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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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis Cabinet.

Build your criminal empire in the turbulent 1960s, manage rackets, outsmart rival gangs, and rise from the streets to the top of the underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Tycoon.

Take the role of Don in "Wiseguys: The Commission" and dominate New York. Plan crimes, traffic drugs, extort money and make war on rival families. Control the Commission, launder money. Your cunning will decide your fate. Are you ready to become the next boss of all bosses? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wiseguys: The Commission.

Navigate through interactions with competing powers to lead your nation to global domination in this 4X open sandbox geopolitical sim set in post-WW2 alt-history world. You have 251 years at your disposal to conquer and unify the planet or take your nation into space. Can you make it? Unleash your geopolitical prowess on a global scale. Create your own history by playing a time period comme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geopolaris: Conquer & Dominate.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

90% User Score Based on 282 reviews

The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall.

From the fall of Troy in 1200 BC to 1941, the whole Old World on one map. Rule one city, outlive your rivals, and pass the throne down two or three generations — 46 scenarios, 80 cities and 6,608 real historical figures. Not one of them is invented. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Dynasty & Dust.

Become mayor of a small Greek town and govern for 17 years. Citizens write you letters for years, the opposition never sleeps, and every promise is remembered. A satirical political city sim where the town never forgets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POLIS.

Overview: POTUS Election Sim is a deep, immersive strategy simulation that puts you in command of a presidential campaign and the presidency itself. Navigate the complex world of American politics, manage campaigns across all 50 states, make critical decisions that shape policy, and lead the nation through crises, diplomacy, and electoral battles. Every choice matters. Every decision echoes. G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POTUS Election Sim.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

62% User Score Based on 24 reviews

This is the police + Ozark TV Show = Welcome to Goodland An ordinary salaryman is forced to work under a merciless Mexican cartel. Stay alive for as long as you can, get enough money for your new bosses, make tough decisions, acquire businesses and find allies you can trust. But in this cutthroat world, will you be able to keep to your humanity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Goodland.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

74% User Score Based on 901 reviews

Start a crime syndicate from nothing, and grow it into a well-oiled money machine in City of Gangsters, a mafia management simulation game. Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Smuggle goods from out of town and bribe the police to look the other way. Grow a powerful crew and keep your rivals under your thumb. Eliminate competition and rul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City of Gangsters.

Command Israel or Iran in a tense turn-based struggle where every decision reshapes the Middle East. Balance diplomacy, intelligence, economic pressure and military force as you recruit specialists, develop national capabilities and pursue multiple paths to victory. With Euro-style resource management, geopolitical strategy and accessible war simulation, Conflict 2026 challenges you to outthink yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conflict 2026.

Mandate Kingdoms is a grand-strategy kingdom builder set in ancient China. Recruit legendary officers, govern cities, forge a lasting dynasty, command armies in tactical battles, and outmaneuver rival warlords to claim the Mandate of Heaven. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandate Kingdoms.

At a turning point in history, decide the future of a nation. Mandate 1600: The East is a global historical grand strategy game. Govern lands and dynasty, secure your bloodline, grow through trade, and prevail in war. Rewrite history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandate 1600: The East.

Lead one of ten medieval kingdoms in this turn-based grand strategy game. Expand your territory, develop your economy, strengthen your army, and shape the future of Europe through diplomacy, war, and strategic decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowns of Medieval Europe.

A turn-based car-company tycoon. Design every model from the chassis up, run the factories, undercut on price, and out-engineer a field that grows to 30 AI rivals across a century of motoring. Build the carmaker that lasts, or go bankrupt trying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Novalex Project Zero.

RUN YOUR CAMPAIGN. WIN THE PRESIDENCY.SimElection USA is a turn-based political strategy game where you take control of a presidential campaign and fight your way to the White House. Build your candidate, shape your message, and navigate a system where money, media, influence, and timing decide everything. ──────── THINK LIKE A REAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGISTEvery turn is a high-stakes decision. Rai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIM Election USA.

Adventurers Guild Inc. is a turn-based management game where you run the business behind the heroics! Hire staff, post quests, and fulfill adventurers' needs (while taking a cut). Manage your budget, grow your reputation, watch adventurers scramble and build the greatest guild of all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventurers Guild Inc..

