- #1 I'm a King
97% matchMostly Negative25% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Alexandr Getmanskiy
Windows
Role-playing strategy "I'm a King". Rule the kingdom, decide the fate of people, investigate, survive during periods of dark storms. This is only a small part of what you have to do.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.3% ★, Political 24.6% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Strategy RPG 10.9%, Survival 9.1%
- #2 Project: Story about
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DRT Games
Windows
An RPG where you live life after life in a constantly evolving world, and your choices and relationships influence future cycles.
Why similar: Political Sim 36.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Strategy RPG 10%, Survival 8.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #3 KingSim
96% matchVery Positive84% of 211 reviews2020
Dev: Fuzzy Pixel Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...
Why similar: Political Sim 26.3% ★, Political 15.7% ★, City Builder 14.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Strategy RPG 12.2%
- #4 HIGHSCHOOLFIXERS
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 沢田臣彦ソフト
Windows · Mac
Set in a student-run academy, Shirou Asami of the newspaper club infiltrates the student council election. Gather information, conduct interviews, and publish articles to influence the outcome. A stylish school politics adventure in beautiful pixel art.
Why similar: Political Sim 37.7% ★, Political 19.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Visual Novel 13%
- #5 Deck of Mandate
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Sumit Katekar
Windows
A minimalist strategy game where every decision shuffles the fate of a young republic. Lead the republic through 24 turns while balancing the pillars on which the republic is founded. Survive 24 volatile turns without tipping any of your four meters into ruin — or power.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.4% ★, Strategy RPG 15%, Political 14.8% ★, Card Game 14.4%, Strategy 7.6%
- #6 Throne of Decisions
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Five Punch Studio
Windows
Throne of Decisions is a medieval card-based strategy game where every choice shapes the future. As King, you must maintain the balance of power by approving or rejecting the petitions of your subjects. Determine the fate of your people and lead your kingdom to glory or ruin.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.6% ★, Political 16.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Card Game 12.1%, Historical 9.1%
- #7 Suzerain
93% 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 27.6% ★, Political 20.1% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.2%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Strategy RPG 10.5%
- #8 Successor To Your Throne
92% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Adam Avramov
Windows · Linux
In this short character-focused narrative experience you are a monarch of a small medieval kingdom and must name your successor before it is too late
Why similar: Political Sim 44.6% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Simulation 3.5%
- #9 Jey's Empire
91% matchVery Positive89% of 83 reviews2019
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into the shoes of J. Edgar Hoover and combat the Mafia, Communists, the Ku Klux Klan, the Black Panthers, the Weather Underground, and more as you shape history with your every move. Download now and become the ultimate mastermind in this thrilling management RPG!
Why similar: Political Sim 29.3% ★, Political 21.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
- #10 Last Emperor
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Puggers Games
Windows
Lead a waning Empire back to its former glory in this fictional Cold War text-based RPG. As emperor, choose who to trust and who to silence. Adapt to changing times or cling to tradition. Enact reforms to revive the economy, enforce law and order, and reinforce the Empire’s place under the Sun.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Political 14% ★, Strategy RPG 12%, Visual Novel 9.6%
- #11 Rise of the Successor
90% matchPositive88% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Six
Windows
You wake up as North Korea’s Supreme Leader. Manage diplomacy, internal power struggles, and national survival. Balance nuclear ambition, public needs, and elite loyalty. One wrong move could cost you everything — will you rule or fall?
Why similar: Political Sim 46.7% ★, Strategy RPG 14.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Historical 7.7%, Strategy 6.2%
- #12 Royal Verdict
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LestGames Studio
Windows
A medieval court simulation where every verdict matters. Hear cases, uncover lies, and balance the King, the People, and the Church as your reputation shapes the fate of the kingdom.
