Games Like RIOT: Civil Unrest

A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!

Why similar: Strategy 24.8%, Simulation 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Crime 10.2%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical shooter that emphasizes the high-stakes, split-second decision-making required in police operations.

A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler

Why similar: Political 63.3% ★, Indie 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 9.4%, 2D 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic mirror to the seed game, focusing on the perspective of the protesters in a pixel-art, action-oriented format.

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: Strategy 24.8%, RTS 22.8%, Simulation 20.3%, Historical 20.1%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the complexities of counter-insurgency and stabilizing a region, which aligns with the strategic depth of managing civil unrest.

Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.

Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Simulation 23.6%, RTS 13.7%, Indie 7.3%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, real-time tactical experience where you command a SWAT team, mirroring the tactical positioning found in riot control.

This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Why similar: Strategy 32.8%, Political 27.7% ★, Crime 19%, Simulation 14.1%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy game that forces you to balance police resources with the political pressures of a corrupt city.

Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.

Why similar: Political 37.5% ★, Strategy 23.8%, Simulation 19.8%, Historical 9.7%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A powerful strategy game about leading a resistance group, capturing the moral weight and political danger of fighting against an oppressive regime.

Interpret the law as you see fit! Run the sheriff’s department, manage your cops, make tough decisions – and try to keep out of prison yourself – in this story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat.

Why similar: Strategy 59.8%, Crime 17.7%, Simulation 11.9%, Indie 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with turn-based tactical combat that captures the grit and difficulty of managing law enforcement in volatile situations.

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 37.1%, Simulation 28.9%, Indie 9.3%, Multiplayer 8.4%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, side-scrolling action game that captures the intensity of police intervention in a stylized, accessible format.

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 41.3% ★, Political 30.8% ★, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the legislative process and the political maneuvering required to pass laws, offering a different side of the political spectrum.

Counter Terrorist Agency lets you fight international terrorism and prevent attacks all over the world. Use modern invigilation techniques, discover connections, interrogate suspects, eliminate threats and dismantle terrorist networks.

Why similar: Strategy 26.9%, Simulation 23.7%, Political 20% ★, Crime 11.6%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy strategy game where you monitor global threats and make tactical decisions to prevent terrorist activities.

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Political Sim 42% ★, Political 32.7% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 8.9%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: Places you in the role of a state-appointed landlord tasked with spying on tenants, emphasizing the political paranoia and moral dilemmas of a totalitarian state.

The Riot Police need great operators like you. Protect the peace in real places and manifestations. Your ability, perception, and skills will be tested. Control the Uncontrollable!

Why similar: Simulation 31.4%, Strategy 30.9%, RTS 29.9%, Action 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that puts you directly in the seat of a riot control coordinator, focusing on the logistical and tactical aspects of managing public disturbances.

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 35.3% ★, Political Sim 27% ★, Strategy 22.9%, Simulation 13.8%, 2D 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox political simulation that allows for complex interactions between politicians and the public, mirroring the societal pressures of the seed game.

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 62.3% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Political 12.6% ★, Simulation 4.1%, Historical 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that tasks you with managing the Soviet Union, capturing the fragility of political power and the threat of internal collapse.

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 43.7% ★, Political 32.1% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 9%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep political simulation that allows you to manage a country's policies, perfect for those interested in the macro-level causes of civil unrest.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Political 60.4% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Indie 7.6%, Strategy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential dystopian simulation that forces players to make difficult moral choices while enforcing the rules of a restrictive government.

Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK.

Why similar: Political 58.6% ★, Simulation 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Indie 2.6%, 2D 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Explores a post-Brexit dystopian Britain through a management lens, highlighting the political and social tensions of the setting.

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 53.9% ★, Political 28.5% ★, Simulation 8.1%, Strategy 7.3%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation of the American political system, focusing on the elections and legislative processes that shape society.

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 58.1% ★, Political 17.3% ★, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly detailed geopolitical simulator that covers everything from economic policy to handling violent protests and civil war.

Play as an existing or fully customisable political figure, and campaign for or many alternative Polish elections!! In "Vox Populi: Poland 2023", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!

Why similar: Political Sim 46.6% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, RTS 9.8%, Simulation 8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that uses pixel graphics to explore modern political tensions, mirroring the aesthetic and thematic focus of the seed game.

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 58.3% ★, Strategy 18.8%, Simulation 16.7%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A political strategy game where you lead a nation, forcing you to balance domestic stability with international relations.

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 37.8% ★, Political 20.9% ★, Strategy 15%, Simulation 14.5%, RTS 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive simulation that covers the complexities of running a modern state, including the management of civil unrest and public order.

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 36.8% ★, Political 29.9% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 8.7%, Historical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and political influence of the elite, providing a look at the systemic inequality that often fuels civil unrest.

Sim Junta – A game of dirty politics! You are the new dictator of Risuena, a small and poor country of the third world. You have just seized power after a bloody coup and your intentions are to stay in power as long as you can, to rip this country off, transfer the money to your secret Swiss bank account and of course, stay alive and...

Why similar: Political Sim 53.3% ★, Political 23.5% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 5.6%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical political simulation that focuses on the challenges of maintaining power in a volatile, unstable nation.

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 38.4% ★, Political 21.2% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 15.7%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that allows you to manage a modern nation, dealing with internal and external political crises.

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 39.4% ★, Political 27% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 9.4%, Historical 8.3%

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 45% ★, Political 35.1% ★, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 7.8%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven political game where you must navigate the bureaucracy and moral challenges of a dystopian state.

In Social Credit Simulator, you make life-altering decisions by assigning social credit scores based on people’s actions and status. Satirizing real-world social rating systems, your choices determine your survival in a dystopian regime.

