Games like The Political Machine 2020
by Stardock Entertainment
Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and take the 2020 presidential election by storm in Stardock’s popular political strategy game. Choose a candidate and run against a computer opponent or a candidate controlled by another person over the Internet.
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$19.99The Political Machine 2024
May 2 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: PvP · Character Customization · Turn-Based Strategy
Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and run for President in this political strategy game. Choose a candidate or create your own and run against the opposing party’s candidate or up to 4 primary candidates controlled by the computer or other players online.
PvPCharacter CustomizationSimulationStrategyTurn-Based StrategyAlternate HistoryPolitical SimSingleplayerMultiplayerManagement👍 255
The Political Machine 2016
Feb 4 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based
Run for President of the United States as one of dozens of past or present presidential candidates or create your own ideal candidate. Give speeches, go on talk shows, hire unsavory operatives, and do whatever it takes to win on election day.
Political SimSimulationStrategyIndieCasualTurn-BasedMultiplayerSingleplayerManagementEarly Access👍 582
The Political Machine
Jul 31 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Turn-Based · Turn-Based Strategy · Political Sim
Do you have what it takes to be president?Play as more than 20 candidates including Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich or create your own candidate from scratch.Players take to the campaign trail against a computer controlled opponent or a human challenger over the Internet.
StrategyTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategySimulationPolitical SimManagementSingleplayerGrand StrategyMultiplayerEconomy👍 229
$14.99The Political Process
Nov 22 · Verlumino Studios LLC
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based
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.
Political SimSimulationStrategyIndieEarly AccessTurn-Based👍 2,126
$24.99Democracy 3
Oct 14 · Positech Games
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based
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.
Political SimSimulationStrategyIndieTurn-BasedSingleplayerEconomyManagementSandboxModdable👍 6,244
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Nov 2 · Squeaky Wheel
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based
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$14.99Electioneering
Oct 20 · Cosmo's Tuxedo
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based Strategy
You are at the nexus of the events of 2020; you will hire agents, run political ads, research topics, use hacking, and more in this turn-based political strategy game. In Electioneering, your goal is to ensure your candidate becomes the next President of the United States.
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$29.99Democracy 4
Jan 13 · Positech Games
Both: Political Sim
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...
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$2.99川建国同志想要连任/Comrade Trump's Re-election
Sep 10 · YEARS
Both: Political Sim
This game is for entertainment only. It does not represent any group or individual, nor does it represent or agree with any political views.A game simulating the re-election of Comrade Trump, let's write a hymn of loyalty.
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$9.99Government Simulator
Dec 4 · Ambiera
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based
Government Simulator is a is a simple economic and political simulation game based on real-world data. Take control of a whole country, like the USA, Germany, France, Russia, or Austria. Change laws, taxes and budgets based on real world statistics and data, and see what happens.
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$29.99Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
Nov 10 · Stardock Entertainment, Oxide Games
Both: Base Building · PvP
A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.
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$24.99Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
Oct 1 · AutoAttack Games
Both: PvP · Competitive · PvE
An infinitely replayable multiplayer and single-player tower defense. Defend against waves of enemies and destroy the enemy's king before they destroy yours. Legion TD 2 is a one-of-a-kind game of tactics, teamwork, and prediction. Party as 1-8 players.
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$19.99Suzerain
Dec 4 · Torpor Games
Both: Political Sim
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?
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$2.99Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency
Sep 26 · Maverick Game Studio
Both: Political Sim
A Pro-Donald Trump presidential simulation. Make America Rich Again through trade. Make America Safe again by Defeating ISIS. Make America Great Again!
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$19.99Rulers of Nations
Jul 16 · Eversim
Both: Political Sim
Will you become the greatest Head of State ?Play one of the powerful rulers of a nation! . Slip into the shoes of the President of the U.S., or the leader of China, Russia, United Kingdom, or other countries. Expand your influence on the world stage.
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$14.99Citystate
Feb 22 · Andy Sztark
Both: Political Sim
Create a 21st century micro-nation and experiment with economic and political ideals. Futuristic skyscrapers or spreading slums, the Nation relies on your economic and city planning skills.
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$6.99Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Feb 17 · JoySpark Games
Both: Political Sim
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
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$49.99Power & Revolution 2021 Edition
Aug 4 · Eversim
Both: Political Sim
A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.
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$6.99Collapse: A Political Simulator
Feb 23 · Nostalgames
Both: Political Sim · PvE
is a grand strategy game that takes place in 1992-2004. You take lead of your own Party in the face of the total devastation of one of the fictional post-Soviet states in Europe. Try to realize your (or someone else's) political dreams in the shaky arena of this dilapidated situation.
Political SimChoose Your Own AdventureCRPGPvEStrategy RPGGrand StrategyStrategyRPGAlternate HistoryHistorical👍 168
$6.99Lawgivers
Apr 2 · Damian Bernardi
Both: Political Sim
Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.
Political SimSimulationChoices MatterSandboxTurn-Based TacticsIndieDiplomacyStrategyManagementCapitalism👍 400
$17.99Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
Nov 21 · Mi-Clos Studio, Goblinz Studio, FibreTigre
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based · Turn-Based Strategy
A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
Political SimTurn-BasedManagementTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategySandboxStrategyEconomy3DWar👍 892
$4.99Impeached 2
Jul 11 · Justin Proulx
Both: Political Sim
Anyone can be President, so why not you? Become President of the United States in this text-based political satire strategy game, then push your morals and values upon hundreds of millions of people. Will you be a benevolent leader or a ruthless dictator?