Why similar: Political Sim 43.3% ★, Political 27.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 2.9%
- #13 Ministry of Truth: False Memory
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: IKKOSAMAPub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Ministry of Truth: 1964 is a story-driven simulator in a totalitarian society. Become an official, manipulate facts, rewrite history, and provide the ‘truth’ to the public. Choose: obey or fight against the regime. The Great Father is watching you!
Why similar: Political Sim 35.6% ★, Political 23.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%, Visual Novel 7.5%
- #14 Clan and Crown
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: alanchuPub: Wise Games
Windows
The game is a strategy simulation game where you start a family, raise children, infiltrate various industries in the city (13 industries, 70 professions), run for mayor to control the city's destiny, manufacture weapons to wage city wars, and ultimately establish your family empire.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.4% ★, City Builder 20.2%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%, Political 8% ★
- #15 You are the Judge!
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 259 reviews2023
Dev: Steel Games
Windows
As a judge of the Kobardde court, solve complex cases inspired by actual events. Your decisions will directly affect people's (and perhaps yours) lives. You may have to make difficult decisions for your family, country, and life. What kind of judge will you be?
Why similar: Political Sim 35.3% ★, Political 22% ★, Strategy RPG 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.5%, RPG 3.4%
- #16 Project HN
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Philo Devs
Windows · Mac
An administrative office in a fantasy world. Review documents from humans, elves, orcs, and beastfolk to uphold the republic's order. Follow the rules, or overlook suspicious files for personal gain? Every choice is yours. Heroines await after work. Your decisions shape the republic's future.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 17%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Political 13.4% ★, Visual Novel 10.8%
- #17 The Prime Minister's Crest: Path to Power
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WAWELLC
Windows
A political simulation visual novel set in a severe post-bubble economic crisis. As newly elected governor Kazuma Oreki, allocate tight budgets to resolve economic, security, and welfare issues. Navigate complex factional politics and ultimately forge your path to the Prime Minister's seat.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.8% ★, Political 22.4% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.1%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #18 Pax Astra
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ben_cardino
Windows · Mac · Linux
A political sim RPG space opera with 4X elements, inspired by Suzerain and Stellaris. Become the first president of a fallen empire, choose any ideology, and expand into the stars. Your decisions shape the nation and the galaxy. Follow any ideology, be the leader you want in Pax Astra!
Why similar: Political Sim 31.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Strategy RPG 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.2%
- #19 Arkelia - The Fragile Inheritance
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Second Directorate
Windows
As Chancellor Kurt Baumann, steer a fragile republic through the aftermath of a civil war. Balance a divided cabinet, manage a bankrupt economy under military pressure, and face the looming threat of Nortelorian invasion. Will you save the Republic, or destroy it?
Why similar: Political Sim 30.7% ★, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Political 13% ★, Visual Novel 11.1%
- #20 President of Steel
83% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: volaryus
Windows
President of Steel is a choice-driven political strategy game where every decision shapes the fate of your nation. Balance power, stability, and economy while navigating political intrigue, war threats, organized crime, and personal relationships.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.8% ★, Political 22.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.5%, Strategy RPG 9.7%, RPG 4%
- #21 Crisis in the Kremlin
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,460 reviews2017
Dev: Nostalgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.9 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 62.1% ★, Political 10.9% ★, Strategy 7.4%, Historical 5.5%, Strategy RPG 4.9%
- #22 The Newspapers of the day
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: divingstudio
Windows
Run a newsroom under censorship. Investigate events, choose stories, redact words, and arrange the front page in a story-driven newspaper politics simulation adventure set in 1920s colonial Korea.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.9% ★, Political 22.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Historical 10.5%, Visual Novel 8.4%
- #23 VAL-YOU: Future Europe
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PandaBee Studios
Windows
Build a healthy democracy and shape the future of Europe in this Free Card Game. Play Cards as actions to balance the demands of Politics, Economy, Science, and Society in different political scenarios.
