- #1 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
97% matchVery Positive85% of 186 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 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 19.2% ★, Grand Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Conspiracy 10.7% ★
- #2 Secret Government
96% 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 18.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2%, Turn-Based 15.1%, Conspiracy 11.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #3 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,386 reviews2019
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
Why similar: Political Sim 23% ★, Turn-Based 15.1%, Grand Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Conspiracy 6.6% ★
- #4 Rogue State Revolution
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 543 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 18.5%, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Turn-Based 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #5 Democracy 4
94% matchVery Positive82% of 6,409 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 32.5% ★, Grand Strategy 19.9%, Economy 10.9%, Modern 7.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%
- #6 Realpolitiks II
94% matchMixed46% of 668 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.4 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 32.9% ★, Grand Strategy 32.5%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 10.5%, Modern 4.8%
- #7 Shadows of Forbidden Gods
93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,071 reviews2023
Dev: Bobby Two HandsPub: Forbidden Oak Games Limited
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 27% ★, Grand Strategy 24.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Conspiracy 13.6% ★, Economy 7.4%
- #8 Evil Democracy: 1932
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 471 reviews2020
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Why similar: Strategy 24.7%, Simulation 23.4%, Turn-Based 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Economy 11.7%
- #9 Lawgivers
91% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 31.1% ★, Turn-Based 15.7%, Grand Strategy 15.6%, Sandbox 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #10 Age of History II
90% matchVery Positive90% of 50,416 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 27.9%, Political Sim 21.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 9.4%
- #11 Government Simulator
91% 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 56.7% ★, Turn-Based 14%, Economy 9.1%, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 6.1%
- #12 Realpolitiks
89% matchMixed62% of 1,247 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 45% ★, Grand Strategy 34.8%, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 3.9%
- #13 Evil Bank Manager
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,767 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 26.2%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Economy 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Strategy 9.8%
- #14 Lawgivers II
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 712 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: Political Sim 34.9% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Sandbox 12.1%, Choices Matter 5.4%
- #15 Power & Revolution
87% 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 55.9% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6%, Economy 10.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 8.4%
- #16 This Is the President
86% matchMixed68% of 412 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 37.8% ★, Grand Strategy 33.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Strategy 7.7%, 2D 2.6%
- #17 Agenda
86% 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 52.8%, Simulation 47.2%
- #18 City of Gangsters
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,563 reviews2021
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Turn-Based 25.3%, Grand Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Economy 13.6%, Strategy 9.4%
- #19 Rogue State
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 259 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 62.2% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Simulation 13.7%, Economy 9.4%
- #20 Trade Conquest
82% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Turn wealth into political power in this modern Grand Strategy game. Build a global economic empire, manipulate governments, and challenge the world's superpowers through Economic supremacy or military Conquest.
Why similar: Political Sim 35% ★, Grand Strategy 31.2%, Economy 12.8%, Modern 12%, Simulation 5.6%
- #21 Democracy 3
83% 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 59% ★, Turn-Based 13.6%, Simulation 7.3%, Strategy 6.1%, Economy 5.2%
- #22 US and THEM
85% matchMostly Negative34% of 116 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 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: Turn-Based 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Grand Strategy 18.4%, Strategy 11.5%, Political Sim 11% ★
- #23 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
81% matchVery Positive86% of 770 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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: Political Sim 28.3% ★, Grand Strategy 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Economy 8.4%, Conspiracy 7.1% ★
- #24 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: Political Sim 35.3% ★, Grand Strategy 34.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 6.9%, Simulation 5.2%
- #25 Suzerain
79% matchVery Positive92% of 11,925 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.5 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 73.9% ★, Choices Matter 13%, Simulation 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%, 2D 2.9%
- #26 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
79% matchMostly Negative37% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: JujubeePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prove your political brilliance in a grand strategy like no other: pick any contemporary country, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits - the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.6%, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Economy 14.2%, Sandbox 12.8%, Modern 8.8%
- #27 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
77% matchVery Positive81% of 382 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Lordy
Windows
In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords,develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements
Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.7%, Political Sim 26.4% ★, Sandbox 10.8%, Economy 7.8%, Strategy 7.5%
- #28 Supreme Ruler 2030
78% matchMixed65% of 555 reviews2023
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.9%, Political Sim 20% ★, Tactical 12.8%, Modern 10.2%, Sandbox 9%
- #29 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
76% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 33.4 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: Political Sim 38.9% ★, Grand Strategy 29.2%, Economy 13.4%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 7.1%
- #30 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
80% matchMixed46% of 613 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 60.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.4%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 6.6%, Economy 3.1%
- #31 Waiting For The Raven
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2020
Dev: Musclebird
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become Master of Spies, plant connections and agents in the underworld. Who will you join? Who may be betrayed? Decipher Letters, Solve Mysteries, Manage Businesses, Spy, Bribe, Abduct, Murder, Seduce in an experimental atmospheric hybrid of first-person & top-down espionage experience.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, Conspiracy 15.5% ★, Strategy 8%, Choices Matter 6.1%
- #32 Turkish Throne
74% matchVery Positive92% of 379 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 44.4% ★, Sandbox 17.8%, Simulation 14.2%, Tactical 10%, Strategy 9.6%
- #33 The Political Process
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,167 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 73.2% ★, Turn-Based 11.1%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 7.3%
- #34 The Fabulous Fear Machine
75% matchVery Positive90% of 582 reviews2023
Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: AMC Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Fabulous Fear Machine is a narrative-driven strategy game with a pulp horror style. As the Machine's new Master, you must sow fear and expand your influence by creating Legends, harvesting resources, manipulating events, and spying on your enemies.
