- #1 The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue
97% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction & more
Why similar: Illuminati 15.8% ★, Political Sim 15% ★, Grand Strategy 9% ★, Turn-Based 8.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #2 Democracy 4
96% matchVery Positive82% of 6,264 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 20% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Political 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Illuminati 9.7% ★
- #3 Secret Government
96% matchMixed53% of 298 reviews2021
Dev: GameTrekPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 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: Illuminati 15.8% ★, Political Sim 12.4% ★, Grand Strategy 11.6% ★, Politics 10.4% ★, Political 9.4% ★
- #4 Evil Democracy: 1932
95% 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: Politics 27.5% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.3%, Turn-Based 11.5%
- #5 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,375 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 18.3% ★, Politics 14.3% ★, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Turn-Based 11.2%, Political 9.8% ★
- #6 Realpolitiks II
94% matchMixed46% of 666 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 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 24.4% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Politics 15.5% ★, Political 12.5% ★, Strategy 8.8%
- #7 Rogue State Revolution
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2021
Dev: LRDGames, Inc.Pub: Modern Wolf
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.9 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 18.1% ★, Political 17.4% ★, Turn-Based 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #8 Lawgivers
92% matchVery Positive82% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.5 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 21.5% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Political 14.9% ★, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★, Turn-Based 10.1%
- #9 Age of History II
91% matchVery Positive90% of 49,233 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 61.4 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 21.8% ★, Political Sim 17.2% ★, Turn-Based 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Political 10.9% ★
- #10 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 41.6% ★, Politics 22.3% ★, Turn-Based 8.8%, Political 8.3% ★, Simulation 5.1%
- #11 Shadows of Forbidden Gods
89% matchVery Positive92% of 1,028 reviews2023
Dev: Bobby Two HandsPub: Forbidden Oak Games Limited
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Conspiracy 13.5% ★, Economy 7.9%
- #12 Evil Bank Manager
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,759 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 21.4% ★, Illuminati 17% ★, Economy 16%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%
- #13 Power & Revolution
90% matchMixed56% of 1,294 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 37.1% ★, Politics 24% ★, Political 10.2% ★, Grand Strategy 9.5% ★, Economy 7.5%
- #14 Government Simulator
88% matchMixed47% of 187 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 46.5% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Turn-Based 10.7%, Economy 7.8%, Simulation 6.4%
- #15 Lawgivers II
86% matchMixed70% of 641 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 27.2% ★, Politics 22.8% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #16 Realpolitiks
87% matchMixed62% of 1,232 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.8 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 33.2% ★, Politics 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 25.5% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 2.8%
- #17 4th Generation Warfare
86% 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 21.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Politics 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #18 The Political Process
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,101 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.6 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 41.9% ★, Politics 22.7% ★, Political 20.6% ★, Turn-Based 5.9%, Simulation 4.8%
- #19 Turkish Throne
82% matchVery Positive94% of 324 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 29.5% ★, Politics 17.3% ★, Political 16.9% ★, Sandbox 11.5%, Simulation 9.4%
- #20 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
82% matchVery Positive82% of 645 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 24.9% ★, Politics 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18% ★, Political 15.8% ★, Economy 9%
- #21 POWER
83% matchMixed57% of 113 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 22.6% ★, Political 16.3% ★, Politics 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Economy 8.9%
- #22 US and THEM
84% matchMostly Negative34% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 15.8%, Political 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Politics 10.2% ★
- #23 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
84% matchMixed45% of 609 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 40.4% ★, Politics 19.5% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, Simulation 6.2%
- #24 Plutocracy
81% matchVery Positive80% of 1,348 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 22% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Politics 16.4% ★, Economy 8%
- #25 This Is the President
80% matchMixed68% of 403 reviews2021
Dev: SuperPACPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 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 31.3% ★, Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, Politics 18.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Strategy 6.3%
- #26 Politics The Game
76% matchVery Positive95% of 2,186 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 5.5 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: Politics 29.8% ★, Political Sim 22% ★, Political 20.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 6.8%
- #27 Trade Conquest
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: GrandPaw Games
Windows
Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?
Why similar: Political Sim 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.6% ★, Politics 18.6% ★, Political 13.6% ★, Economy 9.6%
- #28 Solium Infernum
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,640 reviews2024
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?
