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Looking for games like Rise of State? Here are top tactical city builder recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with State of Affairs, Kingdom Of Choices or Ikigai: An Alternate Cold War Simulator.

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  1. State of Affairs - A Modern Geopolitical SimulationStep into the role of a nation’s leader in State of Affairs, a turn-based political strategy game where history is yours to shape. Navigate the complex realities of governance in the 20th and 21st centuries, balancing domestic and international pressures as you build your legacy. Available Scenarios Japan: Post-WWII Recovery (1952) Rebuild a n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Affairs.

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  2. The Kingdom of Choices Welcome, to the kingdom of kings! In "The Kingdom of Choices," players embark on an adventure set in the 1200s as the king of the non-existent Kingdom of Aquila. Players face various challenges in the kingdom and must manage their kingdom and shape its future. As their characters enter the throne room, they must make challenging decisions affecting various factor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Of Choices.

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  3. Take charge of the United Provinces of Kinshu, and travel through a thrilling and exciting story as moving through the presidency of Makoto Takatsuski from 1961 to 1964. Confront and manage issues such as the deep rooted corruption, proxy wars, interventions, a sluggish economy, and social protests that are pushing the leading and most powerful nation on earth to the brink of an implosion from the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ikigai: An Alternate Cold War Simulator.

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  4. Embark on a political space opera saga shaped entirely by your choices.  In Pax Astra, you are free to follow any ideology, pursue any strategy, and define your own path to power. Manage politics, elections, crisis, economy external politics and more. Build an interdimensional exploration program, reach beyond the known galaxy, or delve into forbidden science—no path is off-limits. Will you lead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pax Astra.

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  5. Can you survive the pressure of power? Crisis Cabinet is a turn-based political strategy simulation where you lead a nation through elections, unrest, scandals, economic pressure, war and national emergencies. Every turn gives you limited political capital and too many problems to solve. Raise taxes or cut spending. Fund healthcare, defence, policing, welfare, education or infrastructure. Respon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis Cabinet.

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  6. Early Access AvailableWorld Order: Global Power is in active development. Play now and shape the future of the game through your decisions and feedback. Take control of a nation and navigate a complex geopolitical landscape where every action has consequences. Manage your economy, diplomacy, military, laws, and internal stability while responding to dynamic global events. New systems, features, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Order: Global Power.

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  7. Become President. Shape the nation -- or reshape the rules.You've just been elected President of the United States -- at a moment when trust is thin, institutions are strained, and every promise comes with a price. In Electoral Empire, you don't just "pick good options." You build coalitions, trade favors, manage crises, and decide how far you're willing to go to stay in power. Will two… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electoral Empire: Vote to Rule, Lie to Shine.

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  8. CREATE A RELIGION THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLDFrom your first believer to millions of devoted followers — every decision you make will forever alter the fate of humanity. DESIGN THE FAITH THEY WILL WORSHIP Build your religion from the ground up. Define dogma, create rituals, forge sacred symbols, and shape reality through the actions of your followers. Will your faith be enlightened and merciful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doctrine: C.U.L.T..

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  9. The world stands on the brink of World War III. Chaos is spreading across the globe. You are the leader of an international organization similar to the UN, trying to prevent total collapse. You have no direct power - your capabilities depend on international support and your ability to maintain control. Prevent WW3 is a global strategy game set in the near future. Wars erupt across the world - fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prevent WW3.

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  10. The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a cruel world, where lawbreaking is met with severe punishment, and a crown prince must decide the destiny of the land. Whether you rule maintaining the old order, or create a new future is up to you. In the Great Arknian Empire, everyone’s life is determined by their birth. Such is the ultimate law lai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian.

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  11. Provisional Authority: An AI Governance Simulation is a strategic governance simulation where every policy decision shapes the future of a nation — and the evolution of the artificial intelligence designed to help you manage it. Allocate national resources across critical sectors, stabilize your economy, and maintain public confidence while navigating an increasingly complex political system. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Provisional Authority: An AI Governance Simulation.

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  12. Step into the heart of social unrest in Protest Simulator – a gripping simulation that immerses you in the struggle for justice, freedom, and order. In a world where ideologies collide and power dynamics shift, Protest Simulator lets you experience the tension from both sides of the barricade, as you choose between becoming a passionate protester or a dedicated law enforcer. Choose Your Role: As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protest Sim.

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  14. Antropico: Colonies is a large-scale space strategy game about building power inside a living galaxy. You begin with a single foothold: an outpost on a hostile world. From there you expand across planets, infrastructure and institutions, shaping not only what you control, but how your authority works. This is not a purely abstract map. You build real structures on real worlds. Placement, geograp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antropico: Colonies.

