- #1 Crime Union
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 54k Games
Windows
Build your criminal empire from the shadows. Manage global networks, launder black money, hire specialists, and crush rival gangs in tactical card battles. In Crime Union, staying alive while the law watches your every move is just as hard as reaching the top. Don't get busted.
Why similar: Political Sim 23.7% ★, Crime 16.9%, Capitalism 14.2%, Grand Strategy 12% ★, Economy 10.9%
- #2 Conglomerate
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pale Ember Games
Windows
You’re the CEO. Build your company into a thriving conglomerate, managing the cash flow, product launches, funding and hiring decisions. Build a conglomerate or go bankrupt trying.
Why similar: Political Sim 21.4% ★, Capitalism 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Grand Strategy 9.7% ★, Economy 9.6%
- #3 Geoplanetical
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Polytale Games
Windows
Take control of any of 177 countries in 2026. Shape its economy, politics, public services, diplomacy and military in a living geopolitical sandbox where every nation is simulated, every system is connected and your decisions write the story.
Why similar: Political Sim 39.5% ★, Capitalism 21.4%, Economy 12.6%, Sandbox 11%, Management 9.4%
- #4 Federal Reserve Simulator
94% matchVery Positive97% of 73 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 33.8% ★, Economy 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Historical 10.2%, Management 9.1%
- #5 Plutocracy
95% matchVery Positive80% of 1,371 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 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 14.1% ★, Capitalism 12.9%, Crime 11.3%, Economy 9.3%
- #6 Zona Eleitoral
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fisch Sibs LTDA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Zona Eleitoral is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of a mayoral campaign. Choose your candidate, build your strategy, manage your resources to unlock new actions, and navigate unexpected twists in the race for the mayor's office. Do you have what it takes to win the election?
Why similar: Political Sim 35.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Economy 15.2%, Management 9.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #7 1992: Rasputie
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A2B games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take a place of a politician in the post-Soviet space and immerse yourself in the struggle for power amid the ruins of the former empire. Your decisions will determine the path of the young state's development.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.1% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Capitalism 13.9%, Economy 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #8 City of Gangsters
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,559 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: Crime 26.2%, Economy 11.2%, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Management 10%, Capitalism 8.5%
- #9 Lawgivers II
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 698 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 26.8% ★, Capitalism 16.6%, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8%, Sandbox 8%
- #10 昭明日月 Pax Serica: Rise of the Ming
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Serica Dynamics Studio
Windows
昭昭天命,复归大明。在星变时空的恢弘重塑中,熔铸八十三载春秋:变钞法以通有无,革军制而强九边;修水利以固邦本,改科举而纳贤良。崇格物方致知穷理;兴矿冶而器利工商。靖九边以抚八方,镇四海而服万邦。于庙算奏疏间,重整日月山河;在革故鼎新中,再创中华治世。一切,皆在你一念之间。
Why similar: Political Sim 26.1% ★, Capitalism 16.5%, Economy 12.1%, Historical 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #11 Crown & Coin: The Hundred Years
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MUZINA GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Survive the Hundred Years' War in this medieval ensemble sandbox. Play as 1,015 historical figures, from Joan of Arc to the imposter des Armoises. Gain glory as a knight, forge a new kingdom to crush England and France, or thrive as a bandit. Discover 22 tarot-based multiple endings!
Why similar: Political Sim 21.9% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Crime 12.7%, Capitalism 9.7%, Sandbox 8.5%
- #12 Victoria 3
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 60,895 reviews2022
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 120.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.1% ★, Grand Strategy 18.7% ★, Capitalism 14.7%, Economy 12.5%, Historical 8.4%
- #13 Democracy 4
89% matchVery Positive82% of 6,385 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 31.9% ★, Grand Strategy 14.9% ★, Capitalism 13.5%, Economy 13.5%, Management 9.5%
- #14 Age of Enlightenment
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GSG Johan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shape the destiny of the world as an 18th century ruler. Forge alliances and prepare your armed forces to expand your domain and colonize new lands. Or focus on internal development and help your subjects thrive with prudent economic policy and lawmaking. The choice is yours in Age of Enlightenment!
