Top Political Games
60+ political games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Singleplayer, Indie, Simulation, Strategy.
Recommended Political Games

Slay the Spire 2
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!

Papers, Please
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.
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- #1 Slay the Spire 298% matchMixed62% of 165,145 reviews2026Developer: Mega CritPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 39.3hMean: 58.6h≥1hr: 98%
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
- #2 Papers, Please98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 78,992 reviews2013Developer: Lucas PopePublisher: 3909Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.3hMean: 10.2h≥1hr: 85%
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.
- #3 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut95% matchVery Positive93% of 126,799 reviews2019Developer: ZA/UMPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 7.3hMean: 22.5h≥1hr: 85%
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
- #4 Imperator: Rome83% matchMixed66% of 26,807 reviews2019Developer: Paradox Development StudioPublisher: Paradox InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.6hMean: 37.6h≥1hr: 89%
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
- #5 The Political Process81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,120 reviews2019Developer: Verlumino Studios LLCPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.1hMean: 16.2h≥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.
- #6 270 | Two Seventy US Election81% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,105 reviews2018Developer: Political Games LLCPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.0hMean: 8.2h≥1hr: 68%
Do you have what it takes to become President of the United States? Can you win the Two Seventy (270) Electoral Votes needed for victory in the US Election?
- #7 Suzerain75% matchVery Positive93% of 11,339 reviews2020Developer: Torpor GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 5.5hMean: 18.3h≥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?
- #8 Beholder 273% matchVery Positive87% of 7,978 reviews2018Developer: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Publisher: AlawarPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.8hMean: 19.5h≥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!
- #9 Democracy 473% matchVery Positive82% of 6,313 reviews2022Developer: Positech GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 13.1h≥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...
- #10 Not Tonight73% matchVery Positive83% of 2,722 reviews2018Developer: PanicBarnPublisher: No More RobotsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.5hMean: 6.5h≥1hr: 90%
Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK.
- #11 Kandidatos72% matchVery Positive90% of 4,307 reviews2020Developer: Shaikonina GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 3.3h≥1hr: 65%
Fight in the biggest political tournament in Brazil.
- #12 House of Legacy69% matchVery Positive83% of 3,748 reviews2025Developer: S3 StudioPublisher: Thermite GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.6hMean: 18.3h≥1hr: 80%
Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.
- #13 Divinity: Dragon Commander71% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,514 reviews2013Developer: Larian StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 5.6h≥1hr: 86%
You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.
- #14 Esoteric Ebb68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,654 reviews2026Developer: Christoffer BodegårdPublisher: Raw FuryPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.8hMean: 11.2h≥1hr: 80%
Esoteric Ebb is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends or completely ruin the campaign.
- #15 Mr.President!69% matchVery Positive83% of 5,473 reviews2016Developer: Game Developer XPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.5hMean: 3.8h≥1hr: 80%
Mr.President! Can you take a bullet for the soon to be President of the United States of America?! You play as Dick “Rock-Hard” Johnson a bulletproof man, the best bodyguard money can buy. He is sworn to protect the most hated presidential candidate of all time Ronald Rump.
- #16 RIOT: Civil Unrest69% matchMixed68% of 1,910 reviews2019Developer: Leonard MenchiariPublisher: Silver Lining InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 54mMean: 5.5h≥1hr: 47%
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.
- #17 Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency69% matchVery Positive86% of 1,822 reviews2016Developer: Maverick Game StudioPublisher: Three Guys Game StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.7hMean: 11.5h≥1hr: 86%
A Pro-Donald Trump presidential simulation. Make America Rich Again through trade. Make America Safe again by Defeating ISIS. Make America Great Again!
- #18 Democracy 369% matchMostly Positive74% of 7,255 reviews2013Developer: Positech GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.2hMean: 10.8h≥1hr: 84%
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
- #19 Beholder: Conductor65% matchVery Positive91% of 4,427 reviews2025Developer: AlawarPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.6hMean: 4.6h≥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!
- #20 Super Bernie World67% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,095 reviews2020Developer: Gamedevs for BerniePublisher: Kitsune GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 24mMean: 1.4h≥1hr: 21%
Join Bernie's movement and transform the United States in this free retro 2D platformer.