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  15. Assume the presidency of Velistra, a once-proud nation now teetering on the edge of collapse. In a climate of political chaos and crumbling institutions, every decision you make carries immense weight. As the leader, you must navigate treacherous waters where shifting alliances and relentless challenges define your rule. In this narrative-driven political strategy game, you'll confront moral di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Velistra: Failed State.

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  16. 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.

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  17. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Gameplay introduction"War of Nations 2" ingenuity, integration of unprecedented game mechanism - turn-based gameplay under the framework of grand strategy, this innovative combination not only innovates the traditional mode of operation, by introducing turn-based mechanism, greatly simplifies the player's operational complexity, making the strategic layout more intuitive and smooth. At t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NationWar2:Chronicle.

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  18. 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.

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  19. Welcome to British politics. The real version.Not a visual novel. Not a quiz game with branching choices. This is a systems-driven political career simulator where 20,000+ NPCs – each with names, faces, personalities, ambitions, and voting records – pursue their own goals alongside you. Start as a local councillor. Build your reputation. Climb to Westminster. The simulation responds to what you d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UK Politics Simulator.

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  20. Anti-Extinction is a sci-fi survival MMORPG set in a collapsing world shaped by real systems, not scripted loops. You play as yourself, import your custom avatar from platforms like VRChat, ChilloutVR, or compatible sources and step directly into a living, reactive environment. No presets. No generic characters. Just you. The game world responds to everything you do. Restore a power station and n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anti-Extinction.

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  21. 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.

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  22. You are the leader of a state in a complex and ever-changing world. Every decision you make affects the support of key factions: bureaucrats, capitalists, workers, the military, and others. Monitor the economy, ecology, corruption, crime, and public health. Shape domestic policies and build international relations - from peaceful alliances to cold-blooded confrontation. Implement reforms, invest … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Statecraft.

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  23. Welcome to Isla Paraíso, 2025 After fifty years of dictatorship, “El Generalísimo” is dead. For the first time in its history, the Caribbean island of Isla Paraíso opens up to democracy: independent parties, institutions, foundations and media are born. And most importantly... the first free elections. Take on the role of an ordinary citizen, without power or allies, but with great ambitions. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise to Power: Banana Republic.

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  24. 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. THE GLOBE, REIMAGINED Experience our world as it was from the Nineteenth to the early Twentieth Century, hand-crafted from over a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gilded Destiny.

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  25. Feature ListStep into the turbulent final era of the Ottoman Empire. REIGN is a deep political strategy experience where players take control of key state positions and attempt to keep the Empire alive through the challenges of the early 1900s. Play as the Sultan, Grand Vizier, Minister of War, Intelligence Chief, and more—each role carrying unique responsibilities and consequences. Every decisio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REIGN.

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  26. The spark of civilizationCIVIREVIVAL is a space opera that blends deep 4X strategy with RPG-driven destinies. As humanity's last beacon of hope, you will not only explore star systems and forge an empire, but also define the very soul of civilization within a sweeping narrative tapestry. Every decision carries immense weight, every companion bears a legendary tale. Among the starlight, you ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CIVIREVIVAL.

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  27. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    "The Succession of Changing Kings" puts you at the helm of a kingdom on the verge of disaster. The lands that were once rich have now decayed into emptiness. The fields, once fertile with crops, are now covered in weeds. Trade routes have fallen silent, and the best people are leaving their homeland. Construct buildings, hire subjects, decide the fate of your liegemen and take criti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Succession of Changing Kings.

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  28. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 468 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Short media bias adventure where YOU control national news and its impact on your career, society, and family. Control the News, control the Truth. Share your story, and see what the Headliner before you did. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headliner: NoviNews.

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  29. Assume the role of a nobleman in the late 19th century and journey through the defining moments of his life, starting from birth. Your decisions will shape his character and determine his ultimate destiny. Alongside your hero, confront the era's systemic injustices and personal challenges, navigating dramatic events within your family and relationships. As he matures, cultivate essential skills t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decadent Heir.

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  30. Take Command of the Modern World Available Now in Early Access Global Protocol: New World Order is a data-driven grand strategy game set in the real world of 2026. Play as any of 261 playable countries — from global superpowers to developing states — and navigate the complex web of modern geopolitics, economics, warfare, and diplomacy. Every country starts with real-world data: GDP, population,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Global Protocol: New World Order.

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  31. Will You Be My Disciple? is a choice-driven cult management game shaped by unexpected encounters and characters. At the start of each run, you define your cult’s belief system by choosing a doctrine. After all, no disaster is complete without a well-organized belief structure. This doctrine determines how the world will treat you; some will see you as a savior, others as a heretic, and a few simpl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will You Be My Disciple?.

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  32. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    (I'm still in the early stages of developing this game, so things might change along the way. Thanks for your understanding and support!)Welcome to Presidential Rise, an intricate strategy management game that plunges you into the heart of political maneuvering. As the head of a fledgling nation, you must balance economic growth, public perception, and policy-making to steer your country towards p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presidential Rise.