Why similar: Conspiracy 27% ★, Difficult 25.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Choices Matter 12%
- #35 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: Grand Strategy 33.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Economy 12.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 10.4%
- #36 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
74% matchMixed48% of 317 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 36.9% ★, Grand Strategy 31.2%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 9.9%, Modern 6.6%
- #37 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
71% matchVery Positive98% of 93 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: Grand Strategy 42.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.7%, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.9%
- #38 Plutocracy
73% matchVery Positive80% of 1,379 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 32.5% ★, Grand Strategy 28.5%, Economy 11.2%, Sandbox 9.5%, Strategy 6.5%
- #39 SuperPower 3
76% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,216 reviews2022
Dev: GolemLabsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
Why similar: Political Sim 32% ★, Grand Strategy 28.1%, Modern 9.7%, Economy 7.4%, Realistic 6.8%
- #40 Terra Invicta
69% matchVery Positive80% of 9,948 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Grand Strategy 25.5%, Turn-Based 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Economy 10.8%, Tactical 10.7%
- #41 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,255 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8%, Political Sim 23.7% ★, Modern 13.9%, Tactical 12.9%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #42 Federal Reserve Simulator
70% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: Billmeade Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can you beat inflation without crashing the economy? Run the Federal Reserve through real crises, political pressure, AI bubbles, and market panic. Set rates, deploy QE, manage expectations, and engineer the perfect soft landing. Featured on Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal.
Why similar: Political Sim 36% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Economy 14.7%, Sandbox 7.5%, Difficult 6.6%
- #43 Politics The Game
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,576 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 52.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.3%, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 8.9%, 2D 3.4%
- #44 Three Kingdoms : Alias
69% matchVery Positive80% of 373 reviews2026
Dev: Plotrick
Windows
A world where officers hide their names and abilities. Can you spot Zhuge Liang? A hardcore turn-based strategy simulation for true Three Kingdoms devotees.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.3% ★, Grand Strategy 30.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Economy 9.3%, Tactical 6.3%
- #45 The Three Kingdoms of Shadows: Xuzhou
69% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: 鹏砚
Windows · Mac
Three Kingdoms of Shadows blends dark political intrigue with occult folklore. As Liu Bei, raised to rule Xuzhou as a pliable puppet, enact decrees, manage resources, and outmaneuver the factions behind your rise. Follow history—or pursue optional mysteries to unlock a path no chronicle recorded.
Why similar: Political Sim 65.8% ★, Tactical 13.7%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 6.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #46 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
73% 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 65.3% ★, Strategy 14%, Simulation 12.9%, Economy 7.8%
- #47 Crisis in the Kremlin
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,463 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?
Why similar: Political Sim 61.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 3.1%
- #48 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
72% matchMixed62% of 856 reviews2020
Dev: Eversim
Windows · Mac
The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 34.1% ★, Grand Strategy 29.7%, Economy 10.7%, Modern 9.9%, Strategy 7.4%
- #49 Global Protocol: New World Order
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 92 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.7%, Political Sim 30.4% ★, Sandbox 13.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Economy 8%
- #50 The Shrouded Isle
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,530 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 36.3% ★, Turn-Based 23.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Difficult 11.8%, Strategy 5.4%
- #51 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
65% matchVery Positive83% of 3,878 reviews2026
Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Tactical 10.5%, Economy 9.9%
- #52 Collapse: A Political Simulator
70% matchMixed66% of 201 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.0 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 37.9% ★, Grand Strategy 29.5%, Economy 11.9%, Strategy 6.4%, Choices Matter 5.8%
- #53 Warnament
66% matchVery Positive85% of 506 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
An approachable turn-based grand strategy sandbox. Lead a nation, forge alliances, wage wars and rewrite history. Play solo or with friends, create your own maps and scenarios, and explore community mods on Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.1%, Turn-Based 21.1%, Sandbox 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Economy 9.1%
- #54 Sim Junta
72% 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 76.6% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 6.2%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #55 Solium Infernum
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,728 reviews2024
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Grand Strategy 35.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Conspiracy 19.4% ★, Difficult 9.5%, Strategy 8.7%
- #56 Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,451 reviews2013
Dev: Illwinter Game Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.5%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Difficult 8.7%
- #57 Imperial Ambitions
65% matchVery Positive81% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: aoiti
Windows · Mac
Discover and colonize the world, Allocate your labor force, Monopolize markets, Fight tactical battles, Survive the age of imperialism...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Economy 14.2%, Strategy 7.6%
- #58 Shadow Empire
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,961 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 77.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.3%, Turn-Based 26%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Tactical 12.1%, Strategy 7%