- #1 Sim Junta
97% matchMostly Negative33% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Sim Junta – A game of dirty politics! You are the new dictator of Risuena, a small and poor country of the third world. You have just seized power after a bloody coup and your intentions are to stay in power as long as you can, to rip this country off, transfer the money to your secret Swiss bank account and of course, stay alive and...
Why similar: Political Sim 80.1% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 5.2%, Indie 4.2%
- #2 Rulers of Nations
96% matchMixed51% of 178 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 86.1% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Simulation 3.3%
- #3 Democracy 3
96% 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 83.3% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 6.7%, Indie 1.7%
- #4 Rogue State
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 257 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 69.4% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.4%, Indie 5.3%
- #5 Democracy 2
94% matchMixed54% of 110 reviews2012
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
On Tuesday, November 6th Americans will vote to shape the future of their country. Why wait? Start shaping your country's future now in Democracy 2.
Why similar: Political Sim 77.3% ★, Simulation 10%, Strategy 9.4%, Indie 3.3%
- #6 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
94% matchMixed59% of 1,246 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 75.3% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 12%
- #7 The Arab Republic of Taghia
93% matchMixed59% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
The Arab Republic of Taghia is an arab spring tyranny simulator. You have followed in the footsteps of your father and been "elected" to lead the Arab Republic of Taghia, and must hold onto power through any means necessary.
Why similar: Political Sim 78.8% ★, Strategy 11%, Simulation 10.2%
- #8 Government Simulator
92% matchMixed47% of 188 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 81% ★, Simulation 9%, Strategy 6.9%, Indie 3.1%
- #9 Democracy 3 Africa
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 410 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 77.1% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Indie 3.1%
- #10 SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,847 reviews2014
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 87.2 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 79.9% ★, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 9.2%
- #11 Crisis in the Kremlin
90% matchVery Positive84% of 1,451 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 83% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 3.4%, Indie 1.5%
- #12 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
89% matchMixed45% of 610 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 82.6% ★, Simulation 10.4%, Strategy 7%
- #13 Need to Know
89% matchMixed67% of 293 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 78.9% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Indie 5.8%
- #14 Kommissar
87% matchNegative17% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Beardserk
Windows
Kommissar is a political prosecution simulator in a totalitarian regime. Keep the Independent City-State of Roulettenburg united under the regime iron fist. Watch for your fellow citizens and seize the dissidents for the glory of the fatherland.
Why similar: Political Sim 81.4% ★, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 7.2%, Indie 2.5%
- #15 Fate of the World: Tipping Point
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 448 reviews2011
Dev: Red Redemption
Windows · Mac
Experience Fate of the World as it's meant to be played. Take control of the GEO through the five original missions, plus the “Denial”, “Migration” and “Extras Pack” DLCs.
Why similar: Political Sim 74.9% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 10.3%, Indie 2.9%
- #16 The Political Process
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,120 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.2 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 83.2% ★, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 6.5%, Indie 2.5%
- #17 Fate of the World
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 448 reviews2011
Dev: Red RedemptionPub: Soothsayer Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Fate of the World is a dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next two centuries. You must manage a balancing act of protecting the Earth’s resources and climate versus the needs of an ever-growing world population, who...
Why similar: Political Sim 74.9% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 10.3%, Indie 2.9%
- #18 Nepotism for Germany
84% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Zwetan Letschew
Windows
Satirical political strategy: From local party to Orban's palace. Corruption has never been this much fun.
Why similar: Political Sim 64.5% ★, Simulation 18.3%, Strategy 17.3%
- #19 Politisim
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OateyGames
Windows
Run for President of the United States. Fight through a state-by-state primary, pick a running mate at the convention, trade blows across every televised debate, and hold your coalition together on election night — one decision a week, in a country paying attention to every one.
Why similar: Political Sim 74.2% ★, Simulation 13%, Strategy 12.8%
- #20 Power & Revolution
83% 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 Sim 79.8% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 9.7%
- #21 Pizza Syndicate
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Software 2000Pub: WASD Games
Windows
Run your pizza empire in this quirky retro tycoon! Manage restaurants, hire staff, craft menus, and outsmart rivals. Dive into the underground syndicate—rob banks, hire hitmen, sabotage competitors, and use any scheme to dominate the city with humor and strategy! WISHLIST NOW!
Why similar: Political Sim 64.1% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Simulation 14.9%, Indie 2.7%
- #22 RIOT: Civil Unrest
82% matchMixed68% of 1,910 reviews2019
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 5.5 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 66.4% ★, Strategy 15%, Simulation 13.4%, Indie 5.2%
- #23 World of Fate
81% matchMixed45% of 194 reviews2022
Dev: NIK
Windows
World of Fate is a massive strategy game where you spend your time taking over real life buildings and establishing your empire on the real life map. The game uses super advanced tech to provide real time street data and building data to create all the terrain and play space.