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  33. Weltreich is a political strategy simulatior where you rule the state by interacting with characters and with the map. Each of your decisions will necessarily entail a result. The game raises topical problems of the modern world, politics and humanity as a whole. You play on befalf of the president. Answer journalist, create an army, balance between rating and wealth, cooperate with leaders of ot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weltreich: Political Strategy Simulator.

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  34. You play whose family was executed under the orders of a ruthless king Through years of cunning strategy and dangerous alliances, you lead a rebellion and seize the throne for yourself. But the crown is no sanctuary. Years later, just as you begin to rebuild the realm an assassin’s blade finds you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ThroneBreaker.

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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 1,878 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Political Process.

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    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.

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  37. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    For the People is an acute social novel with strategic elements, in which you take control of the newly appointed mayor of a small city. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine? The choice is yours, comrade! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For the People.

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  38. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 354 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 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.

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  40. Bored while waiting? Please support our developing by playing The Cold War Era! - About the game There can only be one victory, and it all depends on your skill. Who will win? Us or them? Fight your war on earth, in the sky, and in the offices of the Kremlin and the White House for the promotion of your ideology. The prestige of a power depends only on the best qualities of your character - ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cold War Era 2.

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  41. Welcome aboard, Captain! Black Flag Rising invites you to set sail into a world where the horizon stretches as far as your ambitions and the ocean is teeming with opportunities — and danger. As a cunning pirate captain, you and your ragtag crew will navigate through treacherous waters, chart unclaimed territories, uncover buried treasure, and wage fierce naval battles in your quest for power and f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Flag Rising.

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  42. In an alternate-history Japan, the bursting of the economic bubble has triggered a massive, decade-long recession known as the "Great Stagnation." In this seemingly endless crisis, a man named Kazuma Oreki steps into the glaring eyes of the public. Leading the newly formed National Congress Party, he begins his journey from a regional governor, paving his path step-by-step toward the sea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prime Minister's Crest: Path to Power.

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  43. The Will and Torment of El Brante is a dark narrative RPG about defying fate in a dying world. Step into the role of Sir El Brante — an inquisitor sentenced by the Gods themselves to True Death, yet risen again at the very hour when the Empire is cracking apart, faith is fading, laws are collapsing, and forbidden magic is returning to the world once more. In the Blessed Arknian Empire, every pers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Will and Torment of El Brante.

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  44. Step into the shoes of Emperor Apollo Tiberius, last of his name, in this fictional Cold War era text RPG. As emperor you must allocate the government budget, set ministerial policies, enact royal decrees, make deals with friends and foes alike, and respond to critical events that can change the course of history. Powerful factions grow within the Empire, and amidst these uncertain times, divine r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Emperor.

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  45. Embark on an Unparalleled Journey as a Medieval Merchant Step into a living, breathing medieval world where your words carry weight and your decisions shape destinies. In this groundbreaking RPG, you don the mantle of a merchant navigating the intricate tapestry of commerce, politics, and power. But you're not just any merchant—you are the linchpin in a realm teetering on the brink of transformat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talking Coin.

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  46. AstroCore Mining is a space colony simulator where you build and run a mining base on drifting asteroids. Gather rare minerals, expand your facilities, and meet the demands of your corporate overseers or face the results. You’re not just a manager; you’re the leader of an entire colony. Keep your people alive, balance rival factions, and make choices that shape life among the stars. Will your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstroCore Mining.

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  47. You wake up as North Korea’s Supreme Leader. Manage diplomacy, internal power struggles, and national survival. Balance nuclear ambition, public needs, and elite loyalty. One wrong move could cost you everything — will you rule or fall? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Successor.

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  48. United Sects of America is an ambitious strategy game set in an alternative reality of the United States, focusing on leading a cult. The player takes on the role of a cult leader striving to gain influence and control over various states in the country. The game offers both serious narrative elements and humorous threads, providing players with broad choices and influence over the development of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to United Sects of America.

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  49. Secret Government is a grand strategy game about a secret society. Remaining unseen, they have been ruling mankind for hundreds of years. Your role will not be just to lead a particular country or region, but the Brotherhood — a centuries-old organization that works in the shadows and manipulates the entire world. Pull the strings of fate as you influence the present and future on a global scale, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Government.

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  50. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The year is 1861 and you are Abraham Lincoln... or Jefferson Davis. The immensity of this war dawns on you - the bloody battles and the conflicts over such issues as slavery, taxes, inflation and enlistment of negroes. NO GREATER GLORY covers these and other major military, political, diplomatic, and economic aspects of the Civil War. From the leading politicians and generals of the time, as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Greater Glory: The American Civil War.

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