Why similar: Political Sim 49.6% ★, Political 18.4% ★, Card Game 16.5%, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 4.4%
- #24 Mayor Quake
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sKed Games
Windows
You're the new mayor of a dystopian city on the brink of a devastating earthquake. Review building records, make urban transformation decisions, and maintain public support despite political pressure. Manage the economy and make critical choices. Can you prepare your city before disaster strikes?
Why similar: Political Sim 43.1% ★, Political 30.1% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Interactive Fiction 6.5%, Simulation 3.9%
- #25 The Arab Republic of Taghia
81% matchMixed59% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Oppressive Games
Windows
The Arab Republic of Taghia is an arab spring tyranny simulator. You have followed in the footsteps of your father and been "elected" to lead the Arab Republic of Taghia, and must hold onto power through any means necessary.
Why similar: Political Sim 64% ★, Political 17.2% ★, Strategy 7.3%, Historical 6.7%, Simulation 4.8%
- #26 Sim Junta
81% 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 64.3% ★, Political 24.6% ★, Strategy 6.9%, Simulation 2.4%, 2D 1.8%
- #27 Directive 220
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SethAngel
Windows · Mac
A dystopian management game where you act as an energy dispatcher in a collapsing regime. Allocate power, make tough decisions, and balance stability, government pressure, and citizen survival in a dark retro-futuristic world.
Why similar: Political Sim 43% ★, Political 25.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 4.6%
- #28 RIOT: Civil Unrest
79% matchMixed68% of 1,928 reviews2019
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world’s most fractious disputes.
Why similar: Political Sim 45.7% ★, Political 32.9% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Historical 6%, Simulation 5.3%
- #29 Lithium
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Pulsar kolektivPub: Filip Hauer
Windows · Mac
Play as one of three social groups of your choice who mobilize against a planned lithium mining project. The developer seeks to start mining quickly, you aim to halt this project and initiate a debate about a just and environmentally friendly solution.
Why similar: Political Sim 42% ★, Political 27.2% ★, Card Game 19.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Simulation 3.6%
- #30 The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Schisma GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.6% ★, Political 19.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Visual Novel 10.8%
- #31 Silencer
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Lulu
Windows · Mac
Silencer is a bureaucratic simulation game about censorship and misinformation in journalism and politics. As a low-level news censor employed by the authoritarian government, Ogalia, the player will interpret censorship protocols, read news articles, and decide if an article should be taken down.
Why similar: Political Sim 52.4% ★, Political 32.5% ★, Tactical 4.8%, Simulation 4%, Story Rich 3.5%
- #32 Project Syria
78% matchMixed41% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Emblematic Group
Windows
Nearly one half of Syria’s 23 million people have been displaced in its civil war and no group has been as severely affected as children. Children make up more than half of the three million refugees living in camps some news reports indicate that children are actually being specifically targeted in the violence.
Why similar: Political Sim 58.1% ★, Political 32.1% ★, Simulation 5.1%, Psychological Horror 4.8%
- #33 Velvet Hammer
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Seven SailsPub: Pixel Crate Games
Windows
Velvet Hammer is an atmospheric tile game that fuses narrative curiosity with meaningful choices: Easy to learn, hard to forget. Over 12 days, you endure , and you navigate inter-day word-matching evaluations that measure (and manipulate) your identity.
Why similar: Political Sim 41% ★, Political 28.1% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Card Game 11.2%, Psychological Horror 4%
- #34 Welcome to Goodland
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: Big City Lab
Windows · Mac
It is a strategy/adventure game set in a small, quiet town. Survive as an ordinary salaryman under a ruthless Mexican cartel by laundering money, making tough decisions, acquiring businesses, and finding trustworthy allies. But in this cutthroat world, will you be able to keep to your humanity?
Why similar: Political Sim 33% ★, Political 19.6% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.7%
- #35 Feodika
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gemenot Digital
Windows
Live your own story in a world of the early Middle Ages! Lead a dynasty, expand your domain, help your subjects, and don’t forget to leave an heir! Thy Kingdom Come!
Why similar: Political Sim 38.2% ★, Political 25.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Strategy RPG 12.7%, Strategy 5.1%
- #36 雄关漫道,一梦万里
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: JI HONGZE
Windows
Find a way out, for a dream that never fade away.
Why similar: Political Sim 38.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Historical 10.4%, Political 9.9% ★
- #37 Feed the Lie
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maksim Mazanets
Windows
NEWS CENSOR: edit headlines, replace words, and approve only the “safe” stories. But remember: one wrong word can end your career.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.2% ★, Political 29.4% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 10%, Visual Novel 8.5%
- #38 Headliner: NoviNews
74% matchVery Positive89% of 814 reviews2018
Dev: Unbound Creations
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Award-winning adventure where you control the news and its impact on society, your friends and career. Different choices lead to unique combinations of endings. Share your story with the community, and see what the players before you did.
Why similar: Political Sim 40.2% ★, Political 27.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 14%, Visual Novel 11%, Story Rich 3%
- #39 The Political Process
73% 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 63.4% ★, Political 29.2% ★, Strategy 4.1%, Simulation 3.4%
- #40 Need to Know
74% matchMixed67% of 296 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 61.1% ★, Political 29.5% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Story Rich 2.7%
- #41 Medieval Lords: Soldier Kings of Europe
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
In Medieval Lords: Soldier Kings of Europe, you guide rulers through the turbulent era of 1028-1530 AD. Advise kings, sultans, and emperors, managing politics, war, and diplomacy to expand empires across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East in this grand strategic simulation.
Why similar: Political Sim 55.3% ★, Political 22.6% ★, Historical 13.3%, Strategy 8.8%
- #42 The King's Whisperer
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Demian Vrij Games
Windows
You are the Whisperer, hooded advisor to King Alric the Uncertain. Forty days. Twenty-five court crises. Four pillar-leaders pulling the realm in four directions. The King hears you last before every decision. Twenty-one endings. No correct path.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.4%, Political 15.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Visual Novel 10.9%
- #43 War for Westminster
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raptor Studios
Windows · Mac
War For Westminster is a political strategy game where players tactically win a UK Election by creating a party where the player must balance voter appeal with donor influence, shift your stance, bend the truth, and decide how far you'll go to lead the nation.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.5% ★, Political 28.4% ★, Strategy RPG 14.4%, Historical 8.6%, Strategy 4%
- #44 Civitas Rise
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Renewal Art Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Civitas Rise是一款古典社会模拟游戏。本游戏中,数千名玩家共同建设一座座著名的汉代时期东西方城市,发展经济系统,制定社会规则,沉淀文化记忆。玩家们的群体决策会对城市产生不可逆的深远影响。
Why similar: Political Sim 52.9% ★, City Builder 27.3%, Historical 9.1%, Strategy 7%, 2D 2%
- #45 StateOS: The Political Sandbox
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ReallyBadGames
Windows
The political sandbox game where you build a career from the city council to the presidency. Authentic electoral systems, government departments, pass legislation, and a unique news landscape. Create custom scenarios, parties, and politicians in this data-driven democracy simulator.
Why similar: Political Sim 46.6% ★, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Political 14% ★, Strategy 6.4%, RPG 5.9%
- #46 Liar-for-hire
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neo Vulgate Cycle
Windows
Follow the new worker of the disinformation agency day by day. Decide how to oppose news and people through the use of fake scandals and redirections. Ensure a win for your employers - or find some conscience after all.
Why similar: Political Sim 45.1% ★, Visual Novel 15.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Political 11.1% ★, RPG 5.9%
- #47 For the People
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 804 reviews2020
Dev: Brezg StudioPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?..
Why similar: Political Sim 36.7% ★, Political 24.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Visual Novel 11%, Strategy 3.8%
- #48 Take town
71% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Merragamm
Windows
Urban Planning Simulator (puzzle) build and manage your city! You are the mayor of a small town develop it and earn money.
Why similar: Political Sim 58.6% ★, City Builder 30.5%, Strategy 9%, Simulation 1.8%
- #49 Civic Story
69% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Shining Spark Entertainment Ltd
Windows
When a sudden election rocks the country, whose side are you on? In Civic Story, you'll encounter colorful characters & situations that show how the upcoming election affects you, your colleagues, and the nation in this comedic 8-chapter Visual Novel parody that helps you understand our world today.
Why similar: Political Sim 36.6% ★, Political 22.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Visual Novel 11.5%
- #50 Kommissar
71% matchNegative17% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Beardserk
Windows
Kommissar is a political prosecution simulator in a totalitarian regime. Keep the Independent City-State of Roulettenburg united under the regime iron fist. Watch for your fellow citizens and seize the dissidents for the glory of the fatherland.
Why similar: Political Sim 62.9% ★, Political 17.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 7.4%, Strategy 4.6%, Simulation 3.9%
- #51 Beholder: Conductor
66% matchVery Positive91% of 4,605 reviews2025
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!
Why similar: Political Sim 54.9% ★, Political 22.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.4%, Strategy 3.6%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #52 Adventures in Morality: An Interactive Case Study
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Treadsoft
Windows
Take a 3D interactive test to calculate your sympathy-type. According to CYBIL, the A.I. who built Adventures in Morality, differences in sympathy-types is the cause and solution to all human conflict. Hear CYBIL's story and discover your sympathy-type in Adventures in Morality.
Why similar: Political Sim 31.8% ★, Political 16.6% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 10.5%
- #53 1938
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Guizhou Yiji Information Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
1938 "is a turn based chess and simulation game with the theme of the War of Resistance Against Japan and the main storyline of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army advancing into the southern Hebei region to establish an anti Japanese base behind enemy lines.
Why similar: Political Sim 40.1% ★, Strategy RPG 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Historical 9.2%, Strategy 5.9%
- #54 川建国同志想要连任/Comrade Trump's Re-election
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,249 reviews2020
Dev: YEARSPub: 拾光创梦
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
This game is for entertainment only. It does not represent any group or individual, nor does it represent or agree with any political views.A game simulating the re-election of Comrade Trump, let's write a hymn of loyalty.
Why similar: Political Sim 59.6% ★, Strategy RPG 19.3%, Strategy 7.9%, RPG 7.3%, Visual Novel 3.7%
- #55 Archon
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tome & Blade
Windows
In this story-rich interstellar political drama, ascend as humanity's next leader. Rebuild a broken empire in a war-torn galaxy through might, diplomacy, or espionage. Every choice has a consequence. What will you choose, Your Eminence?
Why similar: Political Sim 49.3% ★, Political 15.9% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Visual Novel 11.7%, RPG 6.7%
- #56 Collapse: A Political Simulator
68% 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 32.9% ★, Political 21.5% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.1%, Strategy RPG 12.8%, Historical 9.4%
- #57 Political Arena
65% 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 31.4% ★, Political Sim 27.6% ★, Strategy RPG 13.9%, Strategy 11.1%, RPG 9.9%
- #58 Fate of the World: Tipping Point
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 448 reviews2011
Dev: Red Redemption
Windows · Mac
Experience Fate of the World as it's meant to be played. Take control of the GEO through the five original missions, plus the “Denial”, “Migration” and “Extras Pack” DLCs.
Why similar: Political Sim 59.3% ★, Political 23.3% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Card Game 5.1%, Simulation 4.7%
- #59 Fate of the World
68% 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 59.3% ★, Political 23.3% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Card Game 5.1%, Simulation 4.7%
- #60 100 for Justice
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cartoon Rocket Games
Windows
100 lives, one justice. Manage 100 citizens in a country falling to shadow forces. Your choices shape a collective timeline across decades. Lead unions, survive assassinations, and leave a legacy of resistance in this text-based political strategy sim. Words are your greatest weapon.
Why similar: Political Sim 43.2% ★, Political 27.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.8%, RPG 3.3%