Games Like Secret Government

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Turn-Based 10.9%, Alternate History 9.9%, Economy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Players control a secret organization competing for influence over Earth's nations to prepare for an alien arrival.

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: Illuminati 15.8% ★, Political Sim 12.4% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Politics 10.4% ★, Political 9.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core premise of managing a clandestine organization to manipulate global politics through subversion.

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 17.6% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Turn-Based 11%, Political 10.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-stakes espionage and the cold war between superpowers, requiring careful management of agents and political assets.

Take on the role of a Dark Elder God and lead your agents to bring about an apocalypse in a fantasy world. Work in the shadows, avoiding the heroes who will try to stop you, as you bring about plague and famine, ice age and volcanic destruction, madness and never ending night.

Why similar: Political Sim 23.1% ★, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Conspiracy 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Economy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to play as a dark force orchestrating the downfall of humanity through secret schemes and cult management.

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 25.4% ★, Political Sim 24.3% ★, Politics 18% ★, Political 13.4% ★, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern grand strategy experience where you manage national interests and international diplomacy on a global scale.

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 28.3% ★, Politics 26.6% ★, Political 23.8% ★, Alternate History 14.6%, Choices Matter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy political simulation that forces you to navigate complex power structures and make difficult compromises to maintain control.

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 17% ★, Political Sim 16.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.7% ★, Politics 13.3% ★, Political 9.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled simulation of global politics and economics, allowing players to influence societal change through complex systemic levers.

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 19.2% ★, Politics 19.2% ★, Political 14.2% ★, Grand Strategy 13% ★, Illuminati 12.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: The definitive political simulation for managing policy, public opinion, and the delicate balance of power within a government.

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 25.4% ★, Politics 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Sandbox 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the legislative process and the gritty reality of political maneuvering within a sandbox environment.

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 18.9% ★, Politics 18.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★, Political 13% ★, Alternate History 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the ideological and political struggles of the Soviet era, requiring careful management of internal and external factions.

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: Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Political 18.8% ★, Turn-Based 14.9%, Sandbox 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based geopolitical simulation that emphasizes the challenges of maintaining stability while navigating international relations.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Real-Time with Pause 17.6% ★, Political 14% ★, Historical 11.4%, Economy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the Middle Ages, its deep intrigue and dynastic manipulation systems perfectly mirror the 'shadow influence' gameplay of Secret Government.

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 19% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Political 15.4% ★, Economy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the intersection of money and politics, allowing you to influence the world by controlling corporate and financial interests.

What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Illuminati 18.2% ★, Economy 15.5%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Alternate History 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Highlights the economic side of global control, showing how financial dominance can be used to manipulate nations.

Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Political Sim 13.8% ★, Historical 10.9%, Politics 9.9% ★, Turn-Based 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that simplifies map-based conquest while maintaining a focus on historical political expansion.

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 38% ★, Politics 23.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.1% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Economy 6.4%

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

In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...

Why similar: Politics 25.5% ★, Political 17.5% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Simulation 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the rise of political extremism and the fragility of democracy during the interwar period.

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 29.4% ★, Political Sim 20.9% ★, Political 10.8% ★, Historical 9.8%, Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep internal political mechanics that require managing factions and influence within the Roman Republic.

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: Real-Time with Pause 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Political Sim 15.7% ★, Politics 12% ★, Alternate History 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time strategy with complex geopolitical management, perfect for those who want to oversee global military and political shifts.

Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.

Why similar: Choices Matter 37.7%, Strategy 32.2%, Simulation 30.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the atmosphere of secret societies and forbidden knowledge through a unique, card-based narrative system.

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 41.6% ★, Political 32.5% ★, Choices Matter 10.2%, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the surveillance state and the power of information, putting you in the shoes of a state-controlled operative.

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 39.5% ★, Politics 25.1% ★, Political 21% ★, Turn-Based 5.6%, Simulation 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a granular simulation of the American political system, from local elections to national policy-making.

Espiocracy is an espionage grand strategy game where you lead the intelligence agency of one of 74 playable countries. Rewrite history from the shadows as you influence ideologies, stage coups, and wage proxy wars. Subterfuge takes center stage as you establish a new world order.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 31.9% ★, Grand Strategy 24.1% ★, Alternate History 14.3%, Historical 11.2%, Sandbox 9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated intelligence agency simulation that focuses on the hidden hand of espionage in global affairs.