- #21 Replica66% matchVery Positive86% of 3,516 reviews2016Developer: SomiPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.8hMean: 35.6h≥1hr: 88%
Replica is an interactive novel game played through a cellphone and social media. The insane experience of peeping into someone's private life through a cellphone will transform you into the state's greatest patriot.
- #22 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition64% matchVery Positive82% of 1,613 reviews2026Developer: Łukasz JakowskiPublisher: Łukasz Jakowski GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 9.4hMean: 16.7h≥1hr: 89%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
- #23 1979 Revolution: Black Friday65% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,086 reviews2016Developer: iNK StoriesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.3hMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 88%
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.
- #24 Tonight We Riot63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 564 reviews2020Developer: Pixel Pushers Union 512Publisher: Means InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.6hMean: 2.6h≥1hr: 62%
A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler
- #25 CUCKOLD SIMULATOR: Life as a Beta Male Cuck61% matchVery Positive93% of 2,113 reviews2025Developer: Team SNEEDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 69%
CUCKOLD SIMULATOR, the exciting new game where you play as Cuckold (that is his name) in his day-to-day life. Work hard, give all your money to the bull, and be verbally abused by your fat wife.
- #26 Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 364% matchMixed45% of 610 reviews2014Developer: EversimPlatforms: 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.
- #27 Europa Universalis III Complete63% matchVery Positive83% of 1,993 reviews2009Developer: Paradox Development StudioPublisher: Paradox InteractivePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.2hMean: 11.4h≥1hr: 89%
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy.
- #28 JudgeSim61% matchVery Positive84% of 1,352 reviews2024Developer: DelusionArt StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.6hMean: 3.5h≥1hr: 78%
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...
- #29 Solium Infernum61% matchVery Positive88% of 1,663 reviews2024Developer: League of GeeksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.0hMean: 29.7h≥1hr: 82%
Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?
- #30 Power & Revolution63% matchMixed56% of 1,295 reviews2016Developer: EversimPlatforms: 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!
- #31 A Bewitching Revolution62% matchVery Positive93% of 354 reviews2019Developer: ColestiaPlatforms: Windows
A Bewitching Revolution is a first-person adventure game about a communist witch living in a cyberpunk city. Use magic to help the city's residents organise collective forms of power and resistance!
- #32 Orwell: Ignorance is Strength62% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,869 reviews2018Developer: Osmotic StudiosPublisher: Daedalic EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.5hMean: 5.1h≥1hr: 90%
Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.
- #33 Plutocracy61% matchVery Positive80% of 1,355 reviews2019Developer: RedwoodPlatforms: 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?
- #34 NOT A HERO60% matchVery Positive87% of 2,046 reviews2016Developer: Roll7Publisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.0hMean: 4.5h≥1hr: 79%
Professional assassin turned amateur campaign manager Steve is charged with cleaning up the city by an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate from the future named BunnyLord.
- #35 My Friend Stalin60% matchVery Positive90% of 614 reviews2021Developer: Boom TeamPlatforms: Windows
For the first time on steam. The greatest dictator of all time is now dancing on your desktop!
- #36 The Westport Independent61% matchMostly Positive76% of 334 reviews2016Developer: Double Zero One ZeroPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.0hMean: 9.6h≥1hr: 49%
The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist...
- #37 Kandidatos Kart60% matchVery Positive86% of 925 reviews2020Developer: Shaikonina GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 3.3h≥1hr: 62%
The craziest race, with the fastest and most furious Kandidatos in Brazil.
- #38 ALL WILL FALL59% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,116 reviews2026Developer: All Parts ConnectedPublisher: tinyBuildPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.2hMean: 11.2h≥1hr: 74%
Build massive ocean cities and lead your people to prosperity in this post-apocalyptic survival colony sim. Featuring a physics-based 3D construction system, complex resource management, exploration, difficult political decisions, supply chains, and a robust sandbox mode.
- #39 Headliner: NoviNews60% matchVery Positive89% of 807 reviews2018Developer: Unbound CreationsPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.2hMean: 3.9h≥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.
- #40 Democratic Socialism Simulator60% matchVery Positive92% of 198 reviews2020Developer: MolleindustriaPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Pave the road to a post-capitalist society!
- #41 Korwin The Game60% matchMostly Positive78% of 224 reviews2015Developer: Zbigniew OchmanPublisher: WolfiesoftPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.7hMean: 3.6h≥1hr: 88%
Old-school 2D platform game. You play as a warrior for freedom in the fight against hordes of socialists. 19 models enemies. 12 levels.