Why similar: Political Sim 23% ★, Grand Strategy 17.5% ★, Capitalism 16.3%, Economy 11.8%, Historical 8.3%
- #15 Shareholders
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shareholders Dev Team
Windows
Welcome to Shareholders an economy \ strategy \ simulator. Explore the depths of a simulated economy that is rich with mechanics and activities: from production and stock market manipulation to managing consumer demand and influencing global trade through exports and imports.
Why similar: Political Sim 20.2% ★, Capitalism 19.8%, Crime 16.5%, Economy 13.7%, Sandbox 8%
- #16 Governor
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Daniling
Windows
An economic strategy game where you run the central bank. Built on the IS–PC–MR macroeconomic model. The policy rate, unemployment, inflation, the trade balance. Can you keep the economy clear of overheating and slumps?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Economy 18.6%, Capitalism 15.7%, Political Sim 12.3% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #17 Noir Tycoon
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joybyte GamesPub: Empera Games
Windows
Build your criminal empire in the turbulent 1960s, manage rackets, outsmart rival gangs, and rise from the streets to the top of the underworld.
Why similar: Crime 23.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Noir 10.7%, Management 10.7%
- #18 SIM Election USA
85% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: SunsixStudios
Windows
Run a presidential campaign in this turn-based strategy game where you manage funding, media, and political influence to win the election.
Why similar: Political Sim 37.5% ★, Economy 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Management 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
- #19 Fantasy Senate Simulator
84% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Purri Cat Studio
Windows
Create a political party, win elections, respond to events, pass laws, govern, create your version of utopia and even go to war with your neighbors in this senate simulator with a fantasy twist.
Why similar: Political Sim 36% ★, Economy 16.1%, Capitalism 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Sandbox 10.5%
- #20 Across The Globe
84% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Righteous Sword
Windows
A nation simulator set in 19th-century. Acquire resources, research technologies, build infrastructure, conquer foes. Experience dynamic population, realistic economy and great power diplomacy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Capitalism 22.7%, Political Sim 19.2% ★, Sandbox 11.7%, Historical 10.2%
- #21 Billionaire in the Greedy America
82% matchNo user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
America, 1850. Fortunes are made and destroyed in a single day. Will you be the predator — or the prey? Trade stocks, crush rivals, seize companies, and claw your way to the top in the most ruthless financial arena of the century.
Why similar: Political Sim 37.1% ★, Capitalism 22.2%, Economy 12.6%, Sandbox 9.1%, Management 7.1%
- #22 The Monetary Lever
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: WAL Interactive
Windows · Mac
In The Monetary Lever, you're the Bank of England Governor. Control interest rates and QE to guide the UK economy. Balance growth with inflation and navigate unexpected challenges. Test your economic skills in this engaging simulator. Can you steer the economy towards prosperity?"
Why similar: Economy 22.7%, Capitalism 22.5%, Political Sim 14.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Management 8.9%
- #23 Rise and Fall: Bronze Age
82% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Ludwig LoreKhan
Windows
Rise & Fall: Bronze Age is a Grand Strategy game set in the Bronze Age between 3400BC and 1150BC. Expand your power by diplomacy and war and manage your troublesome elites. Feed your people, build temples for your gods and tombs for your rulers. How high can you rise before your empire falls ?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.6% ★, Political Sim 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Management 12.2%, Historical 11.6%
- #24 Blueprint: EV
80% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Phi Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blueprint: EV is a single- and multiplayer strategy game about founding an electric vehicle company and running it through six fiscal years. Make three founding decisions, then guide pricing, production, R&D, and finance across 24 quarters of real P&L against three rival companies.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.6% ★, Capitalism 23.2%, Economy 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Management 8.9%
- #25 Hedge Fund Tycoon
81% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Stikcy
Windows
Are you ready to climb the ranks of the elite and become the wealthiest hedge fund in the world? In this thrilling new stock market game, you'll trade stocks, bonds, and use corruption to achieve your goals. Don't miss your chance to dominate the world of finance and amass a fortune.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.2% ★, Capitalism 18.6%, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Economy 13.9%, Management 9.8%
- #26 STATO
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Scassius Systems
Windows
Shape a nation in a procedural grand strategy sandbox where geography, industry, diplomacy, and war drive emergent history. Build your state, secure resources, manage instability, and survive a world of rival powers.
