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 27.2% ★, Politics 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 23.9% ★, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 4%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the original's mechanics with more depth in economic management and military combat.

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 37.4% ★, Politics 30.5% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical simulation that allows for granular control over a nation's military, economic, and diplomatic policies.

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 34.3% ★, Diplomacy 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the legislative and social policy aspects of running a modern country.

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 32.4% ★, Politics 32.1% ★, Political Sim 28.2% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly detailed and realistic simulation of modern governance and international relations.

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% ★, Diplomacy 24.7% ★, Strategy 20.7%, Historical 12.3%, War 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for grand strategy, offering deep military and political management on a global scale.

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 28.8% ★, Political Sim 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Historical 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a complex economic and political simulation where internal social pressures dictate national success.

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 40.4% ★, Grand Strategy 30.5% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Historical 11.7%, Simulation 3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep grand strategy game that emphasizes diplomacy, trade, and expansion on a global map.

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 38.5% ★, Political Sim 34.2% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Historical 7.7%, Simulation 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a comprehensive look at modern warfare and diplomacy across various historical and future scenarios.

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 96% ★, Simulation 4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulator that forces you to make difficult choices as a head of state in a volatile region.

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 42.9% ★, Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Historical 10.5%, War 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines global geopolitical control with long-term strategic planning in a high-stakes sci-fi setting.

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 50.8% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Grand Strategy 10.2% ★, Historical 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the high-stakes political maneuvering and economic collapse of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

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: Politics 30.3% ★, Diplomacy 25.3% ★, Political Sim 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Strategy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on the legislative process and the political maneuvering required to pass laws in a democracy.

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 35.5% ★, Political Sim 30.6% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Historical 10.1%, Simulation 3%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy title that balances military conquest with internal political character management.

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 38.8% ★, Grand Strategy 28% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Strategy 10.6%, War 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, accessible grand strategy game that focuses on rapid global conquest and military expansion.

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 24.6% ★, Political Sim 21% ★, Diplomacy 20.8% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A simplified but highly replayable grand strategy game that covers the entire history of human civilization.

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: Politics 33.4% ★, Political Sim 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.4% ★, Strategy 9.5%, Historical 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to control the world from the shadows, focusing on influence and conspiracy rather than direct governance.

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: Politics 32.1% ★, Political Sim 27.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Historical 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the intersection of money and politics, focusing on the influence of capital on national policy.

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 31.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Historical 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A nation-management game that emphasizes stability and dealing with internal and external threats.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 58.1% ★, Strategy 27.6%, War 7.8%, Simulation 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex simulation that blends 4X strategy with deep political and military management in a post-apocalyptic setting.

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 43.3% ★, Politics 32.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed simulation that covers almost every aspect of modern statecraft and international diplomacy.

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 48.2% ★, Politics 40.2% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 2.7%, Indie 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic policy-based simulator that tests your ability to balance a budget while keeping your electorate happy.

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 33.9% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Political Sim 22.2% ★, Strategy 10.4%, War 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern-day strategic experience with a focus on current geopolitical tensions and military technology.

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: Politics 43.5% ★, Political Sim 31.3% ★, Strategy 16%, Historical 5.8%, Simulation 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with political simulation, requiring you to manage the needs of your citizens and political rivals.

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 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 32.5% ★, Strategy 16.3%, Historical 12.6%, Simulation 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep economic simulation that requires careful management of state resources and political infrastructure.

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 23.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Historical 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes historical progression and military management.

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 55.1% ★, Strategy 29.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Historical 6.4%, Indie 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical political simulator that challenges you to maintain power during the turbulent interwar period.

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: Politics 27.3% ★, Political Sim 25.2% ★, Diplomacy 24.5% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Historical 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tense strategy game that focuses on the diplomatic and military brinkmanship of the Cold War.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 55.1% ★, Strategy 29.7%, War 8.3%, Simulation 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical and strategic resource management game that requires careful coordination of military assets.

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Historical 34.5%, Simulation 12.6%, War 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic command and communication aspect of warfare, emphasizing the fog of war.

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 53.1% ★, Politics 33% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 3.4%, Indie 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward simulation that tasks you with managing a country's various departments and public opinion.

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 31.1% ★, Diplomacy 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Historical 9.2%

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 34.5% ★, Political Sim 27.8% ★, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Historical 9.8%

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 35.6% ★, Grand Strategy 31.3% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Strategy 14.4%, War 1.5%

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: Diplomacy 42.8% ★, Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Historical 10.9%, War 3.3%

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 38.2% ★, Political Sim 38% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Grand Strategy 9.4% ★, Simulation 2.6%

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 31.6% ★, Political Sim 30.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Strategy 9.5%, War 2.6%

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 65.2% ★, Strategy 27.1%, Simulation 6.6%, 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 46.3% ★, Politics 31.9% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Simulation 4.2%

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 48.2% ★, Politics 40.5% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 2.5%, Indie 0.3%

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 36.6% ★, Political Sim 27.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 2.6%

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 38.6% ★, Political Sim 32.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 2.2%

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: Politics 42.7% ★, Political Sim 42% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 3.1%, Indie 0.4%

Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.

Why similar: Diplomacy 33% ★, Political Sim 30.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Strategy 5.1%, Historical 4.4%

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 30.7% ★, Political Sim 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Historical 8.2%

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: Political Sim 28% ★, Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Diplomacy 25.9% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Indie 0.2%

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 39% ★, Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Strategy 9.3%, War 2.6%

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 50.4% ★, Strategy 38.5%, Historical 11.1%

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 35.9% ★, Grand Strategy 28.2% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Historical 10.8%, Real-Time 6.9% ★

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 43.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Historical 10.7%, War 3.6%

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 41.1% ★, Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 5.3%, War 2%

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 41.3% ★, Political Sim 25.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 1.7%

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 39.6% ★, Politics 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Political Sim 4.1% ★

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 39.7% ★, Grand Strategy 29.7% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Historical 10.5%, War 3.4%

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% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Simulation 1.7%

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 41.4% ★, Grand Strategy 31.8% ★, Strategy 23%, Simulation 3.5%, Indie 0.3%

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: Politics 27.7% ★, Grand Strategy 24.8% ★, Political Sim 21.4% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Historical 9.5%

AfterWar is a simple yet feature-rich strategy game for everyone.

Why similar: Diplomacy 32.4% ★, Political Sim 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Strategy 9%, Historical 5.2%

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.7% ★, Strategy 38%, Historical 11.2%, Real-Time 6.6% ★, War 3.5%