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 44.3% ★, Politics 20.8% ★, Turn-Based 10.3%, Economy 8.8%, Simulation 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward simulation that challenges you to manage the various departments and crises of a modern government.

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: Real-Time with Pause 20.2% ★, Political Sim 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, Politics 16.3% ★, Political 11% ★

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the role of trade and economic dominance as a tool for achieving global political goals.

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: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, Politics 20.9% ★, Political 20.2% ★, Political Sim 19.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on modern asymmetric conflict and the use of unconventional tactics to destabilize opponents.

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 44.1% ★, Political 34.5% ★, Choices Matter 8.8%, Strategy 7%, Simulation 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A political management game that emphasizes the bureaucratic and moral dilemmas of holding power in a struggling state.

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: Illuminati 19.7% ★, Conspiracy 14.5% ★, Political Sim 14.4% ★, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, Political 8.6% ★

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 48.4% ★, Politics 25.3% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 8.9%, Economy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed geopolitical simulator that allows you to play as almost any world leader in a modern setting.

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, Political Sim 16.6% ★, Politics 15.8% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.7% ★, Historical 8.5%

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 49.6%, Simulation 41.8%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game centered on managing a secret organization and influencing global events from the shadows.

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 60% ★, Strategy 14%, Simulation 12.4%, Economy 11.2%, Indie 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that tasks you with managing a rogue nation while dealing with international sanctions and internal unrest.

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 28.7% ★, Politics 26.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Historical 7.1%

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Political 15% ★, Alternate History 10.1%, Historical 9.4%

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 20.4% ★, Politics 19% ★, Political 15.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.1% ★, Turn-Based 9.7%

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: Real-Time with Pause 31.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Historical 11.5%, Sandbox 8.4%

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 40.1% ★, Politics 25.3% ★, Turn-Based 8.7%, Political 8.6% ★, Simulation 4.6%

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: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Political 13.2% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%

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 31.1% ★, Economy 15.1%, Historical 14.4%, Alternate History 13.3%, Sandbox 12.6%

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 29.4% ★, Grand Strategy 27.3% ★, Alternate History 18.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Economy 5.8%

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 34.6% ★, Politics 26.3% ★, Political 10.3% ★, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Economy 8.2%

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: Grand Strategy 17.9% ★, Political Sim 17.7% ★, Politics 14.6% ★, Political 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%

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 14% ★, Turn-Based 13.6%, Grand Strategy 12.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Politics 10.1% ★

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 41.7% ★, Politics 11.7% ★, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Political 8.5% ★, Strategy 7.6%

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 23.9% ★, Political 21.3% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Political Sim 10.9% ★, Economy 10.7%

Play as the leader of a civilization, make it prosper and stand the test of time. Orbi Universo is a strategy/simulation game in which you manage your civilization with an abstract and complex node system and you make your society evolve through different periods, from cavemen to the Modern Era.

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 34.5% ★, Politics 15% ★, Historical 11.4%, Political 10.8% ★, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★

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: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Turn-Based 15.8%, Alternate History 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Historical 10.8%

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 26.7% ★, Grand Strategy 26.2% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, Strategy 7.7%

Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 21.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Political Sim 15.2% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, Historical 9.7%

In this management tycoon game, you’ll start a criminal operation from nothing and grow it into a well-oiled money machine! Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Leverage favors, chase down debtors, and bribe the police to look the other way.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.2% ★, Turn-Based 17%, Politics 14.6% ★, Economy 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%

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 38% ★, Politics 21.6% ★, Political 14.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Simulation 5.5%

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: Grand Strategy 23.8% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Economy 9.9%

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 23.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.1% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Political 12.9% ★, Alternate History 11.3%

Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?

Why similar: Politics 23% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Conspiracy 19% ★, Political 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%

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 17.7% ★, Politics 15.5% ★, Political 14% ★, Turn-Based 13.1%, Sandbox 10.2%

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: Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 21.2% ★, Politics 17.5% ★, Turn-Based 10.3%, Historical 10.2%

AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

Why similar: Political Sim 18.6% ★, Political 18.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Politics 17.2% ★, Economy 10.7%

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 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, Politics 17% ★, Political 15.5% ★, Economy 9.3%

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 27.1% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Political 16.7% ★, Alternate History 12.3%, Sandbox 11.3%

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.9% ★, Alternate History 24%, Economy 18.2%, Strategy 9.4%, Realistic 3%