Why similar: Political Sim 42% ★, Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, Historical 9.8%, Strategy 4.4%
- #27 Machiavelli the Prince
79% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Holistic Design, Inc.Pub: Holistic Design, inc.
Windows · Linux
This award-winning 4X strategy classic lets you explore the Old World, exploit risky trade routes, expand your political and military power, and rise to dominance in the Renaissance. Every move can mean the difference between exaltation and excommunication in this multiplayer empire-building game
Why similar: Political Sim 30.3% ★, Grand Strategy 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Economy 10%, Historical 7.8%
- #28 Investormania
79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: NIGHTCREW
Windows
GET ALL COUNTRIES! Compete with your FRIENDS. Get Countries, build buildings, hotels on a colorful and live map. Establish your political party and strive to come to power. Be the POLITICAL PARTY that wins with the right policies. INVESTORMANIA, Construction, Politics and more...
Why similar: Political Sim 23.7% ★, Capitalism 19.8%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Economy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #29 Investment Fund Game
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 57 Software
Windows
Investment Fund Game is a singleplayer sandbox simulation where you become the manager of an investment fund. Buy stocks, bonds, commodities. Test different investment strategies, track your performance, and compete with AI-driven funds using their own approaches.
Why similar: Capitalism 26.4%, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Economy 20.5%, Management 12%, Simulation 6%
- #30 For the Fatherland: Chronicle of Park Chung-hee
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KMS STUDIO
Windows
January 1, 1960. Become Major General Park Chung-hee at a turning point in Korean history. Preserve democracy and rise as the father of a nation—or cling to power and become a dictator. The fate of the Republic of Korea is in your hands.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.9% ★, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Capitalism 15.3%, Economy 13.3%, Historical 9%
- #31 Global Oil Magnate
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ERGS
Windows
"Become the ultimate Global Oil Magnate! In this deep economic simulation, you start with your own seed capital, choose your strategic headquarters, and drill for black gold. Overcome geopolitical crises, outsmart the market, and build an empire that changes the world.
Why similar: Political Sim 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Economy 17.8%, Management 10.3%, Capitalism 9.1%
- #32 CAPITALIUM
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WinFive Game
Windows · Mac
CAPITALIUM is a turn-based economic simulation set during an industrial revolution. Begin with a single deal, trade in a living market, found companies and build supply chains. Compete for wealth and power, earn a royal charter, take railways to the frontier, and build and name your own city.
Why similar: Political Sim 32.8% ★, Capitalism 20.7%, Economy 18.6%, Management 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #33 三国記II
77% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: lufy
Windows · Mac
《三国记II》是三国记系列的第2部作品,是一款正统的历史模拟策略游戏。以中国东汉末年的三国时期为总体背景,围绕着争夺大陆霸权,展开了一系列的故事。 《三国记II》采取直接在大地图上进行游戏和战斗,让玩家体验征战四方的快感。
Why similar: Political Sim 24.5% ★, Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 8.2%
- #34 EmpireX - Business, Real Estate and Crime Simulator
74% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: darkwolf66
Windows
Start as a street dealer and build a global crime empire. Produce drugs, manage dealers, invest in real estate, launder money, bribe officials, and expand across borders. In EmpireX, strategy is power — and power means everything.
Why similar: Political Sim 26.2% ★, Capitalism 19.9%, Crime 12.3%, Economy 12.2%, Management 9.3%
- #35 Theo
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Theo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The player is the architect of the world, plays for one of the world forces and achieves its dominance in the world with the help of tools and through indirect influence on countries and key figures. The story-driven game takes place through key historical events that have impacted the modern world.