Why similar: Political Sim 74.3% ★, Strategy 19.5%, Simulation 6.1%
- #24 Project Syria
81% matchMixed41% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Emblematic Group
Windows
Nearly one half of Syria’s 23 million people have been displaced in its civil war and no group has been as severely affected as children. Children make up more than half of the three million refugees living in camps some news reports indicate that children are actually being specifically targeted in the violence.
Why similar: Political Sim 83.3% ★, Simulation 12.7%, Indie 4%
- #25 Votica
79% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Ekasmart Games
Windows
Votica is a election simulation game. Create your politician, run a strategic campaign, and win the votes of Velkarya’s citizens. Every election is unique thanks to randomized demographics. With both single-player and multiplayer modes, it offers a humorous yet deep political experience.
Why similar: Political Sim 81.5% ★, Strategy 16%, Indie 2.5%
- #26 Take town
80% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Merragamm
Windows
Urban Planning Simulator (puzzle) build and manage your city! You are the mayor of a small town develop it and earn money.
Why similar: Political Sim 80.5% ★, Strategy 15.1%, Simulation 4.4%
- #27 Realpolitiks II
79% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.9 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: Political Sim 60.8% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Simulation 15.4%, Indie 6.4%
- #28 Long Live The Queen
78% matchVery Positive95% of 7,125 reviews2013
Dev: Hanako Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs.
Why similar: Political Sim 84% ★, Simulation 7.1%, Strategy 6.1%, Indie 2.8%
- #29 PODER
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 107 Games
Windows · Mac
Run a district in a 12-million Latin American megacity in a political strategy about power, compromise, and dirty deals. 100+ starting combos, 75 population groups, and no decision without consequences. Can you do better than those you love to hate?
Why similar: Political Sim 75.6% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Simulation 10%
- #30 VAL-YOU: Future Europe
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PandaBee Studios
Windows
Build a healthy democracy and shape the future of Europe in this Free Card Game. Play Cards as actions to balance the demands of Politics, Economy, Science, and Society in different political scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 75.1% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 11.6%
- #31 The President
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pasteq Studio
Windows · Mac
The President is a management / political simulation game where you play as the president of one of the available countries. Shape your country and meet the expectations of your people to be re-elected in the next elections.
Why similar: Political Sim 69.9% ★, Simulation 17.1%, Strategy 10.8%, Indie 2.2%
- #32 Third Party President
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Mustellinus
Windows
A presidential election simulator where a series of events have left the two major U.S. parties without a viable presidential candidate. As a third party candidate, campaign, advertise, and debate your way to the white house.
Why similar: Political Sim 76.5% ★, Strategy 20.7%, Indie 2.9%
- #33 川建国同志想要连任/Comrade Trump's Re-election
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,248 reviews2020
Dev: YEARSPub: 七彩绘色游戏
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
This game is for entertainment only. It does not represent any group or individual, nor does it represent or agree with any political views.A game simulating the re-election of Comrade Trump, let's write a hymn of loyalty.
Why similar: Political Sim 84.3% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Indie 2.1%
- #34 Seaburn
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Treeburn Studios
Windows
Seaburn is a choice-based political simulator where your choices affect the future of the planet. Play as a policymaker as you sign legislation, respond to events, and compete in high-stakes elections. Earn money, become popular, and save the environment.
Why similar: Political Sim 84.5% ★, Simulation 15.5%
- #35 This Is the Peace
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nokwite Games
Windows
When The President fails to win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, he vows to get it next year — by ending every world conflict himself. A darkly funny political strategy inspired by This Is the Police.
Why similar: Political Sim 66.1% ★, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 11%, Indie 5.1%
- #36 America VS America 美国反对美国
73% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TheOne Studio
Windows · Mac
American vs. America is a card-based political simulation game themed around the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Choose your faction and play a wide variety of election-year event cards to shape your own unique election outcome.
Why similar: Political Sim 55.9% ★, Simulation 20.5%, Strategy 20.3%, Indie 3.3%
- #37 Rise of the Successor
72% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Six
Windows
You wake up as North Korea’s Supreme Leader. Manage diplomacy, internal power struggles, and national survival. Balance nuclear ambition, public needs, and elite loyalty. One wrong move could cost you everything — will you rule or fall?
Why similar: Political Sim 78.4% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 8.9%
- #38 Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light
73% matchMostly Negative31% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: JRad Games
Windows
Try to survive three nights in Haunted Hotel: Stay in the Light. Control a hotel security system to drive out the evil forces that are killing your guests. Rationalize electrical energy as it will not last all night.
Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Simulation 39.5%, Indie 17.4%
- #39 Usurp
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Halfie Studios
Windows
Take a journey into Han Dynasty China, where deceit, deception and cunning lie at every corner of this strategy party game.
Why similar: Political Sim 78.6% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Indie 2.7%
- #40 Democratic Socialism Simulator
71% matchVery Positive92% of 198 reviews2020
Dev: Molleindustria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!
Why similar: Political Sim 72% ★, Simulation 18.7%, Indie 9.3%
- #41 Mobocratic Union
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Proqet Studios
Windows
Welcome to Mobocratic Union, a thrilling political simulation game where you'll navigate the politics of the European Union. Make strategic decisions, form alliances, and shape the course of the continent’s future!
