- #1 Rogue State
97% 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 73.8% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 7%, Indie 5.3%
- #2 RIOT: Civil Unrest
96% matchMixed68% of 1,942 reviews2019
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world’s most fractious disputes.
Why similar: Political Sim 47.9% ★, Political 30.9% ★, Strategy 11%, Simulation 5.1%, Indie 3.5%
- #3 Beholder
96% matchVery Positive92% of 31,023 reviews2016
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 60.9% ★, Dystopian 20.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 4.2%, Indie 2.9%
- #4 Beholder 2
95% matchVery Positive87% of 8,130 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!
Why similar: Political Sim 59.2% ★, Dystopian 20.8%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 4.4%, Indie 2.5%
- #5 Power & Revolution
94% 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 69.9% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 4.5%
- #6 The Westport Independent
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 346 reviews2016
Dev: Double Zero One Zero
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist...
Why similar: Political 46.6% ★, Dystopian 29.8%, Simulation 12.9%, Indie 10.7%
- #7 Government Simulator
93% matchMixed47% of 190 reviews2017
Dev: Ambiera
Windows
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 84.1% ★, Strategy 7.3%, Simulation 5%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #8 Realpolitiks II
92% 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: Political Sim 50.8% ★, Political 21.9% ★, Strategy 15%, Simulation 6.9%, Indie 5.1%
- #9 Democracy 3
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 75.1% ★, Political 12.6% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 4%, Indie 1.4%
- #10 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
89% 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: Dystopian 53.4%, Strategy 26%, Simulation 14.1%, 2D 6.5%
- #11 Democracy 3 Africa
91% 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 81% ★, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 5.6%, Indie 3%
- #12 Plutocracy
90% matchVery Positive80% of 1,371 reviews2019
Dev: Redwood
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 51.8% ★, Political 32.8% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 4.1%, Indie 1.7%
- #13 Turkish Throne
86% 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 54.3% ★, Political 26.1% ★, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 7.4%, 2D 2.3%
- #14 Political Arena
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Wayside Press
Windows · Mac
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 37.4% ★, Political Sim 36.6% ★, Strategy 18.2%, Simulation 6.3%, 2D 0.9%
- #15 Realpolitiks
89% 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: Political Sim 74.6% ★, Strategy 21.8%, Simulation 2.8%, Indie 0.9%
- #16 The Shadow Government Simulator
88% 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: Political Sim 76.6% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 6.2%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #17 The Political Process
86% 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 63.7% ★, Political 26.3% ★, Strategy 5.1%, Simulation 3.2%, Indie 1.8%
- #18 Democracy 4
84% 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 78.2% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 5.3%, Indie 2.9%, 2D 1.7%
- #19 Lawgivers
85% 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 53.8% ★, Political 31.2% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 3.8%, Indie 2.5%
- #20 Evil Democracy: 1932
84% 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 46.3% ★, Strategy 28.2%, Simulation 14.3%, Indie 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #21 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
83% 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 55.6% ★, Political 25.9% ★, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 3.8%, 2D 2.7%
- #22 Organs Please
82% matchVery Positive83% of 334 reviews2023
Dev: TECHHOMEPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A dark and satirical management sim, where you take control of a recycling factory with a twist: it recycles humans. Your job is to decide who gets to escape our dying planet in a cozy spaceship and who sacrifices their blood, sweat and tears for humanity. Literally.
Why similar: Political Sim 61.9% ★, Dystopian 19.5%, Strategy 8.5%, Simulation 3.7%, Indie 2.7%
- #23 QSVT: ¡Que se vayan todos!
81% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Sendero tecnológico
Windows
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 77.7% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 5.4%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #24 JudgeSim
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,427 reviews2024
Dev: DelusionArt Studio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Things were worse than ever in Banana Republic, a somber island country. While anarchists roamed the streets, corruption was running deeper due to economic crisis and rising crime rates. Bearing these burdens were "judges" who tried to make things right with honesty...