Why similar: Political Sim 37.3% ★, Political 32.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Simulation 8.2%, Historical 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A management game that explores the implications of state-controlled social scoring systems and their impact on the populace.

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: Political Sim 38.8% ★, Political 20% ★, Strategy 19.4%, Simulation 11%, Historical 9%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that deals with the internal political stability and external military threats of the Roman Republic.

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 41.9% ★, Political 25.9% ★, Simulation 17.5%, Strategy 12.4%, 2D 2.3%

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 48.5% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, RTS 9.3%, Historical 7.5%

FIRST STRIKE is a fast paced real time strategy game where you play one of the twelve biggest nuclear superpowers of the world – from known superpowers like the USA to an upstart hellraiser like North Korea – and try to be the last one remaining when the whole world blows to smithereens.

Why similar: Political 42.5% ★, RTS 17.9%, Strategy 17.1%, Simulation 13.9%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time strategy game about nuclear warfare that captures the high-tension, global-scale consequences of political failure.

AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

Why similar: Political Sim 34.8% ★, Political 34.2% ★, Strategy 10.3%, RTS 9.8%, Simulation 9.4%

Will YOU control Congress, the Supreme Court, or the Presidency? In Battle for the Hill, a real-time multiplayer political strategy game, you’ll pass laws, shape the economy, and fight for power. Build alliances, manipulate the system, or dominate the market—every decision changes history.

Why similar: Political Sim 42.7% ★, Political 35.8% ★, Simulation 9.8%, RTS 8.7%, Multiplayer 3%

Immigration Enforcement Case #112: You are under arrest. Unless your friends can cross a broken America, retrieve your identifying documents and stay out of trouble... this is the end of the American dream for you.

Why similar: Political 37.3% ★, Political Sim 36.2% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Indie 3.3%

In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO you start your career as an aspiring police chief in Newport Falls, a city that is dirty and corrupt to its core. You are responsible for upholding law and order. Coordinate the emergency vehicles and personnel of the municipal precinct and put a stop to crime.

Why similar: Strategy 54.5%, Simulation 45.5%

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: RTS 31.7%, Strategy 29%, Historical 19.8%, Simulation 14.6%, Multiplayer 2.4%

You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

Why similar: Political Sim 40.2% ★, Political 33.2% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 9.1%, Indie 2.4%

Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.

Why similar: Political Sim 41.2% ★, Political 36.4% ★, Indie 6.9%, Simulation 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Answer incoming calls and react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or sometimes - just ignore the call. Play on ANY CITY in the world!

Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Simulation 39.2%, Crime 10.7%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 2.4%

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

Why similar: Historical 31.6%, Simulation 22.1%, Strategy 19%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Violent 7.7%

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: Political Sim 41.3% ★, Strategy 23.3%, RTS 16%, Historical 15.2%, Indie 2.6%

'Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day' places you in a law enforcement role during minor post-match riots. Manage crowds, establish secure perimeters, and navigate confrontations, choosing strategies that prioritize bystander safety. Learn, decide, and lead! *This is a free prologue*

Why similar: Political 26.8% ★, Simulation 25.2%, Political Sim 21.2% ★, Crime 12.2%, Action 6.3%

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 52.6% ★, Political 30.4% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Arms Race - TCWE is PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR

Why similar: Political Sim 44.1% ★, Political 23.9% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Historical 6.2%, Simulation 5.8%

Agenda is a strategy simulation game in which you control a world-wide independent agency with a set goal of world domination. Try to claim your global influence through the power of your allies and covert operations such as assassinations, bribery or fraud.

Why similar: Strategy 45.8%, Simulation 38.9%, Indie 15.3%

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 65.1% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 12.3%, Indie 4.3%, Multiplayer 4.2%

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 56.5% ★, RTS 16.9%, Strategy 13%, Simulation 10.5%, Action 3.2%

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 41.4% ★, Political 31.1% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Historical 7.9%, Simulation 7.5%

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 56.9% ★, Strategy 28.7%, Historical 7%, Simulation 6.4%, Indie 1%

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: Simulation 39.5%, RTS 27.1%, Strategy 26.5%, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, Simulation 32.5%, Historical 29.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 42% ★, Political 23.9% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 10.8%, Historical 9.3%

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: Political Sim 40.8% ★, Political 31.5% ★, Strategy 13%, Historical 6.8%, Simulation 5.9%

Modern-warfare RTS/sandbox game inspired by the real conflicts in the Middle East. Fight a counter-insurgency war, protect the civilian population, casevac your wounded and decide how the world sees your struggle. And remember - no one gets left behind.

Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 25%, RTS 21.2%, Violent 9.3%, Indie 7.6%

As a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal, preside over complicated cases of ordinary citizens, dangerous criminals, and enemies of the revolution in revolutionary Paris. Make judgments, plot political intrigue, and try to not lose your own head!

Why similar: Political Sim 52.4% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Historical 11.9%, Simulation 11.7%, Crime 9%

The game recreates the Taïping Rebellion (1851-64), the deadliest Chinese civil war, costing the lives of millions. Play the Taïping rebels and their allies, fighting to create their own state, or be the Qing Emperor and crush the revolt and its foreign devils allies before it topples your dynasty.

Why similar: Political Sim 71% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 8.2%, 2D 2.4%, Multiplayer 1.7%

The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist...

Why similar: Political 52.1% ★, Simulation 34.3%, Indie 13.6%

Things were worse than ever in Banana Republic, a somber island country. While anarchists roamed the streets, corruption was running deeper due to economic crisis and rising crime rates. Bearing these burdens were "judges" who tried to make things right with honesty...

Why similar: Political 52.7% ★, Simulation 15.9%, Crime 11.7%, Strategy 9.8%, Indie 5.6%