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Games Like The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Strategy, Singleplayer, Political Sim.

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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

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 184 reviews
Released: 2022-09-07
Developer: Chupacabra Game Studios
Publisher: Games Incubator
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 1.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 10.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 51%

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  1. #1 The Shadow Government Simulator
    97% matchMostly Positive74% of 110 reviews2022
    Dev: Chupacabra Game StudiosPub: Games Incubator
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.

    Why similar: Political Sim 17.6%, Grand Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Political 9.8%

  2. #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: Conspiracy 17.9%, Political Sim 17.7%, Grand Strategy 12%, Political 10.7%, Turn-Based 10.6%

  3. #3 Mr. Prepper: Prologue
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 2,554 reviews2020
    Dev: Rejected GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Mr. Prepper: Prologue is a free standalone version of the game Mr. Prepper, featuring an essential part of the story.

    Why similar: Conspiracy 47.6%, Political 37.5%, Simulation 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

  4. #4 Lawgivers
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 415 reviews2020
    Dev: Damian BernardiPub: SomniumSoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.6 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 27.9%, Political 15.3%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Grand Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%

  5. #5 Rogue State Revolution
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 535 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: Political 16%, Grand Strategy 15.3%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Sandbox 9.1%

  6. #6 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,381 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 22.5%, Turn-Based 11%, Conspiracy 10.3%, Grand Strategy 10.2%, Political 9.6%

  7. #7 Realpolitiks II
    93% 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 34%, Grand Strategy 23.2%, Political 13.9%, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 9%

  8. #8 The Political Process
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,135 reviews2019
    Dev: Verlumino Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.4 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 58.3%, Political 22.8%, Turn-Based 6.5%, Strategy 5.7%, Simulation 5.7%

  9. #9 Power & Revolution
    92% 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 53.6%, Political 11.8%, Grand Strategy 10.1%, Economy 8.9%, Strategy 8.8%

  10. #10 Lawgivers II
    90% matchMixed70% of 674 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 35.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Grand Strategy 15.1%, Sandbox 9.5%, Management 6.5%

  11. #11 Government Simulator
    91% 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 58%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Economy 8%, Simulation 6.7%, Strategy 6.2%

  12. #12 Shadows of Forbidden Gods
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 1,046 reviews2023
    Dev: Bobby Two HandsPub: Forbidden Oak Games Limited
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 21.5 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 26.9%, Conspiracy 21.8%, Grand Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Economy 6.4%

  13. #13 Half-Earth Socialism
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 992 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 34.7%, Grand Strategy 21.5%, Political 14.3%, Economy 8.1%, Strategy 7.2%

  14. #14 Monuments Flipper: Prologue
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 307 reviews2022
    Dev: Monuments GamesPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Monuments Flipper: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the Monuments Flipper. Restore Aqueduct and Old Village and bring them to their former glory. BECOME A MONUMENT RENOVATOR!

    Why similar: Sandbox 40%, Simulation 25.9%, Realistic 21.2%, Management 11%, Singleplayer 1%

  15. #15 Not For Broadcast: Prologue
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 769 reviews2019
    Dev: NotGamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 15%

    Take control of the National Nightly News, as a radical government comes to power. In this immersive, high-pressure, propaganda sim, you control what the people see and determine what’s Not For Broadcast.

    Why similar: Political Sim 43.9%, Political 30%, Management 9.4%, Choices Matter 7.9%, Simulation 6%

  16. #16 Waiting For The Raven
    85% 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 26.2%, Conspiracy 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Management 8.6%, Strategy 6.9%

  17. #17 Police Shootout: Prologue
    83% matchMixed59% of 505 reviews2022
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Police Shootout Prologue is a new turn-based FPS game. Put on your uniform and get ready to respond the most surprising calls in your policeman’s career. Solve cases and gain experience, and find out why a good young policeman gave up his career in a big city and moved to a small town of San Adrino

    Why similar: Simulation 76.3%, Indie 14.4%, Singleplayer 9.3%

  18. #18 Rogue State
    84% 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 62.8%, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 11.6%, Economy 8.2%, Indie 2.7%

  19. #19 Plutocracy
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,361 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 28.7%, Grand Strategy 17.7%, Political 17.2%, Economy 8.5%, Sandbox 6.4%

  20. #20 Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond
    81% matchMostly Negative38% of 292 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: Political 24.4%, Grand Strategy 24.1%, Political Sim 16.8%, Economy 11.6%, Sandbox 9.3%

  21. #21 Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue
    80% matchVery Positive93% of 1,553 reviews2020
    Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a battle sim about managing your own Gladiator Guild in an epic fantasy world. Build and run your own guild, hire and train gladiators, develop unique tactics, manage resources, compete for the rank in the arena, and much more.

