- #1 Revival: Recolonization
97% matchMixed69% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 16% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Diplomacy 12.8% ★, Political 11% ★, Turn-Based 9.6%
- #2 Rebel Inc: Escalation
96% matchVery Positive82% of 7,395 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 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Historical 8.9%, War 8.6%
- #3 Old World
96% matchVery Positive82% of 6,667 reviews2022
Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 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 15.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Diplomacy 12.9% ★, Turn-Based 9.2%, Historical 7.7%
- #4 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
94% matchVery Positive91% of 26,420 reviews2024
Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 71.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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% ★, 4X 14.7% ★, Diplomacy 13.6% ★, Historical 11.6%, Economy 10.1%
- #5 Democracy 4
95% matchVery Positive82% of 6,345 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 24% ★, Diplomacy 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.9% ★, Economy 12.2%, Management 9.5%
- #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: Strategy 37.2%, Economy 31.5%, Simulation 31.3%
- #7 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
93% matchMostly Negative38% of 295 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: Political 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.6% ★, Diplomacy 14.3% ★, 4X 9.7% ★, Economy 9.1%
- #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 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, War 9.9%, Historical 9.8%
- #9 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 18.1% ★, Political 17.3% ★, Turn-Based 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #10 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,251 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.7 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 36.5% ★, Tactical 15.3%, Sandbox 14%, War 11.9%, Historical 10.9%
- #11 Supreme Ruler 2030
89% matchMixed64% of 549 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: Political 20% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Diplomacy 14.7% ★, War 11.4%, Tactical 8.4%
- #12 Realpolitiks
90% matchMixed62% of 1,241 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 40.1% ★, Grand Strategy 30% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Historical 10.9%, War 3.7%
- #13 Suzerain
88% matchVery Positive93% of 11,527 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 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 95.8% ★, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #14 Victoria 3
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,188 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 118.5 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 22.1% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Historical 11.7%, Economy 10.5%
- #15 Evil Democracy: 1932
89% 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: Political 27.8% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Turn-Based 12.7%, Simulation 11.6%, Historical 9.6%
- #16 Millennia
86% matchMixed67% of 3,770 reviews2024
Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 35.1 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 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Diplomacy 11.4% ★, Political 9.6% ★, Turn-Based 9.3%
- #17 Lawgivers
86% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 19.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Turn-Based 12%, Sandbox 11.2%
- #18 Star Dynasties
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 499 reviews2021
Dev: Pawley GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 19.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Political 18% ★, Turn-Based 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #19 Secret Government
85% matchMixed53% of 299 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 20.2% ★, Political 18.5% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Sandbox 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
- #20 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
83% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Turn-Based 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Sandbox 9.1%
- #21 Warnament
81% matchVery Positive85% of 465 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 16.6% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Sandbox 12.6%, Diplomacy 12.6% ★, Turn-Based 12.4%
- #22 Power & Revolution
84% matchMixed56% of 1,295 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 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Economy 19.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 10.4%
- #23 4th Generation Warfare
82% 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 22.9% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Political 20.2% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 6.3%
- #24 Mr. President
79% matchVery Positive81% of 108 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 23% ★, Diplomacy 21.6% ★, Political 16.1% ★, Historical 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #25 The Emperor and State
81% matchMixed57% of 334 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 21.1% ★, Diplomacy 20.6% ★, Historical 12.2%, War 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
- #26 Realpolitiks II
82% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 43% ★, Political 26.7% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 11.3%, Tactical 3.8%
- #27 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
77% matchVery Positive87% of 757 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 19.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Diplomacy 13.8% ★, Political 13.4% ★, War 8.6%
- #28 We. The Revolution
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,450 reviews2019
Dev: PolyslashPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Turn-Based 40.7%, Historical 36.4%, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 9.4%, Singleplayer 3%
- #29 Democracy 3 Africa
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 411 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 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: Strategy 52.3%, Simulation 47.7%
- #30 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,382 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: Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Turn-Based 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, Sandbox 8.4%
- #31 Great Houses of Calderia
77% matchMixed61% of 426 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Political 18.1% ★, 4X 11% ★, Diplomacy 10.9% ★, Economy 7.4%
- #32 POWER
