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Games like Rise of the Successor

Games like Rise of the Successor

Games like Rise of the Successor

Looking for games like Rise of the Successor? Here are top role playing recommendations with a drama and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with REIGN, State of Affairs or Provisional Authority: An AI Governance Simulation.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 65 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 G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maestro's Cold War 2.

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  5. 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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  6. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?In Trade Conquest, wealth is your weapon, and the world is your battlefield. This modern Grand Strategy and 4X game challenges y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Conquest.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. ABOUT THIS GAMEBlessed To Die is a tactical deck-building rogue-lite where every decision carries weight—and every life is expendable. Lead a struggling village on the edge of collapse. Recruit fighters, build your city, and send squads of three into dangerous, branching missions. In combat, you won’t react—you’ll predict. Assign actions, commit your strategy, and watch it unfold in simultaneous,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blessed To Die.

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  10. STATE OF COMMANDState of Command is a modern grand strategy game where you lead a nation as its head of state, balancing military command, economic management, and diplomacy in a dynamic geopolitical sandbox. Direct brigade-level military forces across a living world map while guiding your nation’s political and strategic direction. Organize your armed forces, plan large-scale offensives, respond… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Command.

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  11. Politburo Simulator is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of a fictional Communist country. As the General Secretary, your job is to manage your cabinet of Politburo members, make crucial decisions, and maintain control over your nation. To stay in power, you'll need to navigate a complex web of political events. Each turn, you'll face new challenges—economic crises, internal p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Politburo Simulator.

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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Presidential Pathways: Global Impact Presidential Pathways: Global Impact is a deep political and economic simulation game where you take the reins of a developing nation. As President, your objective is to lead your country toward long-term prosperity, balancing the complex needs of the economy, the environment, and social welfare while maintaining the support of your citizens. Core Gameplay … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presidential Pathways.

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  16. 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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  17. Folks, let me tell you, this game—Make the Border Great Again: Visa Officer Simulator—is absolutely tremendous. You, yes YOU, are the hero we need at the border. Your job? The most important. Check those passports, stop the frauds, and protect the country from chaos. Believe me, it's not easy. Fake papers? We’ve got plenty. Crazy excuses? You’ll hear them all. But with your quick thinking and big … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make the Border Great Again: Visa Officer Simulator.

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  18. Game Overview:COLOSSEUM is an epic game that combines action-adventure with deep role-playing elements. Players will play Victor, an ancient Roman general who was wronged, trapped in the bloody Colosseum, fighting against fate between life and death. The game combines exciting real-time battles, rich plot lines and exquisite graphics. Victor, who has been betrayed, framed and lost his freedom, mus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 斗兽场 COLOSSEUM.

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    They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but in the world of Redacted, you wield not just the pen, but truth itself. Welcome to an era where information is abundant, yet truth is a carefully curated commodity. You, positioned at a news agency poised to dictate public opinion, wield power mightier than any weapon: the ultimate authority over the news, deciding what the public sees and what the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redacted.

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  20. Long Live the Emperor is a simulation game where you step into the role of a new ruler of a fictional ancient Chinese dynasty. Govern the realm, secure imperial lineage, conquer distant lands, and forge an era of prosperity! As long as the emperor lives and the national treasury remains abundant, the kingdom shall never fall! Highlight Features: AI Chat The full version will introduce an AI … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 吾皇万岁.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Who will you be? A tyrant who raises taxes and abuses his power, or a great leader who raises a mighty army and builds a grand library? The choice is all yours. Key Features Choice Based Gameplay Resource Management Character Customization Easily Modable Take control of a lord and manage your city in this city running simulator. Make sure to balance your resources and navigate the demands … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh My Lord.

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  22. Controls:Click to say yes, double click to say no. Keep everything ambivalent. Try make as many decisions as possible before it all falls apart to earn a high score.---CEO Simulator 2024 plunges you into the high-pressure, fast-paced world of corporate leadership, where every decision you make has the potential to lead your company to unprecedented success—or devastating failure. As the CEO, you’l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CEO Simulator 2024.

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  24. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    You are subordinate to a deranged dictator and must plan his doomed invasion in this text-based RPG / Visual Novel. Navigate the shark-filled waters of the Great Leader's presidential cabinet, and try to save your family and survive the purges in a world of power-hungry leaders and nuclear warfare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A War of a Madman's Making.

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  25. 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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  26. 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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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Experience the complexities and challenges of modern American leadership in this faithful digital adaptation of GMT Games’ acclaimed board game Mr. President: The American Presidency 2000-2020. Step into the Oval Office during two decades that transformed America and the world. Select your Cabinet and guide your administration through pivotal moments in recent history - as well as those that didn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. President.

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  28. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In Quarantine, you make the pandemic policies and funding priorities for your country as the head of the Health and Human Services Department. You will have to save your country from this global pandemic, while trying to keep the public and government officials happy. Based on realistic models to calculate the evolution of a virus and the opinions and actions of the public, Quarantine simulat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quarantine: Global Pandemic.

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  29. The Guild – Europa 1410 takes you back to the roots of the series, drawing inspiration from the original Europa 1400: The Guild. Starting at the head of a fledgling dynasty with only a modest business, your journey begins. As the years pass and your enterprise grows, you need to expand your family’s influence and secure a succession to ensure your legacy endures. However, business and trade alo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guild - Europa 1410.

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  30. 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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  31. 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.

