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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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 -72% 5.53€
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 -98% 0.46€
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
Super Bernie World Join Bernie's movement and transform the United States in this free retro 2D platformer.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.7
Release 09 Mar 2020
The Political Machine 2020 Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and take the 2020 presidential election by storm in Stardock’s popular political strategy game. Choose a candidate and run against a computer opponent or a candidate controlled by another person over the Internet.

Price 42.29€
Rating 7.9
Release 03 Mar 2020
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.

Price -97% 0.52€
Rating 8.0
Release 30 Jan 2020
Ministry of Broadcast Ministry of Broadcast is a narrative-driven single player cinematic platformer mixing Orwell’s 1984 with modern reality TV. A country divided by The Wall; to cross it and reach your family, you must compete on - and win - a reality TV show broadcast by the Regime.

Price -57% 6.59€
Rating 7.8
Release 30 Jan 2020
Interrogation: You will be deceived As a detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means?

Price 12.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 05 Dec 2019
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.

Price 12.49€
Rating 9.1
Release 22 Nov 2019
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.

Price -98% 0.37€
Rating 7.3
Release 21 Nov 2019
FULFILLMENT Exciting Adventure About the Joys of Working at an Amazin' Fulfillment Center! Short, social commentary game that is 100% free, no micro-transactions.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 12 Nov 2019
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.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 18 Oct 2019
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Price -84% 6.49€
Rating 9.2
Release 15 Oct 2019
Metal Wolf Chaos XD Metal Wolf Chaos XD is a modernized re-release of FromSoftware's 2004 mech shooter with upgraded visual fidelity, refined controls and gameplay, a new save system, and 4K + 16:9 support for modern displays.

Price -70% 7.42€
Rating 7.9
Release 06 Aug 2019
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...

Price -85% 1.05€
Rating 8.7
Release 24 May 2019
Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click inspired by the classic adventure games. It smuggles you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the middle of a Cold War spy intrigue - where there’s an even bigger game being played …

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.2
Release 16 May 2019
Legal Dungeon Legal Dungeon is a game about organizing Police Investigation Documents. The player must review and provide an Investigation Verdict on reports ranging from petty theft to murder, in eight different criminal cases. Weigh the value of people’s lives to unlock all the collectables.

Price 6.89€
Rating 7.4
Release 06 May 2019
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.

Price -80% 8.21€
Rating 6.4
Release 25 Apr 2019
Talk to Strangers Talk to Strangers is a game of everyday survival. Survive door to door conversations ranging from bizarre to mundane (in this order) while trying to sell products to strangers. But beware: nothing is what it seems in this neighborhood.

Price -50% 2.49€
Rating 8.6
Release 19 Apr 2019
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.

Price -75% 14.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 16 Apr 2019
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!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 09 Apr 2019
Tropico 6 El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Price -89% 4.64€
Rating 8.6
Release 29 Mar 2019
Dawn of Man Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.

Price -61% 9.70€
Rating 8.5
Release 01 Mar 2019
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.

Price -96% 0.76€
Rating 6.7
Release 12 Feb 2019

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. 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 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in political games.
7.4
907
262

-96% 13.99€ 0.66€

3. 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 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in political games.
7.9
327
60

-86% 20.58€ 2.99€

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