Why similar: Politics 23.4% ★, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Political 19.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Conspiracy 12.2% ★
- #29 Agenda
81% 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%
- #30 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
79% matchMostly Negative39% of 279 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 22.1% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Politics 17.4% ★, Political Sim 11.3% ★, Economy 9.5%
- #31 City of Gangsters
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,534 reviews2021
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.8 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 20.3%, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Politics 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Economy 12.6%
- #32 Terra Invicta
73% matchVery Positive81% of 9,023 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 25.1% ★, Turn-Based 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Economy 11.5%, Tactical 10.7%
- #33 Sim Junta
79% matchMostly Negative34% 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 58.5% ★, Political 23.9% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 4.7%, 2D 1.9%
- #34 Rogue State
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 255 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 62.1% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 13.6%, Economy 9.9%
- #35 Warnament
73% matchVery Positive87% of 367 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 17.6% ★, Politics 14.7% ★, Political 14.4% ★, Turn-Based 14.3%, Sandbox 10.6%
- #36 Collapse: A Political Simulator
76% matchMixed65% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 24.8% ★, Politics 19% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political 17.3% ★, Economy 8.2%
- #37 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
74% matchMixed49% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: Eversim
Windows
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 27.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Politics 11.4% ★, Simulation 8.1%
- #38 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,248 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.2 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 25.3% ★, Political Sim 21% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Modern 11.9%, Tactical 11.1%
- #39 Supreme Ruler 2030
74% matchMixed64% of 536 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 20.9% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Politics 16.2% ★, Tactical 10.1%, Modern 8%
- #40 Suzerain
72% matchVery Positive93% of 11,092 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 18.1 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 35.7% ★, Politics 28.6% ★, Political 27.8% ★, Choices Matter 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #41 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
75% 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 50.5% ★, Politics 22.5% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 9.8%, Economy 6.4%
- #42 Half-Earth Socialism
72% matchVery Positive83% of 961 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 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 23.4% ★, Political 14.2% ★, Politics 13.9% ★, Economy 7.9%
- #43 Beholder 2
71% matchVery Positive87% of 7,880 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.0 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 31.9% ★, Political 24.4% ★, Politics 22% ★, Choices Matter 6.4%, Strategy 6.4%
- #44 Political Arena
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 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 26.7% ★, Political Sim 22.1% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Sandbox 11.9%, Simulation 8.6%
- #45 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
69% matchVery Positive97% of 73 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 29.9% ★, Political 29.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #46 Crisis in the Kremlin
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,444 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 49.3% ★, Politics 11.8% ★, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Political 9.3% ★, Strategy 9%
- #47 Orbi Universo II
68% matchVery Positive82% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Guide your very own civilization's destiny in this abstract strategy sim. Master a complex node system, overcome unique challenges, and evolve your society from humble beginnings to the mastery of the atom. Can your civilization *really* withstand the test of time?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 29.8% ★, Political Sim 23.7% ★, Politics 19.8% ★, Economy 11.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #48 Rebel Inc: Escalation
69% matchVery Positive82% of 7,070 reviews2021
Dev: Ndemic CreationsPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.4% ★, Tactical 18.4%, Sandbox 15.7%, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 8.7%
- #49 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
68% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 20.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Politics 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #50 ILLUMINATI
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: RadioFree.NetPub: RadioFree.Net
Windows · Mac
Join the conspiracy of global domination and dark satire in this classic from Steve Jackson Games. As one of the Illuminati, you are driven by power, money, mayhem—and more. Grow stronger as you plot to destroy your rivals. How will you take over the world?
Why similar: Illuminati 43.9% ★, Strategy 22.1%, Conspiracy 20.8% ★, Casual 6.3%, 2D 5.6%
- #51 SuperPower 3
73% matchOverwhelmingly Negative10% of 1,212 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 24.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, Politics 14.9% ★, Political 12.9% ★, Modern 7.1%
- #52 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
66% matchVery Positive81% of 375 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 31.9% ★, Political Sim 26.8% ★, Sandbox 10.6%, Economy 8.3%, Strategy 7.5%
- #53 The Emperor and State
68% matchMixed57% of 317 reviews2024
Dev: 涂途Pub: Hawthorn Games
Windows
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Politics 26.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Economy 12.4%, Strategy 6.3%
- #54 Fate of the World
69% 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 35.8% ★, Turn-Based 16.1%, Political 15% ★, Politics 12.8% ★, Strategy 7.1%
- #55 AfterWar
65% matchMostly Positive73% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: Dmytro Lumen
Windows
AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028
Why similar: Political Sim 19.7% ★, Political 18% ★, Grand Strategy 17% ★, Politics 15.6% ★, Economy 9.7%
- #56 Waiting For The Raven
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 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 42.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Conspiracy 15.8% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Choices Matter 6.3%
- #57 Democracy 3 Africa
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 408 reviews2016
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 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 50.6% ★, Politics 33.2% ★, Simulation 8.1%, Strategy 8%
- #58 Terminal Conflict
67% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Strategy Mill
Windows · Mac · Linux
Touch the world with your fingertips! Your retro terminal awaits your command, for the balance of power, in this definitive Cold War strategy game. Here you belong; assert your leadership through turn based strategic tit-for-tat, on the brink of mutually assured destruction. Don't let it slip away!
Why similar: Political Sim 22.5% ★, Political 20.8% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Politics 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%