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  32. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Rise of the White Sun is one of the deepest political simulator set in the Chinese Warlord era. Play as every significant faction of 1920’s China : the Guomindang, the Chinese Communist Party, the Warlords and even the masters of the underworld - the Green Gang. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the White Sun.

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  33. 59%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Shadow President is a strategy and political simulation game played from a global map interface. You review world events, make policy decisions, and allocate resources across multiple categories such as economy, defense, intelligence, and diplomacy. You will interact with foreign leaders, respond to international crises, and determine whether to use soft power or military force. It is June 1, 199… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow President.

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  34. 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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  35. Do you ever dream about rewriting history? What if this is already the version of history shaped by countless others? This is a grounded spy-themed adventure game set on the European front of World War II. As a double agent secretly trained by Britain from childhood and later embedded within the German military, you traverse Germany, Spain, America, and Britain from 1939 to 1945, caught between … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Front: World War Ⅱ.

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  36. Nepotism for Germany — Satirical Management Simulation You're a nobody. No money, no job, no future — just anger and a big mouth. But you've discovered something: in politics, anyone can rise to the top if they're willing to break the rules. CAREERFrom local party pub to Orbán's palace — 6 career tiers. Hire relatives, launder money, cultivate international contacts. But beware: too much greed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nepotism for Germany.

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  37. Arcbound is a colony simulation game set entirely on a single evolving starship. Everything is connected. And everything can fail at any moment. Design and expand your ship room by room, manage oxygen, power, and crew survival, and guide a fragile civilisation from Earth’s final evacuation into deep space. WHAT YOU DO Design and expand your Arcship room by room Manage oxygen, power, water, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcbound.

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  38. Rise of State is a state management game focused on leadership and strategy. Every decision you make affects public happiness, military strength, the economy, and political stability. Manage crises, define your ideology, and try to keep your state standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of State.

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  39. Feel like a treasurer in an ancient Slavic setting. Manage resources, respond to faction demands, assign tasks, and maintain balance between the army, the church, the treasury, and the people. Every action influences the fate of the state. Manage four factions — the army, the church, the treasury, and the people. Each pulls the state in its own direction: support one and another will suff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasurer.

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  40. 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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  41. Unemployment Simulator is a first-person life simulation game that immerses you in the challenging world of navigating life without a steady income. Set in a modern-day environment, this game puts you in the shoes of someone newly unemployed, where every decision you make could determine your survival. From managing your basic needs like food, hygiene, and sleep to engaging with the digital world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unemployment Simulator.

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  42. EmpireX is a deep and immersive mix of clicker game with crime and business empire simulator where you start as a low-level street dealer and build your own criminal organization from scratch. Manage drug production, street sales, political connections, money laundering, real estate investments, and even relationships — all in a living city full of opportunity and danger. Every decision matters. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EmpireX - Business, Real Estate and Crime Simulator.

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  43. Life was never fair not before the accident, and certainly not after. You expected magic, adventure, maybe a crown. Instead, you awaken in a foreign body, forced into an arranged marriage with Zachary, the cold and distant Duke of the North. Born to the sunlit luxury of the South, you're sent to a frozen, war-torn land plagued by monsters, famine, and unrest. Your new husband is a man of duty, no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Wife is a Spy?!.

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  44. OverviewYou begin your journey as a simple Viking warrior, living in a small village in the harsh North. Ahead of you lie countless trials and events that can raise you to the heights of glory. Fighting through internal conflicts and raiding Frisia, England, France, and Spain — you can lead your clan and become a powerful Jarl, or even a King. But the choice is yours: follow the path of conquest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Vikings.

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  45. Lead the Oken Republic with up to 7 friends in this free co-op strategy game where you must balance diplomacy, resources and personal ambition to secure your re-election as the sole president. Foreign warlords, local pimps, the student council, orphan mayors, crocodile wranglers and so many more are eager to meet you and seek your advice and support. Work together with your friends to ensure the R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Republic.

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  46. You are the manager of a game studio. Decisions on the cards determine the future of the studio. Strive to keep the studio standing for many years. A journey awaits you with artificial intelligences and aliens. Yes, you heard it right, aliens are real and artificial intelligence is poised to take over the world. Grow your game company and be the best. Are you ready for an epic adventure that spans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CEO Tycoon: My Game Studio.

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  47. VenusBlood Ragnarok is a direct sequel to VenusBlood Frontier in the world-famous VenusBlood series. VenusBlood Ragnarok combines deep tactical gameplay with a rich narrative set around Norse mythology. We invite you to experience the story of gods, demons, and morality with an SRPG where your choices will determine the fate of the world. This visual novel masterfully blends strategic conquest wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VenusBlood RAGNAROK International.

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  48. Rise from a nameless soldier to a legendary General in a living world of war where battles unfold with or without you. Fight to survive, earn your place through action, and shape the outcome of massive conflicts through the choices you make on and off the battlefield. A Living War That Moves Without You War does not wait. The world progresses through a dynamic, calendar-driven system where armi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Of The General.

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  49. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Cheated Man's Revenge: Triple the Payback is a story-driven visual novel game that blends workplace struggles with themes of emotional revenge. Transform from a cheated man into a vengeful avenger, orchestrating a retribution plan against a rival and a materialistic ex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cheated Man's Revenge: Triple the Payback.

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  50. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes - even if that pitches the country into utter chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Is the President.

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