Political SimChoices MatterText-BasedChoose Your Own AdventurePuzzleMultiple EndingsCapitalismCrimeDiplomacyEconomy
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Sep 18 · AMPLITUDE Studios
Both: Turn-Based · Turn-Based Strategy
ENDLESS Legend™ is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS Space™ and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
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FreeClatter
Dec 10 · Facepunch Studios
Both: Turn-Based · Turn-Based Strategy · Character Customization
Create and command your own customizable squads of fighting robots in this turn-based, arena tactics game.
StrategyIndieTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based TacticsTacticalMultiplayerCuteCharacter Customization👍 369
$2.99Joe Biden Vs. Jeo Boden - Escape From MAGA Chapter 2
Jul 12 · Quest Helper Studios
Both: Political Sim
Joe Biden is back as the one term president hoping to become the two time president. November 2024 is only months away but the world is getting more ridiculing by the day. Choose your decisions wisely and help Mister 46 survive his next 3 weeks in office. You must help Joe Escape From MAGA, again.
FunnyConspiracySatireVisual NovelInteractive FictionChoose Your Own AdventureImmersive SimLife SimPolitical Sim2D
$4.99Crisis in the Kremlin
Mar 20 · Nostalgames
Both: Political Sim
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?
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$4.99Rogue State
Oct 16 · LRDGames, Inc.
Both: Political Sim
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Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Character Customization
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
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$49.99Power & Revolution
May 26 · Eversim
Both: Political Sim
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!
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$49.99Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
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Both: Political Sim
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$39.99Tropico 6
Mar 29 · Limbic Entertainment, Realmforge Studios
Both: Political Sim
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
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Nov 9 · Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
Both: Political Sim
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?
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$5.99Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
Mar 25 · Nostalgames
Both: Political Sim
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...
Political SimSimulationStrategyCold WarIndieAlternate HistoryChoices MatterHistoricalRPGManagement👍 666
$12.99Rogue State Revolution
Mar 18 · LRDGames, Inc.
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
SandboxAtmosphericTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyStrategy4XTurn-BasedHistoricalTacticalReplay Value👍 484
$14.99Mechabellum
Sep 26 · Game River
Both: PvP · Turn-Based Strategy
Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode.
StrategyAuto BattlerMechsRobotsWargameTacticalPvPMultiplayerRTSTurn-Based Strategy👍 17,866
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Oct 10 · Team17 Digital Ltd
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based
Worms™ Revolution is the latest game in the classic turn-based strategy series to come to the PC.
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$7.99PC Tycoon 2
Mar 28 · Insignis Games
Both: Time Management · PvE
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EconomyTime ManagementIdlerSandboxArtificial IntelligenceCapitalismManagementStrategyGame DevelopmentPvE👍 320
$24.99Plutocracy
Nov 21 · Redwood
Both: Political Sim
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?
StrategySimulationGrand StrategyManagementPolitical SimEconomyCapitalismHistoricalCrimeSandbox👍 1,306
$39.99Millennia
Mar 26 · C Prompt Games
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.
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$14.99Realpolitiks
Feb 16 · Jujubee S.A.
Both: Political Sim
Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!
StrategyDiplomacyPolitical SimGrand StrategyHistoricalReal-TimeSimulationIndieWarEspionage👍 904
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Oct 25 · PopTop
Both: Turn-Based Strategy
Following a great increase in terrorism, internal strife and ultimately, the nuclear destruction of Washington, D.C., the United States shatters into a half-dozen nation-states that descend into war. Take the helm of one of these newfound sovereignties (or the 'peacekeeping' European Expeditionary Force) and struggle to reunify America...
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$19.99Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Jul 15 · Bobby Two Hands
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Political Sim
Take on the role of a Dark Elder God and lead your agents to bring about an apocalypse in a fantasy world. Work in the shadows, avoiding the heroes who will try to stop you, as you bring about plague and famine, ice age and volcanic destruction, madness and never ending night.
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$39.99Imperator: Rome
Apr 25 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Political Sim
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.
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$11.99Evil Bank Manager
Dec 7 · Hamsters Gaming
Both: Turn-Based
What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system
StrategyEconomyManagementSimulationIndieGrand StrategySingleplayerTurn-BasedMedievalHistorical👍 1,662
$29.99SuperPower 3
Oct 7 · GolemLabs
Both: Political Sim
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.
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May 30 · Logic Artists
Both: Turn-Based · Turn-Based Strategy
Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.
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$49.99Victoria 3
Oct 25 · Paradox Development Studio
Both: Political Sim
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
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$4.9950 years
May 26 · Aleksandr Golovkin
Both: Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based
50 Years is a fast-paced alternative to the bigger, longer turn-based strategy games. You can win or lose a game in a single evening. Either way you'll want to play it again.
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Aug 11 · Abbey Games
Both: Turn-Based · Turn-Based Strategy
Create your Religion, raise your Disciples, and guide them to bring you glory! Inspire growth in your Disciples so they may challenge the false gods and convert their followers. Defeat your rivals, and become the One Truth!
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$19.99The Last Federation
Apr 18 · Arcen Games
Both: Turn-Based
From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.
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Mar 3 · Paintbucket Games
Both: Political Sim
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