    Why similar: Management 33.1%, Strategy 30.4%, Simulation 24.9%, Singleplayer 6.5%, Indie 5.1%

  22. #22 Sim Junta
    84% 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 60.4%, Political 19.7%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 4.1%, 2D 2.9%

  23. #23 El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 236 reviews2024
    Dev: Hobo BunchPub: Gameparic
    Windows

    The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. El Dorado - Prologue is a strategy city-building game in which you plan, build and develop your settlement to conquer Jukatan and earn the title of The Golden City. Become a leader, whom even Gods will bow to.

    Why similar: Economy 25%, Sandbox 20.4%, Strategy 14.5%, Management 13.8%, Simulation 11.8%

  24. #24 POWER
    81% 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 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Political 16.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Economy 9%

  25. #25 Agenda
    82% 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 51.4%, Simulation 38.9%, Indie 9.7%

  26. #26 Democracy 4
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 6,322 reviews2022
    Dev: Positech Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 30.9%, Political 16.6%, Grand Strategy 13.5%, Economy 8.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%

  27. #27 Disco Simulator: Prologue
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 226 reviews2023
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full game. Disco Simulator: Prologue is a game where you play the role of the owner and manager of a music club. Buy equipment, sound system, lighting and decide on the appearance of your club. Make money and have fun!

    Why similar: Sandbox 31.8%, Management 31.2%, Simulation 22.9%, Realistic 9.6%, Singleplayer 4.5%

  28. #28 HackHub: Free Trial
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 695 reviews2024
    Dev: HotBunnyPub: G-DEVS.com
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Unravel cyber secrets and foil mass surveillance as a skilled hacker in HackHub. Challenge authority, rewrite the rules, and emerge as the ultimate digital rebel.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 44.4%, Strategy 22.6%, Simulation 18.8%, Realistic 7.6%, 2D 5.5%

  29. #29 Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition
    76% matchMixed51% of 252 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 36.8%, Grand Strategy 23.2%, Political 15.3%, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 9.1%

  30. #30 Politics The Game
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,452 reviews2025
    Dev: Simplicity Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 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 32.9%, Political 24.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 7.9%

  31. #31 Evil Democracy: 1932
    78% 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: Political 23.7%, Strategy 18.7%, Simulation 15.1%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%

  32. #32 Turkish Throne
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 357 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 37.6%, Political 17.2%, Sandbox 11.6%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 8%

  33. #33 Political Arena
    74% 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 Sim 26.5%, Political 25.6%, Strategy 16.2%, Sandbox 11.2%, Simulation 8.9%

  34. #34 Bunker Builder Simulator: Prologue
    75% matchMixed60% of 419 reviews2023
    Dev: Farmind StudioPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Bunker Builder Simulator: Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Plan your work, dig a hole and build a bunker, that will survive anything! Manage safety, needs and moods of your clients, so you can become the best architect and earn a fortune.

    Why similar: Sandbox 26.1%, Management 20.6%, Simulation 19.3%, Realistic 16.9%, Economy 12.5%

  35. #35 The Last Sovereign
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,151 reviews2025
    Dev: Sierra Lee
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Choices Matter 20.4%, Strategy 17.3%, Management 13%, 2D 8.8%

  36. #36 Land Above Sea Below Prologue
    74% matchVery Positive82% of 145 reviews2023
    Dev: Glasscannon StudioPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Land Above Sea Below Prologue is an atmospheric first chapter of the building strategy and puzzle game where you have to build your island from tiles in order to raise its height as much as possible, to avoid it getting flooded by the constantly rising sea level.

    Why similar: Sandbox 48%, Strategy 30.4%, Simulation 19.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Indie 0.8%

  37. #37 Federal Reserve Simulator
    70% matchVery Positive100% of 55 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 29.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Economy 15.5%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 6.1%

  38. #38 DeepWeb Simulator: Prologue
    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Bull Games
    Windows

    DeepWeb Simulator: Prologue and start your dark trade! Start running your own dark world now. Source, process and sell illegal goods. Expand your inventory and take the restricted step of your dark trade empire.

