offering a solid foundation in policy-based political simulation.

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 Sim 31.5% ★, Politics 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Historical 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven experience that forces you to make difficult choices to keep a crumbling nation together.

Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and run for President in this political strategy game. Choose a candidate or create your own and run against the opposing party’s candidate or up to 4 primary candidates controlled by the computer or other players online.

Why similar: Political Sim 37.6% ★, Politics 36.3% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Historical 10.5%, Simulation 3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the campaign and election side of politics, emphasizing strategy and public opinion management.

As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…

Why similar: Diplomacy 32.5% ★, Political Sim 20.6% ★, Politics 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on modern, unconventional warfare, diplomacy, and hacking in a global strategy context.

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 47.7% ★, Politics 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, simulation-heavy title that covers a wide array of modern geopolitical issues.

For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?..

Why similar: Political Sim 74.4% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Simulation 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A political management game set in a dystopian state where you must balance the needs of the party against the needs of the populace.

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: Diplomacy 25.6% ★, Political Sim 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Politics 17.9% ★, Strategy 7.8%

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 42.8% ★, Politics 30.8% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Simulation 2.9%

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: Diplomacy 23.4% ★, Political Sim 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Historical 11.9%

Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.

Why similar: Political Sim 65.3% ★, Strategy 27.1%, Simulation 6.5%, Indie 1.1%

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 51% ★, Politics 25.2% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Simulation 4.5%

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: Diplomacy 36.2% ★, Political Sim 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 2.6%

Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?

Why similar: Political Sim 45% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Diplomacy 14.5% ★, Politics 12% ★, Grand Strategy 9% ★

Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.

Why similar: Diplomacy 29.3% ★, Political Sim 25.1% ★, Politics 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.5% ★, Strategy 6.8%

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 47.8% ★, Politics 34.8% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 3.5%, Indie 0.4%

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 36% ★, Diplomacy 34.2% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Historical 11.4%, Simulation 2.6%

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: Diplomacy 26.6% ★, Political Sim 23.4% ★, Politics 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Historical 4.5%

A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.

Why similar: Political Sim 27.6% ★, Diplomacy 26.1% ★, Politics 21.3% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Historical 5.6%

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 54.5% ★, Politics 32.8% ★, Strategy 9.5%, Simulation 2.8%, Indie 0.4%

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 33.7% ★, Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Strategy 17.2%, Politics 15.3% ★, Simulation 4.5%

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: Diplomacy 35.7% ★, Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Historical 10.9%, Real-Time 6.5% ★

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion, colonization and social upheaval, to emerge as one of the great world powers by the dawn of the 20th century in Victoria Complete.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50.3% ★, Strategy 38.6%, Historical 11%

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 35.8% ★, Politics 31% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Strategy 8.6%, War 2.3%

A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

Why similar: Diplomacy 40.2% ★, Grand Strategy 29.1% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Historical 11.3%, War 3.9%

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: Diplomacy 39.3% ★, Grand Strategy 29.9% ★, Strategy 14%, Historical 10.6%, War 3.4%

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 46.9% ★, Strategy 35.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Historical 7.6%, Indie 1.4%

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 58.6% ★, Politics 26.1% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 3.7%, Indie 0.5%

Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.

Why similar: Diplomacy 30.4% ★, Political Sim 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Historical 8.2%

New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

Why similar: Political Sim 34.9% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Politics 20.5% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 3.3%

Will you become the greatest Head of State ?Play one of the powerful rulers of a nation! . Slip into the shoes of the President of the U.S., or the leader of China, Russia, United Kingdom, or other countries. Expand your influence on the world stage.

Why similar: Political Sim 77.1% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Simulation 1.6%

This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.

Why similar: Diplomacy 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Politics 20.9% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Real-Time 10.7% ★

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Diplomacy 42.1% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Historical 10.9%, War 3.5%

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 41.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Political Sim 4.5% ★

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 48.9% ★, Strategy 34.9%, Historical 10.4%, Simulation 5.7%