Games Like Rogue State

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 Sim 56.9% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Simulation 13.6%, Economy 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the original's geopolitical mechanics with a more robust sandbox environment and deeper strategic options.

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 35.2%, Simulation 33%, Economy 31.8%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the challenge of stabilizing a volatile region while balancing military force and civilian development.

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 61.1% ★, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 11.2%, Economy 11.1%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most comprehensive simulation of modern political policy-making and the consequences of your legislative decisions.

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 51.7% ★, Strategy 21.6%, Simulation 19.2%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep grand-strategy experience focused on modern geopolitics, diplomacy, and managing international relations.

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 64.9% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Simulation 14.9%, Economy 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a highly detailed political simulator that forces you to manage every aspect of a nation's government and social stability.

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 Sim 53.3% ★, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 16.2%, Economy 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at simulating the intersection of military, economic, and political power on a global scale.

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 77.3% ★, Strategy 16.3%, Simulation 4.6%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the high-stakes political survival and internal management of a superpower during the Cold War.

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 77.6% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 8.8%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a granular look at the electoral and legislative process, focusing on the climb to power and policy implementation.

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 70.2% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 8.7%, Economy 6.1%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a direct, no-nonsense approach to managing a country's budget, laws, and public approval ratings.

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 60.1% ★, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Economy 10.8%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts the perspective to a shadow organization influencing world events, mirroring the behind-the-scenes political maneuvering of Rogue State.

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: Political Sim 54% ★, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Economy 9.7%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends city-building with political and economic policy-making, allowing you to shape the ideology of your nation.

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 75% ★, Simulation 13.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Economy 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A complex simulation that allows you to control almost any country in the world with deep economic and political depth.

Fate of the World is a dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next two centuries. You must manage a balancing act of protecting the Earth’s resources and climate versus the needs of an ever-growing world population, who...

Why similar: Political Sim 67.5% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Simulation 13.5%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game tasks you with managing global crises through policy decisions, emphasizing the long-term impact of your political choices.

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 65.2% ★, Strategy 27.1%, Simulation 6.6%, Indie 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series offers a streamlined but effective grand-strategy experience focused on modern statecraft.

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 70.1% ★, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It applies the core Democracy formula to the specific political and economic challenges of the African continent.

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 69.4% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 11.6%, Economy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic geopolitical simulator that remains a benchmark for managing military and economic power on a global stage.

A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.

Why similar: Political Sim 62% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Simulation 13.7%, Economy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes subversion and political control, requiring careful planning to manipulate world events.

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 61.8% ★, Simulation 23.1%, Strategy 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on regional political dynamics and the struggle for power within a specific historical and geographical context.

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 43.2%, Simulation 39.5%, Indie 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on global influence and covert operations, capturing the espionage and diplomatic aspects of geopolitical strategy.

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 57.5% ★, Simulation 18.9%, Strategy 18%, Economy 3.7%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This modern iteration offers updated scenarios and mechanics for managing the complexities of contemporary global politics.

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 81% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a realistic simulation of the challenges faced by heads of state in a modern, interconnected world.

Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

Why similar: Political Sim 64.1% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Economy 11.6%, Simulation 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines real-time strategy with economic management, forcing players to balance war efforts with domestic stability.

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: Political Sim 66.9% ★, Economy 13.4%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the economic side of statecraft, focusing on trade routes and capitalist expansion as a means of control.

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 64.5% ★, Strategy 31.4%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This grand-strategy title allows for a broad approach to nation-building, emphasizing historical development and military expansion.

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 73.8% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 7%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical take on the dictator genre that focuses on the precarious nature of maintaining power through political maneuvering.

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 58.7% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Simulation 12.6%, Economy 11%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This version provides a more focused historical experience on the political tensions and survival strategies of the Soviet era.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: Political Sim 51.3% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Simulation 15.5%, Economy 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more lighthearted, it captures the core essence of managing a nation's economy, politics, and international reputation as a leader.

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 Sim 71.8% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Simulation 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: It highlights the modern shift toward asymmetric warfare and diplomatic hacking in global geopolitical conflicts.

Wage war, trade, and build alliances to build the greatest nation the world will ever know.

Why similar: Strategy 71.8%, Indie 28.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a smaller-scale, focused strategy experience that mirrors the challenge of managing a single, vulnerable nation.

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: Political Sim 50.5% ★, Strategy 27.6%, Economy 22%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the geopolitical formula to a larger scale, incorporating space-age diplomacy and global resource management.

Can you beat inflation without crashing the economy? Run the Federal Reserve through real crises, political pressure, AI bubbles, and market panic. Set rates, deploy QE, manage expectations, and engineer the perfect soft landing. Featured on Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal.

Why similar: Political Sim 63.6% ★, Economy 14.1%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Indie 3.1%

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 58.7% ★, Strategy 21.1%, Simulation 12.6%, Economy 5%, Indie 2.6%

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 68% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12%, Economy 7.1%

Turn-based historical simulation strategy. Develop the Greek civilization from the small village to the great city-state when it will dominate the world!

Why similar: Strategy 34%, Simulation 30.8%, Economy 21.2%, Indie 14%

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 74.8% ★, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 8.8%, Economy 3.6%, Indie 2%

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: Strategy 43.8%, Simulation 39.5%, Indie 16.7%

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: Political Sim 67.3% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Simulation 15.5%

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: Political Sim 42.2% ★, Simulation 17.8%, Strategy 17.4%, Economy 15.9%, Indie 6.6%

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 90.4% ★, Simulation 9.6%

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 63.3% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Economy 10.9%, Simulation 10.3%, Indie 3.4%

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 62.2% ★, Strategy 26.3%, Economy 8.9%, Indie 2.7%

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 71% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 11.9%, Indie 4.6%

Estrategia política, decisiones polémicas y humor satírico. Conducí una fuerza política, peleá elecciones y decidí el destino de la Argentina. Que se vayan todos, esta vez te toca gobernar a vos.

Why similar: Political Sim 63.6% ★, Strategy 17%, Simulation 12%, Economy 5.3%, Indie 2.1%

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: Political Sim 61.7% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Simulation 14.4%, Economy 9.1%

Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!

Why similar: Simulation 51%, Strategy 49%

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: Strategy 32.4%, Simulation 32.2%, Economy 17.7%, Political Sim 17.7% ★

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 68.6% ★, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 15.6%

SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.

Why similar: Political Sim 63.2% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Simulation 14%, Economy 8%

Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.

Why similar: Strategy 38.2%, Political Sim 32.2% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Economy 10.7%, Indie 5.8%

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 60.4% ★, Strategy 20.7%, Simulation 13.2%, Indie 5.6%

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: Strategy 39%, Simulation 37.9%, Indie 14.3%, Economy 8.8%

In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

Why similar: Political Sim 56.4% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Simulation 16.2%, Economy 9%

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, Simulation 31.7%, Economy 22%

POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroom deals and the press. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares).

Why similar: Political Sim 46% ★, Strategy 32.6%, Simulation 21.4%

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 70.4% ★, Strategy 10.9%, Economy 10.4%, Simulation 8.3%

The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.

Why similar: Strategy 32%, Simulation 29.9%, Economy 28.3%, Indie 9.8%

Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!

Why similar: Strategy 63%, Simulation 37%

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 35.9%, Simulation 33.7%, Economy 30.3%

Politon: A turn-based strategy game that will push your strategic and management skills to the limit! Expand your territory, strengthen your economy, and outsmart your enemies by planning your strategy carefully.

Why similar: Strategy 100%