Why similar: Political Sim 36.5% ★, Dystopian 25.9%, Strategy 11.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Indie 7.7%
- #25 Beholder 3
82% matchMixed65% of 2,841 reviews2022
Dev: Paintbucket GamesPub: Alawar
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying.
Why similar: Political Sim 62.7% ★, Dystopian 19.3%, Strategy 9%, Simulation 4.7%, 2D 2.3%
- #26 SimuLadron
78% matchVery Positive95% of 580 reviews2025
Dev: Jokai Studio
Windows
A satirical simulator where you wield the powers of the State to print money, spread empty promises, and create the most legendary inflation in Argentine history.
Why similar: Simulation 57.1%, 2D 20.1%, Indie 16.5%, Singleplayer 6.4%
- #27 Beholder: Conductor
76% matchVery Positive91% of 5,237 reviews2025
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!
Why similar: Political Sim 72.1% ★, Dystopian 13.9%, Strategy 5.9%, Simulation 3%, Indie 2.4%
- #28 This Is the President
79% matchMixed68% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: SuperPACPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.
Why similar: Political Sim 69.3% ★, Dystopian 16.6%, Strategy 11.2%, 2D 2.9%
- #29 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
78% matchMixed50% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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 72.6% ★, Strategy 16%, Simulation 8.8%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #30 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,858 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 83% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #31 Agenda
80% matchMixed44% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Exordium Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 53.6%, Simulation 25.5%, Indie 20.9%
- #32 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
74% 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: Political Sim 64.5% ★, Dystopian 13.4%, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 5.1%, Indie 3.5%
- #33 Politics The Game
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,552 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a parliamentarian, create a powerful party, and lead it to victory in this humorous adventure game. Manage your popularity and dignity, use unique powers, and navigate a storyline inspired by current events.
Why similar: Political Sim 77.9% ★, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 5.7%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #34 POWER
77% 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: Political 48.3% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Political Sim 16.2% ★, Simulation 10.8%, 2D 3.8%
- #35 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
77% matchMixed46% of 612 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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 68.9% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Strategy 6%, Simulation 4.6%
- #36 Political Animals
76% matchMixed69% of 193 reviews2016
Dev: Squeaky WheelPub: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Political Animals is an election campaign simulation game set within a world populated by corrupt crocodiles and meritocratic mice. In a political contest where corruption is always around the corner, can you win without getting your paws dirty?
Why similar: Political Sim 77.3% ★, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 5.4%, Indie 4%, 2D 1.8%
- #37 Rogue State Revolution
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 542 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 76% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Simulation 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #38 Vox Populi: Brazil 2022
72% matchVery Positive94% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Play as an existing or fully customized political figure, and campaign for many alternative Brazilian elections! In "Vox Populi: Brazil 2022", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!
Why similar: Political Sim 79% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Indie 3%, Simulation 2.3%, 2D 1.4%
- #39 Simulator of Ukraine 1991
71% matchVery Positive86% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 72.4% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Simulation 5.7%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #40 Need to Know
74% matchMixed67% of 298 reviews2018
Dev: Monomyth Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the Department of Liberty. Ascend the ranks of the NSA-like surveillance agency and decide: will you stand up for privacy, or help create an unstoppable police state? Spy on people’s deepest secrets, pick apart their private lives and decide their fate in this modern surveillance thriller.
Why similar: Political Sim 62.3% ★, Political 27% ★, Simulation 6.4%, Indie 4.3%
- #41 Rulers of Nations
75% matchMixed50% of 179 reviews2014
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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 87.2% ★, Strategy 11%, Simulation 1.8%
- #42 Collapse: A Political Simulator
73% 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: Political Sim 78.4% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 4.7%, Indie 2.9%, 2D 2.1%
- #43 Secret Government
73% 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: Political Sim 52.3% ★, Political 33.1% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 4%, Indie 1.4%
- #44 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
72% matchMixed59% of 1,248 reviews2019
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
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 79.6% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 6.7%
- #45 Not For Broadcast: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive93% of 769 reviews2019
Dev: NotGamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Take control of the National Nightly News, as a radical government comes to power. In this immersive, high-pressure, propaganda sim, you control what the people see and determine what’s Not For Broadcast.