Why similar: Political Sim 34.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Economy 8.1%, Strategy 7.6%
- #36 Hansa Forever
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Oğuzcan Şirolu
Windows
Build a medieval trading empire across Northern Europe. Establish trade routes, influence politics, expand your cities, and compete with rival merchants for wealth and power in a dynamic economic strategy game.
Why similar: Capitalism 26%, Political Sim 20.6% ★, Economy 20.4%, Management 8.5%, Sandbox 7.5%
- #37 Riot Control Simulator
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Corpix GamesPub: Wildlands Interactive
Windows
Take on the role of a Riot Control officer and control a riot. You can either brutally deal with the crowd or use more reasonable options. Will you decide to support a nascent dictatorship?
Why similar: Political Sim 37.9% ★, Capitalism 18.4%, Crime 17.9%, Management 12.7%, Sandbox 6.7%
- #38 Crisis Cabinet
73% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Function Labs LimitedPub: Function Labs
Windows
Lead a nation through elections, unrest, war, scandals and economic collapse in this turn-based political strategy simulation. Spend political capital, manage budgets, survive crises and decide how far you’ll go to stay in power.
Why similar: Political Sim 32.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.7%, Grand Strategy 14.5% ★, Economy 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #39 The Commission 1920: Organized Crime Grand Strategy
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 38 reviews2021
Dev: 302 InteractivePub: 2:30 AM Studios
Windows
Stake your claim on the city of New Shore in this gritty simulation of 1920’s organized crime. As the Don, get involved with the rackets and politics that defined the Prohibition era. Claim your place among mafia history. How will you rule New Shore?
Why similar: Crime 25.5%, Grand Strategy 21.6% ★, Economy 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.7%
- #40 Gilded Destiny
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aquila InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.
Why similar: Political Sim 24.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Capitalism 15.7%, Economy 11.8%, Historical 8.1%
- #41 Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Festina Lente Games
Windows
Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.
Why similar: Political Sim 36.5% ★, Capitalism 19%, Management 9.8%, Grand Strategy 9.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%
- #42 MusicLabeLManager 2K21
72% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: ONETEAMSTUDIO
Windows
Music Tycoon 2K21, singles, concert tours, streaming services and much more! Create your Music Empire!
Why similar: Political Sim 25.3% ★, Capitalism 19.6%, Economy 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Management 9.7%
- #43 Pax Narcotica: Trafficker
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Spark GamesPub: Games Operators
Windows
Become a cartel boss and take over the US drug trade. Build smuggling networks across the country and negotiate sales with crime groups. Recruit soldiers to protect your shipments and expand your territory. Bribe police and politicians to protect your interests and disrupt your rivals.
Why similar: Crime 23%, Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, Economy 15.2%, Political Sim 13.8% ★, Capitalism 13.8%
- #44 Here to Stay
72% matchMixed43% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Jakub KuceraPub: Powerup Company
Windows · Mac
Join the race for power in the new political strategy game. Build a strong political party, win the regional elections and have a majority in parliament. As the head of state, you are in charge of running the state, managing the state budget and diplomacy.
Why similar: Political Sim 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 20.2% ★, Economy 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Historical 7.1%
- #45 RUG THEM ALL
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kairon Games
Windows · Mac
A satirical political sim where you start as president with $1,000,000 and one term to become a billionaire. Move markets with a single post, front-run the crash, rug your own memecoin, and bet on disasters you cause - while the auditors build a file on you.
Why similar: Political Sim 33.2% ★, Capitalism 19.8%, Crime 14%, Economy 11.1%, Management 7.1%
- #46 Concord Quarter
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Morass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Start as nobody in Corenveld — a dock-hand, a cook, a clerk. Trade, undercut, bribe, smuggle, and lend your way up: buy shops, combine them, court the city's three rival powers, and seize a civic seat before you die. A chill, deterministic city-climbing sim in the world of Orenvalt.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.6% ★, Crime 17.4%, Capitalism 17.3%, Economy 12.2%, Strategy 10%
- #47 Victoria II
71% matchVery Positive92% of 20,003 reviews2010
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.9% ★, Political Sim 29.3% ★, Economy 12%, Historical 11.3%, Strategy 5.1%
- #48 Fiducia: Rent The World
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anlak
Windows
Lead a family dynasty in a living island economy. Farm, trade, found a bank, and out-compete rival houses — solo or online with friends.
