Most Played Political Sim Games on Steam
Take a look at the top political sim games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more political sim titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best political sim games.
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1. Victoria 3
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. Victoria 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 25th 2022 has received 52,618 reviews of which 35,043 were positive and 17,575 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played political sim game, thanks to its 7,616 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.6
35,043
17,575
7,616
players
2. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Crusader Kings II is a game developed and published by . Released on February 14th 2012 has received 73,809 reviews of which 66,359 were positive and 7,450 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 1,393 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among political sim games based on player count.
8.9
66,359
7,450
1,393
players
3. 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 game developed and published by . Released on August 30th 2010 has received 19,477 reviews of which 17,950 were positive and 1,527 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. While seeing 509 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among political sim games based on player count.
9
17,950
1,527
509
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . Released on December 04th 2020 has received 9,266 reviews of which 8,658 were positive and 608 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 245 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played political sim games.
9.1
8,658
608
245
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on November 22nd 2019 has received 1,908 reviews of which 1,829 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 160 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played political sim games.
9.1
1,829
79
160
players
6. Beholder
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? Beholder is a game developed and published by . Released on November 09th 2016 has received 27,747 reviews of which 25,444 were positive and 2,303 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played political sim games.
9.0
25,444
2,303
127
players
7. Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach. Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War is a game developed and published by . Released on July 11th 2025 has received 332 reviews of which 304 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played political sim games.
8.4
304
28
126
players
8. Rebel Inc: Escalation
A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country. Rebel Inc: Escalation is a game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2021 has received 6,316 reviews of which 5,212 were positive and 1,104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played political sim games.
8.0
5,212
1,104
69
players
9. Europa Universalis III Complete
Europa Universalis III Complete includes the original Europa Universalis III as well as the expansions In Nomine and Napoleons Ambition Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy. Europa Universalis III Complete is a game developed and published by . Released on February 04th 2009 has received 1,971 reviews of which 1,646 were positive and 325 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played political sim games.
8.0
1,646
325
56
players
10. Do Not Feed the Monkeys
A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys! Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2018 has received 11,026 reviews of which 10,334 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played political sim games.
9.1
10,334
692
55
players
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