Live the rise and fall of a gangster in Prohibition-era Chicago. Strategic turn-based management meets gritty narrative in a city built on blood, booze, and betrayal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire of Vice: Chicago.

                Lead nomadic families through the Stone Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game with deeply simulated characters, cultures, and ecosystems. Explore the vast wilderness, gather and trade scarce resources, and stand your ground in risky autobattler combat. Discover fire, domestication, politics—and survive to tell the tale. Experience what prehistoric life was like by diving int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Emerging.

The Roman Empire is not dead. It has just changed its skin. Corruption, nepotism, and power struggles are all part of the environment where you will find yourself playing in this turn-based political simulator. With heresies looming, you must protect the one true faith and integrity of Rome. Re-establish the supremacy of the Pope (and your family’s too). How to reach that is up to you. Climb the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Power: The Papal States.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Take the reins of power in the fictional Eastern European country of Gradnar, where you are dictator Vyslan Gatskolka, the unshakable leader and defender of the downtrodden. The fate of the nation hangs on your decisions: will you strive for democracy or plunge the country into autocracy, choose peace with your neighbors or conquer them in bloody wars? Ruthless control or people’s freedoms—your c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dictator Simulator: Gradnar.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

85% User Score Based on 47 reviews

About Medieval LegacyMedieval Legacy is a unique blend of family simulation and city-building strategy, where every decision shapes your legacy. Start as a humble citizen and guide your family through generations. Climb the social ladder to become the most influential family in the land. With strategy, wit, and a bit of luck, you can build a lasting legacy - but beware, as unchecked ambition may l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Legacy.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KingSim.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

80% User Score Based on 424 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

"Life between myths. Clans, cows, choices. The spiritual successor to King of Dragon Pass, Six Ages combines interactive stories and turn-based strategy. Your small clan’s survival depends on its relations with the warring gods and their followers. Play involves actions such as improving pastures, exploration, trading with your neighbors, and raiding. You can even travel to the Otherworld to visi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

76% User Score Based on 445 reviews

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? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis in the Kremlin.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

68% User Score Based on 940 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

The Shrouded Isle is a cult village management simulator. Your people look to you for leadership. Five families vie for power as the storms roll in and things beneath the waves threaten to wake. Feed and house your village while ensuring the ancient, dark traditions are followed and the appropriate sacrifices are made. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shrouded Isle.

Rule a state in ancient China's Warring States era in this single-player, turn-based strategy game. Manage resources, recruit historical figures, enact reforms and navigate diplomacy. Grain spoils, armies need upkeep and conquered cities need pacification. Can your economy sustain your ambitions? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warring States: Seven Hegemons.

Armies are easy to raise. A true general is hard to recognize. After the fire at Red Cliffs, heroes scatter under aliases. Rise from one city, judge them by deeds, and restore their names. Govern, forge bonds, grow your faction, and win ten-slot battles to end the chaos before the world collapses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate Candle: Three Kingdoms - Chronicle Restored.

Political Survival: The Head of StateEvery Decision Shapes Your Nation.Lead your country through political dilemmas where every choice influences the balance of your nation. Manage five essential national attributes: Happiness Economy ️ Military Technology Environment Every decision improves some areas while weakening others. Finding the right balance is the key to success. Compete against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Political Survival - Head of State.

CEO Sim: Cyberpunk is a turn-based economic strategy about corporation management in the world of cyberpunk. A corporate war is approaching and, in addition to worries about the development of the company, sooner or later you will have to choose your side. Although you shouldn’t forget about the board of directors - these are the people who gave you control over the company and they can also take … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CEO Sim: Cyberpunk.

Embark on a political space opera saga shaped entirely by your choices.In Pax Astra, you're free to follow any ideology, adopt any strategy, and chart your own path to power. Manage politics, elections, crises, the economy, foreign relations, and more. Build an interdimensional exploration program, venture beyond the known galaxy, or delve into forbidden science. Choose your path: Will you lead a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pax Astra.

A grand strategy game set in an alternate history. Lead your noble house to power using a 4-tier command system that allows for granular management of every individual soldier. Master complex industrial chains, navigate tariffs, and balance diplomacy to shape the continent's ultimate fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aye! My Liege.

Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Statecraft.

Realistic medieval noble simulator and, at the same time, a strategy game with historical depth. Manage your city and villages and make decisions in non-linear events. Command defenses in epic sieges and organize dangerous raids. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noble's Life: Kingdom Reborn.