    Why similar: Sandbox 34.3%, Management 27.9%, Simulation 21%, 2D 13%, Singleplayer 3.8%

  39. #39 Warnament
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 456 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 18.1%, Turn-Based 16%, Political 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Sandbox 11.7%

  40. #40 Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 692 reviews2025
    Dev: Nostalgames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.3 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 35.3%, Grand Strategy 18.6%, Political 17.9%, Economy 10.4%, Strategy 6.8%

  41. #41 Vanaris Tactics - Prologue
    72% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: Matheus ReisPub: Toge Productions
    Windows

    Play the Prologue chapter of Vanaris Tactics. Lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, and experience the first three battles and story of Vanaris Tactics.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 50.2%, Strategy 20%, Tactical 20%, 2D 9.8%

  42. #42 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3
    76% matchMixed45% of 610 reviews2014
    Dev: Eversim
    Windows · Mac

    Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.

    Why similar: Political Sim 55.5%, Political 15.7%, Grand Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 5.9%

  43. #43 Urbek City Builder: Prologue
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,703 reviews2022
    Dev: Estudios KremlinoisPub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Urbek City Builder: Prologue is a free city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures. Try it yourself for free!

    Why similar: Political Sim 45.1%, Economy 14.6%, Sandbox 13.7%, Management 9.7%, Strategy 8.3%

  44. #44 Ship Graveyard Simulator: Prologue
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 907 reviews2021
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!

    Why similar: Sandbox 25.6%, Economy 19.9%, Strategy 18.7%, Simulation 15.2%, Realistic 13.3%

  45. #45 Need to Know
    73% matchMixed67% of 295 reviews2018
    Dev: Monomyth Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Welcome to the Department of Liberty. Ascend the ranks of the NSA-like surveillance agency and decide: will you stand up for privacy, or help create an unstoppable police state? Spy on people’s deepest secrets, pick apart their private lives and decide their fate in this modern surveillance thriller.

    Why similar: Political Sim 60.5%, Political 24.8%, Simulation 12.2%, Indie 2.5%

  46. #46 This Is the President
    71% matchMixed68% of 407 reviews2021
    Dev: SuperPACPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 33.7%, Grand Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Political 13.2%, Strategy 6.7%

  47. #47 Shogun Showdown: Prologue
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 678 reviews2023
    Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Fight the army of the Shogun in this free version of Shogun Showdown, a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!

    Why similar: Difficult 52.9%, Strategy 29%, 2D 14%, Singleplayer 4.2%

  48. #48 Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,918 reviews2023
    Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
    Windows

    Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.

    Why similar: Simulation 50.9%, Sandbox 28.5%, Realistic 13.2%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 3.5%

  49. #49 Dictator Simulator: Gradnar
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 79 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: Political 26.7%, Grand Strategy 25.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.4%, Strategy 8.3%, Choices Matter 8.1%

  50. #50 None Shall Intrude: Descent
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
    Dev: Aeterna LudiPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    None Shall Intrude: Descent is a free Prologue version of None Shall Intrude. A roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign.

    Why similar: Strategy 70.4%, 2D 17.2%, Singleplayer 7.1%, Indie 5.3%

  51. #51 The Shrouded Isle
    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,521 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 36.6%, Turn-Based 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Difficult 8.8%, Management 6.9%

  52. #52 Scam Center Simulator: Prologue
    65% matchVery Positive83% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: Jiao Games
    Windows

    Run your own scam centre and pay off your debt. Expand your business by recruiting workers through shady means. Bribe the police, trade with others, and use every strategy to survive in this city. Will you rise to power or fall under the pressure? The choice is yours.

    Why similar: Sandbox 36.3%, Simulation 27.6%, Strategy 19.7%, Management 14.5%, Indie 1.9%

  53. #53 4th Generation Warfare
    69% 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 30.4%, Political 22.8%, Grand Strategy 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Strategy 5.8%

  54. #54 Beholder 2
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 8,019 reviews2018
    Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 19.7 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 43.2%, Political 26.5%, Strategy 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Simulation 6.3%

  55. #55 Police Chief Simulator: Prologue - Early Days
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    Free introduction to the full Police Chief Simulator game takes you to Winston Springs Police Station! Handle incoming reports, renovate and expand the station, solve cases, and fight crime!

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  56. #56 US and THEM
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