78% matchMixed57% of 113 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 24.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Management 8.7%
- #33 Power to the People
76% matchVery Positive81% of 553 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 32%, Management 25.8%, Resource Management 21.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Simulation 8.7%
- #34 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
73% matchVery Positive98% of 80 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 23.2% ★, Political 23% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, War 10.2%
- #35 World Warfare & Economics
75% matchMixed61% of 682 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 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Diplomacy 14% ★, Political 14% ★, War 7.8%
- #36 Imperator: Rome
75% matchMixed66% of 26,838 reviews2019
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 37.6 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 36.4% ★, Political 15.7% ★, Historical 15.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Economy 5.9%
- #37 Trade Conquest
73% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Diplomacy 17.2% ★, 4X 16.4% ★, Political 13.9% ★, Economy 9.6%
- #38 Raiders! Forsaken Earth
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 303 reviews2020
Dev: Creative Storm EntertainmentPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 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 34.9% ★, Sandbox 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Economy 12.6%, Management 12.4%
- #39 For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 171 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 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Diplomacy 14.8% ★, Historical 10.4%, Political 8.8% ★
- #40 Heart of the Machine
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,051 reviews2026
Dev: Arcen GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 18.1% ★, Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Historical 9.9%, Sandbox 9.2%
- #41 Citystate
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 812 reviews2018
Dev: Andy Sztark
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Economy 25%, Sandbox 20%, Management 16%, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 13%
- #42 Socialism Simulator
71% matchVery Positive95% of 284 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 25.7% ★, Political 25.3% ★, War 14.6%, Economy 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #43 Ara History Untold: Anniversary Edition
70% matchMixed69% of 2,267 reviews2024
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 21.4% ★, Diplomacy 16.9% ★, Historical 10.7%, Resource Management 6.4%
- #44 Collapse: A Political Simulator
73% matchMixed66% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.7 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: Political 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 28.6% ★, Historical 16.6%, Economy 13.8%, Strategy 5.6%
- #45 Rogue Hex
68% matchVery Positive87% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: Topstitch Games
Windows · Mac
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 32.1% ★, Grand Strategy 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Historical 10.5%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #46 Stellar Monarch
72% matchVery Positive80% of 227 reviews2016
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.
Why similar: 4X 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Diplomacy 14.9% ★, Turn-Based 13.6%, Political 12.9% ★
- #47 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
72% matchMixed62% of 851 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 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Economy 11.5%, Management 10.4%, War 10.2%
- #48 I Am Your President
71% matchMixed67% of 279 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 28.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Sandbox 19.3%, Management 18.3%, Strategy 11%
- #49 Imagine Earth
70% matchVery Positive82% of 961 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 28.3% ★, Diplomacy 27.7% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Economy 13.3%, Management 9.9%
- #50 Lawgivers II
69% matchMixed70% of 677 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 29.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Sandbox 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Management 10.4%
- #51 Empires of the Undergrowth
65% matchVery Positive94% of 18,267 reviews2024
Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.5 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 18.2% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Historical 9.9%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #52 Turkish Throne
66% matchVery Positive93% of 365 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 30.6% ★, Sandbox 23.5%, Simulation 11.8%, Tactical 9.9%, Strategy 8.9%
- #53 Imperiums: Greek Wars
69% matchVery Positive86% of 544 reviews2020
Dev: Kube Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Why similar: 4X 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.2% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Diplomacy 12.1% ★, Historical 8.7%
- #54 The Political Process
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,139 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.5 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 64.4% ★, Turn-Based 15.1%, Simulation 10.5%, Strategy 10%
- #55 Pax Nova
70% matchMixed56% of 450 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.
Why similar: 4X 26.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, Diplomacy 16% ★, Turn-Based 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #56 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
65% matchVery Positive81% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 21.7% ★, Political 21.6% ★, Diplomacy 16.8% ★, Historical 14.3%, Economy 11.8%
- #57 Half-Earth Socialism
66% matchVery Positive82% of 998 reviews2022
Dev: Francis TsengPub: Trust
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Diplomacy 21.2% ★, Political 17.9% ★, Economy 9.5%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #58 US and THEM
71% matchMostly Negative35% of 113 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Political 16.2% ★, Turn-Based 13.7%, Grand Strategy 12.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Diplomacy 10.2% ★
- #59 House of Legacy
63% matchVery Positive83% of 3,846 reviews2025
Dev: S3 StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
Why similar: Diplomacy 24.8% ★, Political 24.5% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, Economy 9%, Management 9%
- #60 Nova Roma
61% matchVery Positive94% of 2,044 reviews2026
Dev: Lion ShieldPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.
Why similar: 4X 17.7% ★, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Diplomacy 15.4% ★, Historical 10.4%, Sandbox 9.5%