- #1 Old World
97% matchVery Positive82% of 6,828 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: 4X 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Turn-Based 9.3%, Historical 7.8%
- #2 Rebel Inc: Escalation
96% matchVery Positive82% of 7,522 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: 4X 18.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Historical 9%, War 8.6%
- #3 Democracy 4
96% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 reviews2022
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Why similar: Political Sim 22.4% ★, Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Economy 11.7%, Management 9.2%
- #4 Revival: Recolonization
95% matchMixed69% of 425 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set in a post-apoc version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: 4X 18% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Diplomacy 14.4% ★, Turn-Based 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%
- #5 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
94% matchVery Positive91% of 27,069 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, 4X 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Historical 11.7%, Economy 9.9%
- #6 Rogue State
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 reviews2015
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 56.9% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Simulation 13.6%, Economy 13.4%
- #7 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
93% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Diplomacy 16.5% ★, 4X 11.3% ★, Economy 10.3%, Sandbox 10.3%
- #8 Kingdom's Life
92% matchMixed63% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Strudio Company
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Kingdom's Life - Large turn-based global strategy game in pixel style. You have to create your own people and state. Can you lead the state to political, economic, technological and military triumph? It depends on you.
Why similar: 4X 24% ★, Grand Strategy 19.7% ★, Political Sim 14.2% ★, Sandbox 10.6%, War 8.5%
- #9 Suzerain
90% matchVery Positive92% of 11,790 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 78.3% ★, Atmospheric 9.8%, Simulation 7.7%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #10 Realpolitiks
91% matchMixed62% of 1,243 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!
Why similar: Diplomacy 31.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Political Sim 22.3% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Historical 8.5%
- #11 The Shadow Government Simulator
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #12 Lawgivers II
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 reviews2023
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.
Why similar: Diplomacy 20.5% ★, Political Sim 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, 4X 12.3% ★, Sandbox 10.9%
- #13 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.1% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Tactical 12.5%, Sandbox 11.5%, War 9.8%
- #14 Supreme Ruler 2030
87% matchMixed65% of 553 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.3% ★, War 12.8%, Political Sim 11.1% ★, Tactical 9.3%
- #15 Power & Revolution
88% matchMixed56% of 1,297 reviews2016
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!
Why similar: Political Sim 46.5% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Economy 13.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 7.6%
- #16 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,386 reviews2019
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 15.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Turn-Based 12.6%, Diplomacy 9.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.6%
- #17 Mr. President
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
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: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Diplomacy 20.7% ★, Political Sim 18.9% ★, Historical 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #18 Evil Democracy: 1932
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Why similar: Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Simulation 16.1%, Historical 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%
- #19 Realpolitiks II
86% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.9% ★, Political Sim 30.8% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Tactical 3.6%
- #20 Lawgivers
84% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 20.3% ★, Diplomacy 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Turn-Based 12.4%, Sandbox 11.4%
- #21 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
84% matchVery Positive85% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. 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 & more
Why similar: Political Sim 18% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Turn-Based 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #22 Millennia
82% matchMixed67% of 3,777 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
Why similar: 4X 18.5% ★, Grand Strategy 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 12.5% ★, Turn-Based 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #23 Democracy 3 Africa
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 411 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 73% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 12.9%
- #24 The Emperor and State
81% matchMixed58% of 339 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Historical 12.3%, War 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #25 Power to the People
80% matchVery Positive81% of 557 reviews2022
Dev: Rhombico GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build and maintain a power grid for a constantly growing population, while fighting off all kinds of disasters in this thrilling resource management experience. It's time for you to give "Power to the People"! Do you have what it takes to keep the lights on?
Why similar: Economy 31.8%, Management 25.9%, Resource Management 21.5%, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 8.8%
- #26 Federal Reserve Simulator
78% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: Billmeade Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24.3% ★, Economy 15.4%, Historical 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Management 9.1%
- #27 Trade Conquest
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Diplomacy 15.9% ★, 4X 15.3% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Economy 8.7%
- #28 Secret Government
81% matchMixed52% of 301 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Political Sim 16% ★, Turn-Based 15.7%, Sandbox 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #29 Warnament
76% matchVery Positive85% of 495 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Sandbox 14.9%, Turn-Based 14.9%, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #30 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
77% matchVery Positive87% of 763 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: 4X 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Political Sim 12.1% ★, War 8.8%
- #31 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
79% matchMixed62% of 856 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Political Sim 18.7% ★, Economy 9.1%, Management 8.4%
- #32 Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
78% matchMixed56% of 836 reviews2021
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
Why similar: 4X 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.3% ★, Political Sim 18% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Economy 6%
- #33 We. The Revolution
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,476 reviews2019
Dev: PolyslashPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 33.4% ★, Turn-Based 27.2%, Historical 24.2%, Strategy 7%, Simulation 6.2%
- #34 Heart of the Machine
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,098 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
Why similar: 4X 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Historical 10%, Sandbox 9.2%
- #35 Star Dynasties
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 502 reviews2021
Dev: Pawley GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.5% ★, Turn-Based 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, War 10%
- #36 4th Generation Warfare
76% matchMixed56% of 163 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows
As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft…
Why similar: 4X 24.7% ★, Diplomacy 22.6% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Political Sim 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 6.7%
- #37 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
72% matchVery Positive81% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Historical 13.8%, Economy 11.1%
- #38 Raiders! Forsaken Earth
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 303 reviews2020
Dev: Creative Storm EntertainmentPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Raiders! Forsaken Earth is a strategy/management game where you play as the leader of a merciless band of post-apocalyptic marauders. Build up your organization while extorting, kidnapping, and destroying the last remnants of civilization. The wasteland doesn't need another hero...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.2% ★, Sandbox 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Economy 12.4%, Management 12.3%
- #39 Collapse: A Political Simulator
74% matchMixed66% of 200 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Grand Strategy 29.6% ★, Political Sim 28.2% ★, Historical 17.2%, Economy 13.8%, Strategy 5.8%
- #40 Imagine Earth
73% matchVery Positive82% of 967 reviews2021
Dev: Serious Bros.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build your own global colonies on distant worlds. Manage energy and resource supplies and produce goods for space trade. Form economic and diplomatic alliances or take over competing corporations. Conduct research to protect your colonists from disasters and avoid a climate crisis.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, Diplomacy 22.3% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, Economy 10.5%
- #41 Crisis in the Kremlin
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,463 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 42.9% ★, Diplomacy 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Strategy 9.5%, Historical 8.1%
- #42 Power & Revolution 2022 Edition
73% matchMixed59% of 966 reviews2022
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Political Sim 18.8% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, Management 5.7%
- #43 World Warfare & Economics
71% matchMixed60% of 687 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: 4X 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Political Sim 14% ★, Diplomacy 13.9% ★, War 7.9%
- #44 Global Protocol: New World Order
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: 4X 25.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Political Sim 14% ★, Diplomacy 12.4% ★, Sandbox 10.7%
- #45 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 173 reviews2009
Dev: Crystal Empire GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: 4X 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Diplomacy 16.2% ★, Historical 11.5%, Sandbox 9%
- #46 Socialism Simulator
70% matchVery Positive95% of 285 reviews2022
Dev: Sempiternal Rain
Windows
The civil war is over. To the rapturous cheers of the crowd, you and four of your companions take control of the country. The young socialist state proudly raises its flags, its eyes fixed on a distant, bright future.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25% ★, Political Sim 22.4% ★, War 14.3%, Economy 10.8%, Historical 10.1%
- #47 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
69% matchMixed69% of 2,291 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build a nation starting at any point in human history and compete for supremacy in this epic turn-based strategy game. Engage in diplomacy, fight wars, and go head-to-head with other leaders from history.
Why similar: 4X 26.8% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Historical 10.8%, Resource Management 6.2%
- #48 Nations
68% matchVery Positive90% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Krzysztof SteinerPub: Krzysztof Steiner Games
Windows
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: Grand Strategy 26.6% ★, Historical 20.7%, Diplomacy 17.5% ★, Political Sim 17.1% ★, Strategy 8.8%
- #49 Victoria 3
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,895 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 120.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Political Sim 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 16.4% ★, Historical 11.5%, Economy 10.1%
- #50 POWER
72% matchMixed57% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.
Why similar: Diplomacy 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Management 9.9%, Economy 8.9%
- #51 I Am Your President
70% matchMixed67% of 282 reviews2023
Dev: President
Windows
Play as a fictional US president in this satirical narrative strategy! Lead Democrats or Republicans to make America great again. Again.
Why similar: Diplomacy 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Sandbox 17.4%, Management 16.2%, Political Sim 10.4% ★
- #52 Citystate
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 813 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 32.4% ★, Economy 16.7%, Sandbox 13.7%, Management 10.8%, Strategy 9.6%
- #53 Imperial Ambitions
67% matchVery Positive82% of 100 reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: 4X 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Historical 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Economy 9.7%
- #54 Turkish Throne
66% matchVery Positive92% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: Kurultaic
Windows
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 32.9% ★, Sandbox 22.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Tactical 9.6%, Strategy 8.6%
- #55 Computer Tycoon
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,016 reviews2017
Dev: Progorion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Computer Tycoon is a highly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"
Why similar: Diplomacy 22.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Sandbox 11.6%, Historical 11.3%, Economy 10.9%
- #56 Rogue Hex
66% matchVery Positive87% of 277 reviews2025
Dev: Topstitch Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: 4X 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 23.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Historical 10.5%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #57 The Political Process
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,151 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 70% ★, Turn-Based 12.8%, Simulation 8.8%, Strategy 8.4%
- #58 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
65% matchVery Positive98% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: GortagonGame
Windows
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: Diplomacy 27.9% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, War 12.4%, Resource Management 7%
- #59 Empires of the Undergrowth
63% matchVery Positive94% of 18,736 reviews2024
Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Why similar: 4X 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Historical 10%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #60 Imperator: Rome
68% matchMixed66% of 26,881 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.2% ★, Political Sim 19.5% ★, Historical 14.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Economy 5.4%