Become the greatest leader of the African Empire!Select your country you wish to lead (54 countries available!) and play against the smart AI enemies. With excellent leadership skills, strategy and tactics, you could lead your country to the win. Do you have what it takes? It is the year 2027 and a big uprising took the existing government. As the new leader, your goal is to ultimately become th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Africa Empire 2027.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Fires in the villages and cities in the south of France haven't yet extinguished and big English armies are already wreaking havoc in the north. War spreads over new territories, more countries are involved in the conflict, Brittany is plunging into a civil war, and high war taxes are pushing peasants into revolts. The power of the Church has also been broken, it is fought by simony, nepotism and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noble's Life: Kingdom Reborn - Prologue.

You woke up 10,000 years in the past. Your tribe is watching. What do you say? You don't know how it happened. One moment you were checking your phone — the next, you woke up on damp earth, surrounded by people speaking a language that exists in no dictionary. Months passed. You learned to eat what they ate, sleep where they slept, mimic their gestures until the words started to make sense. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CivEconomy.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

Maestro’s Cold War 2 is a replayable grand-strategy sandbox about the world’s tensest standoff of the Cold War. Play as the USA or the USSR, manage Prestige, Budget, and National Policies, and bend history through policies, proxies, diplomacy, and brinkmanship. Easy to pick-up but hard and deep enough to offer a challenge, this is the kind of game you will keep coming back to. How Does the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maestro's Cold War 2.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Game StoryThe year is 2027 and the world is in chaos.The world markets collapse and with it world order. NATO and old alliances are no longer relevant while everyone fighting for resources. United States newly-elected president decides to focus on home affairs focusing on economy and rebuilding the country economy. The United States starts pulling back its forces from around the world.           … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Empire 2027.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

87% User Score Based on 279 reviews

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... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to China: Mao's legacy.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

85% User Score Based on 6,798 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

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... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Democracy 4.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

62% User Score Based on 354 reviews

Play as another US president! Decide the fate of the world and run the country any way you like. Do you wish to start a war or make peace? Take care of the poorest or support capitalists? Advocate for gun rights or stand against them? It is all up to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Your President.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

53% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Are you ready to enter the cutthroat world of politics? In "Here to Stay," a new indie political strategy game, you'll build your own political party and compete in regional elections to gain control of the government. As the head of state, you'll be responsible for running the country, managing the budget, and making diplomatic decisions. Step into a fictional Eastern European countr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Here to Stay.

April 1865: Booth's shot misses and Lincoln lives. In this turn-based political strategy game, you count votes in Congress, send troops South and face the Supreme Court, but Lincoln keeps his own mind. In the end, two verdicts: his legend, and what the freedpeople received. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reconstruction: The Myth of Lincoln.

A turn-based strategy game of diplomacy, espionage and modern warfare on a 3D globe. Take the world one country at a time, and read tomorrow's headlines to find out what it made of you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquest: Global Domination.

Build an interstellar civilization in a turn-based 4X strategy game. Explore a configurable galaxy, colonize new worlds, design warships, manage a complex economy, and outmaneuver rival empires through diplomacy, espionage, or war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Ascendancy.

A turn-based narrative political sim: govern Mexico from the presidency, 1920–1940. Build your cabinet, lobby Congress, negotiate with rebels and send troops into battle without knowing how far they’ll obey. What if Zapata had become president? Or Villa? 75 endings, from historical to far-fetched. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mexico 1920-1940: Heirs of the Revolution.

You're the Mayor. You're also a vampire. Keep your city running and your fangs hidden. Play as a literal blood-sucking politician in a darkly satirical roguelite city-management game. Balance civic duties with vampiric goals and do whatever it takes to achieve your ultimate goal - re-election. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightMayor.

A text-based political management sandbox set in the Cold War. Balance the budget, recruit experts, bargain with rival powers, answer telegrams, and drag a poor new republic into the space age. Or bury it in a nuclear one. All in animated ASCII. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Third Bloc.

CAPITALIUM is set in a kingdom in the middle of the Industrial Revolution. You start out with a small company registered at the Commerce Hall. Each turn is one week: set prices, sign contracts, raise funds and build factories, then use the money you have made and the connections you have built up to sway Parliament. Nothing in the market is scripted; supply and demand, the economic cycle and gover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAPITALIUM.