Games Like We. The Revolution

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 43% ★, Visual Novel 13.2%, Point & Click 12%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Hand-drawn 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, text-heavy political simulation where you must navigate complex policy decisions and survive a volatile political landscape.

A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

Why similar: Choices Matter 44%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Story Rich 18.1%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy RPG forces you to make difficult choices that define your character's life and the fate of a rigid, class-based society.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.8%, Simulation 22.5%, Story Rich 12.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Strategy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the definitive experience for making life-altering moral decisions within a rigid, bureaucratic, and dystopian framework.

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Political Sim 47.4% ★, Choices Matter 14.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Story Rich 7.6%, Strategy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: You must balance your loyalty to a totalitarian state with your own morality while spying on tenants to ensure your family's survival.

This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Why similar: Crime 40.6%, Choices Matter 18.5%, Strategy 13.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Simulation 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Managing a police department requires making difficult moral calls while navigating corruption and political pressure, much like the judicial work in the seed game.

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Why similar: Investigation 41.4%, Choices Matter 25%, Political Sim 15.6% ★, Simulation 13.6%, Story Rich 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of being an arbiter of truth and justice by allowing you to investigate citizens and decide their fate based on your findings.

As a detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means?

Why similar: Political Sim 39.8% ★, Crime 28%, Choices Matter 13%, Visual Novel 9.4%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the investigation and interrogation mechanics, tasking you with uncovering the truth through dialogue and psychological pressure.

Interpret the law as you see fit! Run the sheriff’s department, manage your cops, make tough decisions – and try to keep out of prison yourself – in this story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat.

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.9%, Crime 21.8%, Strategy 14.5%, Story Rich 11.1%, Choices Matter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original's management and legal themes, adding more complex turn-based tactical elements to the police work.

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 46.1% ★, Choices Matter 11.6%, Visual Novel 11%, Point & Click 10.9%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: As a newly appointed mayor, you must manage a city's resources and political factions while dealing with the consequences of your decisions.

Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.

Why similar: Historical 26.6%, Strategy 15.2%, Simulation 14.4%, Choices Matter 13%, Point & Click 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This historical strategy game captures the tension of resisting a regime from within, requiring careful planning and moral compromise.

In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!

Why similar: Choices Matter 23.6%, Point & Click 23.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Simulation 12%, Strategy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a grim reaper working in an office, you decide who lives and who dies, mirroring the high-stakes judicial decision-making of the seed game.

Legal Dungeon is a game about organizing Police Investigation Documents. The player must review and provide an Investigation Verdict on reports ranging from petty theft to murder, in eight different criminal cases. Weigh the value of people’s lives to unlock all the collectables.

Why similar: Simulation 66.4%, Adventure 33.6%

Why You'll Like It: It places you directly in the role of a police investigator preparing case files, forcing you to decide the legal fate of suspects through a bureaucratic lens.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday is a choice driven, narrative game that brings players into the brooding world of a nation on the verge of collapse. Play as Reza, an aspiring photojournalist, and make life and death decisions as you survive the gritty streets of Iran in the late 1970’s.

Why similar: Historical 39.1%, Choices Matter 24.6%, Point & Click 11.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a grounded, historically-based narrative experience where your choices influence the outcome of a political uprising.

Greetings. Your Mind Scanner request has been approved. Your duty is to diagnose and treat the citizens of The Structure. The patient list is long so don't waste your time. We’ll let you see your daughter soon...

Why similar: Political Sim 51% ★, Choices Matter 15.4%, Simulation 9.3%, Story Rich 9%, Strategy 8%

Why You'll Like It: You must perform psychiatric evaluations on citizens in a dystopian city, forcing you to choose between following orders and maintaining your own ethics.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Choices Matter 35.5%, Historical 25.7%, Story Rich 14.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Puzzle 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative adventure features deep political intrigue and social manipulation where your choices have significant consequences on the story.

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 46.5% ★, Choices Matter 14.6%, Point & Click 10.8%, Story Rich 7.8%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: You climb the ladder of a dystopian government ministry, making choices that affect your career and the lives of those around you.

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 68.1% ★, Historical 10.5%, Strategy 10.4%, Choices Matter 5.1%, Simulation 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This political simulation challenges you to manage the Soviet Union during its decline, balancing internal politics and external pressures.

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 49.7% ★, Point & Click 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: You control the flow of information as a news editor, directly impacting public opinion and the political stability of your country.

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 67% ★, Choices Matter 13%, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a pure political simulation that allows you to test the effects of various policies on a nation's stability and public support.

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 76.6% ★, Turn-Based 9.2%, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a detailed simulation of the political system, allowing you to run for office and influence legislation through strategic decision-making.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Investigation 20.1%, Crime 15.9%, Historical 15.7%, Thriller 14.2%, Point & Click 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the investigative aspect of the seed game, requiring you to piece together complex events through careful observation and deduction.

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 62.9% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Point & Click 7.9%, Adventure 6.8%, Story Rich 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This surveillance-based game forces you to decide how to use the private information you uncover, impacting the lives of those you monitor.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: Choices Matter 43.6%, Story Rich 24.1%, Turn-Based 14.6%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It places you in the role of a judge and enforcer for an evil overlord, forcing you to make decisions that shape the political landscape of a conquered world.

These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28.6%, Historical 25.9%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: You act as a ruler managing the needs of your subjects and the political demands of your kingdom, often with limited resources and difficult trade-offs.

Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, Choices Matter 30.2%, Simulation 18%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: You are tasked with leading the last city on Earth, making impossible moral choices to ensure the survival of your people against a harsh environment.

18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine.

Why similar: Historical 34.5%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Choices Matter 16.3%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in pre-revolutionary France, it combines social maneuvering and political survival in a way that mirrors the atmosphere of the seed game.

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 50.6% ★, Investigation 12.8%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Point & Click 8.7%, Story Rich 5%

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 51.2% ★, Crime 23.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Strategy 8.6%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: You must navigate the political landscape and use your power to protect yourself from legal consequences, blending strategy with narrative choice.

In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.

Why similar: Historical 38.8%, Choices Matter 19.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Simulation 11.6%, Strategy 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on survival and interpersonal conflict, where your decisions regarding resources and social dynamics determine who survives.

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?

Why similar: Political Sim 35.8% ★, Historical 26.1%, Investigation 14.2%, Simulation 6.6%, Puzzle 6.4%

Things were worse than ever in Banana Republic, a somber island country. While anarchists roamed the streets, corruption was running deeper due to economic crisis and rising crime rates. Bearing these burdens were "judges" who tried to make things right with honesty...

Why similar: Crime 27.7%, Investigation 21.4%, Point & Click 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11%, Simulation 8.3%

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: Turn-Based 40.4%, Historical 36.4%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 9.5%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: This geopolitical strategy game requires you to manage a nation's stability while dealing with internal and external political threats.

In the world of City Eye, you’ll become an operator of the Central Monitoring System, who will try to prevent the effects of every single transgression in the game. Use city maps to track dangerous areas and don’t let the suspects run away from the Police.

Why similar: Political Sim 41.5% ★, Crime 20.9%, Investigation 12.8%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Point & Click 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: You act as a surveillance operator in a dystopian city, managing security and making choices that influence the lives of citizens.

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 54.3% ★, Investigation 20.4%, Choices Matter 8.4%, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 5.5%

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Historical 30.1%, Investigation 23.5%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Point & Click 10.1%, Story Rich 9%

When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying.

Why similar: Political Sim 53.9% ★, Point & Click 14.5%, Simulation 8.4%, Strategy 8%, Choices Matter 7.8%

Turn-based kingdom management simulator focused on decision-making. Will you survive and lead the kingdom to prosperity, or die in agony? The throne awaits.

Why similar: Historical 34.8%, Choices Matter 22.7%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Simulation 9.6%

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 78.6% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 10.6%

In a dystopian future, as The Judge with immense power, you journey through space to find hope in a divided society. This sci-fi adventure explores hope amidst adversity.

