Discounted Political games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated political games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free political games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Most played political games on Steam
Take a look at the top political games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling. Papers, Please is a indie, political and simulation game developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909. Released on August 08th 2013 has received 73,579 reviews of which 71,573 were positive and 2,006 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played political game, thanks to its 367 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
71,573
2,006
367
players
2. Suzerain
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? Suzerain is a visual novel, choose your own adventure and political sim game developed and published by Torpor Games. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 8,929 reviews of which 8,354 were positive and 575 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 235 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among political games based on player count.
9.1
8,354
575
235
players
3. The Political Process
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. The Political Process is a political sim, simulation and politics game developed and published by Verlumino Studios LLC. Released on November 22nd 2019 has received 1,868 reviews of which 1,789 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 158 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among political games based on player count.
9.1
1,789
79
158
players
4. JudgeSim
Things were worse than ever in Banana Republic, a somber island country. While anarchists roamed the streets, corruption was running deeper due to economic crisis and rising crime rates. Bearing these burdens were "judges" who tried to make things right with honesty... JudgeSim is a simulation, indie and 2d game developed and published by DelusionArt Studio. Released on July 16th 2024 has received 847 reviews of which 725 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played political games.
8.1
725
122
28
players
5. Solium Infernum
Take the Infernal Throne in this hellish turn-based grand strategy game. The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne? Solium Infernum is a strategy, turn-based strategy and politics game developed and published by League of Geeks. Released on February 22nd 2024 has received 1,448 reviews of which 1,275 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played political games.
8.4
1,275
173
26
players
6. 270 | Two Seventy US Election
Do you have what it takes to become President of the United States? Can you win the Two Seventy (270) Electoral Votes needed for victory in the US Election? 270 | Two Seventy US Election is a strategy, politics and political game developed and published by Political Games LLC. Released on May 31st 2018 has received 1,043 reviews of which 789 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played political games.
7.3
789
254
13
players
7. Not Tonight
Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK. Not Tonight is a simulation, life sim and pixel graphics game developed by PanicBarn and published by No More Robots. Released on August 17th 2018 has received 2,468 reviews of which 2,058 were positive and 410 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played political games.
8.0
2,058
410
11
players
8. Mind Scanners
Greetings. Your Mind Scanner request has been approved. Your duty is to diagnose and treat the citizens of The Structure. The patient list is long so don't waste your time. We’ll let you see your daughter soon... Mind Scanners is a time management, dystopian and political game developed by The Outer Zone and published by Brave At Night. Released on May 20th 2021 has received 1,140 reviews of which 883 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played political games.
7.4
883
257
6
players
9. Divinity: Dragon Commander
You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory. Divinity: Dragon Commander is a strategy, rpg and dragons game developed and published by Larian Studios. Released on August 06th 2013 has received 2,369 reviews of which 1,752 were positive and 617 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played political games.
7.2
1,752
617
6
players
10. Not Tonight 2
Immigration Enforcement Case #112: You are under arrest. Unless your friends can cross a broken America, retrieve your identifying documents and stay out of trouble... this is the end of the American dream for you. Not Tonight 2 is a simulation, rpg and life sim game developed by PanicBarn and published by No More Robots. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 368 reviews of which 300 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played political games.
7.6
300
68
3
players
Best deals on political games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of political games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted political games.
1. Mind Scanners
Greetings. Your Mind Scanner request has been approved. Your duty is to diagnose and treat the citizens of The Structure. The patient list is long so don't waste your time. We’ll let you see your daughter soon... Mind Scanners is a time management, dystopian and political game developed by The Outer Zone and published by Brave At Night. Released on May 20th 2021 has received 1,140 reviews of which 883 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 75% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for political category.
7.4
883
257
-75%
13.99€
3.49€
Free political games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play political games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play political games.
1. 270 | Two Seventy US Election
Do you have what it takes to become President of the United States? Can you win the Two Seventy (270) Electoral Votes needed for victory in the US Election? 270 | Two Seventy US Election is a strategy, politics and political game developed and published by Political Games LLC. Released on May 31st 2018 has received 1,043 reviews of which 789 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free political games on Steam.
7.3
789
254
13
players
2. A Bewitching Revolution
A Bewitching Revolution is a first-person adventure game about a communist witch living in a cyberpunk city. Use magic to help the city's residents organise collective forms of power and resistance! A Bewitching Revolution is a indie, free to play and adventure game developed and published by Colestia. Released on April 09th 2019 has received 321 reviews of which 300 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free political games on Steam.
8.6
300
21
1
players
3. The Westport Independent
The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist... The Westport Independent is a indie, simulation and dystopian game developed and published by Double Zero One Zero. Released on January 21st 2016 has received 310 reviews of which 233 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free political games on Steam.
7.1
233
77
1
players