Games like The Political Machine 2016
by Stardock Entertainment
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.
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The Political Machine
Jul 31 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Turn-Based · Political Sim · Management
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
The Political Machine 2020
Mar 3 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Turn-Based · Political Sim
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.
Time ManagementPvPPvETurn-BasedPolitical SimCharacter CustomizationCompetitiveTurn-Based StrategyThird PersonBase Building👍 679
$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 · Management
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
$14.99Political Animals
Nov 2 · Squeaky Wheel
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based · Management
Political Animals is an election campaign simulation game set within a world populated by corrupt crocodiles and meritocratic mice. In a political contest where corruption is always around the corner, can you win without getting your paws dirty?
Political SimSimulationStrategyIndieBoard GameSatireSingleplayerTurn-BasedFunnyManagement👍 162
$9.99Government Simulator
Dec 4 · Ambiera
Both: Political Sim · Management · 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.
Political SimSimulationIndieStrategyEconomyManagementTurn-BasedSingleplayerSandbox👍 184
$19.99The Political Machine 2024
May 2 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Political Sim · Management
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
$29.99Democracy 4
Jan 13 · Positech Games
Both: Political Sim · Management
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...
StrategyPolitical SimManagementSimulationEconomyDiplomacyGrand StrategyChoices MatterIndieCapitalism👍 5,892
$17.99Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
Nov 21 · Mi-Clos Studio, Goblinz Studio, FibreTigre
Both: Political Sim · Turn-Based · Management
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
$4.99Just Power: The Papal States
Nov 12 · Stikcy Games
Both: Political Sim · Management · Turn-Based
Are you ready to found a dynasty which controls the Holy See over the centuries? Climb the hierarchies, hire your relatives, blackmail and bribe to get everything you want in this turn-based political simulator.
Political SimTurn-Based StrategyDiplomacyEconomySimulationConspiracyManagementTurn-BasedStrategyGrand Strategy
$6.99Lawgivers
Apr 2 · Damian Bernardi
Both: Political Sim · Management
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
$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.
Political SimStrategySimulation👍 150
$6.99China: Mao's legacy
May 24 · Nostalgames
Both: Political Sim · Management
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...
Political SimStrategySimulationIndieCold WarManagementRPGStrategy RPGGrand StrategyChoose Your Own Adventure👍 978
$5.99Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
Mar 25 · Nostalgames
Both: Political Sim · Management
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
$14.99Electioneering
Oct 20 · Cosmo's Tuxedo
Both: Political Sim
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.
Dystopian SimulationStrategyPolitical SimIndieTurn-Based StrategyAlternate HistoryDarkConspiracyHacking
$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!
MemesPost-apocalypticPolitical SimSimulationDystopian CasualStrategyStory RichEconomyIndie👍 1,628
$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?
Political SimStrategyCold WarSimulationIndieHistoricalAlternate HistoryGrand StrategyDiplomacyChoices Matter👍 1,372
$39.99Tropico 6
Mar 29 · Limbic Entertainment, Realmforge Studios
Both: Management · 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.
City BuilderStrategySimulationEconomyManagementPolitical SimMultiplayerSandboxBuildingSingleplayer👍 19,844
$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
$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.
CasualStrategyRPGPolitical SimStrategy RPGCute2DFunnyMultiple EndingsChoices Matter👍 1,173
$24.99Plutocracy
Nov 21 · Redwood
Both: Management · 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
$11.99Evil Bank Manager
Dec 7 · Hamsters Gaming
Both: Management · 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
$49.99Power & Revolution 2019 Edition
Mar 12 · Eversim
Both: Political Sim · Management
The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.
StrategySimulationPolitical SimEconomyManagementGrand Strategy👍 1,202
$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!
Political SimStrategySimulationEconomyGrand StrategyWar👍 1,170
$14.99Citystate
Feb 22 · Andy Sztark
Both: Political Sim · Management
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.
SimulationCity BuilderStrategyIndieCasualPolitical SimEconomyBuildingManagementSingleplayer👍 793
$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?
Visual NovelChoose Your Own AdventurePolitical SimChoices MatterInteractive FictionStory RichText-BasedMultiple EndingsRPGStrategy RPG👍 10,581
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$4.99Rogue State
Oct 16 · LRDGames, Inc.
Both: Political Sim
Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
StrategySimulationIndiePolitical SimEconomy👍 195
$13.99Headliner: NoviNews
Oct 23 · Unbound Creations
Both: Political Sim
Award-winning adventure where you control the news and its impact on society, your friends and career. Different choices lead to unique combinations of endings. Share your story with the community, and see what the players before you did.
Political SimInteractive FictionVisual NovelChoices MatterPoint & ClickStory Rich2DMultiple EndingsDialogue HeavySimulation👍 767
$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
$6.99Collapse: A Political Simulator
Feb 23 · Nostalgames
Both: Political Sim
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
$29.99City of Gangsters
Aug 9 · SomaSim
Both: Management · Turn-Based
In this management tycoon game, you’ll start a criminal operation from nothing and grow it into a well-oiled money machine! Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Leverage favors, chase down debtors, and bribe the police to look the other way.
CrimeResource ManagementStrategyManagementProcedural GenerationEconomyTurn-BasedHistoricalTurn-Based StrategyGrand Strategy👍 1,333
$0.99Bad Government
Feb 16 · FreeTimeDev
Both: Political Sim · Management
Manage your resources and navigate the shifting sentiment of the population in this decision-based resource management game. Gain power to unlock more individuals, adding complexity as you progress. How long can you maintain balance?
Political SimManagementStrategyText-BasedDark ComedyChoices MatterDialogue HeavyCasualRPGSimulation
-15%$7.64Political Life
4 days ago · Terminalabs
Both: Political Sim
A political life simulation: enter in middle age, assemble bills, run elections, take the money, bury the trail. There is no win condition — only how you are remembered when you die.
Political SimLife SimChoices MatterText-BasedStory RichMultiple EndingsSimulationStrategy2DPixel Graphics
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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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