Why similar: Political Sim 46.4% ★, Choices Matter 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Simulation 8.3%

Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

Why similar: Crime 34.1%, Historical 16.4%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Story Rich 8.5%

You are local mafia kingpin, Jeffrey Koch. Your empire in New Kandinski is in total chaos because an unknown Mastermind has decided to take your place. And they’ve planted a sleeper Mole inside your operation. It’s time to act, but you need to act smart.

Why similar: Choices Matter 20.6%, Simulation 17%, Strategy 16.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Thriller 11.6%

Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you taste the life of a medieval soldier.

Why similar: Choices Matter 51.7%, Story Rich 26.7%, Adventure 16.4%, Singleplayer 5.2%

1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess.

Why similar: Political Sim 50.7% ★, Historical 30.4%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Strategy 8.6%

In 1789, the Ming Dynasty had survived for a hundred years. At this time, just before the Great Revolution, what will the Ming Dynasty look like under the influence of players?

Why similar: Political Sim 36.8% ★, Historical 25.2%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 12.4%, Choices Matter 11.4%

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 71.8% ★, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 14%

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: Simulation 26.6%, Strategy 25.8%, Turn-Based 23.6%, Historical 22%, Singleplayer 2%

Survive ambitious rulers dreaming of an empire, outsmart treacherous neighbors longing to burn your spoils, and navigate the religion’s predictably unreasonable demands; you need ask only one question as you build your legacy – “Will you burn them, or be burnt?”

Why similar: Strategy 28.7%, Simulation 23.6%, Choices Matter 21.3%, Adventure 13%, Action 8.2%

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 50.1% ★, Visual Novel 16.1%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.8%, Adventure 7.6%

Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs.

Why similar: Political Sim 65.4% ★, Visual Novel 15.7%, Simulation 6.1%, Strategy 5%, Choices Matter 4.2%

Between 1930 and 1933, Lieutenant Chen, an ambitious Asian officer, travels to a remote mine in the mountains of French Indochina to investigate a decrease in mineral production. Various forces become entangled in the power play, revealing the truth amid diplomatic mediation and supernatural events.

Why similar: Political Sim 40.4% ★, Historical 13.9%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Story Rich 7.2%

Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...

Why similar: Political Sim 45.1% ★, Historical 19.9%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Story Rich 7.8%, Simulation 7.4%

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 40.1% ★, Crime 19.3%, Historical 18.1%, Choices Matter 8%, Strategy 6.7%

Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War.

Why similar: Historical 34.2%, Turn-Based 33.5%, Choices Matter 19.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Counter Terrorist Agency lets you fight international terrorism and prevent attacks all over the world. Use modern invigilation techniques, discover connections, interrogate suspects, eliminate threats and dismantle terrorist networks.

Why similar: Crime 40.6%, Simulation 18.4%, Strategy 18.3%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Action 7%

Lead the King’s Council for generations as the consequences of your decisions decide the kingdom’s resources and political standing. Form alliances, solve dilemmas, and prepare for the final uprising that was foretold by an ancient prophecy

Why similar: Political Sim 47% ★, Historical 20.2%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Simulation 8.3%, Hand-drawn 6.5%

A dark and satirical management sim, where you take control of a recycling factory with a twist: it recycles humans. Your job is to decide who gets to escape our dying planet in a cozy spaceship and who sacrifices their blood, sweat and tears for humanity. Literally.

Why similar: Political Sim 47% ★, Point & Click 14.8%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Story Rich 7.5%, Strategy 6.6%

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Crime 28.5%, Investigation 23.1%, Historical 10.9%, Point & Click 8.8%, Choices Matter 7%

Paris, 1894. Class differences and pervasive racism finally lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal murder. How far will you go to exonerate yourself? Will you lie? Manipulate the evidence? Frame others? Act insane? Confess? Your imagination is the limit.

Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Thriller 18.6%, Historical 17.4%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Adventure 7.1%

Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.

Why similar: Crime 27.9%, Investigation 21.5%, Point & Click 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Puzzle 7.1%

As Featured on NPR's Marketplace podcast. A turn-based economic simulation where you take command of the Federal Reserve — set monetary policy, navigate historical crises, and try to engineer the perfect soft landing.

Why similar: Political Sim 42.8% ★, Historical 22.7%, Simulation 14.3%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Strategy 7.4%