Best 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.
Filters & Lists
Ancient Russian Life Simulator
The most realistic simulator of the life of ancient Rus during the war with lizards! A historical saga about the greatness of our ancestors, bravely fighting the green plague that outnumbered them!
The Talos Principle 2
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
Long Gone Days
A modern-day JRPG that imagines a world of war. Overcome language barriers, forge unlikely friendships, and find hope amidst conflict.
Rise Of The White Sun
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
Birds Aren't Real: The Game
Birds Aren’t Real is a 3D sandbox game with a comic twist.Based on the real-life satirical conspiracy theory, play as a government surveillance pigeon drone, using sneaky maneuvers and creative thinking to manipulate the citizens and dispel their suspicions about the government's avian task force.
Beecarbonize
Do you have what it takes to save the planet? Beecarbonize is an environmental card strategy game with climate change as your opponent.
Supreme Ruler 2030
Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.
SharpShooter3D
SharpShooter3D is a first-person subculture shooter in the best old school traditions. Burn! Destroy! Kill! Kill! Kill!
Organs Please
A dark and satirical management sim, where you take control of a recycling factory with a twist: it recycles humans. Your job is to decide who gets to escape our dying planet in a cozy spaceship and who sacrifices their blood, sweat and tears for humanity. Literally.
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
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!
SpaceBourne 2
Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.
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.
Iron Order 1919
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Half-Earth Socialism
Try your hand as a global planner of a future society. Play with a wide range of technologies and policies spanning different fields and ideologies. Will you lead the world to ecological utopia or planetary ruin?
FUCK PUTIN
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. This event shocked the whole world. Unjustified aggression must be condemned, and the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin - punished.
Beholder 3
When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying.
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 For Broadcast
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?
Supraland Six Inches Under
A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania taking place six inches under Supraland.
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...
VOCÊ É UM DEFUNTO MECÂNICO
Baleado até a morte, você é um defunto mecânico se lembrando de como morreu, e das vidas torturadas que agora ficam para trás. Uma aventura em prosa para 20 minutos de pavor existencial no presente pós-singularidade.
Obama Boss Fight
In the world where all answers were told the great enemies confronted each other. The time has come. Time to defeat Obama once and for all. Will the world be free from racism or you will start a new era? It is up to you. But keep in mind... Obama has no chill.
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.
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 June 15th 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 74,187 reviews of which 72,168 were positive and 2,019 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 419 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
72,168
2,019
419
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 9,266 reviews of which 8,658 were positive and 608 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 321 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among political games based on player count.
9.1
8,658
608
321
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 1,908 reviews of which 1,829 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 137 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among political games based on player count.
9.1
1,829
79
137
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 919 reviews of which 783 were positive and 136 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
783
136
21
players
5. 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 2,493 reviews of which 2,081 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played political games.
8.0
2,081
412
20
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 1,052 reviews of which 795 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played political games.
7.2
795
257
10
players
7. 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 2,379 reviews of which 1,758 were positive and 621 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played political games.
7.2
1,758
621
6
players
8. Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency
A Pro-Donald Trump presidential simulation. Make America Rich Again through trade. Make America Safe again by Defeating ISIS. Make America Great Again! Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency is a memes, post-apocalyptic and political sim game developed by Maverick Game Studio and published by Three Guys Game Studio. Released on September 26th 2016 has received 1,819 reviews of which 1,567 were positive and 252 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played political games.
8.2
1,567
252
4
players
9. Ambition: A Minuet in Power
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine. Ambition: A Minuet in Power is a dating sim, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed by Joy Manufacturing Co. and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on August 18th 2021 has received 387 reviews of which 327 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played political games.
7.9
327
60
4
players
10. My Friend Stalin
For the first time on steam. The greatest dictator of all time is now dancing on your desktop! My Friend Stalin is a political, memes and politics game developed and published by Boom Team. Released on June 18th 2021 has received 584 reviews of which 528 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played political games.
8.5
528
56
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted political games.
1. 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 2,493 reviews of which 2,081 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for political category.
8.0
2,081
412
-96%
16.79€
0.75€
2. Ambition: A Minuet in Power
18th century Paris - a city of love, lies and revolution. You are a woman of fashion trying to survive the political turmoil. Date a cast of unforgettable characters. Amass the wealth and respect you deserve. Engage in gossip that can alter the course of history, or lead you to the guillotine. Ambition: A Minuet in Power is a dating sim, visual novel and choose your own adventure game developed by Joy Manufacturing Co. and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on August 18th 2021 has received 387 reviews of which 327 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in political games.
7.9
327
60
-95%
20.58€
1.06€
3. 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 1,169 reviews of which 907 were positive and 262 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in political games.
7.4
907
262
-95%
13.99€
0.72€
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 visual novel, choose your own adventure and political sim game developed and published by Torpor Games. 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. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for political games.
9.1
8,658
608
-79%
18.99€
4.00€
5. 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 2,379 reviews of which 1,758 were positive and 621 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for political games.
7.2
1,758
621
-70%
39.99€
12.30€
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 June 15th 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 1,052 reviews of which 795 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free political games on Steam.
7.2
795
257
10
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 322 reviews of which 300 were positive and 22 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
22
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 312 reviews of which 235 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
235
77