- #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: Political Sim 17.6% ★, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Turn-Based 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Political 9.8% ★
- #2 Secret Government
96% matchMixed53% of 299 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 14.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Politics 12.3% ★, Turn-Based 11.3%, Political 11.1% ★
- #3 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,382 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 18.1% ★, Politics 14.3% ★, Turn-Based 11.5%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Political 9.8% ★
- #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 11.8%
- #5 Democracy 4
94% matchVery Positive82% of 6,345 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 22.3% ★, Politics 18.9% ★, Political 15.1% ★, Grand Strategy 13.4% ★, Economy 7.7%
- #6 Realpolitiks II
94% matchMixed46% of 667 reviews2021
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.7 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 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Politics 15.5% ★, Political 12.5% ★, Strategy 8.8%
- #7 Shadows of Forbidden Gods
92% matchVery Positive92% of 1,048 reviews2023
Dev: Bobby Two HandsPub: Forbidden Oak Games Limited
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 21.6 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 27.2% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Conspiracy 13.5% ★, Economy 7.7%
- #8 Rogue State Revolution
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 538 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 18.1% ★, Political 17.3% ★, Turn-Based 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #9 Democracy 3
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013
Dev: Positech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
Why similar: Political Sim 41.1% ★, Politics 22.4% ★, Turn-Based 9.1%, Political 8.3% ★, Simulation 5.1%
- #10 Lawgivers
91% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 21.4% ★, Politics 17.1% ★, Political 14.9% ★, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Turn-Based 10.4%
- #11 Realpolitiks
90% matchMixed62% of 1,241 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 33.1% ★, Politics 26.5% ★, Grand Strategy 25.4% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 2.9%
- #12 Power & Revolution
89% 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 36.9% ★, Politics 24.2% ★, Political 10.3% ★, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, Economy 7.3%
- #13 4th Generation Warfare
88% 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 21.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Politics 19.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #14 The Political Process
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,139 reviews2019
Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.5 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 41.6% ★, Politics 22.8% ★, Political 20.6% ★, Turn-Based 6%, Simulation 4.8%
- #15 Government Simulator
89% 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 46.2% ★, Politics 18.8% ★, Turn-Based 11%, Economy 7.6%, Simulation 6.4%
- #16 This Is the President
87% matchMixed68% of 409 reviews2021
Dev: SuperPACPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 26.9% ★, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Politics 16.1% ★, Political 13.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%
- #17 Lawgivers II
86% matchMixed70% of 677 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%
- #18 Age of History II
84% matchVery Positive90% of 49,789 reviews2018
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 62.4 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% ★, Turn-Based 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Political 10.8% ★
- #19 Turkish Throne
82% matchVery Positive93% of 365 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 29.3% ★, Politics 17.4% ★, Political 17% ★, Sandbox 11.6%, Simulation 9.4%
- #20 POWER
84% 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 22.7% ★, Political 16.4% ★, Politics 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Economy 8.7%
- #21 US and THEM
85% matchMostly Negative35% of 113 reviews2014
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.8 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 16.1%, Political 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Grand Strategy 13.6% ★, Politics 10.2% ★
- #22 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
79% matchVery Positive81% of 702 reviews2025
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.8 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 24.7% ★, Politics 20.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Economy 8.8%
- #23 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
83% matchMixed45% of 611 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 40.1% ★, Politics 19.7% ★, Political 14.4% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Simulation 6.2%
- #24 Politics The Game
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,477 reviews2025
Dev: Simplicity Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 21.7% ★, Political 20.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 6.8%
- #25 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
80% matchMostly Negative38% of 295 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 22.3% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Politics 17.5% ★, Political Sim 11.2% ★, Economy 9.2%
- #26 Rogue State
81% 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 62.1% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 13.6%, Economy 9.7%
- #27 Trade Conquest
78% matchMixed70% of 73 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 24% ★, Grand Strategy 20.9% ★, Politics 18.7% ★, Political 13.1% ★, Economy 9.1%
- #28 Sim Junta
82% 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 58.2% ★, Political 24.1% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 4.7%, 2D 1.9%
- #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 Plutocracy
78% matchVery Positive80% of 1,362 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 21.8% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Politics 16.6% ★, Political 16.6% ★, Economy 7.8%
- #31 Suzerain
75% matchVery Positive93% of 11,527 reviews2020
