Games like China: Mao's legacy

"Crisis in the Kremlin" is a challenging strategy game set in the political landscape of the Soviet Union during the late 1980s and early 1990s. As the leader of the Communist Party, players must navigate a complex web of political, economic, and social issues while dealing with multiple possible outcomes. The game features realistic simulations, tactical decision-making, and multiple endings based on player choices.

"Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall" is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a divided Berlin during the Cold War. Players uncover secrets and navigate political tensions while posing as a Stasi agent. The game offers a unique blend of history, mystery, and puzzle-solving in a detailed, atmospheric setting.

"Suzerain is a single-player, text-based historical role-playing game with wonderful mechanics and dense atmosphere. As President Anton Rayne, lead the country of Sordland through political drama and economic crisis after a 20-year dictatorship. Experience tough choices, humor, and high emotional stakes in this grind-heavy, replayable game with excellent music and visuals."

"Democracy 4" is a political simulation game where you serve as a country's leader, making policy decisions and managing national affairs. Its unique feature is a neural network model of citizens' opinions, allowing for a more realistic and in-depth political simulation. The game also includes new features such as media reports, coalition governments, and emergency powers, with a focus on modern policy ideas and current political topics. Gameplay takes place on a vector-graphics engine for a cleaner user interface.

"Rogue State Revolution" is a challenging political strategy game by Little Red Dog Games, where you serve as the president of the Glorious People's Republic of Basenji. Your mission: rebuild, reform, and prepare for various trials as your nation evolves into a regional powerhouse. With procedural map generation, each run offers a new experience. Appoint ministers, manage various aspects of your nation, and heed the advice of devoted advisors to ensure your presidential tenure thrives.

In "Urban Empire," become a mayoral dynasty leader and guide your city through 200 years of historical challenges across five distinct eras. Make critical decisions, establish infrastructure, debate political decisions, and use various tactics like bribery or blackmail to outmaneuver opponents. Experience a blend of city-building and strategic political scheming in this unique simulation game.

"Tropico 5 - Penultimate Edition" is a strategy game for 2-players that features multiplayer and co-op modes. Return to the island nation of Tropico and expand your reign across different eras, from colonial times to beyond the 21st century. Build your dynasty, research new technologies, and trade resources, all while managing your extended family and facing new challenges in this 'dictator sim' series."

"Victoria 3" is a society simulation game set in the 19th century, where players lead nations through industrialization, societal transformations, and international politics. The Grand Edition includes the base game and expansion pass, with additional music packs, art packs, and an immersion pack. Players can balance competing interests in their society and guide their chosen nation's destiny from 1836-1936.

Citystate is a single-player strategy game focused on macro management and economics, allowing players to plan, build, and experiment with political ideologies in a city-building sandbox. The game features mature content and is based on today's world economy, with mechanics designed to mimic modern nations. Despite its pretty visuals, it has been noted for its presence of bugs and grinding aspects. Citystate II is now available for wishlisting on Steam.

Aggressors: Ancient Rome is a turn-based strategy game set in the ancient world. Players can choose to lead one of eighteen ancient civilizations, including Rome, Carthage, and Greece, in their quest for dominance. The game features tactical combat, diplomacy, research, and city-building, with a focus on historical accuracy and depth.