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.

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Road 96 🛣️

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!

Price 19.96€
Rating 9.0
Release 16 Aug 2021

The Fermi Paradox

The Fermi Paradox is a choice-driven sci-fi narrative strategy game in which your decisions in one corner of the galaxy can upend entire civilizations in another. Guide species through millennia and help them explore the vastness of space, make contact and, perhaps, create harmony.

Price 15.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 01 Jul 2021

My Friend Stalin

For the first time on steam. The greatest dictator of all time is now dancing on your desktop!

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 18 Jun 2021

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...

Price 13.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 20 May 2021

The Invisible Hand

Want to get rich, quick? Welcome to FERIOS, where you’ll be empowered to pursue wealth and success as a mid-level stockbroker! Your wildest dreams of wealth can come true… at the cost of everything else.

Price -92% 1.00€
Rating 7.7
Release 07 May 2021

CUCKOLD SIMULATOR: Life as a Beta Male Cuck

CUCKOLD SIMULATOR, the exciting new game where you play as Cuckold (that is his name) in his day-to-day life. Work hard, give all your money to the bull, and be verbally abused by your fat wife.

Price 3.95€
Rating 8.9
Release 01 May 2021

Rogue State Revolution

Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

Price -92% 1.00€
Rating 7.3
Release 18 Mar 2021

Psycholonials

While in communication with supernatural forces, two influencers launch a daring new social media brand.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Feb 2021

NIMBY Rails

Design and run your own railroads for the real world. Solve global transportation dilemmas. Unleash your inner railway engineer and transit policy manager.

Price 18.49€
Rating 8.6
Release 26 Jan 2021

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?

Price 19.50€
Rating 9.1
Release 04 Dec 2020

ICBM

ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.

Price -66% 6.55€
Rating 8.8
Release 17 Nov 2020

Kandidatos Kart

The craziest race, with the fastest and most furious Kandidatos in Brazil.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 20 Oct 2020

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...

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 02 Oct 2020

Power & Revolution 2020 Edition

The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.

Price 49.99€
Rating 6.1
Release 17 Sep 2020

Crusader Kings III

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Price -78% 11.15€
Rating 8.9
Release 01 Sep 2020

Kandidatos

Fight in the biggest political tournament in Brazil.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 01 Sep 2020

For the People

For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?..

Price -84% 2.40€
Rating 7.2
Release 13 Aug 2020

Imperiums: Greek Wars

Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Price 29.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 30 Jul 2020

The Night Fisherman

A short, twisted tale about a smuggler and a late night encounter in the English Channel. Control the camera and make tough choices, will you escape with your life?

Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 29 Jun 2020

A Hand With Many Fingers

Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 09 Jun 2020

Tonight We Riot

A revolutionary crowd-based retro brawler

Price 12.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 07 May 2020

CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience

CHANGE is an award nominated homeless survival experience set in a randomly created city with rogue-like elements. Explore, survive, earn perks, find items & kindness to develop your character & escape to a new life. Over 7 years of development & over 200 updates so far!

Price -75% 4.87€
Rating 8.7
Release 01 May 2020

Help Will Come Tomorrow

In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.

Price -94% 1.18€
Rating 7.6
Release 21 Apr 2020

Lawgivers

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.

Price 7.79€
Rating 7.9
Release 02 Apr 2020

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 30th 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 73,679 reviews of which 71,673 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 296 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
71,673
2,006

296
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 9,001 reviews of which 8,418 were positive and 583 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 174 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among political games based on player count.
9.1
8,418
583

174
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 1,877 reviews of which 1,798 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 110 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among political games based on player count.
9.1
1,798
79

110
players

4. 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 1,456 reviews of which 1,282 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played political games.
8.4
1,282
174

58
players

5. 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 857 reviews of which 735 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played political games.
8.1
735
122

19
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

14
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 2,474 reviews of which 2,063 were positive and 411 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
2,063
411

10
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 1,149 reviews of which 889 were positive and 260 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
889
260

7
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 381 reviews of which 324 were positive and 57 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
324
57

5
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 369 reviews of which 301 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
301
68

5
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 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted political games.

1. 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 381 reviews of which 324 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 85% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for political category.
7.9
324
57

-85% 19.93€ 2.99€

2. 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 1,456 reviews of which 1,282 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its 50% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in political games.
8.4
1,282
174

-50% 38.99€ 19.49€

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 30th 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

14
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

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 311 reviews of which 234 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
234
77