- #42 China: Mao's legacy59% matchVery Positive92% of 1,041 reviews2019Developer: NostalgamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.5hMean: 15.8h≥1hr: 83%
Year 1976, the stormy Cultural revolution has died down, hard times of hongweibing and public critics are coming to an end. Old and sick Mao Zedong will soon leave China to his comrades from CPC. The Cold War is coming into a new phase...
- #43 Psycholonials59% matchVery Positive90% of 1,136 reviews2021Developer: Andrew HussiePublisher: NonePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.5hMean: 17.4h≥1hr: 77%
While in communication with supernatural forces, two influencers launch a daring new social media brand.
- #44 Mind Scanners59% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,308 reviews2021Developer: The Outer ZonePublisher: Brave At NightPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 5.6hMean: 6.6h≥1hr: 86%
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...
- #45 Not For Broadcast: Prologue59% matchVery Positive93% of 769 reviews2019Developer: NotGamesPublisher: tinyBuildPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 24mMean: 5.3h≥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.
- #46 HEADLINER59% matchMostly Positive77% of 931 reviews2017Developer: Unbound CreationsPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.0hMean: 2.7h≥1hr: 70%
Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.
- #47 Relooted57% matchVery Positive87% of 263 reviews2026Developer: NyamakopPlatforms: Windows
Reclaim real African artifacts from Western museums in this Africanfuturist heist game. Recruit crew members, plan escape routes, acquire the precious cargo, and bounce out of the joint as fast as you can.
- #48 Yang2020 Path To Presidency59% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2019Developer: Sam VallelyPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Andrew Yang is unstoppable on his path to presidency! Play through all of the ups and downs of his campaign journey as you battle the other candidates, the naysayers and of course President Trump!
- #49 Citystate II58% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,120 reviews2021Developer: Andy SztarkPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.8hMean: 9.5h≥1hr: 74%
Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.
- #50 Need to Know59% matchMixed67% of 293 reviews2018Developer: Monomyth GamesPlatforms: 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.
- #51 The Fermi Paradox58% matchMostly Positive77% of 991 reviews2021Developer: Anomaly GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 5.4h≥1hr: 75%
The Fermi Paradox is a choice-driven sci-fi narrative strategy game in which your decisions in one corner of the galaxy can upend entire civilizations in another. Guide species through millennia and help them explore the vastness of space, make contact and, perhaps, create harmony.
- #52 Long Gone Days57% matchVery Positive88% of 554 reviews2023Developer: This I DreamtPublisher: Serenity ForgePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.2hMean: 4.6h≥1hr: 90%
A modern-day JRPG that imagines a world of war. Overcome language barriers, forge unlikely friendships, and find hope amidst conflict.
- #53 FREE DUROV57% matchVery Positive90% of 370 reviews2024Developer: RASKUMAR TEAMPublisher: RSK TEAMPlatforms: Windows
FREE DUROV – Dive into the most meme-worthy horror game. Experience the hardships of prison life and try to escape by securing the encryption keys. Save anonymity!
- #54 Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love58% matchVery Positive87% of 426 reviews2019Developer: Artifex MundiPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.8hMean: 5.8h≥1hr: 92%
Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click inspired by the classic adventure games. It smuggles you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the middle of a Cold War spy intrigue - where there’s an even bigger game being played …
- #55 Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升57% matchVery Positive87% of 751 reviews2023Developer: Maestro CinetikPublisher: Gaming at WorkPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 30mMean: 7.7h≥1hr: 42%
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
- #56 Through the Darkest of Times58% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2020Developer: Paintbucket GamesPublisher: HandyGamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.8hMean: 6.8h≥1hr: 61%
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.
- #57 Obama Boss Fight57% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 814 reviews2021Developer: xXx_Skipper_xXxPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 3.1h≥1hr: 61%
In the world where all answers were told the great enemies confronted each other. The time has come. Time to defeat Obama once and for all. Will the world be free from racism or you will start a new era? It is up to you. But keep in mind... Obama has no chill.
- #58 Border Force59% matchMostly Negative35% of 88 reviews2019Developer: Spire InteractivePlatforms: Windows
It is 10:59PM on March 29th 2019. With one minute to go until Britain's exit from the European Union is formalised, you are ready to get to work. The UK's safety is in your hands. You are Border Force.