Why similar: Political Sim 27.3% ★, Capitalism 22.4%, Economy 16.7%, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Sandbox 6.2%
- #49 Billionaire in the Oil Boom
68% matchPositive83% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Pizza OK Games
Windows
Wealth, power, greed: in the oil boom of the 1960s, money never sleeps. Invest in stocks, commodities and real estate, acquire companies and manipulate markets to build a financial empire. Use mergers, Ruthless speculation and strategies to dominate the global economy.
Why similar: Capitalism 27%, Political Sim 25.2% ★, Economy 17.8%, Management 10.4%, Strategy 6.8%
- #50 Luck City - monopoly
69% match2 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Overgrup
Windows
Climb the ranks from worker to tycoon, build monopolies, hire assistants, and compete in fast-paced economic battles. Develop your strategy and become the king of Luck City!
Why similar: Capitalism 22.7%, Grand Strategy 16.8% ★, Economy 16.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #51 Asia Empire 2027
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: iGindisGames
Windows · Mac
Lead your Asian empire in an empire building turn based strategy war game. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander?
Why similar: Political Sim 29.9% ★, Grand Strategy 21% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Economy 8.8%
- #52 Economika
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Permadyn Interactive
Windows
Build a company from the ground up and scale it into a global economic empire. Manage production, logistics, real estate, stocks, commodities, and finance in a deep, open-ended sandbox where every decision shapes your growth.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.8% ★, Capitalism 20.1%, Economy 13.1%, Sandbox 12.6%, Strategy 8.9%
- #53 Global Protocol: New World Order
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: Dorlion Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
Why similar: Political Sim 25.2% ★, Grand Strategy 21.1% ★, Capitalism 13%, Sandbox 9.6%, Economy 8.3%
- #54 Cuddly Commanders
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DNA Fox Games
Windows
A 4X strategy experience with a party-game soul. Choose your animal leader and conquer the world in 20-60 minute matches. Featuring deep resource management, unique comeback mechanics, and a built-in Map Editor. Cuddly Commanders is easy to learn but ruthlessly competitive.
Why similar: Political Sim 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Economy 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%
- #55 Empire of Sin
69% matchMixed48% of 6,278 reviews2020
Dev: Romero GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Empire of Sin is a new strategy game brought to you by Romero Games and Paradox Interactive that puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago.
Why similar: Crime 32.8%, Management 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Noir 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #56 三国混战
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: YangGrass
Windows
In the world of the Three Kingdoms, where the warlords were vying for supremacy, different forces were chosen to rebuild the Great Han or establish a new heaven. Through event selection, a balance was achieved among the literati, Han, and people.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.5% ★, Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 10%, Historical 8.6%
- #57 Prevent WW3
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NT7 Studio
Windows
You have no direct power - only diplomacy and influence. A global strategy game where you lead an international organization: stop conflicts, resolve economic crises, and restore stability before the world descends into chaos.
Why similar: Political Sim 35.2% ★, Grand Strategy 19.5% ★, Capitalism 17.5%, Economy 9%, Management 7.2%
- #58 Terria Tactics
65% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: TactiGame Limited
Windows · Mac
An indie-developed retro turn-base strategy game. It delivers the Fast-Paced-Strategy-Game experience. Grow your cities and troops. Recruit and manage your warriors to lead the troops to siege opponents' cities. Ultimately your goal is to conquer the whole land of Terria!
Why similar: Political Sim 30.7% ★, Grand Strategy 21.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Management 8.9%
- #59 Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,386 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 34.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, Economy 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Management 9.4%