Best Politics 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 politics games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free politics games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Evil Democracy: 1932
In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...
Royal Alchemist
Intrigue, betrayal, deaths! An Otome / BxB survival Raising Simulation in a high-fantasy royal court setting with RPG elements.
Through the Darkest of Times
Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.
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.
Plutocracy
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?
Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
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.
Putin Life
Putin Life - a game that allows you to feel not only the leader of the Russian Federation, but perhaps the Lord of the world.Rob, steal, enslave.
OMON Simulator
You are an officer in a special unit called OMON. Ensure the safety of citizens at rallies, protests and public actions. Take care of the protection of the first persons of superpowers.
Supremacy 1914: World War 1
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!
China: Mao's legacy
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...
Precipice
A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.
Imperator: Rome
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.
Anno 1800
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
NationWar:Chronicles | 国战:列国志传
This is a sandbox game that is deeply rooted in the rich historical information of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The story of the game unfolds slowly in the eighth century BC on the vast and mysterious land of China.
RIOT: Civil Unrest
As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world’s most fractious disputes.
Beholder 2
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!
Age of History II
Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Headliner: NoviNews
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.
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.
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?
Through the Ages
Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil
Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall
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...Most played politics games on Steam
Take a look at the top politics games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG. Dragon Age™: The Veilguard is a lgbtq+, fantasy and singleplayer game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Released on October 31st 2024 has received 39,552 reviews of which 27,525 were positive and 12,027 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played politics game, thanks to its 1,701 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.9
27,525
12,027
1,701
players
2. Victoria II
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding... Victoria II is a grand strategy, strategy and historical game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on August 30th 2010 has received 19,390 reviews of which 17,861 were positive and 1,529 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. While seeing 595 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among politics games based on player count.
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17,861
1,529
595
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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 1,859 reviews of which 1,781 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 118 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among politics games based on player count.
9.1
1,781
78
118
players
4. Democracy 4
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... Democracy 4 is a strategy, political sim and politics game developed and published by Positech Games. Released on January 13th 2022 has received 5,749 reviews of which 4,769 were positive and 980 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played politics games.
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4,769
980
94
players
5. SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment. SuperPower 2 Steam Edition is a political sim, strategy and simulation game developed by GolemLabs and published by THQ Nordic. Released on April 18th 2014 has received 2,744 reviews of which 2,197 were positive and 547 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played politics games.
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2,197
547
50
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played politics games.
8.4
1,275
173
35
players
7. Lawgivers II
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world. Lawgivers II is a early access, political sim and politics game developed by Damian Bernardi and published by SomniumSoft. Released on August 18th 2023 has received 473 reviews of which 317 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played politics games.
6.4
317
156
28
players
8. Tropico 3
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist? Tropico 3 is a simulation, strategy and city builder game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on November 13th 2009 has received 1,844 reviews of which 1,643 were positive and 201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played politics games.
8.5
1,643
201
21
players
9. Democracy 3
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. Democracy 3 is a political sim, simulation and politics game developed and published by Positech Games. Released on October 14th 2013 has received 7,241 reviews of which 5,383 were positive and 1,858 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played politics games.
7.3
5,383
1,858
17
players
10. China: Mao's legacy
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... China: Mao's legacy is a political sim, strategy and simulation game developed and published by Nostalgames. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 1,007 reviews of which 927 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played politics games.
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927
80
14
players
Best deals on politics games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of politics games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted politics games.
1. Realpolitiks
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! Realpolitiks is a strategy, diplomacy and political sim game developed by Jujubee S.A. and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on February 16th 2017 has received 1,197 reviews of which 740 were positive and 457 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for politics category.
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740
457
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15.29€
1.07€
2. Tropico 3
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist? Tropico 3 is a simulation, strategy and city builder game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on November 13th 2009 has received 1,844 reviews of which 1,643 were positive and 201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in politics games.
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1,643
201
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9.79€
1.37€
3. Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
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. Sigma Theory: Global Cold War is a political sim, sandbox and economy game developed by Mi-Clos Studio, Goblinz Studio and FibreTigre and published by Goblinz Publishing and Fractale. Released on November 21st 2019 has received 1,341 reviews of which 1,025 were positive and 316 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 83% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in politics games.
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1,025
316
-83%
18.00€
3.06€
4. Victoria II
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding... Victoria II is a grand strategy, strategy and historical game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on August 30th 2010 has received 19,390 reviews of which 17,861 were positive and 1,529 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 74% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for politics games.
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17,861
1,529
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20.00€
5.20€
Free politics games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play politics games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play politics 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 politics games on Steam.
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789
254
13
players