Why similar: Political Sim 53.9% ★, Political 38.9% ★, Simulation 3.8%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #46 I Am Your President
71% 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: Political Sim 50.5% ★, Strategy 31.8%, Indie 14.3%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #47 Social Credit Simulator
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Fasu Studio
Windows
In Social Credit Simulator, you make life-altering decisions by assigning social credit scores based on people’s actions and status. Satirizing real-world social rating systems, your choices determine your survival in a dystopian regime.
Why similar: Political Sim 83.1% ★, Simulation 6%, Indie 4.5%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #48 Do Not Feed the Monkeys
68% matchVery Positive94% of 12,685 reviews2018
Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!
Why similar: Political Sim 64.5% ★, Dystopian 16.3%, Strategy 9%, Simulation 4.2%, 2D 2.7%
- #49 Democratic Socialism Simulator
69% matchVery Positive92% of 204 reviews2020
Dev: Molleindustria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!
Why similar: Political Sim 50.4% ★, Political 36.6% ★, Simulation 6.9%, Indie 6.1%
- #50 The Shrouded Isle
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,525 reviews2017
Dev: Jongwoo KimPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Your Excellency, in this short systems-management survival game, we prepare for the awakening of our Lord. He hungers for human sacrifice. Sinners try to hide their dark secrets, but all must be purged...
Why similar: Political Sim 86.1% ★, Strategy 10.3%, 2D 3.6%
- #51 Despotism 3k
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,839 reviews2018
Dev: Konfa Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Humanity is enslaved by an AI… which is awesome, because we’re on the right side of the conflict. Exploit puny humans to extract power and build your own empire!
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Simulation 19.2%, Indie 17%, 2D 11.7%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #52 Suzerain
66% 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 92.2% ★, Simulation 3.6%, 2D 2.2%, Singleplayer 2%
- #53 Supreme Ruler 2030
68% 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: Political Sim 73.1% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 9%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #54 Tropico 3
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,943 reviews2009
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?
Why similar: Political Sim 44.4% ★, Strategy 33.9%, Simulation 19.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #55 You are the Judge!
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 262 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Games
Windows
As a judge of the Kobardde court, solve complex cases inspired by actual events. Your decisions will directly affect people's (and perhaps yours) lives. You may have to make difficult decisions for your family, country, and life. What kind of judge will you be?
Why similar: Political Sim 79.3% ★, Strategy 8.7%, Indie 4.8%, Simulation 3.8%, 2D 2.3%
- #56 PowerSimulator
69% matchMixed42% of 212 reviews2023
Dev: SHIT MAKER
Windows
Do you want to be a upright official or corrupt officials?Choose your choice,Reaching the pinnacle of power.
Why similar: Political Sim 81.4% ★, Simulation 7.5%, Strategy 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%, 2D 2.2%
- #57 Half-Earth Socialism
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,013 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: Political Sim 65.2% ★, Dystopian 15.5%, Strategy 11%, Simulation 5.6%, 2D 2.7%
- #58 Social Democracy: An Alternate History
64% matchNo user reviews95% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Red Autumn Games
Windows · Linux
You are the Social Democratic Party of Germany in 1928. Can you stop the Nazis from taking power?
Why similar: Political Sim 75.9% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 7.3%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #59 Vox Populi: Poland 2023
66% matchVery Positive88% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Velsin
Windows
Play as an existing or fully customisable political figure, and campaign for or many alternative Polish elections!! In "Vox Populi: Poland 2023", you and the characters around you must promote your ideas and your popularity throughout the country to claim victory!
Why similar: Political Sim 76.6% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 4.3%, Indie 4%, 2D 1.4%