Dev: Torpor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 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 35% ★, Politics 28.4% ★, Political 27.4% ★, Choices Matter 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #32 Evil Bank Manager
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,760 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 25.9% ★, Economy 18.6%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Strategy 9.8%
- #33 Supreme Ruler 2030
76% matchMixed64% of 549 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 21.1% ★, Political 20.5% ★, Politics 16.2% ★, Tactical 10.2%, Modern 8%
- #34 Warnament
74% matchVery Positive85% of 465 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 17.7% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, Politics 14.6% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Sandbox 10.6%
- #35 SuperPower 3
79% 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 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Politics 14.6% ★, Political 12.6% ★, Modern 7%
- #36 City of Gangsters
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,551 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 20.9%, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, Politics 15.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Economy 12.2%
- #37 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
75% matchMixed51% of 260 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 27.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Political 14.5% ★, Politics 11.7% ★, Simulation 8.1%
- #38 Solium Infernum
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,682 reviews2024
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.0 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: Politics 23.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22% ★, Political 19.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Conspiracy 12.1% ★
- #39 Beholder 2
73% matchVery Positive87% of 8,037 reviews2018
Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.8 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 31.5% ★, Political 24.5% ★, Politics 22.2% ★, Strategy 6.4%, Choices Matter 6.4%
- #40 Star Dynasties
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 499 reviews2021
Dev: Pawley GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.4% ★, Politics 20.3% ★, Political 17% ★, Turn-Based 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%
- #41 Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
74% 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 50.4% ★, Politics 22.7% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 9.9%, Economy 6.2%
- #42 Half-Earth Socialism
72% matchVery Positive82% of 998 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 27.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Political 14.3% ★, Politics 14% ★, Economy 7.7%
- #43 Political Arena
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 73 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 26.8% ★, Political Sim 21.8% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Sandbox 11.9%, Simulation 8.7%
- #44 Federal Reserve Simulator
70% matchVery Positive100% of 60 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 30.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Economy 19.3%, Simulation 11.3%, Strategy 6.4%
- #45 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
69% matchVery Positive98% of 80 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 30% ★, Political 29.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 7.2%
- #46 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
70% matchVery Positive87% of 757 reviews2023
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 20.5% ★, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Political 14.8% ★, Politics 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%
- #47 Terra Invicta
67% matchVery Positive81% of 9,434 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 52.2 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 25.2% ★, Turn-Based 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Economy 11.1%, Tactical 10.7%
- #48 Monarch : Medieval Remastered
68% matchVery Positive81% of 378 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 32.2% ★, Political Sim 26.6% ★, Sandbox 10.7%, Economy 8.1%, Strategy 7.5%
- #49 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,251 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 50.7 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 25.5% ★, Political Sim 20.7% ★, Politics 13.7% ★, Modern 11.9%, Tactical 11.1%
- #50 Waiting For The Raven
70% 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 42.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Conspiracy 15.4% ★, Strategy 8%, Choices Matter 6.1%
- #51 The Fabulous Fear Machine
67% matchVery Positive90% of 567 reviews2023
Dev: Fictiorama StudiosPub: AMC Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.5 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 24.7%, Strategy 13.8%, Simulation 13.4%, Choices Matter 12.1%
- #52 The Emperor and State
68% matchMixed57% of 334 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 28.7% ★, Politics 26.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Economy 12%, Strategy 6.3%
- #53 Shadow Empire
67% matchVery Positive84% of 1,919 reviews2020
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 74.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 29.2% ★, Turn-Based 25.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Tactical 12.2%, Strategy 7.2%
- #54 Power & Revolution 2020 Edition
69% matchMixed62% of 851 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 34.4% ★, Grand Strategy 29.2% ★, Economy 11.1%, Modern 9.8%, Strategy 7.4%
- #55 Great Houses of Calderia
67% matchMixed61% of 426 reviews2024
Dev: Resistance GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.7% ★, Political 27.5% ★, Economy 11.4%, Sandbox 9.4%, Strategy 7.4%
- #56 Fantasy Map Simulator
64% matchVery Positive89% of 4,127 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 26.3% ★, Politics 22.3% ★, Sandbox 13%, Strategy 3.8%
- #57 Collapse: A Political Simulator
69% matchMixed66% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.7 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 24.6% ★, Politics 19.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Political 17.3% ★, Economy 8%
- #58 Orbi Universo II
66% matchVery Positive81% of 78 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 30% ★, Political Sim 23.6% ★, Politics 20% ★, Economy 11.2%, Strategy 7.3%