- #1 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
97% 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 19.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, Turn-Based 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, 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 18.9% ★, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Turn-Based 14.9%, Conspiracy 11.8% ★, 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 23.1% ★, Turn-Based 15%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Conspiracy 6.6% ★
- #4 Shadows of Forbidden Gods
95% matchVery Positive92% of 1,061 reviews2023
Dev: Bobby Two HandsPub: Forbidden Oak Games Limited
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 21.7 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 27.1% ★, Grand Strategy 24.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Conspiracy 13.5% ★, Economy 7.6%
- #5 Rogue State Revolution
94% 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: Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Political Sim 15.9% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #6 Democracy 4
94% 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 32.4% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Economy 11%, Modern 7.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%
- #7 Realpolitiks II
93% 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 33% ★, Grand Strategy 32.3% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 10.5%, Modern 4.8%
- #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 24.8%, Simulation 23.5%, Turn-Based 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Economy 11.9%
- #9 Lawgivers
91% 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 31.2% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Turn-Based 15.5%, Sandbox 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #10 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 13.8%, Economy 9.3%, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 6.2%
- #11 Power & Revolution
90% 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 55.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Economy 10.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 8.4%
- #12 Lawgivers II
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 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 35% ★, Grand Strategy 20.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Sandbox 12.1%, Choices Matter 5.4%
- #13 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 45% ★, Grand Strategy 34.6% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 3.9%
- #14 Evil Bank Manager
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,766 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% ★, Turn-Based 18.4%, Economy 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Strategy 9.8%
- #15 Age of History II
85% matchVery Positive90% of 49,951 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 27.8% ★, Political Sim 21.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 9.5%
- #16 Agenda
87% 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%
- #17 Trade Conquest
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 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% ★, Economy 13.1%, Modern 11.9%, Simulation 5.6%
- #18 Rogue State
86% 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 62% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Simulation 13.7%, Economy 9.6%
- #19 US and THEM
86% matchMostly Negative34% of 115 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%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Grand Strategy 18.4% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Political Sim 11.1% ★
- #20 This Is the President
84% 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 37.9% ★, Grand Strategy 33.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Strategy 7.7%, 2D 2.6%
- #21 4th Generation Warfare
83% 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 35.4% ★, Grand Strategy 34.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Strategy 6.9%, Simulation 5.2%
- #22 Democracy 3
82% 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 59.1% ★, Turn-Based 13.4%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.1%, Economy 5.3%
- #23 City of Gangsters
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,559 reviews2021
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.6 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 25.1%, Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Economy 13.9%, Strategy 9.5%
- #24 Suzerain
79% 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 73.8% ★, Choices Matter 13%, Simulation 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%, 2D 2.9%
- #25 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
80% matchMostly Negative38% of 299 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 36.4% ★, Political Sim 17.8% ★, Economy 14.5%, Sandbox 12.8%, Modern 8.8%
- #26 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
78% matchVery Positive87% of 763 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Economy 8.6%, Conspiracy 7.1% ★
- #27 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
77% matchVery Positive81% of 380 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 32.5% ★, Political Sim 26.4% ★, Sandbox 10.8%, Economy 7.9%, Strategy 7.5%
- #28 Supreme Ruler 2030
79% 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: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Political Sim 20% ★, Tactical 12.8%, Modern 10.1%, Sandbox 9%
- #29 Turkish Throne
76% 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 44.4% ★, Sandbox 17.8%, Simulation 14.3%, Tactical 9.9%, Strategy 9.6%
- #30 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
81% 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 60.6% ★, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Simulation 9.5%, 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 15.4% ★, Strategy 8%, Choices Matter 6.1%
- #32 The Political Process
75% 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 73.3% ★, Turn-Based 10.9%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 7.3%
- #33 Warnament
74% matchVery Positive85% of 495 reviews2025
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based grand strategy game, simple for newbies yet challenging for masters. As the leader of a nation, you will conquer territories and advance in military, technology, culture, or politics. Choose from historical scenarios or create your own with an editor.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, Turn-Based 20.9%, Sandbox 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Economy 9.3%
- #34 Terra Invicta
73% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 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 25.3% ★, Turn-Based 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Economy 11%, Tactical 10.7%
- #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 33.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Economy 12.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 10.5%
- #36 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
74% 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 36.4% ★, Grand Strategy 31.1% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 10%, Modern 6.7%
- #37 Plutocracy
75% 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 32.5% ★, Grand Strategy 28.3% ★, Economy 11.4%, Sandbox 9.4%, Strategy 6.6%
- #38 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
72% 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: Grand Strategy 42.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.7%, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 10.2%, Choices Matter 9.9%
- #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 32.1% ★, Grand Strategy 28% ★, Modern 9.7%, Economy 7.6%, Realistic 6.7%
- #40 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
70% 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 38.9% ★, Grand Strategy 29% ★, Economy 13.6%, Strategy 7.6%, Simulation 7.2%
- #41 Federal Reserve Simulator
69% 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 14.9%, Sandbox 7.5%, Difficult 6.5%
- #42 Three Kingdoms : Alias
69% matchVery Positive82% of 344 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 29.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Economy 9.5%, Tactical 6.3%
- #43 Politics The Game
68% 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 52.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.2%, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 8.9%, 2D 3.4%
- #44 The Fabulous Fear Machine
70% matchVery Positive90% of 575 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 26.9% ★, Difficult 25%, Strategy 13.7%, Simulation 13.3%, Choices Matter 12%
- #45 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 65.1% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 12.9%, Economy 8%
- #46 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 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Economy 10.9%, Modern 9.9%, Strategy 7.4%
- #47 The Three Kingdoms of Shadows: Xuzhou
68% matchVery Positive94% of 50 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%
- #48 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 61.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 3.1%
- #49 The Shrouded Isle
71% 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 36.5% ★, Turn-Based 23.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Strategy 5.4%
- #50 Sim Junta
73% 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 12.8%, Simulation 6.2%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #51 Global Protocol: New World Order
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 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 33.5% ★, Political Sim 30.5% ★, Sandbox 13.5%, Strategy 11.3%, Economy 8.1%
- #52 Imperial Ambitions
66% matchVery Positive82% of 100 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 33.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based 15.4%, Economy 14.5%, Strategy 7.6%
- #53 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 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 29.7% ★, Political Sim 23.7% ★, Modern 13.9%, Tactical 12.9%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #54 We. The Revolution
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,476 reviews2019
Dev: PolyslashPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
As a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal, preside over complicated cases of ordinary citizens, dangerous criminals, and enemies of the revolution in revolutionary Paris. Make judgments, plot political intrigue, and try to not lose your own head!
Why similar: Political Sim 41.1% ★, Turn-Based 27.2%, Investigation 7.7%, Choices Matter 7.7%, Strategy 7.1%
- #55 Solium Infernum
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,714 reviews2024
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 24.8 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 21%, Conspiracy 19.3% ★, Difficult 9.4%, Strategy 8.8%
- #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 25.6%, Turn-Based 18.7%, Strategy 12%, Difficult 8.6%
- #57 Lords of Infinity
66% matchVery Positive95% of 217 reviews2023
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.
Why similar: Political Sim 83.5% ★, Choices Matter 7.5%, Casual 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #58 Mr. President
64% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: Exia Labs
Windows · Mac
Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in Mr. President, a sandbox simulation of the U.S. presidency. Pursue your legislative agenda. Compete with rivals Russia and China. Deal with crises from 9/11 to COVID-19; and direct the U.S. military against terror groups and rogue states.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.6% ★, Grand Strategy 31% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 7%