Why similar: Political Sim 76.1% ★, Simulation 12%, Strategy 11.9%
- #42 Medieval Lords: Soldier Kings of Europe
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
In Medieval Lords: Soldier Kings of Europe, you guide rulers through the turbulent era of 1028-1530 AD. Advise kings, sultans, and emperors, managing politics, war, and diplomacy to expand empires across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East in this grand strategic simulation.
Why similar: Political Sim 83.7% ★, Strategy 16.3%
- #43 Bad Government
72% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: FreeTimeDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your resources and navigate the shifting sentiment of the population in this decision-based resource management game. Gain power to unlock more individuals, adding complexity as you progress. How long can you maintain balance?
Why similar: Political Sim 80.2% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 8%, Indie 2%
- #44 The Propagandist
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roundy Ducky
Windows · Mac
Step into the desk of a state Propagandist! Design posters, shape public opinion, and censor any media that challenges the state. Enlighten the people, serve your glorious country, and uphold the vision of the Mother. Every poster you create can shift the fate of the nation.
Why similar: Political Sim 90.6% ★, Simulation 4.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #45 2024 U.S. Election Simulator
70% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
The 2024 U.S. Election Simulator puts you in control of an American election night like never before. Customize your very own political candidate and run a realistic campaign that leads up to election night!
Why similar: Political Sim 71.2% ★, Simulation 16.5%, Strategy 10%, Indie 2.3%
- #46 Royal Verdict
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LestGames Studio
Windows
A medieval court simulation where every verdict matters. Hear cases, uncover lies, and balance the King, the People, and the Church as your reputation shapes the fate of the kingdom.
Why similar: Political Sim 72.9% ★, Simulation 18.6%, Strategy 6%, Indie 2.5%
- #47 Keeper of The Strait
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sui Lip Chuan
Windows
You are the gatekeeper of a vital strait. Inspect manifests, collect fees, and block hostile ships in this hybrid of bureaucratic simulation and tower defense. When diplomacy fails, deploy tanks and bunkers to protect your base.
Why similar: Political Sim 79.2% ★, Simulation 20.8%
- #48 History Founder
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 歴史Founder
Windows
From the heroes of the Three Kingdoms to modern geopolitics—a seamless simulation of 1,800 years of history.
Why similar: Political Sim 78.7% ★, Simulation 21.3%
- #49 Silencer
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Lulu
Windows · Mac
Silencer is a bureaucratic simulation game about censorship and misinformation in journalism and politics. As a low-level news censor employed by the authoritarian government, Ogalia, the player will interpret censorship protocols, read news articles, and decide if an article should be taken down.
Why similar: Political Sim 83.4% ★, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 5.5%
- #50 Beholder: Conductor
65% matchVery Positive91% of 4,427 reviews2025
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 83.7% ★, Strategy 6.8%, Simulation 6.5%, Indie 3%
- #51 Civitas Rise
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Renewal Art Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Civitas Rise是一款古典社会模拟游戏。本游戏中,数千名玩家共同建设一座座著名的汉代时期东西方城市,发展经济系统,制定社会规则,沉淀文化记忆。玩家们的群体决策会对城市产生不可逆的深远影响。
Why similar: Political Sim 81.9% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 4.7%
- #52 QSVT: ¡Que se vayan todos!
66% matchVery Positive91% of 69 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 74.7% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Indie 1.8%
- #53 Risk & Responsibility
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Karmic Loop Studios
Windows
A corporate crisis management simulation where every decision has a cost, every audit has a deadline, and one wrong call can cost careers, compliance, and lives.
Why similar: Political Sim 59.7% ★, Simulation 20.7%, Strategy 19.6%
- #54 大明王朝1789 | Ming dynasty 1789
67% matchMixed46% of 508 reviews2020
Dev: Long Qi Software Technology
Windows
In 1789, the Ming Dynasty had survived for a hundred years. At this time, just before the Great Revolution, what will the Ming Dynasty look like under the influence of players?
Why similar: Political Sim 54.9% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Simulation 16.7%, Indie 8.1%
- #55 Reality Simulator
67% matchPositive82% of 39 reviews2022
Dev: Realizm
Windows
This is a 3D simulation game walk through where we showcase how realistic next generation games can be and how far 3D realism has come 1. Walk through a house 2. Walk through a stage
Why similar: Political Sim 80.9% ★, Simulation 16.5%, Indie 2.6%
- #56 SecretMission_ProduceForPresident
69% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RP.Games
Windows
Race for President is comming ! As an ordinary factory owner, what secret challenges are waiting for you?
Why similar: Political Sim 77.9% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 9.2%, Indie 2.1%
- #57 Decision in the Desert
67% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: MicroprosePub: Atari
Windows
Classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The second title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game features real-time battles that test your skills as a commander of forces in North Africa during WWII
Why similar: Political Sim 66.3% ★, Simulation 17.1%, Strategy 16.6%